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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Nov 25, 1880
Page
2
A mournful verse fragment recalls lovers at a graveside. The speaker laments that had one kiss in life been mine, death would not claim her so soon. Lingering gaze, a prayer to Death as a sweet surprise, in sorrowful farewell.
A clean, stylish couple at the Union depot yesterday discuss Southbound travel and politics. The elderly husband recalls past voting riots and the wife, firm and witty, shames him into the waiting room as she warns about tying up a bag with a bed cord.
An 19th century advertorial claims LuprA I Pinkham's Vegetable Compound revives drooping spirits, invigorates organic functions and restores vitality. It promises elasticity to the step, brightness to the eye, and a rosy glow to the cheeks.
Grief follows the death of a jovial Michigan pioneer editor famed for liberal space and weeklies. An anecdote recalls his bold defense against a county official and his readiness to publish even sharp attacks for low pay or barter. An ironical deathbed quip about missing loved ones ends the account.
A reader notes seventeen water moccasins perched along a stone dam at Gravelly Creek catching minnows as the rapid water swept them by. Snakes dive, surface with prey, then return to their posts, prompting questions on instinct and timing. The piece cites Forest and Stream observations and urges verification during summer.
Rev Henry Arms asserts Kipirg Pap as the sole infallible cure for backache. He cites final revised estimates placing U S wheat production last season at about 455,649,000 bushels across states and territories.
Thos Kirk druggist declares Rinehart's Worm Lozenges provide superior satisfaction to all rivals. Priced at 25 cents per box and warranted. Available for sale by E. R. Lash.
The quote outlines selecting a complete Mercer’s Monthly for public libraries to serve the greatest number of readers. It emphasizes objective study, educational value, and contributions by eminent European and American authors and artists, with publishers basing their efforts on public demand.
Harper & Brothers advertise postage free subscription options for the United States and Canada. The magazine volumes start with June and December numbers each year, with current issues implied by non specified times. A complete 61 volume set costs 225 dollars per volume, single volumes 8 dollars, cloth cases 38 cents, payment by money order or draft.
The periodical argues its discussions and illustrations guide public opinion toward morality refinement and knowledge, noting its influence remains strong on contemporary culture and social progress.
MARPER & BROTHERS offers subscriptions to Harper's Weekly Magazine Bazar Young People for one year with the Volumes of the Weekly starting January. The last eleven annual volumes in cloth binding are $700 each, with cloth cases available at $1.00 each. Commissions by post office money order or draft.
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