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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 08, 1896
Page
3
A jagged paste of OCR notes reports on medical patent remedies, witchcraft fears, and public notices. It mentions Hood's Sarsaparilla as a cure for scrofula and other illnesses, plus a Clermont village witch incident and a French village stoning. It cites Dr. Pierce promotions and a Detroit Free Press item about gas bills and a humorous question about Boomer’s daughters.
A fragmented journal-like piece describes hardy travelers in cold regions. It notes the spirit of civility amid hardship, describes attire such as tunics and hemp woven cloaks, and recalls a traveler who fell from a pole. The text reflects on endurance, modest prices for meals, and the travelers’ stoic resilience.
The article discusses how national traits arise from climatic, geographical, and social forces. It cites examples from New Zealand, Queensland, and North America, and notes that pioneers with uncompromising temper or distinctive bodies often shape group character. It mentions outsiders in Central America and Africa as illustrating social responses to physical differences.
In Detroit Tribune excerpts a comical dispute where a Chicago woman explains the first obstacle was her partner and the second, a dog named Fido, who crogs and barred entrance to odd suitors. The piece highlights quirky domestic tensions from city life.
The text records a jumbled letter from Rev J Gunderman of Dimomlite Michigan praising medical discoveries, mixed with notes on influenza, eye infections, delivery for women, and civic remarks. It mentions burial rites, religious references, and residents reacting to local events with scattered names and places.
Teckten Arnica Salve advertised as the best for bruises cuts burns dermatitis and eruptions. Guaranteed satisfaction or money refunded priced at 23 cents per bottle sold by W. Th. McKee. In other notes a railway company carried about a thousand tons more butter for export from Ireland to Cork and Dublin in six months.
The fragmentary report describes Sauk Heraluindt performing in Marseilles where the audience reacted strongly. A public line announced Turhe ARCO PSE Me, with the crowd shouting a phrase as a billed scene unfolded. The scene shifted to Lupin and other players, with tense questions about who can outshine the shy Turk.
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