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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 19, 1899
Page
2
A reflective piece contrasts the quiet wisdom of restraint with the blunt force of power. It traces labor in forests and farms, the abuse of authority in politics, and the shaping of character from boyhood to adulthood, ending with a warning about the pervasive instrument of coercion.
An English statesman achieved longevity through a strict eating habit chewing each bite thirty times. The piece praises Hostetter’s Stomach Bitters as a purely vegetable remedy that cures stomach liver and bowel troubles and helps those who are weak or irritable.
In Milwaukee a case tested the count of people present at a key moment. A German witness, nervous and honest, struggled to answer. The lawyer demanded a number, the witness replied there were more than six but not quite seven, adding one very small boy.
In Columbus a long-ago incident follows young Georg a Nash then a district school teacher who shined his farmer boss’s boots. Nash, later Ohio governor candidate, recalls student George Allen, a rumbling foe turned ally, and a tale of early ambition and political ties with Pickaway County relatives.
Passengers recall grim meals as the captain recounts his most dreaded bite. In a South African port a ceremonial human sacrifice led to a white man's reluctant participation in a baby roast. The tale ends as the conversation shifts to cats and cuisine.
The New Orleans Times-Democrat cites amateur shooters stressing the need to thoroughly learn a Krag Jorgensen rifle. They note variable drift with small calibers, different powder charges, and the value of practice to compensate for these quirks and achieve reliable scores.
A simple table decoration uses pressed ferns for a growing centerpiece and green foliage scattered over the cloth. Fresh ferns wrinkle easily, so pressed varieties from the florist offer reusable beauty when stored flat or between book pages.
A brief notice warns that starving a cow could lead to the animal and its keeper facing health and welfare concerns. Authorities note harm risks and advise proper feeding practices to avoid penalties.
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