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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 12, 1895
Page
3
Reading and theory questions for teachers examination from 1895 cover reading instruction inflection accent and emphasis methods object teaching hygiene and punishment, geography and arithmetic tasks, spelling and orthography, and sample notes. Includes questions on anatomy of reading and sample problems with a focus on primary education standards.
Oklahoma editors reported at a convention that 44 calibre carried straight ahead more than 82 calibre. Separately a British agricultural note states that over half the cultivated land is now permanent pasture across Great Britain.
Reader urged to take Simmons Liver Regulator to combat torpid liver biliousness headaches malaria and indigestion. Claims it strengthens the system without griping and compares favorably to laxatives. Red Z stamp on wrapper. from J H Zeilin & Co Philadelphia.
A gruff gate man on a railroad line once demanded a passenger’s ticket each trip. Weeks later a sleep disturbed man appeared at two in the morning with a fresh ticket, saying, I’m taking the three a.m. train. The gate man stormed out and never asked to see it again.
The piece urges early health care to prevent ruinous medical bills for the poor. It touts Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery as a remedy to purify blood, ward off illnesses, and restore strength and ambition, urging readers to buy from medicine dealers.
A cowboy nearly killed by a mortally wounded black-tail buck illustrates how a wounded deer can still strike. The buck revived, gored the man, and they tumbled toward a washout before separation. Nearby experiments at Aurillac tested Lebel rifle penetration in snow walls, showing bullets stopping at five feet six inches from fifty five yards.
A comic critique notes cyclists develop a bicycle face with three features: wide eyes, tense mouth lines, and a fixed gaze ahead. Explanations from scientists vary from balance strain to instinct, while a local instructor adds details linking eye and mouth tension to riding. The piece ends with praise for a book claiming 16,000 miles of transport lines.
The mileage ticket now includes the entire B and O system west of Pittsburgh, including the Pittsburgh and Western Railroad, making it the best value among lines. Ohio Central Agents issue tickets that cover the B and O system plus Big Four.
Excursion rates to the Virginias and the Southeast are in effect on the Ohio Central lines with daily through trains between Toledo and Charleston West Virginia via Columbus. Consult O. C. Lines agents. The Buckeye Mileage covers many lines including B&O, Wabash and Big 4 and is among the best books on sale. see the list of lines before buying. Call on or address Buckeye Route agents for information.
The Ohio Central Lines will sell round trip tickets from Athens to Columbus every Sunday during the season at a single fare. Tickets are valid for return passage on the first train leaving Columbus Monday morning. F. H. Hysevr, Agent.
Every Sunday the Agents of Ohio Central Lines offer excursion tickets to Toledo and Columbus at popular rates good for return the same day. A convenient chance to visit friends or enjoy the attractions of these two cities with easy travel.
Trains depart Athens at 6 55 a m 12 25 p m and 5 05 p m Daily service times show arrivals in Athens at 10 30 a m 2 00 p m and 8 55 p m Adjusted schedule details apply to all listed trains.
A medical note describes preventing or dissipating under-skin blood after an injury. Dr Lofton recommends applying a strong alcoholic tincture of red paper mixed with mucilage of gum arabic and a touch of glycerine to the bruised area, in multiple fast successive coats, to stop or reduce the bruise.
Trains on the Ohio Central Lines adjust departure and arrival times effective Sunday May 19. Northbound trains run 6:00 am to 10:49 am and 4:35 pm, southbound options include 10:57 am and 6:08 pm, with No. 1 and 2 daily and other trains daily except Sunday. All trains continue to Columbus and Charleston. Parlor cars repaired and back on No. 1 and 2, branded as the finest parlor cars into Athens. Fare to Columbus 25 cents. Also advertised cheap Lakes tours and a 2,000 mile Geom an Bay trip with info through Ohio Central Lines agents. Books valid one year from sale, $10. Agent F. H. Hyseur, Athens, Ohio.
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