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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 28, 1882
Page
3
The piece humorously critiques bargain seekers who chase free offers and damaged goods, noting how brands may upprice during sales and how the myth of a perfect bargain entices many. It then shifts to fashion, naming new millinery colors and witty coinages like crushed strawberry, questioning whether such shades suit wearers.
A Norfolk Landmark recounts an anecdote from Alleghany springs where a Georgia man calls a writer colonel and a judge to show respect for age. The piece notes Americans’ fondness for titles and ends with a reflection on age and formality.
Fashion note argues blue may not dominate the upcoming cold season. Terra cotta and dark shades gain favor while light tones require testing to avoid clashing with complexions. It suggests bringing a color-confident friend to drape fabrics over shoulders for true suitability.
The author surveys London streets famed for specific trades and crowds in places like Paternoster Row for publishers, Holywell Street for booksellers, Long Acre for coach-makers, Wardour Street for furniture dealers, and Mount Street housing many house agents. He notes doctors in Grosvenor Street and hotels in Dover Street, while Fleet Street and Wellington Street feed newspapers and Mortimer Street houses servants’ agencies. Manchester Street is a lodging hub with two rival hotels and many flats.
After Wolseley’s advance, Cairo and other key cities submitted swiftly to British rule. Damietta resisted briefly. its governor was executed by his own troops. Egypt’s civil authorities regain control as Britain’s grip on the Nile delta hardens and Russian and other powers watch future moves.
The Boston Transcript notes that a child’s delight in hearing of his own sayings and clever tricks never fades with time and may strengthen as he grows older, potentially lasting as long as Methusaleh’s age.
A persuasive call urges voters to leave the Democratic ranks for the Republican Party, arguing Democrats hinder progress and urging the poor and middle class to seek education, law, and moral reform through a new political alignment. The piece touts stronger temperance laws and broader national improvement, while acknowledging room for critique within Republicans.
Chief Justice CoLemper of England says four fifths of court crimes stem from drink, noting Britons pay over 50 million dollars yearly. The remark highlights social costs of alcohol in the justice system.
A terse advertisement promises searchers that the remedy Rough on Rats clears out rats mice roaches bed bugs and other pests. Available in 1l5c boxes for sale through druggists.
Advert says Hop Bitters compound hops malt buchu mandrake and dandelion as the oldest most valuable medicines. It claims to purge blood regulate liver cure many ailments and revive the aged. It urges immediate use even for mild misery and offers 500 for any case it cannot help.
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