Flood and river defense plans amid county flood damage
The piece discusses flood damage along the Grosvenor bridge area caused by a narrowed river channel and railroad embankments, calling for widening openings and condemned dams to prevent future destruction. It honors local citizen Jerry Murphy of Guysville and reflects on farming risks and weather losses. It also covers German shipowners forming a Central Union, contrasting with American trusts, and criticizes Senate spending.
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Grosvenor Bridge
Herrold’s
Barth's
Webster's
Central Union of
Burdock Blood Bitters Promises Blood Purification Cure
An early patent medicine claim asserts Burdock Blood Bitters purify the blood and cure diseases by “building you up.” The ad uses medical jargon to persuade readers of health benefits and vitality from the tonic.
Electric Theater Opens In Sloane Building
The Electric Theater on North Court Street opened Monday night in the Sloane building. Manager D. W. James offers three weekly programs with about thirty minute shows. Admission is five cents. The program tonight and tomorrow features The Great Dog Detective and Bobby and His Balloon plus popular illustrated songs.
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Sloane Building
North Court Street
D. W. James
Athens
Bobby
Dean's Ointment Cures Eczema, Permanent Relief
A testimonial from Hop. 8S. W. Matthews, Commissioner Labor Statistics, Augusta Maine, says Dean's Ointment cured eczema lengthy annoyance with permanent results.
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W. Matthews
Labor Statistics
Augusta
Washington Dispatch Highlights Rail, Canal, and Political Tensions
Washington reports focus on railroad slump and regulatory policy with Carnegie and Ryan backing the administration. Panama Canal progress and labor unrest loom, while Standard Oil wins abroad. Central America wars threaten stability as Foraker taft politics flare in Ohio ahead of 1908.
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Washington
D. C
New York
Wall Street
Andrew Carnegie
Thomas F. Ryan
Carnegie
Cargenie
Ryan
Panama
Colon
Speaker Cannon
Canal
Uncle Joe
Joe
Secretary Taft
Uncle Sam
Spain
Italy
Jamaica
Standard Oil
London
Standard Oil Company
Central America
Republic
Honduras
San Salvador
Sam
Mexican
A Home Remedy for Rheumatism and Kidney Trouble
An article advises spring health steps to prevent rheumatism and kidney issues. It warns against removing winter clothing too early and promotes a cleaning-out approach with a specific home-made prescription. Dr. George Flood endorses the mixture as a near cure, with instructions for dosing and how to obtain ingredients.
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George and Flood
Chicago
Hanna's Green Seal Liquid Paints Notice
United States standard measure applied to Hanna's Green Seal Liquid Paints packaging. Customer assurance states you will always get as much as you pay for.
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Hanna
United States
Flood Damages Hit Local Fair Grounds
High waters last month damaged the fair grounds with losses over $1,000 for buildings and grounds and nearly $500 for fencing. Barns and stalls were crushed or ruined, mud and sand cover the track, and extensive scraping and repairs will be needed before spring training.
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Haning
Muskingum line extension planned by Parkersburg firm
The Mus kingum division of the Parkersburg Marietta and Interurban Electric Company will extend its lines. Engineers will start a survey from Fern Cliff Park to Lowell Thursday morning. A full survey is planned to speed construction and service by summer, with a preliminary survey also set from Lowell to Beverly.
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Muskingum
Parkersburg, Marietta and Interurban Electric Company
Parkersburg
Fern Cliff Park
Lowell
Beverly
President orders Philippine election to form assembly
Washington April 3 The president signed an executive order directing the Philippine commission to issue the call for a general election of delegates to the first Philippine assembly. July 30 is fixed as the election date. peace is cited as restored in Christian sections and the act of July 1 1902 governs the census and assembly powers.
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Washington
Philippine Commission
Philippine Assembly
Congress
DeWitts Carbolized Witch Hazel Salve Endorsed
Advertises DeWitts Carbolized Witch Hazel Salve as good for all uses of a salve and especially for piles. Claims twenty years of usage prove effectiveness. Promotes purchase at Cline's Pharmacy.
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DeWitt
Cline
Permit to Wed for James Anderson and Della Leake
James Anderson aged 18 and Della E Leake aged 17 both of Amesville request a legal marriage permit. The couple list Bureaus of Vital Statistics as the issuing authority and Amesville as their residence.
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James ©. Anderson
Farmer
Della E. Leake
Amesville
Insurance Man Wanted to Collect New Business
Wanted advertisement offering a fine proposition. R. B. Smith in Glouster Ohio seeks an experienced insurance man to collect and solicit for new business. Publication date 3-29-12wkly.
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R. B. Smith
Glouster
Ohio
When are you ready to buy a little business for yourself
When ready to buy a little business for yourself try a want ad and take your choice of offers. This old newspaper line suggests young readers consider entering entrepreneurship through classified ads and available offers.
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Messenger and Herald
Messenger & Herald Printing Co
Athens County
Jerry Murphy
Guysville
Guynville
America
Germany
Senate
United States Senate
Treasury
House of Representatives
House
Friends of
NEW Theater
Pe McKees Drug Store
Capital
Foraker
Taft
Senator Foraker
Representative Burton
Senator Dick
Mr. Taft
Mr. Cleveland
Anny
Bryan
The
Atlanta Journal
Cumberland
Kansas
Souhegan and Millers
Carson Bros
Middleport, O
A. M. Hagermann
Lydia E. Pinkham
Bay Shore, L. 1
Mrs. Pinkham
Barnes
Clegtrig
Muskingum Division
Parkersburg, Marietta
Interurban Electric Road
Phillippines
Basom
Dr. Chase
Coolville
Alma Mater
Dolly
West
J. E. Mickle
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