Harriman replies to Roosevelt on letter to Webster
E H Harriman rejects withdrawal of any assertion in his Jan 2 1906 letter while noting private correspondence was public. He presents letters from Roosevelt inviting him to Washington in 1904 to aid a state ticket and fundraising, including a $50 000 contribution, and recounts discussions on Depew’s political and diplomatic postings.
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New York
E. H. Harriman
Roosevelt
Harriman
Sidney Webster
Webster
Washington
Upstate
Depew
United States
Paris
Bliss
A Lesson In Philanthropy
Harlem resident learns a small act of kindness echoes across generations. The man pays a newsboy with a two dollar bill after receiving a 30 cent department store parcel, only to discover his child followed suit by giving the boy the change.
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Harlem
Bright Eyes
Mabel
New York Globe
Belgium Shopkeepers and a Bright Distinctive Sign
The piece notes Belgian shopkeepers as general dealers selling diverse goods from beer to stamps and second hand items. The narrator recalls spotting a powerful glare, mistaken for a music hall ad, then learns the blaze signals sardine sales on the premises.
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Belgium
One Drawback to Saving for a Rainy Day
A Washington Star snippet quotes Peter Corntessel contrasting cash savings with an umbrella style defense. He warns that another person may swipe cash just as a shower begins, highlighting the risk of small, portable savings in casual handling.
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Peter Corntessel
Washington Star
Serious Business as Advice in Comic Exchange
In a brief, humorous dialogue a speaker named Gladys asks for help buying a car, while Cousin Jack refuses and jokes about selecting a husband, reflecting a playful domestic scene with Puck’s interjection. The lines highlight social guidance and character dynamics in a lighthearted exchange.
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Gladys
Jack
Puck
Rheumatism Cure Prescription From Dr Flood Published
A newspaper carries Dr George Edmund Flood and his prescription for rheumatism kidney and bladder troubles. The formula uses Fluid Cascara Aromatic Concentrated Barkola Fluid Extract Prickly Ash Bark and Aromatic Elixir with guidance to drink large amounts of pure water and take a teaspoon after meals and at night. The druggist can fill it or readers may mix at home.
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George Edmund Flood
Flood
The Age of Fishes Reads Time From Scales
Ichthyologists determine a fish age by annular growth rings on scales and otoliths. Otoliths show two yearly rings spring white and autumn black. Flatfish rely more on otoliths, cod on rings. species consistency aids diagnosis per London Globe.
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London Globe
The Divisibility of Matter and Tiny Details
A discussion of how a grain of musk can scent a room for over twenty years despite undetectable weight loss, illustrating matter’s divisibility. It compares copper in water forming a blue tint in three pints, and notes a spider’s web would weigh about eight ounces if stretched around the world though made of about a thousand filaments.
Romans Mirror Greek Civilization in Ancient Times
The writer notes the parallels between Rome and Greece, stating constant intercourse after Greece fell to Rome. He argues Romans acquired art, learning, philosophy, and mythology from the Greeks, concluding Roman civilization was a broader reproduction of Greek culture.
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Rome
Greece
Watchful teacher questions illness in class
A primary teacher asks about Sallie during a moment with Tommie after he arrives without his sister. Tommy explains Sallie is sick and in bed, prompting the teacher to seek details while maintaining care in the classroom.
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Tommie
Sallie
Tommy
Albany News Briefs and Easter Marriage Report
Albany notes list many visits and trips by residents including Vorhes Duffee Frum Gillogly and others. An Easter morning wedding unites Winifred Jolley and Zellman Bobo at Jolley home. several locals attend church services as flood aftermath is noted with Mrs Gerrald’s burial in Hebbardsville.
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Edward M. Vorhes
Nelsonville
T. C. Parker
Walter Duffee
Columbus
Della Frum
Kansas City
J. E. Cline
Cincinnati
Blanche Gillogly
Carbondale
Jessie Allen
Hebardsville
Albany
Maggie Wallace
Pomeroy
Frank Whaley
Will Hendry
Kansas
Parker Rige
Athens
Jacob Spring
Centerville
George Spring
Ethel Mitchell
W. P. Wyatt
Amesville
B. D. Sharp
McKinstry & Parker
Edgar Carpenter
FE. K. Carpenter
C. D. Shafer
William Jack
Walter Bennett
Stella Gorsling-Gerrald
Hebbardsville
Winifred Jolley
Zellm
Bobo
Jolley
F. M. Moore
Social Evening at the Wood Home Features Noted Music
At the home of Mr. and Mrs. Pearl Wood on Saturday night about forty friends gathered for an informal social. Musical features predominated with James Haning H C Brooks Dallas Goodin Jess Reeves and Ocra Woodyard Vern Carbaugh P V Coe as instrumentalists and Mrs Wood Dora Haning and others at the organ. Vocal solos by Mrs Kate Wood and others helped make the occasion a memorable event for all attendees.
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Pearl Wood
James Haning
H. C. Brooks
Dallas Goodin
Jess Reeves
Ocra Woodyard
Vern Carbaugh
P. V. Coe
Local Social Notes From Tuppers Plains Area
Miss Nellie Stout visits sister Mrs Alma Jones in Tuppers Plains. School closed with a farewell by Miss Ethyl Dunfee. Ladies Aid meets at Mrs Lillie Kreager. Mr and Mrs Rowles visit relatives near Coolville. O B Barrows of Marietta guests here last week. John McLaughlin visits Athens. Lena Stack of Little Hocking visits here.
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Nellie Stout
Tupper's Plains
Alma Jones
Ethyl Dunfee
Ladies’ Aid Society
Lillie Kreager
John McLaughlin
Athens
Lena Stack
Little Hocking
Publication correction over baptism term misunderstanding
A correspondent explains a prior letter caused criticism by saying the Baptist church accession was on probation rather than experience. The paper asserts Baptists receive on experience and notes the mistake was innocent, apologizing to Baptist readers.
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Baptist Church
Good Baptists
Former street head McCormick eyes Athens return to post
James McCormick once street commissioner, now in Chillicothe restaurant trade, visits Athens and hints at resuming his old job. He is poised to return immediately as Haning resigns from the street post.
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James McCormick
Chillicothe
Athens
Haning
Local Social News and Moves at Lysan der Area
Conrad Haar leaves the Children's Home for a farm move. David Giffett and wife visit Pennsylvania relatives of Charles Kelley. Mrs Dorcas Love returns home after winter visit with Harmony relatives. Love installs a telephone at his residence.
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Conrad Haar
David Giffett
Pennsylvania
Charles Kelley
Dorcas Love
Amos Holand
Ben Maxwell
Harmony
James McCl D. BE. Love
New England News Roundup of Moves and Visits
William Edwards returns home for summer after winter with son Dalton near Athens. Townsend and Raymond of Chillicothe visit Warra Green and family. Raymond to stay a week with grandparents. Connie Coleman resumes school after measles. George Bundy and wife visit parents of William Bundy. Mingus and mother move to Michigan. George Lewis and family move into Lyons vacated house. Henry Ogg returns to Sunnyside, Pa. Mrs. Ogg still strained by aunt Eliza Wilson. Frank Stewart and Edna visit Mrs. Stewart. Harry Hoisington earns praise for tree knowledge. misidentifies buckeye as hickory when smoking meat. wife helps correct him. phrase Buckeye used to summon reaction.
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William Edwards
Dalton
Athens
G. M. Townsend
Raymond
Chillicothe
Warra Green
Connie Coleman
George Bundy
Guysville
Mr. Bundy
William Bundy
Edna
Daleton
Special Masonic Meetings to Review Temple Remodeling
Several Masonic bodies will meet at the Masonic Temple Thursday at 7 30 PM to examine pencil sketches for remodeling. All interested Masons are urged to attend as trustees plan to act promptly on membership wishes expressed at the meeting.
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Masonic Temple
Board of Trustees
Hanna's Green Seal Paint Recommended by Painters
The text states Hanna's Green Seal Paint is made right and widely recommended by many of our best painters who know its quality.
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Hanna
Sense and Nonsense and Philosophy Vein by Dick
A mixed column of quips and sketches includes wry lines on wealth health and class plus scenes from travel and barbershop humor. It blends snatches of dialogue and dry humor about prohibition era satire and a wedding on a train.
Athens Tall Tales And Garden Pranks At The Store
In Athens the talk turns to horseless carriages and talk of pie eating. A lean man jokes about patients and pills while others boast of towering peas and oversized beets grown by local merchants. The banter includes threats of lies and gardening boasts from Woody, Jim Fulton, Bethel Brothers, and Dave Thompson as farmers hurry to harvest onion sets.
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Athens
Tennessee
Woody
Jim Fulton
Bethel Brothers
Dave Thompson
Will Hoodler
Exhilaration at watching fellow workers perform
The speaker praises seeing others work and urges encouragement. He notes labor is powerful when one can rest and observe others perform, quoting a line about equality of fortune: health for the poor, wealth for the rich.
NAILY EXERCISING For Symmetrical Body Development
Brief guidance on daily home exercises to develop a symmetrical physique. Includes deep breathing, standing push ups, trunk and arm movements, and leg raises. Recommends night and morning practice, progression from easy to harder routines, and no gym needed. Emphasizes disciplined practice for those with little time.
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Will Drake
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L. Creamer
E. G. Angell
Flora
William Anthony
Angell Ridge
James Watkins
Florence Sauters
Chase
J. B. Burson
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Guy Hawk
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W. M. Williams
Rev
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the Plains
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Isaac Cullums
Amanda Vore
Eldon Kinney
Jerseyville
Martha Wilson
Luella Mansfield
South Canean
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Bill Smith
Chauncey
Sam Jones
Charley Baird
Nelsonville Trading Company
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Great Caesar
Somerset
Tenn
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Folka
Carey
Edwards
THE
Breese Brothers Company
West Second Street
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