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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 09, 1903

Page

6

Influence of Congress Ties to Maladministration Guilty Officials

The report notes that the most demoralizing factor for recently convicted post office officials was their contact with members of Congress.

Congress

Bond Sale Notice for Carbondale School Bonds

Notice states Carbondale Special School District Ath ens county Ohio will offer for sale school bonds bearing six percent interest, due in one, two, four, five, six and seven years from issue. Bids with Clerk William H. Watkins Carbondale to be opened at 9:00 am. Board may reject any bids. Dates range from March 19 to April 9.

Carbondale Athens County Ohio William H. Watkins

Bids Sought for Carbondale Special School District Building

Notice invites bids from contractors for erecting a school house in Carbondale Athens County Ohio. Bids must be filed with Clerk William H Watkins by noon on April 9 1908. Board reserves right to reject any or all bids.

Baid Board Carbondale Special William H. Watkins Carbondale Athens County Ohio

Special notice for teachers examination dates

Notice to teachers that the next Athens county examination will be held in Athens with Albany on April 4, in Athens with Stewart on May 2, in Athens with Nelsonville on June 6, in Athens with Glouster on July 4. Clerk Maurice M Bryson.

Athens County Athens Albany Stewart Nelsonville Jane Glouster Maurice M. Bryson

Captions Criticism Prompted by German Parson Controversy

Readers in Germany and abroad debate the use of captions in recent coverage. Critics argue captions are cheap and fail to add context while supporters say they aid quick comprehension.

Germany Paron von

Criticism Grows Over President's Ties to von Sternburg

Sternburg faces backlash for perceived warmth toward the United States and Teutonophobes accuse the president of excessive closeness with von Sternburg. The dispute centers on diplomatic posture and public sentiment regarding relations with foreign officials.

Sternburg United States von Sternburg

Mrs R Bean Recommends Dr Chase Nerve Pills

Mrs R Bean of Lancaster Street Athens Ohio reports severe nervousness sleeplessness and dizziness. She bought Dr A W Chase's Nerve Pills at Henderson's Drug Store and says her nerves are steadied she sleeps well and dizziness has ceased. She endorses the pills sold for 50 cents a box and notes the portrait and signature of A W Chase on every package.

Buffalo N. Y A. W. Chase M. D

Impure paint ad and canal talk in early notice

An advertisement touts Green Seal as the pure paint sold by H. L. Wheaton. The excerpt also notes political reflection suggesting if the Panama Canal fails to satisfy the nation still has the option to construct the Nicaraguan canal.

L Anama Miccleman

Man’s Joy of Spring Dashes on Wardrobe Claim

A man's happiness at spring fades as his wife declares a need for a new spring hat a frock and other fixings prompting a domestic dispute over wardrobe purchases in the household.

Much Fruit Killed by Friday Night Freeze in Athens

Farmers from many regions converged on Athens Saturday to report extensive damage from Friday night's freeze. Peaches and plums suffered most as blossoms, advanced by an unusually warm March, were killed. Apples were less affected, but peach and plum yields are expected to be practically zero. one farmer offered his peach crop for five dollars with no buyers found.

Athens

Death of Joseph Howard Pioneer of Dover Township

Joseph Howard, 66, longtime Dover township resident, died at his home after a prolonged illness from paralysis. He leaves a wife and son Charles Howard. Funeral services were held at his house Sunday afternoon, led by Rev. L. G. Matheney, with interment in Nye cemetery.

Chauncey Joseph Howard Dover Township Charles Howard L. G. Matheney Nye

Experiment Station to Be at Carpenter Ohio

Albany April 6 The state plans an experiment station two miles south of Carpenter under the Wooster branch. Land, buildings and machinery are in place with two carloads delivered. Staff details pending, station aims to test seeds and determine crops best suited to soils. Setup expected by May first. Farmers see strong agricultural and horticultural benefits for the region.

Albany Carpenter J. L. Carpenter Ohio State Department of Agriculture and Horticulture Wooster

The Paint Question for the House and Pocketbook

An advertisement promotes Green Seal Liquid Paint as a value for home projects and budgeting. It notes availability for sale by H. L. Wheaton and emphasizes ease on walls and cost.

H. L. Wheaton

Bridge Work Satisfaction Promises for Your Projects

The ad emphasizes bridge work as preferred by the service provider and invites customers to have their needs examined. It notes the work is satisfactory for the client and hints at accompanying plate fabrication as an option.

One Bottle Cure for Grip Wins Editor's Praise

Frank W. Perry editor of the Enterprise Shortsville New York reports a severe grip attack cured by Chamberlain's Cough Remedy. He used a teaspoonful at night to stop coughing, noting quicker relief and sleeping without pain after taking one bottle. Sold by McKee's drug store.

Frank W. Perry the Enterprise Shortsville N. Y M. M. Austin Winchester Ind Dr. King W. H. McKee

Two Kinds of Paint Green Seal and the Other Kind

An advertisement notes Green Seal paint and another type offered for sale by H. L. Wheatton. A public issue about a beef trust is mentioned, claiming state tax revenues have increased by 25,000 in Missouri.

Missouri

One Minute Cough Cure Promises Quick Cough Relief

The advertisement claims immediate relief for coughs croup and la grippe. It asserts the medicine acts at the site of trouble without passing to the stomach and heals by reducing inflammation and aiding lungs to supply oxygen to blood and tissues. Clines Pharmacy.

Clines

Judge bans children from divorce trial testimony

A St. Louis judge rules that children must not hear testimony in their parents divorce suits. The decision is praised as sensible and practical, reflecting common sense in family court proceedings.

St. Louis

Salve and Paint Adverts Hit Daily Pages

A Bucklen Amn ia Salve ad promises rapid healing for burns sores bruises cuts boils ulcers and skin eruptions at 25 cents with a druggist guarantee. Green Seal paint ads boast maker guarantees and nationwide appeal while a budget comparison notes the U S annual outlays versus Britain's for the coming year.

Bucklen W. H. McKee

Digestive Health Ads and Political Anecdotes Across Inconsistent Text

The passage compiles claims for Kodol Dyspepsia Care curing indigestion and stomach disorders, testimonials from Mrs. Crick, a note on Green Seal Liquid Paint, a jab about Secretary Root and army officers, praise for Little Early Risers, and a Venezuela presidency resignation resembling Addicks withdrawal, all reflecting varied 19th century ad and political content.

Mary 8. Crick White Plains

Saxony King’s Matrimonial Scandal Shocks Kaiser

The troubled marriage of King George of Saxony unsettles the Kaiser’s belief in the divine right of kings, highlighting a clash between personal affairs and royal prerogative.

George of Saxony

Ohio divorce petition filed against Jacob Rowland

Carrie Rowland sues Jacob Rowland in Athens county Ohio court seeking divorce on grounds of extreme cruelty willful absence and gross neglect for three years. Hearing set after May 4 1908. Jewett Wood attorneys for the plaintiff.

Jacob Rowland St. Helena Cedar County Nebraska Carrie Rowland Court of Common Pleas Athens County Ohio A. D Jewett & Wood, Attorneys

A Gallon of Green Seal Paint Promises More Coverage

An advertisement asserts that green seal paint covers a larger surface than ordinary paint and proves cheaper in the long run, urging readers to choose the environmentally friendlier option for better value.

H. L. Wheaton

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