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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 22, 1897
Page
4
The article discusses Athens county civic plans for a centennial celebration amid weather notes and political commentary. It notes Republican support for Goddard to public works and reports on electrocution debates, McKinley era diplomacy, and congressional maneuvering in Washington.
Superintendent Charles Selden of the B&O Telegraph says daily messages reach about 53 000, with 7 240 miles of line in use and 24 Western Union offices reported. The system employs 740 men and uses multiple signaling and coal and oil industry notes drive regional telegraph expansion amid looming mining changes.
In Fairfield and Athens counties factional battles emerge over senatorial nominations. Tensions center on Senator Tanna’s re election, with challenges to neighbors of the central assembly. Senator Tullgon and Senator Daiip face opposition amid disputes likely influenced by railway labor and fare policy debates.
Traveling or business trips benefit from Dewitt’s Lime Syrup and Early Risers pills. Claims include relief for kidney and liver issues, headaches, and constipation. Local listings show medicines sold by pharmacies with names like Clines Pharmacy and references to uncalled letters.
Fragmentary report notes long nervous provrahon and partial paralysis in a patient named Powell. Mentions Dr Wheeler's Nerve Vitalizes and compares its effects to other tonics, with reference to a local pharmacy and manufacturers.
Fragmentary legal notice from Athens County referencing probate action and sale details. Mentions court terms, May date, and unknown parties with scattered names and locations. Unable to confirm full names or actions due to damaged text.
A local store advertises all wool cheviot and plaid suits at 8.08, with substantial suits at 24.00. Also features Mothers Friend waist, state laundried waists at 4sc, kid gloves, and a range of ladies imported items.
Ingrain carpets priced at 29 cents. All wool extra super ingrain worth more. only dollars. Best all wool ingrains available in many varieties. Straw matting offered in over 40 patterns. We guarantee value and reliability, with goods that meet common standards.
An early 20th century advertisement touts black all wool brocade fabrics and patterns. Emphasis on full wool quality, varied styles, and low prices like 67 cents per yard for select lengths. Limited to brief, readable fragments from the page.
Yard wide brown muslin Goud apron advertised with bleached finish. Limited quality for one week only. No orders taken. must come to buy.
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