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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 08, 1907
Page
4
A long council of Athens topics ranges from stricter dry laws, poll tax cleanup, and street paving to anti bootlegger enforcement and public morals. The column cites Local option sentiment, traffic and street improvements, and a plea for decisive penalties to deter illegal liquor sales while praising civic progress.
A light collection of aphorisms on character and daily life. Observations about offense and pride, judging others, investment prudence, schemes of youth and age, selfless credit, fishing humor, kitchens, lodge social life, intentions and excuses, phonograph noise, whiskey trouble, meekness, side issues, and the value of focused business effort.
Sacre Sai Bulletin lists excursion dates in August 1907 with round trip fares from Athens to Atlantic City Cape May Anglesea Avalon Holly Beach Ocean City Sea Isle City Wildwood Rehoboth and Ocean City Md. departures include Aug 11 13 and 8 with return by Aug 22 plus contact agents F. S. Bean and J. P. Blackwood for full details.
A government labor expert reports a worldwide shortage as many projects surge ahead beyond completion. The strain drains from long established firms and hampers extending new work amid broad prosperity.
The piece playfully mocks conservative fools and old time habits. It notes unhappiness in marriages often comes later and questions modern men lacking leather suspenders and leg crossing with children on laps. It ends by suggesting fate is stubborn and heroism can draw foolish attention.
Promotion for the Athens County Fair and Races scheduled August 13 14 and 15, announced in 1946 with event dates and details.
Marshfield column notes several social items with residents visiting and hosting guests. Dr and Mrs J C Coleman and daughter Lulu spent Sunday in Chillicothe. Miss Young of Newark visits Mr and Mrs Fred Willison. Miss Jennie Bean of Athens visits I V Minear. Citizens headed to Jamestown Exposition with trips to Washington, Atlantic City and other points. A quiet wedding occurred August 2 at the M E parsonage: William Woodrum and Bessie Rutter wed. August 4 at the Bever age home Orlando Beverage and Carie A O Hara of Carbondale married with few friends. Rev J G Tedrick officiated.
George Fenzel plans a modern brick apartment house on the old Hedges property on Congress Street. The three story building will be 44 by 71 feet, six families will reside there, and construction is expected to start soon.
Advertisement invites competent men for employment with emphasis on reliability and skill. Notation requests applicants to inquire for particulars and details, signaling urgency and strict standards.
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