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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 15, 1907

Page

3

Personal mentions from Nelsonville visit Jamestown expo era

Saturday’s Daily notes numerous social calls and travel. Lena and Mable Blake of Nelsonville head to Jamestown exposition. many guests visit and others return from trips to Columbus Glouster Logan Lancaster Mt. Vernon Ironton and Logan Fair.

Lena Mable Blake Nelsonville City Maggie Thomas Glouster B. W. Pickering F. S. Grones Ada Marie Columbus Don Frank P. Bachman Ann Arbor Mich

Dr Humphreys’ Specifics Adverts and Local Notes

An old newspaper page lists Dr Humphreys’ Specifics remedies with numerous ailments and prices, followed by short local notices. It mentions a Charlottsville electrical plant, and a long stream of social and travel items noting visits, guests, and farewells among Athens Ohio residents and nearby towns.

What Is the Soil Extent of This Precious but Limited Surface Material

The article argues soil is the smallest, most essential surface material for life. It states soil is a thin film from the earth’s crust, enough to support plants and humans, while oceans cover three-fifths of the planet and air accounts for most of the crust’s bulk.

The Flirting Lobby At The English House Of Commons

The London Ladies Realm notes the women in the Commons gallery behind an iron grating. A five minute limit on conversations is enforced by a gallery attendant in evening dress, who may call time on lingering pauses and flirtatious exchanges.

House of Commons London

Nothing Doing Phrase Origin in Dickens Dialogue

The Jeffersonian Magazine notes that the expression nothing doing, seen in Dickens's Dombey and Son, originated as a literal description of habit. It cites Sol Gillis explaining to Walter that abandoning business would be hard because the habit is strong, not slang.

Dombey & Son Old Sol Gillis Walter

Twister hits Lacrosse in August tornado

A devastating tornado swept Lacrosse Wisconsin on Aug 12 causing extensive damage to factories homes churches and utilities. The storm toppled thousands of shade trees and left streets impassable. Fishermen on the river reported boats swamped and possible drownings with unconfirmed sightings.

Lacrosse Wis Baasenkera Thane

Fulton Centennial to Mark Cleremont’s 100th Voyage

The Fulton centennial celebrates the Cleremont’s first voyage on the Hudson. On August 17 at 1 PM, steamboats will sound their whistles dip ensigns and an orchestra will play Bonnie Doon. Pictures of Robert Fulton and the Cleremont will be displayed aboard every river steamboat.

Fulton New York Robert Fulton Cleremont Hudson Claremont

Train wreck near Mountain Grove claims two lives

Springfield report says passenger train No 108 on the St. Louis and San Francisco railroad derailed near Mountain Grove Missouri seventy miles from Springfield. Engineer James McKenna of Springfield and Fireman James Overland died from injuries. The wreck occurred as the train, traveling at high speed, struck a defective rail and also derailed the mail car.

Springfield Memphis Kansas City St. Louis San Francisco Mountain Grove James McKenna James Overland

Striking Telegraph Operators Plan Wage Hike Eight-Hour Day

In Kansas City on August 12 a joint meeting of strikers from both companies agreed on a common agenda. They demand 15 percent wage increases and an eight-hour work day from each employer, presenting parallel demands to both firms.

Kansas City

Colombian President Grants Immunity to Political Prisoners

Enriq ue Cortes reported from Bogota that on July 29, Colombia Independence Day, President Reyes issued a decree granting immunity to all political prisoners. The Hague talks confirm a permanent arbitration court scheme agreed by the United States Great Britain France and Germany with details forthcoming.

Washington Enrique Cortes Bureau of American Republics Bogota Colombia Reyes Permanent Arbitration Court The Hague United States Great Britain France Germany Permanent Court of Arbitration Committee of Examination

Chamberlains Salve touted for eczema relief

A reader reports loving relief from eczema after trying Chamberlins Salve following doctor recommended remedies. The product is sold by W H McKee EB Lash Barton Drug Chauncey.

Chamberlin W. H. McKee EB. R. Lash Barton Drug Co Chauncey

Bond Sale Notice by Ohio Special School District

The Board of Penensien ot Amnoes Special School District Marshfield Ohio announces a resolution to issue bonds of Four Hundred Thousand dollars. Bonds bear date August 22 1907 with six percent interest payable semi annually. Bond payments begin in two to four years with full due dates listed. Bids to be received by F F Beverage Clerk until 10 oclock p m August 22 1907. Board reserves right to reject any and all bids.

Penensien Ot Amnoes Special School Diatrict Panees van Eget Ate Ohio F. Beverage Marshfield

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