Recommends Bryson for Postmaster showdown in Athens
The Athens post office scandal simmers as reports claim Bryson, OU alumni secretary and Gazette editor, has been urged for the postmastership by Representative Albert Douglas. Finsterwald faces possible dismissal of assistant Pickering while charges of mail tampering and neglect swirl amid calls for a full departmental investigation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Finsterwald
C. D. Gist
John D. Gist
Ll. Pickering
Gist
Post Office Department
Sam L. Pickering
Washington
Pickering
W. C. Jones
Jones
Asher H. Dixon
Dixon
Charles H. Bryson
O. U
Athens County Gazette
Bryson
Albert Douglas
Athens
S. L. Pickering
Fred Pickering
Ross Brickles
Quotations On Marriage And Life In A Rural Rut
A speaker notes that a man travels in a rut when content yet is unaware of its comfort and lack of jolts until he escapes it, while considering a woman sweeping a spot where her husband sits. The lines reflect on comfort, perception, and growth within marriage.
Mi-o-na Stomach Tablets Promise Quick Digestion Relief
A vintage advertisement touts Mi-o-na stomach tablets as a safe cure for indigestion and sick headaches. It claims rapid relief from dizziness, bad taste, and post meal distress, with a 50 cent price and a money back guarantee from Henderson-Crider if unsatisfied.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henderson-Crider
The Stomach Churn as a Food and Blood Plague
The article compares the stomach to a churn, warns that a foul stomach taints all ingested matter, and promotes Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery as a cure for biliousness, dyspepsia, and related symptoms, claiming it cleanses the stomach and blood and offers a free medical booklet by mail from Buffalo, New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Pierce
Isco E
BR. V. Pierce
Buffalo
N. Y
The 50s Life Span Push With Electric Bitters
Medical scientists claim life could extend beyond current limits with advanced knowledge. They identify ages 50 to 60 as a critical decade for longevity and endorse Electric Bitters as a tonic to revitalize organs. Guaranteed by McKee, the druggist, 50c.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McKee
Why the State Was Unrepresented in Hearings
The state was not represented in the hearing before Judge Walters at Circleville, drawing sharp criticism. Prosecutor A. P. Miller is at a health resort in Jackson Michigan resting, unaware of the hearing. Attorney Follett is away on vacation, and Attorney Lewis reportedly disagrees with the case leaving Judge Lochary to manage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walters
Circleville
A. P. Miller
Jackson
Mich
Follett
Lewis
Lochary
Pomeroy Independent
Unsolicited testimonial for Chamberlain remedy
Samuel H Gwin of Concord Georgia says a severe measles attack with rain exposure settled in his stomach and bowels but Chamberlains Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy saved his life. He praises the product and notes local druggists W H McKee E R Lash and Barton Drug Co Chauncey sell it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain
Sam H. Gwin
Concord
W. H. McKee
E. R Lash
Barton Drug Co
Chauncey
Woe to the Mailer Who Writes Hello Bill
Toledo reports postal inspectors cracking down on free posting at third class rates. John H. Hennan notes over 1000 violations in three months, with 500 violators prepaying $10 each, boosting government revenue by $5000. Endearing notes on margins or backs of photos are prohibited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toledo
Uncle Sam
John H. Hennan
Remedy For Diarrhoea Never Known To Fail
A York County reader testifies Cham berlain s Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy never failed to cure in five years use in his family. He praises it as the best remedy of its kind in the world and notes local sales by W H McKee E R Lash and Barton Drug Co Chauncey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain
York County
Jemison
Spring Grove
W. H. McKee
E. R. Lash
Barton Drug Co
Chauncey
County Temperance League Meeting Is Planned
Delegates from all townships will meet August 37 at Athens Presbyterian Church to organize a County Temperance League. The session starts at 10 o'clock with talks from county speakers, followed at 1 30 p m by Hon E J Moore of the State Anti Saloon League delivering a forceful address against liquor. Everyone is invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens Presbyterian Church
Temperance League
E. J. Moore
State Anti-Saloon League
Sunflower Philosophy in a Kansas Globe Column
An Atchison Globe humor piece riffs on modern manners and old fashioned values. The writer jokes about ambitious men, old style sons calling their fathers Pap, cross wives, and new theologians shaping a comfortable hell as Sunday morning chores begin with a broom.
Codifying Mining Laws Presented to State Inspector
The state codifying commission has assembled mining laws into code form for George Harrison, state mine inspector. The aim is to clarify intent, with criminal penalties to be added in the criminal code. Harrison seeks a special commission to draft a new mining code amid obsolete laws and rising electrical and machine use.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrison
Herrick
Pattison
Harris
Chamberlin's Salve Proves Best Yet for Eczema
A testimonial notes a wife’s eczema improvement after trying Chamberlins Salve following doctors’ remedies. The product is sold by W. H. McKee E. R. Lash Barton Drug Co and Chauncey Ohio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlin
W. H. McKee
E. R. Lash
Barton Drug Co
Chauncey
Race Question Amenable to Coexistence Not Colonization
The State Journal notes Thomas Dixon argues the race problem is the nation’s key issue, favoring African colonization as a supposed fix. It counters that two races can live side by side without master or servant roles, aided by industrial education, while Dixon's colonization stance hinders Southern progress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Dixon
State Journal
Dixon
United States
Mr. Dixon
South
Kodol Digest Stomach Aid Promises Quick Indigestion Relief
Sour stomach and indigestion blamed for loss of strength and debility. Kodol Digests What You Eat claims to relieve indigestion and dyspepsia by natural digestive juices plus tonic and reconstructive properties. A Ravenswood Virginia man reports twenty years of sour stomach relief after use. Bottles sold by Cline's Pharmacy and prepared by E. DeWitt & Co., Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S.S. Ball
Ravenswood
W. Va
Telegraphists Seek Court Action To Annull Western Union And Postal Charters
Daniel L. Russell of the telegraphers board announces plans to ask Attorney General Jackson to file suit to annul the Western Union and Postal charters. He cites evidence of messages mailed and billed as wireless traffic, with copies routed through main offices. Strikes ease, reports from strikers favorable, and a daily paper for the strikers is planned. Messenger boys may form a formal union with AFL charter request.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Daniel L. Russell
The
Telegraphers' Board of Strategy
Jackson
Western Union
Postal Companies
Express
Postal Telegraph Companies
Messenger Boys
American Federation of Labor
Telegraphers Plot Two Moves in Bell Strike
In Columbus on August 19 two major steps are planned by striking telegraphers. They aim to organize long distance Bell operators and call out union saloon workers to remove their tickets. The strikers say Bell operators earn 15 to 18 dollars monthly and demand higher wages. They also condemn the ticket service as scab work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus, O
Bell Company
Bell
International Socialist congress opens in Stuttgart
The International Socialist congress opened in Stuttgart with over 900 delegates from 25 nations. Herr Bebel, Reichstag socialist leader, spoke of coercive laws and persecution and hailed the assembly. He noted the strong U S delegation and referenced the Idaho case as an example of alleged capitalist persecution. New York reports outline Roosevelt and Taft movements and a Washington meeting on immunity promises for Chicago & Alton officials. Roosevelt sails for Provincetown aboard the Mayflower and will address shore ceremonies on Tuesday.
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Stuttgart
International Socialist Congress
Herr Bebel
Reichstag
Rebe
United States
Idaho
New York
Roosevelt
Provincetown
Mass
Taft
Manila
Washington
Chicago & Alton
Executive Council
American Federation of Labor
Oyster Bay
Launch Blows Up Near Manteo Claims Drowned Passenger
The gasoline launch Edna May bound from Manteo to Nags Head caught fire after an explosion and burned to the water line. Passenger Miss Cora Midgett drowned after being blown into the water while the engineer and fireman were fatally burned. A negro in a passing sloop rescued the survivors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norfolk
Edna May
Manteo
N. C
Nags Head
Cora Midgett
Tragic Canoe Accident Claims Radcliffe and Fiancée
Des Moines Des Moines river tragedy at Thompson's bend ends in drownings of Roy Radcliffe and his fiancé after their birch canoe capsized. Radcliffe attempted a rescue but the woman’s panic hindered his effort, and both drowned before help could reach them.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Roy Radcliffe
Thompson's Bend
Des Moines River
Radcliffe
Gauley Bridge Excursion From Athens To West Virginia
The bulletin notes an annual sight-seeing excursion to the West Virginia mountains via Ohio Central Lines. The trip departs Athens at 9 13 in the morning on Friday August 23 with round trip price two dollars and one dollar for children. For Jamestown Exposition the Ohio Central advertises short, scenic routes with tickets good for round trips via Natural Bridge Richmond or via Washington. Ten day round trips cost 11 60 with sales on Tuesdays and Fridays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Virginia
Ohio Central
Athens
Old Virginia
Natural Bridge
Richmond
Washington
New York
Boston
Wasington
Baltimore
Philadelphia
Lancaster Camp Grounds Camp Meeting Schedule
On payment of $1.00 return limit extended to October 6, 1907. Fare for round trip furnished on application. Lancaster Camp Grounds: Sunday, August 18, camp meeting assembly. Train leaves 5:50 a.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Furn
Lancaster Camp Grounds
Wets Seek Local Option Election in McConnelsville
In McConnelsville Ohio on August 20 a petition with 237 names was filed by supporters of alcohol repeal to trigger a local option election. Council meets Monday evening. 216 signatures are required. The town has been dry for two years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McConnelsville
Ohio
Councill
Receiver's Sale of Hatch McCollister Circus Assets
By order of the court of common pleas Ath ens county Ohio the receiver will sell at public auction on Thursday August 29 at 1 p m on the premises of Charles McCollister near the B and O depot the property of Charles McCollister and William Hatch partnership formerly used by them as Hatch McCollister Circus including two wagons six animals tents a moving picture machine and all related equipment James P Wood Jr Receiver
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Court of Common Pleas
Athens County
Ohio
Charles McCollister
William Hatch
Hatch
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Dan Black
Sunflower Philosophy
Atchinson
Kan
Globe
Enna
Pap
George Harrison
State
Cline’s Pharmacy
Outlook
Idaho Case
Socialist Congress
Percus
Bulletin
Gauley Bridge
Ohio Central Lines
Hocking Valley Bulletin
Sun
Hocking Valley
Michigan
Homeseekers
Saratoga Springs
Lim
Sembly
James P. Wood, Jr
Gunae T
B. C
Ren
J. K
Humphreys’ Medicine Co
Col. William and John Streets
Herb Deanises Ave
Columbus
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