Uncle Andy Carnegie On Tariff Reform And National Growth
The article cites Andrew Carnegie arguing for tariff reform focused on revenue and gradual abolition after industry matures. He contends the United States now leads manufacturing with strong infant industries, emphasizes the farmer and craftsman as nation builders, and warns education should fit citizens for life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andy” Carnegie
Carnegie
Over Magazine
Hreason
Carne Ule
Practical Education and Business Demands in New England Schools
A New England educators meeting produced a declaration urging a focus on fundamentals while meeting business needs. Critics say schools neglect practical skills like writing and arithmetic, favoring abstract studies over current events and usable literacy for graduates entering commerce and industry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New England
Columbus Citizen
Spelling Trouble Haunts Public Schools In Criticism
Spelling errors in student themes prompt critique of practical education. A De Pauw University rhetoric professor lists mispelled words found in freshmen writings. The piece questions whether teaching methods in grades and reading contribute to widespread spelling neglect and invites educated comment.
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de Pauw University
Campane
de Pauw
Watson
Voate
Govenor
Taft
Cannon
Democrata
Voters Back Blanket Ballots Demonstrating People Rule
The text argues that voters who can elect a Democratic governor and state treasurer while siring a Republican presidential candidate by large margins, and overturn county results, demonstrate that the people truly rule.
Governor Harris Seen As Receptive Candidacy Rumor
Public opinion doubts Harris as a credible U S Senate contender. Many see him using a run to aid Senator Foraker or to gain a national appointment such as agriculture secretary. Some speculate a desire to return to farming, though no farm was specified.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harris
United States
Foraker
Brick road touted as future of Sugar Creek pike
An editorial argues the new brick road from the hospital gate costs less per square foot than the Sugar Creek pike sample mile and will stay in good repair longer. It claims the brick road, though pricier upfront, offers lasting quality and lower future costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hospital Gate
Sugar Creek
State Highway Commission
Short Session Aims At Quick Finish To Legislative Work
The article argues for a brief winter session to pass appropriation bills and elect a US senator. It suggests a 20 day finance committee setup, then a rapid finish, plus a call for martial law to suppress night riders terrorizing districts and forcing federal aid if needed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
General Assembly
Tax on imports hits common needs not luxuries
The excerpt argues that most taxed imports are essentials used by the mass American population, including sugar, wood, wool, iron, fruit, cotton, and leathers. It counters Mr Carnegie by noting real luxuries like tobacco and diamonds carry little tax, while the poor would bear the burden of freer trade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Lamb
Carnegie
United States
New Plan Aims to Regulate Saloons and Reward Obedience
The Manufacturers Association of Cleveland proposes tighter liquor control. The secretary's statement urges penalties for disobedience, limits on saloon numbers to one per 400 or 600 inhabitants, and bans in residence districts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manufacturers’ Association of
Cleveland
Ohio Wool Growers Hire Grosvenor for Wool Hearings
A wordy debate in Congress highlights irritation with the selection of General Grosvenor to oversee wool hearings. The writer argues Grosvenor’s tariff expertise and long service on wool issues justify his appointment over an outside candidate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio
Grosvenor
United States
Optimism Theme Draws Athens Audience to Bede Talk
Hon J Adam Bede spoke to a large Athens audience on the Athens Lecture Course. Despite a soft voice and plain delivery he held attention for an hour and a half by preaching optimism and urging listeners to count their blessings rather than compare themselves to others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Adam Bede
Athens
Mr. Bede
Bede
Outlaw bands in Kentucky and Tennessee terrorize region
The article condemns bands calling themselves sight riders for murder, torture, arson, and raids across Kentucky and Tennessee. It portrays widespread fear and questions the public tolerance of such violence in a free country.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kentucky
Tennessee
Rockefeller Threats Bill for Witness Fees
A fragment suggests a hypothetical about Mr. Rockefeller facing a $29,000,000 fine from the U S government and him retaliating by sending a bill for witness fees at a dollar fifty per day, illustrating a satirical or polemical tone.
Nation's voyage clues hint at ship log and bar damage
On her way to Scotland, Carrie Nation is noted to arrive on the other side, with observers curious about the ship's log and the damage to the bar. The fragment suggests a travel moment tied to her visit and possible maritime notes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carrie Nation
Scotland
Mexican presidential candidate runs again precedent north of gulf
General Menocal is not discouraged by defeat as a precedent exists of a presidential candidate running more than once. The example shows a candidate in Mexico facing repeated election campaigns, suggesting resilience beyond a single defeat.
Tariff Revision Favored by Taft Backed by Burton
Congressman Burton reports Taft favors a thorough tariff revision and may back a president aligned with his views if Speaker Cannon resists. Ohio protectionist interest centers on iron and steel wood and woolens glass and earthenware, while Carnegie asserts steel can be produced cheaper domestically.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congressman Burton
Taft
Hot Springs
Cannon
Ohio
Carnegie
Athens votes push toward ten thousand population in 1910 census
Analysis estimates Athens population near 8,125 after 1,625 votes cast across five precincts on November 3. The balance of the city across the river on Richland avenue Mechanicsburg and String town is counted as part of Athens though outside corporate limits. Predictions suggest growth from new industries and normal expansion to reach the 10,000 threshold.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens
Ohio
Richland Avenue
Mechanicsburg
String Town
Coal Operators Claim Nonunion Mines Control West Virginia Market
Coal operators assert nonunion mines hold sway over West Virginia coal trade. United Mine Workers District 1 officials in Charleston report the dispute and plan further action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Virginia
Canvass of Kanawha Coal Wage Talks Opens Debate
In a special Charleston convention President Davis released correspondence between the Kanawha Coal Operators Association and the United Mine Workers. The association asks modifying the wage agreement to put union operators on a competitive footing with nonunion operators, which produce about 66 percent of Kanawha Valley coal at lower scales. A miners committee on resolutions was appointed to report tomorrow on calling a joint convention of miners and operators.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charleston
Davis
Kanawha Coal Operators’ Association
United Mine Workers
Kanawha Valley
Dean's Regulats Offer Easy Constipation Relief
A mild bowel aid promises relief with a single dose. The treatment is advertised to cure habitual constipation at 25 cents a box and urges readers to ask their druggist for them.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dean
Local social notes in Chillicothe area spread of visits and family events
Mrs M Plumly visits her sons in Chillicothe while Gar Biddison and family from Glouster spend Thanksgiving with siblings. Other guests include the Braley family, Willis Webster and son, the Misses McBee of West Virginia, Mrs Orland McGinn of Little Rocking, Mr and Mrs George Mills, J Hart of Clarksburg visiting P C Connor, Harold Copeland and sisters from Athens with grandmother Mrs Copeland, Mrs M Murphy hosting Tom and family, birth of a son to Mr and Mrs Ed Nice, Mrs Cozette Jarvis and Wade in Parkersburg for eye care, M J Ewers recovering from pneumonia, Mrs Samuel Russell called to West Virginia, Mrs Del Norris and baby of Columbus visiting, and a birthday party for Mrs Cozette Jarvis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas McAfee
Misses McBee
West Virginia
Orland McGin
Little Hocking
George Mills
Carthage
Busch
J. Hart
Clarksburg
W. Va
P. C. Connor
Harold Copeland
Athens
Dr. Copeland
M. Murphy Hag
Tom
Chillicothe
Nice
Cozette Jarvis
Wade
Parkersburg
M. J. Ewers
Samuel Russell
del Norris
Baby
Columbus
Freeman Norris
New England Social Roundup Shows Visits and Rebuilds
Mrs Alec Marquis of Utley visits a sick brother Ezra Green as other relatives travel from Little Hocking Sand Rock Athens and Marshfield. Guests include Mrs Nannie Stewart and Mrs Sarah Stewart. Local dances at Isaac Sutton and Roy Marquis draw crowds. Nearby houses burned will be rebuilt soon.
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Alec Marquis
Utley
Ezra Green
M.N. Linscott
Little Hocking
Hattie Ogee
Sand Rock
Lucy Peston
LH. Jarvis
Parkersburg
Nannie Stewart
Marshfield
Sarah J. Stewart
Charles Wright
J. W. Wilson
Athens
A. A. Dodds
Athes
Lonnie Morrison
Nolan
Clousters
Isaac Sutton
Roy Marquis
Railway Workers and Associates Named in Fragmentary List
A garbled OCR fragment lists several workers including Frank Mallen 22 Kimberley railroader Myrtle Russell 22 Pearl Kettle 24 Kimberley Elia Boggs 16 Nelsonville R F D 3 Join E Cavendish street car motorman Columbus %2 Daisy D Nanna 28 Marsh field clerk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Mallen
Kimberley
Myrtle Russell
The Ticket in His Boot
A 1908 tale follows Jimmie Slater, a poor boy who becomes a stock farm jockey. He resists fixing a race, wins fairly on Mark Tapley, earns a 500 gift, then a 5000 investment from Wheelock, and builds Wheelock & Slater while supporting his family and mother.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Press Association
Jimmie Slater
Jimmie
Mr. Wheelock
Sonny
Mark Tapley
Mark
Het
Mark Wtapley
Wheelock
Wheelock & Slater
United States
Spencer
Local visitors and travels noted around Ames Center
Mr and Mrs John Hixson plan to visit Cambridge and stay with son George W Hixson. Pearl Morris and John Donaldson visit friends in Hardin county. Mr and Mrs Seth Linscott visit Athens on business and to see son A V Linscott. Kasler family return from three month visit with daughter Sally Patton in Franklin county. Local hunters report rabbits and canine sightings during the open season. E H Finch and Jessie host at Lew Wilcox's in Lathrop. Beck brothers visit John Morris in Columbus. E T Linscott buys thoroughbred sheep from N Easler. Rev W D Robinson to preach at Hooper Ridge church this weekend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Hixson
Cambridge
George W. Hixson
Pearl Morris
John Donaldson
Hardin County
Seth Linscott
Athens
A. V. Linscott
E. H. Finch
Jessie
Local families mingle at neighbor gatherings across Canaan and Jerseyville
Several households in South Canaan, Clark's Chapel, Judson, Asbury, and nearby areas hosted or visited relatives this Sunday. Guests included the Halbirt, McConkey, Fulton, Hawk, Love, and Leggett families, with outings to Colum bus and Athens and a funeral attended at Clark's Chapel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grove Halbirt
Nellie
South Canaan
Orestus Fulton
L. G. McConkey
Veria
Glen
Jacob McConkey
George Love
Coolville Ridge
William McClanahan
Mary
Clark’s Chapel
Herbert Hawk
Harold and
Childreth
Judson
Lewis Hawk
Columbus
John Hawk
William Hawk
Jennie
Jacob Hawk
Sand Ridge
James Tippie
Athens
Robert McClain
William Bicknell
William Love
Maggie Kincade
Blanche
South Can
D. EB. Love
Fremont Ruth
Jerseyville
Joseph Hawk
Ruby Sprague
C. E. Sams
Canaanville
Dr Thomas Electric Oil Promoted As Croup Remedy
Mrs. L Whiteacre of Buffalo endorses Dr Thomas Electric Oil as the best remedy for the often fatal dis ease croup. She notes it has been used with success in her family for eight years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas
Crossen Morris Couple Wed in Columbus
The marriage of Deane Crossen and Miss Bess Morris occurred November 25 at 8 o'clock in Columbus. The groom is the youngest son of Mr. and Mrs. C. E. Crossen of the city. The couple will reside in Columbus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Deane Crossen
Bess Morris
Columbus
Mr. Crossen
C. E. Crossen
City
Permit to Wed Sealed for Bert Lewis and Louise Dearing
Bert Lewis aged 28 a miner and Louise Dearing aged 19 both of Buchtel obtain a permit to wed authorities note the couple’s intended marriage in the local record.
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Bert Lewis
Miner
Louise Dearing
Buchtel
Fourth Class Postmasters Placed in Civil Service
Washington Dec 1 Fourth class postmasters east of the Mississippi and north of the Ohio are placed in the classified service by the President. They must hereafter undergo the civil service examination.
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Washington, D. C
United States
Mississippi River
Ohio River
Bucklen’s Amica Salve Cures Cold Sore Claim
Local reader Leo F. Zelinski of Buffalo N Y reports Bucklen’s Amica Salve cured his cold sore in two days with one daily application. The product heals all sores and is sold under guarantee at McKee’s drug store for 25 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leo F. Zelinski
Gibson St
Buffalo, N. Y
Bucklen
McKee's
Stricken With Paralysis In Pleasanton Leader
Pleasanton Ohio November 28 Squire J H McPherson who suffered a stroke is not improving rapidly and is past four score years. Recovery seems doubtful but he is improving slowly as friends hope.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pleasanton, O
Squire J. H. McPherson
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Messenger and Herald Printing Company
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Ite
Ita
Rockefeller
Ayer
J.C. Ayer Co
Lowell
Mass
W. D. Robinson
Hooper Ridge Church
Hag
Graham's Chapel
Crossen-Morris
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