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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 10, 1908
Page
4
The piece argues opportunity is earned through sacrifice and effort, not luck, urging readers to pull up roots for new western opportunities. It also condemns mothers for withholding domestic skills from daughters and stresses teaching housekeeping and cooking before marriage.
The Good Roads movement cites Post Office savings of 6.8 million dollars annually if all routes were improved. It argues highway improvements boost commerce, lower costs, and raise producer profits. The Good Roads Association of Ohio in Cleveland seeks public opinion on higher state funding and current laws to maximize local benefits.
The text warns fourth class postal workers that postmasters can be easily targeted for irregularities to force dismissal. It notes the ease of accusing a postmaster with charges when a congressman has influence, while postal laws remain complex and enforcement varies.
A newspaper editor muses on the duty of mothers and daughters and the value of wholesome discussion within the home. He notes the family as the nation’s unit and reflects on how everyday fireside topics can become subjects of commentary and critique.
The Des Moines Tribune defends Sunday’s preaching praising his sermon as a peak of pulpit eloquence. It quotes a long, vivid passage describing biblical scenes from Genesis to Revelations and the enthroned Christ, ending with a hymn-like praise to Jesus.
The article notes five months of drought are past and Athens now enjoys ample clean water from wells drilled last winter. Citizens are told the city has better, freer water than any other urban source, highlighting it as a key benefit of living in Athens.
Questioned about liver pills, the J. C. Ayer Company of Lowell Massachusetts notes sixty years of production. They urge asking a doctor if in doubt and to follow his advice, with the product credited to Made by the J. C. Ayer Co., Lowell, Mass.
Readers note the city endures a drought while authors point out an abundance of bert water exists globally. The piece contrasts local aridity with distant, ample supplies and hints at potential future uses.
The piece describes how women bear the bulk of Christmas preparations from shopping to sewing and gifting, stressing constant social duties and media pressure. It argues for organization to curb the excessive gift exchange and reduce stress and nerve strain during the season.
A local drug store presents a display of hand painted china with beautiful designs. Prices are advertised as low. Henderson-Crider Drug Co located at 12-012 carries the collection.
Daily progress on the new Central Avenue Methodist church includes wiring for electricity nearing completion and additional plastering planned in a few days.
Zelinski of 68 Gibson St Buffalo says Bucklen's Amica Salve cured a persistent cold sore in two applications. He reports the sore disappeared after two days. Sold under guarantee at McKee's drug store for 25 cents.
After weeks of numbness following his wife’s death a widower wanders through life with indifference. Remarkably he recovers quickly, finding renewed interest in others and moving forward.
The United States grand jury at Columbus Thursday declined to indict Elza Goodspeed for opening mail not his own. Goodspeed, who lives south of Athens, previously served as a rural route carrier out of this city.
Veterinary notice claims Humphreys remedies treat horses cattle sheep dogs hogs and poultry by acting on the sick parts without loss of time. Lists coughs colds lung diseases indigestion miscarriage bladder disorders skin diseases and other ailments with promises of quick cures.
Mr and Mrs P Coxey of Athens were guests last week. Arch Johnson and wife of Albany visited C P Knowlton last Sunday. Russell Van Dyke spent Sunday at home near Flat Run with his wife. Mrs Augusta Parker and son Harley of Athens visited sister BE W McVay recently. Marion Robinett and wife of Corning visited her father J Snowden recently. Mrs John Moler of Athens visited her son P G Moler last week. FE W McVay left Monday for Athens where he is employed. Charlie Bolen and wife near Bolin s Mills spend a few days in the area. Mrs W B Rickey of this place was an Athens visitor last Saturday.
North Carolina truck farm and Wyoming irrigated lands advertised with $75 down to begin ownership. Ex cursions twice monthly from Marietta Ohio for investors of all sizes. Contact John M Doan at 434 Fifth St Marietta.
After a tight campaign the drys carry Licking county by 722 with Newark city totaling a 1578 margin but rural districts swing the result. Women police precincts, no arrests for fighting or illegal voting, eighty four saloons closed and two breweries affected as the dry path extends.
Hardin County voters approved prohibition by a 2075 majority on Monday under Rose law. Kenton city went dry by 60, with twenty saloons, all in Kenton, voted out. The drys received editorial backing from the News-Republican. The county’s South Side district in Kenton is eliminated.
The ledger summarizes bank balances and assets including Loans on Real Estate 108,897.83 and Loans on Collateral 35,282.03. Other major items shown are 25,579.86 cash items, 3,350.04 due from banks, 187,008.51 total assets, and reserve for interest 384.92.
The Ohio and Central Passenger Association members will not offer holiday reduced fares this year. After the Chicago meeting on December 9 and new Interstate Commerce Commission rulings, tariffs detailing every station and fare would be required, a task deemed too costly. Within Ohio the 2 cent per mile rate remains, but interstate travel outside the state will pay standard rates around 2.5 cents per mile.
Floyd D. Owens foreman of Belpre and Carrie R. Bush dressmaker of Athens married couple records show ages 34 and 28. Clarence A. La Follette miner of Buchtel and Verda McKenney 19 of Buchtel listed with 25 and 19 ages. D W Miller merchant Hemlock and Maud M. Joseph clerk Glouster listed 20 and 27. Joseph Mason miner of Hollister and Hannah Horner 17 of Hollister listed 21 and 17 with parental consent.
In Baker settlement H L Baker J B Radford W H H Brown N W Radford and Norman Saylor pool funds to buy an eight horsepower fodder shredder with blower. The group reports mixed feelings about the investment despite the potential savings.
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