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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 12, 1907

Page

4

The Messenger and Herald Editor and Manager

The Messenger and Herald notes CeCee Cee as editor and manager in a brief staff mention. No other details are provided about duties or dates.

CeCee Cee Eee

Debate on science, vaccination, and law in public discourse

The piece weighs scientific exactness against belief and law, arguing vaccination laws, public safety, and medical authority demand strict enforcement. It notes dissent among physicians on vaccination, vaccination certificates for schools, and political implications surrounding Senator Foraker and postmasters.

Republicans of Athens and Ohio face Taft Foraker choice

The piece notes that Athens county Republicans and Ohio Republicans must decide between Secretary Taft and Senator Foraker for the presidential nomination. It then critiques county office candidates, with Job Smith accusing some people of hypocrisy in business dealings despite Sunday religiosity.

Athens County Ohio Job Smith

Congress Record a Burden on Costs and Time

The piece criticizes the Congressional Record as a costly bulky publication. It argues White paper is expensive and that most copies end up discarded rather than read, urging limiting leave to print to curb federal spending and reduce waste.

Bank in Athens Exhibits Strong Growth and Stability

The Security Savings Bank of Athens is highlighted for its robust growth and prosperity. Operated as a state banking institution under state laws, its resources are described as stable as a government mint, with stockholders noted as leading local business figures.

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Ohio University student attendance rising on momentum

The article notes that 545 students attend daily and predicts attendance will rise to a thousand in a few years, despite debates over leadership and governance. It emphasizes OU’s growing momentum and implies confidence in future enrollment growth.

Throat Coughs and Ayer's Cherry Pectoral Mention

A brief advisory suggests a throat cough can signal bigger troubles ahead. It urges consultation with a doctor and mentions Ayer's Cherry Pectoral as a possible remedy.

Ayer

Ayer’s Pills Marketed as Alcohol Free Medicine

Ayer’s Pills by the J. C. Ayer Company of Lowell Massachusetts claim alcohol is banished from their medicines. The ad urges consulting a doctor for the best liver pills and notes the product’s sixty year history.

J. C. Ayer Company Lowell, Mass Ayer J. C. Ayer Co Lowell Mase

Rural schools urged to form debating clubs this winter

The editorial urges teachers in rural schools to organize debating clubs with literary programs. It argues that public schools have neglected this key method over a century and emphasizes the social value and educational benefit for participants.

Conservatism urged in Cannon address on financial move

Speaker Cannon cautions Republicans about passing special financial legislation for an evanescent emergency. He says idle bank funds could avert need for new measures and predicts brighter conditions when city banks release money, energizing Christmas spending.

Two-Cent Law Debated As Ohio Rail Earnings Rise

A lengthy editorial notes rising passenger earnings in Ohio under the two-cent law while criticizing enforcement gaps and political misuse. It cites postmaster indictments, railroad damages, and district politics, contrasting public sentiment with practical needs on muddy roads and farming commerce. It also discusses women entering business and motherhood roles, reflecting social change.

National banks report strong condition with high reserves

Comptroller reports nationwide bank health with ample cash and reserves. Athens banks hold over 300000 in idle coin and currency, while private institutions not reporting but expected to show liquidity. Stockholders and depositors pleased as 25 percent legal reserve and many banks exceed 50 percent.

Secret societies and winter influence in social life

The piece argues winter fuels secret orders and religious steadfastness while politics and germs of change move toward spring. It notes men bond in solidarity while women are portrayed as weak critics of each other, with commentary on a new twenty dollar coin and social dynamics.

Unclaimed Letters and Editorial Snippet

Athens December 10 unclaimed letters list names to claim before December 23 1907 at the Dead Letter Office. The page also includes a moralizing critic passage on money and a brief note about doctored medical remedies and a Dr Shoop nasal catarrh treatment offer.

Athens Adkin Baker & Anderson Ballenger Emma Banks J. D Berry John Birmingham James Bowers Kitty Brown Champers Jasper Creighton Bessie Cockins Edith Collins Nora Copeland Ella Cohum Frank Dailey Mary Maud Dobbins Daisy Dutcher Susie Edgar Sarah Franklin & Son Gabriel Denzel Hill A. O Housel C. D Johnson Myrtle Kincade J. H Henry Lane Madderina Wilbur Lewis Mame E. D Linch McAfee J. V Mc. Broom, Wm.; Mink, John; Nicholas, Harry; Parker, Chas Plat Riley Edson Rowland Chas Shark Jim Starkey M. G Strayer Harry Stone Bonnie Tippie Lucy Lula Wages Kelley White T. B Woodworth Doll Young Alec Shoop Racine Wis Henderson Crider Drug Co

Decline of Rural Literary Societies in Modern Education

The piece questions whether traditional school literary societies and debating clubs have vanished under new teaching methods and ponders what, if anything, could replace them in the modern curriculum. It reflects on the shift from communal scholastic debate to contemporary educational approaches.

Local Social Notes From Chase and Shade

Mr and Mrs Roscoe Martin and their little daughter visited Blaine Woodyard and wife. A son was born to Emmett Sauters and wife on December 8. The mother and baby stay with her parents at Shade. Residents attended a masquerade at Grant Bolen’s, reported a fine time. Fred Oberholzer is nearing completion of a new dwelling improving his farm. Several folks from Chase attended a protracted meeting at Irwin Creek last Sunday night.

Roscoe Martin Blaine Woodyard Emmett Sauters Shade Grant Bolen Fred Oberholzer Irwin Creek

Ohio Central Lines advertise through sleeping cars to Chicago

ENF Bulletin notes a through sleeping car service via Toledo to Chicago with connections to all lines west. It mentions cafe dining cars on the Ohio Central meal hour train between Toledo Findlay Kenton Columbus Athens Middleport Gallipolis and Charleston. For timetables sleeper reservations rates and details contact Ohio Central Lines agents.

Hocking Valley Excursion Train Special Christmas Holidays

Train leaves at 5 50 a m on Sunday December 15 1907 for a holiday excursion with tickets sold December 24 25 1907 and January 1 1908 good returning January 6 1908. Round trip winter fares apply to resorts across the South and Southwest with 2 cents per mile in the Central Passenger Association territory. Contact F S Bean or J P Blackwood for details.

Idiakes Ckdiciaa Soundon Kisas Ds Eer Central Passenger Association Short Line Alabama Cuba Florida Georgia Kentucky Louisiana Mississippi Mexico New Mexico North Carolina South Carolina Tennessee Texas F. S. Bean J. P. Blackwood

HOCKING VALLEY BULLETIN TRAINS SCHEDULE NOTES

Northbound trains from Athens depart daily at 5:50 a.m and 4:55 p.m. Sunday departures include an additional daily northbound run. Southbound arrivals to Athens occur daily at 10:30 a.m and 6:15 p.m with Sunday only service at 9:00 p.m and 10:00 p.m.

Athens Sun

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