Christmas shopping advice and political notes in Athens county
The column provides holiday shopping guidance and celebrates rural mail delivery expansion. It reviews the upcoming Republican primary in Athens county with wordy, jokey references and notes on charity drives by local teachers. The piece also covers naval funding debates, courtship of polygamy bans, and college happenings at Ohio University with student activities and faculty notes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Victor Biddle
Carl D Sheppard
McArthur
Albert Jones
Columbus
Mrs. Mercer
Biology
Tausch
Department of Physiology
Anditorium
Messrs. White
Copeland
Messrs
Evans
Sheppard
Pi Phi
Arelock
Athletic Association
Claudus Biddison
Stand Up for Athens Growth Promise Urging Civic Pride
A town pride editorial argues Athens population appears lower in census than actual, citing visitors estimate five to ten thousand. It praises modern hotels, homes, and facilities, notes recent growth driven by civic unity, and urges residents to stand up for the town or relocate if discontented.
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Athens
Washington Letter Reports Busy House Schedule and Legislation
The House moved rapidly through a flat session week and begins the next with plans to pass the legislative, executive and judicial appropriation bill and a revenue reduction bill. The army reorganization passed with an amendment banning alcohol sales at posts and heads to the Senate military committee. The Grout Oleomargarine bill cleared 198 to 2, while the Senate, though less prolific, focused on the ship subsidy bill and delayed the Nicaragua Canal bill by its Thursday to Monday adjournment pattern.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Payne
Ways and Neans Committee
Spain
Washington
House
Senate Military Committee
Senate
Nicaragua Canal
One Minute Cough Cure Advertises at Geo R Walker Store
An old advertisement promises rapid relief for croup coughs and lung diseases with One Minute Cough Cure. The copy touts immediate results and pleasanter taste, claiming it prevents consumption and urges inspection at Ciine's Pharmacy and Geo R Walker's Book Store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ciine’s
Holiday Excursion Rates Announced by Ohio Central Lines
Holiday excursion rates set at one and one third fare round trip between all points on the Ohio Coatrs lines and connecting lines within the Central Passenger Association territory. Tickets on sale December 2, 23.4% and December 31, 1900, and January 4, 1901, with return validity through January 2, 1901.
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Central Passenger Association
Popular presents at popular prices at Geo. R. Walker
A brief shopper note promoting Geo. R. Walker's Book Store with emphasis on popular price points and a wide selection for gift giving.
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Geo. R. Walker's Book Store
Arm for Sale Thirty seven and a half acres near Frost
Auction notice announces property with 37.5 acres near Frost offered at 22MoF in trade for town property. Jewett and Woon listed as brokers or parties involved in the deal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frost
Jewett & Woon
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Messenger and Herald
Suwliared
Ted Messenger
He and Herald Printing Company
Fred W. Bush
Sitae
Smith
Athens County
Davis
Secretary Long
Navy Department
Great Britain
Congress
Representative Boutelle
Maine
Boutelle
House Committee On Naval Affairs
Representative Foss
Ilinois
Taylor
Obie
Roberts
Woman's Interdenominational Union
Josiah Strong
League For Social Service of New York
Sarah J. Elliott
Utah
Towne
Senator Davis
Minnesota
Geo. R. Walker's
Ohio Central Lines
Money To Loan
Price & Stalder, Attorneys
H. H. Haning
Ohio
Putnam's
Lizzie Smith
Weat Union St
Sam Summer
Cincinnati
Ldies
Grones & Line
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