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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 16, 1886

Page

5

Christmas Advertisements and Political News in The Messenger

The Messenger notes a Christmas greeting to readers and teases an origins story by Bret Harte. It covers anticipated Supreme Court Dow Law rulings, political skirmishes over tariffs and taxation, and N. C. CLOC and other Athens merchants promoting holiday sales, jewelry, furniture, books, and gifts with strong emphasis on local shops and festive pricing.

Bret Heart Edwards House Athens

Ladies Invited to View Latest Styles Line of Goods

The Ladies are especially invited to call and examine this line of goods which embraces all the latest styles.

Peter Kern Boot and Shoe Bazar

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