Disappearing Forests in Ohio and Athens Progress
The article laments Ohio forests fading as mighty oaks are cut for shipbuilding, while noting regional gains in Athens. It highlights Ohio University founded 1804 preparing for its centennial, Athens religious leadership, and a prominent colored entrepreneur who built a successful hotel, overcoming early prejudice.
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Lei
Thins
Ohio
Athens
Viciney
Ergland
Mississippi Valley
Ohio University
Ohio River
Methodist Episcopal Church
Morris
Ams
Cranston
McCabe
Moore
Presbyterian Church
G. W. King
King
Dr Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery Adverts Stomach Cure
A historical advertisement extols Dr Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery for stomach and digestion ailments. It claims starved garrisons fail, cites patient testimony from John H. Castana of Chicago, and offers free medical advice booklets in exchange for stamps.
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Yg Castle
Pierce
John H. Castana
Arch St
Chicago
Ilinois
Dr. Pierce
Reyes Dined by Hay and Welcomed by Roosevelt
General Reyes, the Colombian envoy, was hosted by Secretary Hay and warmly greeted by President Roosevelt. The visit appears to be largely ceremonial with little chance of substantial progress on the mission.
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Reyes
Hay
Roosevelt
Perry Davis Painkiller Proven Through Sixty Years
The piece argues advertising cannot sell everything and that Perry Davis Painkiller remains trusted after sixty years. It emphasizes the remedy’s popularity stems from its actual effects rather than promotional claims, claiming Perry Davis Painkiller is unique in its enduring reputation.
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Perry Davis
Congress Mileage Rules Mention Reimbursement and Pass Privileges
The text notes members of Congress may claim 20 cents per mile for travel to and from Washington with many holding free passes. It also states the Hawaiian delegate will receive 4.774 miles in one term.
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Congress
Washington
Pinaud
United States
The Merchants Tricks Do Not Last
A merchant who offers two buttons for a silver dollar insults customers intelligence and risks losing trade. Time tested reputations for purity and value cannot be ruined by such cheap tricks.
Hocking Valley announces holiday sale dates and fares
The Hocking Valley dispatch lists dates January 5 and 19 February 2 and 16 March 1 and 15 April 5 and 19 1904 for ticket sales to southern western stations and many states. Special Christmas and New Year holidays rates apply December 24 25 31 1903 and January 1 1904 with one third fare round trip and return by January 4 1904.
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Alabama
Florida
Georgia
Kentucky
Louisana
Mississippi
North Carolina
South Carolina
Tennessee
Virginia
Arkansas
Colorado
Indian Territory
Kansas
Missouri
Nebraska
New Mexico
Oklahoma
South Dakota
Texas
Wyoming
Hocking Valley By
Hocking Valley
Hecking Valley
New Orleans
Athena
Pedaling for Sleep: A Home Breathing Remedy
The article outlines a non drug method for insomnia from Good Housekeeping. Lying on the right side the patient pedals both feet at the ankles to trigger deep breathing and relaxation. With time controlled breathing follows and sleep returns.
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Ming
Nedland
Chiasseurs
What the Moon Can Tell Weather Riddles
A clear moon signals frost while a dull moon foresees rain. A single halo forewarns a storm and a high moon means cold weather. A low moon promises warmth. A new moon behind us indicates wet weather. A double halo suggests very boisterous weather. If the moon dances with the wind.
Moon based weather signs in early American lore
The article notes traditional North American moon phase lore predicting weather. It links bright clear moons three days old with bad weather later, daytime moon visibility with cool days, visible crescent points with frost, and upward or downward crescent points with dry or rainy trends for the following weeks.
Bill Aims to Create Territorial Delegate for Alaska
A proposed act would appoint a territorial delegate to Congress representing Alaska. The measure outlines duties and scope of the office and seeks to give Alaska a formal voice in legislative proceedings.
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Congress
Alaska
Twenty Foot Saurian Remains on Penobscot Bank
A humorous dialogue from the Cleveland Plain Dealer questions reports of remains of a twenty foot saurian on the Penobscot River shore. The mock debate covers misprints and the odd notion of buying such massive sardine boxes, with one speaker accusing the other of atheism.
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Penobscot
Cleveland Plain Dealer
Judge Jones Married in Marietta Ceremony
Judge David Warren Jones of Gallipolis wed Miss Harriet Dyer Lord of Marietta at the Lord home in Marietta. The ceremony was witnessed by relatives and friends and followed by a wedding trip west before returning to Marietta to reside.
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David Warren Jones
Gallirolis
Harriet Dyer Lord
Marietta
Henry C. Lord
Alfred
Maine
New England
Jones
Judge Jones
Common Pleas
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Americans Historical Society & Economics Society
Santa Claus
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Adcir Hose Elegast
Coacne
Pelinan Drawiee
Kocm Neta
Pallor
Observation
Syiuineg Ca.s
C. P. Maccarty
Lascengar Anan
BERRY
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France Medical Institute Co
First National Bank
Bank of Athens
United
J. D. Brown
W. B. Golden
James G. Jones
American Import Office
Canada
Mexico
Offhcred
France
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Bright
de la Costa
Consullason Lee
Rome
Aida Ieee
Pee Ee
W. A. Hibbard, Undertaker
Office Warren Building
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Bell “Hone
J. S. Basom
D. D. S. Dentist
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R. P. Gillespie
Fulton
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Cline
H. WH. Haning
Fire and Life Insurance
Athens, Ohio
Bigmature
Castoria
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