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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 19, 1907
Page
6
The fragments mix political notes on postmasters and probes with a long meditation on Santa Claus lying to children. It criticizes government figures and fire bosses, mentions colleges and archaeology, and ends urging honesty about Christmas and love without factual cohesion.
The New York Evening Mail argues the 1907 U S farm yield of seven billion dollars plus minerals and chemicals show strong wealth. It claims money is not scarce but scared, caused by misperception rather than real economic trouble, noting robust industry and steady trade.
The piece notes Secretary Taft and Foraker disagreeing over press endorsement while urging direct voter choice. It predicts Ohio delegates will be chosen by Republican primary and Athens county Republicans may elect a new central committee, with activity looming in early spring.
The National Grange proposes a federal emergency of fifty million dollars split into five ten million annual appropriations for highway improvements. The plan assumes government funding alone would build and maintain the roads, but critics say landowners should contribute, and the public should participate or be compelled to share costs.
The Worcester no license result, with a large manufacturing and diverse population, is hailed as a warning by Republicans. The piece urges an early county and congressional primary, noting Taft Foraker and Douglas favor direct voter choice. It argues committees should act promptly to authorize a primary.
The obituary notes Mrs Alphonso Taft died after several days of unconsciousness, missing the return of her world touring son. It highlights her fortunate life and pride in her two sons, one a congressman and media figure, the other a highly distinguished jurist and public official.
Dr Frederick Peterson of Columbia University contributes to a medical journal on the World Wide Crusade Against Alcohol. He declares alcohol a poison and notes some claim it is a food, which would make it a poisoned food.
The advert claims Ayers Hair Vigor stops falling hair by first destroying the germs causing the trouble. After that, nature restores the hair and scalp to a healthy condition. Made by the J. C. Ayer Co. Lowell Mass.
The author presents sober warnings about regular alcohol use and its links to chronic alcoholism and serious health harms. He argues beer is slower to poison than wine and spirits, noting risks of insanity, epilepsy, paralysis, liver and stomach disease, dropsy, and TB, with harm to children born to drinkers.
The piece urges shopping early in December to spread demand, aid deliveries, and reduce stress. It argues morning hours maximize stock, attentiveness, and efficiency for clerks and customers, noting benefits to health, mood, and overall satisfaction. The first available hour is best.
A reader urges the Athens Poultry Association to stage a winter show to boost local commerce and showcase breeders. The letter asks about catalogs, entry rules, and costs, proposing a business directory style guide and practical display tips. The discussion also touches labor disputes at Nelsonville Brick Co and the need for fair settlement. A notice invites 100 masked skaters to Athens rink with prizes and admission.
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