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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 26, 1907
Page
4
The Messenger and Herald lists F. W. Bush as editor and manager with the Messenger and Herald Printing Company serving as the publishing entity. The note outlines editorial leadership and production role within the newspaper.
The Cleveland school system reports higher average spelling scores across 6 elementary and 4 high schools than Chicago's best eighth grade. The Blade notes a decline in spelling nationwide and urges spelling bees and interschool contests to boost proficiency.
The Chillicothe Gazette reports Ross County politics as Congressman Albert Douglas comes home from Washington as Congress adjourns. Post office issues and Douglas’s political future loom large during his stay, with debates over army navy budgeting and calls for more arbitration over battleships.
A Columbus university report on crop costs and values for fields of at least fifteen acres finds alfalfa yields higher profits per acre than timothy wheat and corn by amounts of 5.97, 20.24 and 21.60 dollars respectively. Labor costs and price per ton figures are noted for the analysis.
A debate over Mr. Douglas A's bid for a county delegation to the national convention centers on Irish immigration trends and political support. The piece notes shifting immigrant roots from Ireland to Germany and others, and discusses whether Douglas will accept a Grosvenor-backed path or trade favors for votes.
The Pittsburgh Dispatch cites retrenchment as essential to avoid deficits while noting emigration shifts from Europe. The Toledo Blade reports Roosevelt’s cautious stance on currency reform, with Ridgeley advocating a central bank and Fowler opposing it, while Herrick and Carnegie push asset-backed plans. Congress is described as stalling.
Secretary Wilson urges immediate federal acquisition of up to 600000 acres in the White Mountains and up to 5000000 acres in the southern Appalachians to form national forests. Land in North Carolina Tennessee South Carolina Georgia and nearby states would be purchased at about six dollars per acre in the White Mountains and three fifty in the Appalachians. The report warns reckless lumbering is impairing resources and calls for prompt action.
The writer argues there is no unwritten law against a third nomination and defends the battleship fleet as an untargeted, uncopyrighted ocean. He dismisses fears from English papers about the Pacific fleet, claiming it would be cruel to dampen children’s Christmas expectations.
A brief note reflects on belief in Santa during festive days with a humorous view. It mentions convincing a small boy that Santa visits only the well behaved, underscoring the playful tension between imagination and behavior expectations.
The notice encourages readers to skim ads for shopping ideas before Christmas. It references ads as practical guidance from fireside to store and notes a local council debate on holding a primary vote. A letter from Congressman Douglas supports a primary, seeking party rank and file input.
An experimental farm program reports alfalfa as the most profitable crop. The study highlights crop yields, producer costs, and potential regional impacts on agriculture policy and farm income.
The Marietta Register notes Henry G. Williams formerly of Marietta Ohio now holding a key educational role in Athens. Local friends would support his campaign if he seeks the nomination, confident he would serve the state’s educational interests well.
Racine Wisconsin physician Dr Shoop introduces Health Coffee a fast brewing substitute made from toasted cereals grains malt and nuts and marketed by Henderson Crider Drug Co The product claims to closely mimic real coffee without using any true coffee beans and can be prepared in a minute conveying novelty and health benefits to potential buyers.
Henderson-Caider Drug Co reports a curious inquiry about a girl who would not like one. Prices range from 1.50 to 5.00 in a brief public notice dated December 23.
The bulk of the wrecked Darr mine fatalities have been found in Jacobs Creek Pennsylvania and will be removed today. Officials estimate the death toll between 225 and 250 with salvage operations continuing despite grim conditions.
A small drug store advertises remaining hand painted china pieces to be sold today or tomorrow at Henderson Crider Drug Co urging buyers to come early.
The Spenders Club met in weekly session Saturday night in the Taylor building club rooms with about 25 or 00 members present. They enjoyed a big turkey supper with oyster dressing and seasonal delicacies, then spent the remainder of the evening with cards, music, and social chat into late hours.
Ohio Central Lines offers dining cars on meal-hour trains between Toledo Findlay Kenton Columbus Athens Middleport Gallipolis and Charleston W Va in collaboration with L and M and S. M. For timetable folders sleeper reservations rates and other details contact Ohio Central Lines agents or General Agent L P Lewis Columbus. It is a pleasure to answer questions.
Mr. Fred C. Ambrose of Union Fur nace was the guest of the club at this session, joining members for remarks and a brief discussion led by organizers.
Dayton telegram reports Layton Hines, accused of raping and killing Anna Markowitz, confessed. The jury of 11 hours sentenced him to murder in the first degree with mercy recommendation, showing one holdout against the death verdict.
Advertises Dean's Ointment as a cure for piles claiming thousands of obstinate cases cured. States price as 50 cents and availability at any drug store.
A brief passage notes Congress began with two sharp impacts described as a bang on the nose and a bang on the cheek, attributed to a Congressional Book.
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