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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 28, 1899
Page
2
A jumble of local notes reflects on century debates in Athens County and New Year resolutions. Observations touch on poetry, politics, school practices, a river swimming cancelation, a balloon contest idea, and humorous anecdotes about aging, voting, and century timing. The piece blends playful quips with civic gossip and seasonal musings.
The Washington Letter notes Speaker Henderson’s role in the Republican finance bill’s House passage and previews its Senate fate. It tracks Kentucky Democratic splits between Goebel and Taylor, mentions Joe Blackburn’s influence, and records remarks by Representative Boreing. The piece also highlights Mrs Hobart’s visit and President McKinley’s courteous conduct.
Clarg of Montana and Senator Lodge lead the Philippines committee with Republican allies Allison Hale Proctor AirBride Beveridge and Democrats Rawlinys Turley Culbertson. one vacancy likely to Allen. Platt chairs Cuba relations with Republicans Aldridge Cullom Davis McMillam Chandler Spooner and Democrats Teller Money Butler Talliaferro. Quay in Washington as election seating debate stalls before holiday recess. Ohio GOP backs Nash with a public reception.
An almanac issued by the Hostetter Company of Pittsburgh outlines the enduring popularity of Hostetters Stomach Bitters and Hostetters Almanac. The medical treatise is published under company supervision by sixty workers and claims over eleven million copies printed in multiple languages. Free almanac copies are available through druggists and country dealers.
The Ohio Sunday School Association announces the International Series of Uniform Lessons will be used for six years, starting January 1, 1900, for eighteen months. The study focuses on the life of Jesus Christ in chronological order from the four Gospels, offering a widely connected system for Sunday Schools worldwide.
Grain-O promoted as a nourishing drink for all ages, claimed to strengthen nerves and serve as a health builder. The ad notes it costs about the same as coffee and is sold by grocers, urging readers to ask for Grain-O.
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