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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 31, 1908

Page

3

One Remedy for Woman Ailments Promoted by Worths Dispensary

An advertisement promotes Dr. Pierce's remedies as alcohol free and non habit forming with open ingredient listing. It touts Favorite Prescription and Common Sense Medical Adviser and invites readers to request the 1000 page family medical book for free or post paid. Address provided at 663 Main Street Buffalo New York.

Pierce Dr. Pierce Worth’s Dispensary Mipicat Association R. V. Pierce M. D Main Street Buffalo, N. Y

Official says dr ug gists win

State Dairy and Food Commissioner Dunlap reports numerous appeals from counties voting dry under the Rose local option law to curb bootlegging. He cites a town of 4 000 with 10 drug stores thriving and says prosecutions are likely as enforcement steps up across several counties.

Columbus Dunlap Rose County

Dry Campaign to Open in Ottawa County

The cities of Ottawa County plan a county wide campaign starting next Tuesday in Oak Harbor with an afternoon meeting and an evening public gathering Rev Shupp from Fostoria and Mrs Burt of Columbus will speak The campaign intends to hold meetings in every township and then circulate petitions for signers.

Port Clinton Cirys Ottawa County Oak Harbor Shupp Fostoria Burt Columbus

Liquor Firm Applicants for Receiver Amid Prohibition Losses

Cincinnati Dec 29 a receiver was sought for the Luskhouse Brothers wholesale power dealers amid losses blamed on the prohibition wave Elmer M Eckhouse a firm member filed the application Benton Oppenheimer was named receiver in the filing

Cincinnati Luskhouse Brothers Elmer M. Eckhouse Benton Oppenheimer

Dean's Regulats to Prevent Constipation

If you lack time to exercise regularity, Dean's Regulats prevent constipation. They induce a mild easy healthful action of the bowels without griping. Ask your druggist for them. 2c.

Dean

New Osborne Daughter born to Fred and wife

An eight pound daughter arrived Tuesday December 22 to Mr and Mrs Fred Osborne.

Fred Osborne

Christmas Eve Tree Planned at Lottridge Schoolhouse

Lottridge residents announce a Christmas tree at the Lottridge schoolhouse on Christmas Eve with an open invitation to all. Local social notes mention Mr. and Mrs. Fletcher Haning of Athens visiting friends and relatives, a group outing to Coolville, and Mrs. Annie Runnion hosting guests Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Person of Alfred.

Lottridge Fletcher Haning Athens Coolville Institute Annie Runnion Lewis Person Alfred James Ferguson Norma Lydia Beachout Mary Burchfield Emory Hammond Sugar Creek Fannie McCathran Grace Zion Elmer Coon Murray City John Gabriel Buechtel George Gabriel Chauncey C. Stalder Milo Stalder Harry Moore Frank Moore Union Roy Moore Harry Martin Cambell Owen Martin Mary Dowler Nelsonville Reynold Lenigar Will Hammond Little Son Coon Darrells

Three Fr Bav el Lieutenants Break Telephony Record

Wireless telephony records were broken when an invention by three Fr bav el lieutenants operated fully for a distance of 310 miles.

Women’s Eye Weakness Tells At National Opticians Meet

Delegates in Philadelphia report that women’s eyes are weaker than men’s and a higher proportion of women wear glasses. The observation arises from discussions at the National Opticians Convention.

Opticians’ Convention Philadelphia

Waverly Schools Leader Becomes Ohio Attorney

Now Attorney Henderson and Supt. John F. Henderson, head of Waverly schools, is admitted to practice law in Ohio courts. A noted figure in Athens and Athens county, he graduated from the university and formerly led Glouster schools, planning practice in northern Ohio.

John F. Henderson Waverly Schools Ohio Henderson Athens Athens County Glouster

Inaugural Parade Sets Grand Ohio Tribute in Columbus

Columbus prepares for Governor Harmon inauguration parade on January 11 with a record number of floats and daylight fireworks. The event features nonpartisan themes, divisions of mounted police, a large band, governor and dignitaries, U S Army troops, 1200 uniformed cadets from Ohio State University, and numerous political and civic clubs forming a grand, nonpartisan military parade.

Judson Harmon Columbus Ohio W.G. Benham Byron L. Bargar Harmon Treadway United States Army National Guard Ohio State University Columbus Rifles Duckworth Club Cincinnati Thurman Club Dayton Buckeye Club of Franklin County Democratic Club of Blaine Club

Vast parade to unfold with grand viewing stands

A massive parade is planned with additional divisions as needed. A large reviewing stand will line Broad Street so thousands can view from the route. Traffic along the parade line will be suspended for unobstructed sightlines. The event is expected to attract about a hundred thousand visitors plus local residents.

Broad Street Columbus

Hart Test Promises Casein Measure For Dairy Herds

The Hart test for milk casein, developed by Dr EB Hart of Wisconsin, is described as cheap and easy to use on horses and in laboratories. It involves precipitation and centrifugation to isolate casein, with mixed opinions on practical dairy use. Also discussed are feeding wheat to horses and signs of horse illness, including pulse temperature and breathing cues.

EB. B. Tiart Babcock University of Wisconsin Dr. Babcock New York Geneva

Scratching shed house for poultry with cold air design

A historic note describes a scratch shed house for chickens with a 20 by 12 foot frame divided into a scratch shed 12 by 12 and roost room 8 by 12. It houses about thirty Plymouth Rocks or thirty five Leghorns and features a screened front.

North Pole Torrid Aelia Iceland Plymouth Rocks

Practical two pen open shed house for poultry

The article describes a compact poultry housing design with a scratch shed, roost room, and drop curtains for extreme weather. It instructs keeping a thermometer, closing windows at freezing, and using large curtains to protect fowls when cold. It suggests side by side roast rooms and multiple breeds in a small space.

Parvo

Double Open Shed House for Poultry Housing

A practical inexpensive poultry shed design features hinged muslin frame openings for dust baths nests roost curtains and screened open fronts. Sized 25 by 12 feet for sheds 10 by 12 roost rooms 5 by 12. Partition provides separate roosts and curtains cover roost windows for suburban professional homesteads.

Feathered factions push for weight in poultry standards

The article argues for weight limits on fancier breeds like Leghorns and Wyandottes to curb breeding for appearance over utility. It cites a survey of top breeders, notes egg hatch rates, and compares poultry to meat markets, urging sensible standards and calling for reform in judging at shows.

Express Missouri Earth

The Fleur-de-lis Heraldic Meaning and History

The origin and heraldic meaning of the fleur-de-lis are disputed with theories it represents a lily or the head of a lance. Claims by English monarchs and French rulers influenced the quartering of the French royal arms in English arms, a practice later abolished by George V.

France George TV

Taking Him Down

A cordial exchange unfolds as a pompous man insists he always pays cash while a practical creditor questions his aversion to credit, highlighting the humor in financial habits as reported by Chicago News.

Chicago News

Useful Instrument For Dairymen

A small silver nickel plated or hard rubber tube is used to draw milk from a sore teat. It is inserted into the milk channel to let milk flow out with minimal squeezing. Use with care to avoid injuring the teat.

Missing Invitation Sparks Social Banter in Pathfinder Note

A brief social exchange reveals Mrs X failing to attend a Thursday party. Mrs Y reassures, saying the absence was not noticed, while Pathfinder records a lighthearted confrontation over etiquette.

The Horseman Colton and Puller Curing Inventions

The article notes a six month old colt should be familiar with saddle and bridle. It describes a method to cure a pulling driving horse by placing rings on the bridle near the brow band and using a jointed bit to enable a rider to control a hard mouthed horse under various conditions.

Ohio to witness grand inauguration of Harmon and Treadway

One hundred thousand Ohioans will attend the January 11 inauguration of Governor Judson Harmon and Lieutenant Governor Francis W. Treadway in Columbus. The state mobilizes non partisan efforts to ensure a record turnout and comfort for attendees. Harmon will greet more Ohioans at the public reception than in any prior inauguration.

Ohio Judson Harmon Francis W. Treadway Columbus Harmon

Connecticut experiment station exposes dodder in clover seed

The Connecticut experiment station tested fifty-one clover seed samples from local dealers for weed content and germination. Only about one sixth were fit to use, with many contaminated by dodder and other weeds. several samples showed extremely high weed seed counts, and vitality averaged 86.6 percent. Adulterants like black medic were also found in some samples, with dangerous implications for farmers sowing clover.

Connecticut Experiment Station Connecticut Connecticut Bulletin Germany

Hints to Mushroom Growers in Bed Manure Dangers

The article warns that maggots in manure can ruin mushroom beds and that warm cellars invite insects. It advises cool houses, proper heat and moisture, and under bench piping with protective paper to limit heat loss. With vigorous spawn and well prepared compost a good crop is attainable.

Teachers Liable For Fines Over Fire Danger Lessons

The Reed act requires fire danger instruction in public schools. Due to legislative oversight no funds were provided for distributing sixteen state funded lessons by Dr Clarence Maris. Many teachers have not received the materials and face penalties up to 25 dollars. twenty four will be submitted for the January term.

Collinwood Clarence Maris

Plan to Build State Aid Road in Athens and Dover Townships

Commissioners plan a two mile state aid brick road from Infirmary in Dover south to Athens through Athens and Chauncey roads, intersecting Sugar Creek road. If built, it will boost agricultural and mining areas, linking Chauncey to Athens with a possible Sugar Creek bridge over the Hocking River. State pays 60 percent, townships and property owners 25 percent each.

Infirmary Sugar Creek Athens County Dover Athens Athens Township Dover Township Athens and Chauncey Hocking Jobaeon Sunday Creek

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