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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 31, 1908
Page
4
The author condemns feeding tramps as not charity but enabling theft and laziness. He argues a common bum embodies a criminal code and should be treated accordingly, urging readers to stop New Year acts of almsgiving to tramps.
M. M. Maxwell of the Good Roads Association of Ohio argues for civil service style tenure for road workers, stressing merit over political alignment. He cites Paris and Buffalo conferences and New York’s experience as proof that professional road building yields better results and urges Ohio to adopt civil service in road construction.
A 1908 Ohio political commentary argues the Eleventh District shows weakened Republican strength from 1904 to present. It notes losses in Congress and state offices, cites Roosevelt and Taft election contrasts, and laments the district’s fading prestige in national polls.
A political appeal urges Republican voters in the district to engage in party management and nominations. It warns of a growing Democratichold across five of seven counties and argues for active Republican participation to check the party’s advance and regain lost positions.
The piece argues Congressman Douglas misreads the House stance on a resolution asking the President to state evidence of crimes by members. It contends the House sought only to limit the Secret Service from personal use while preserving federal operations, noting 296 members supported the preamble.
A fragmented line from an urban report hints at a political figure warning that he would resign or retreat if forced into an undesirable stance. The remark implies pressure over a difficult choice and potential consequences for leadership.
The remark suggests that if the tariff is truthfully revised, few will be more astonished than the tariff itself. It frames reform as unexpected and highlights the tariff as the focal point of public attention and potential surprise.
Athens county supporters who kept baskets since Election Day grow discouraged as several take losses. Some concede their baskets to the laundry as the political mood shifts in central Ohio.
The writer notes Christmas firecrackers are obsolete and suggests a hopeful shift away from deadly fireworks in Independence Day celebrations. The tone questions whether public safety progress could extend from Christmas to the Fourth of July observance.
The Long Beach city council passes an unusual ordinance requiring cows’ teeth to be brushed at least once daily with an approved toothpaste. This move comes amid broader health inspections of dairies that now include milk testing and pedigree checks.
It is predicted the Panama Canal will be finished in 1915 though debate continues this winter. President elect Taft will sail for Panama on the 25th with engineers, and Mr Pulitzer of the New York World travels with journalists to report on progress and conditions firsthand.
Editor Wilson of the State Journal urges repealing a law that pays legislators 12 cents a mile for travel while rate is 2 cents a mile, calling the policy a disgrace and incitement to graft and a stand ing defiance of modern honesty in public business. The piece argues public sentiment should force repeal to restore integrity in state law.
A historical appeal argues that Athens youths lack guided evening spaces. It advocates a modern Y M C A style center to provide wholesome, morally uplifting chances while avoiding church-centered clubs. Financing is seen as secondary to proper presentation.
A town with capacity to fund a 75000 church in a few years shows enough sentiment to finance a youth oriented institution. The piece suggests a YMCA in Athens, possibly sharing space with the Masonic temple, and urges public discussion to create a home for boys and young men.
Single line ad from Henderson-Crider Drug Co advertising W-A-U-K-E-A-Z-Y Cures Corns priced at 15 cents. The readable snippet references a pharmacy location on Henderson-Crider Drive and a date code 12-202.
Daily Markets report from The Messenger notes light cattle receipts with no price change. Hog prices include prime and Yorkers at 6.00, common at 5.85 to 5.90, pigs at 9.50 with 20 carloads received. Sheep and lamb receipts were light with good to prime lambs at 4.75 to 5.00 and fair to choice 5.00 to 7.85.
Toledo Ohio reports December 30 prices of all grains unchanged with the market steady and firm at yesterday's quotations.
The report lists cattle, sheep, lambs, hog, and calf prices for Chicago and East Buffalo with ranges for steers cows heifers bulls and calves. It also covers wheat corn oats rye lard bulk meats bacon and hog values, plus regional notes from Cleveland Cincinnati Pittsburgh Boston and Toledo markets with specific bid prices and ranges.
Advertisement for a Ruse Farm in North Avollowin with a $75 down payment to start ownership. Creat bargains for small or large investors. Farming year round with irrigated lands in Wyoming and excursions twice a month from Marietta Ohio. Call or write John M Doan 434 Fifth J Marietta Ohio.
Fanny Ewing received a parole from the county jail after weeks of confinement for an incident in Glouster. The colored man, involved with a white man over a woman, was indicted by the October grand jury and fined 26 dollars plus costs by Judge Wood. Unable to pay, he returns to jail but may pay the full amount in installments.
An acre measures 6,272,640 square inches, so an inch of water yields that volume in cubic inches. At 227 cubic inches per gallon, this equals about 22,000 gallons, 220,000 pounds, or 100 tons. An inch of rain thus equates to 100 tons per acre.
In Amesville Ohio on December 29 Cross and Brown of Sistersville West Virginia sold the Schrammeil oil property they bought about a year ago for around 2000. They raised production from three to twelve barrels per day and sold for about 6000. F J Beasley and Otto Jones landed the sale and later sold a half interest to Willard Thorney of Marietta. Oil men call the sale a good purchase.
The committee in charge of the Thirteenth Farmers Institute announces two day gatherings on January 4 and 5 with top speakers and fine music. Farmers and interested residents are urged to attend.
Messenger readers learn Mr Heston has resigned his school position due to ill health and will live outdoors as much as possible this winter. The Hestons, formerly from Ubrichsville, are guests of J W Cecil.
The report lists newly united couples: Fred Wilson and Clara Smith, Leonard Smith and Lena Meeks, Harry Junod and Edna Cone, plus Mr. Vaughn of Glouster and Flo Pickering. The tone wishes they may live happily ever after.
About twenty five members of the Masonic order met at their hall Sunday morning and marched to the M I church where they listened to a very instructive and interesting sermon on John the Evangelist by Rev Strecker.
Grant Antel and Dr. Gilligan found a five foot blacksnake in the sheep cote near Christmas. They killed the reptile and carried it off in triumph, noting that snakes are a rare sight in Bern.
An old advertisement proclaims Dr Thomas Electric Oil relieves earache in two minutes toothache or burn pain in five minutes hoarseness in one hour muscle ache in two hours and sore throat in twelve hours claiming monarch status over pain.
Mrs. Abbie Woodyard Wells aged 3 years died at her daughter Mrs. Gardner J. Chase home near Chase on Monday morning while with family at breakfast. Heart trouble caused the death after years of poor health. A State Hospital attendant in earlier years she was sister of the late Jerry Woodyard. Funeral services are set for Wednesday at 11 a.m. at the Chase church with burial in the churchyard.
A man asks a woman why women rush into marriage and give up freedoms. The woman replies that people think women cannot manage, implying social pressure rather than desire. The exchange highlights gender roles and perceptions of female independence.
Marshfield brief notes report A B Lewerlyn in Columbus on business Mr and Mrs Po Hewitt visiting Athens relatives Charley Stewart of Chicago visiting his mother in Marshfield C A Shaffer in Athens on a shopping trip An arbondale caller is noted in the area
The Sault Ste. Marie canal reported a total tonnage of 58 217 214 for the season of 190, up one percent from 1906, a gain of 6 166 134 tons. The figures indicate a positive trend in maritime traffic across that period.
Two French army dogs pulled light ambulances built by a lieutenant to haul 160 pounds each. They completed about 375 miles without breakdown, illustrating a potential use of dogs for medical transport in war.
Special Correspondent profiles Amesville and Ames township highlighting local businessmen, farms, coal prospects, and major enterprises. Notable figures include postmaster A G Henry, drugstore owner F W Gibson, banker J J Beasley, farmer and auctioneer N E Dean, harness maker E H Matthews, and banker leadership at First National Bank of Amesville.
Mr and Mrs Elva Graham visited relatives in the area. Misses Mary White Martha Phillips and Mr Harry White from Rock Ripple stayed as guests. Alvira Dulap spent time with her sister Mrs John Lobée. Mrs Jessie Sams and two children from Harmony visited Olive Sams. Local residents were in Athens for business. Edward Maxwell visited Guy Carpenter in Athens. The school will close Thursday for a week long vacation.
Alfred McDaniel of Nelsonville died yesterday at his uncle’s home after a Christmas night gunfight at Porter in Gallia county. Harrison Pounds, his adversary, sustained severe cuts but is expected to recover.
The article notes a suitor’s vow to go to the devil after a girl rejects him and his fate of keeping that pledge appearing lucky for her. It also describes early English legal practice where barristers did not openly take fees and instead used a pocket in the gown for clandestine payments from solicitors.
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