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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 09, 1888
Page
6
The paper notes that ex President Hayes has agreed to deliver an address in Columbus on Washington's Birthday. It also reports on legislative action in Mississippi and political maneuvering in Ohio, with praise for swift state legislative work and criticism of Democratic delays.
The article notes Governor Foraker may accept the at large delegate role to the National Republican Convention and back Sherman if the state party favors it. It recalls General Gare’s prior role for Sherman and questions if Garfield’s fate will repeat for Ohio’s governor. It cites a Weye and Means Mills remark on tariffs to boost American industry and commerce, including free wool per the President’s tariff vision.
The piece reports Mr Cleveland's opposition to a National Commission rule requiring reasons for removals, suggesting political pressures for office. It covers Grand Army of the Republic pension enhancements and critiques of wartime pay as insufficient, plus Marietta Centennial timing concerns and a tally-sheet forgery trial in Columbus. It also notes Metropolitan Bank closure due to misappropriation and includes a feature on Delsartian voice training and public figures.
The House Committee on Territories reopens the Dakota admission question. The piece argues the Democratic majority will delay the statehood issue until after the presidential election, despite Dakota's claimed entitlement to join the union.
A garbled Cheriwnati daily item references Cleveland and a Friday event linked to a powder incident. The piece hints at a dramatic policy reform and a wartime context but remains unclear due to OCR errors and misspellings.
A proprietor advertises a cash only store with greatly reduced prices opposite the Edwards House by A. Laird. The notice notes a special round trip fare of 55 cents from Athens to Nelsonville during the Institute meetings on February 17 and 18.
A Piqua Journal editorial praises Gooeh Mexican Syrup as an invaluable remedy for coughs colds and early consumption. The piece claims successful results in families and with lingering severe colds where other treatments failed. It asserts the product’s value and urges widespread use in drug stores.
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