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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 19, 1903
Page
3
A compact column of satirical stanzas and social observations from Athens County. It touches on vanity, manners, hats, and fashion, then shifts to agriculture noting peach trees versus apples, and ends with a contemporary labor note praising union rights as reflected by Reading Railroad President Baer.
Athens county officials and the Athens bar honored retiring probate judge A. A. Bethel with a surprise gathering at his Congress street home. Mrs. Bethel hosted the event for the Athens Cooking club, and speakers praised Bethel for his long service and courteous conduct as probate judge. A stylish adjustable chair was presented as a token of esteem, followed by refreshments and fond remarks.
Ohio public schools will celebrate the centennial of statehood on Friday February 27 1903. State School Commissioner Bonebrake urges patriotic exercises in schools and higher institutions to commemorate a century of statehood and its institutions and leaders.
The New York Commercial argues against adding Columbus Day amid a long list of holidays. It notes monuments and expos honor the explorer, but warns the calendar risks becoming overpacked with secular days, potentially forcing business to operate at night or stretching the year beyond recognition.
Mrs E Goodspeed of Main Street Athens Ohio reports relief from nervous prostration sleeplessness dizziness and fatigue after using Dr A W Chase's Nerve Pills She bought a box at Henderson's Drug Store and says her nerves sleep and health are improved The pills are sold for 30 cents a box by Dr A W Chase Medicine Co Buffalo NY with a portrait and signature on every package
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