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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 22, 1883
Page
5
The Messenger announces a new arrangement with American Farmer publishers. Subscribers who pay one year in advance will receive a free one year subscription to the sixteen page monthly Farm Magazine.
The Senate passed a tariff bill awaiting a House fate. Clarke Montgomery named Collector for the First Ohio Revenue District. Ohio Democrats push whisky and tobacco tax protection. Flood relief and temperance union work highlighted. Dublin hangman and Phoenix Park murders loom large in Irish affairs. Judge J. D. Thoman nominated to Civil Service Commission. Supreme Court orders commission for constitutional appointments amid many pending cases.
The piece attacks lawmakers who profess free trade but protect local industries in their states. It cites Veet of Missouri Tucker of Virginia Beck and Carlisle of Kentucky, and notes Democrats and a few Republicans blocked a 40 million dollar tax cut, risking a broader tariff bill. It also covers tariff fears, wool interests, and praise for Dawes's stance.
A Columbus dispatch reports Judge White has not resigned to the Governor yet, delaying a replacement. Judge Doyle of Toledo is expected to be named, with Judge Longworth's successor also chosen. Worth's successor is anticipated, and Longworth's seat may remain until March 9.
Harry Stewart and Brothers add a long experienced city professional to their bakery force to boost delivery of bread pies and cakes of every variety. Dr H and Stimson recovering from grave injuries plans to resume large professional practice. D Zenner and Co advertise winter goods overcoats and heavy clothing at and below cost to clear stock for spring items. Sam Sommers offers fine dress scarfs at 40 cents and announces dry goods bargains in Athens. The Zanesville Business College spring term opens March 20 1883 for commercial courses.
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