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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 20, 1876
Page
5
Editorial note heavy on 1876 campaign, post office counts, and legislature actions. Mentions Hayes electors from Ohio and Woodford of New York, price for Ohio State Journal and Almanac, and Bristow as Cincinnati Commercial's agent. Reports adjournment, obituaries, congressmen, and army size debates with multiple named figures and places.
The article argues the Democratic party, once close to the White House, now controls the House with ex-rebel officers in key posts. It predicts a decisive Republican comeback in the Centennial campaign, blaming Democratic mismanagement at Ohio Penitentiary and a lopsided committee distribution favoring the South. It notes party leaders struggle to contend with a Republican minority and updates on Vice President Sterren’s health.
The article argues against sweeping accusations against government and press, urging impartial evidence before judgment. It notes increased information flow from electric wires, acknowledges growing government complexity and temptations, but asserts moral progress and greater integrity among honest officials compared with past eras.
The piece argues that honest government officials compare favorably with private frauds and urges caution against sweeping denouncements of all government affairs. It notes Congress private bills favor Southern constituents would deplete the treasury, and discusses inflation, the debt, and political jibes about Confederate sympathies. It ends with praise for Bozman cigars as cheap yet profitable to dealers.
Kurtz & Norris showcases late arrivals of new and beautiful jewelry sets described as equal in appearance and durability to genuine gold. The ad urges women to visit and select a set to look their best.
New styles of note paper and envelopes are among recent arrivals at Kurtz and Norris. The items cater to ladies and writers, expanding the store’s selection.
Local bookstore Kurtz and Norris advertises a selection of the latest and choicest publications from eminent authors. The notice emphasizes new releases and a curated range for readers seeking high quality literature.
Auction and sale notices from Beebe dated January 1, 1876 announce the Hiram Bingham farm for sale cheap, plus offers to sell a horse named Don and a cow for barter. A fur and hide buyer solicits raw materials, and J.B.R. Aliew advertises a house and lot for sale or exchange with a farm offer nearby.
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