Dr A J Crawford Seeks Republican Nomination in Athens County
A spring primary appears under way as Dr A J Crawford travels countywide to promote his candidacy. In Athens county he faces no opposition, leaving him to expect a swift path to the nomination. A North Carolina editor shot by a lieutenant governor Tillman ally died from his wounds. The governor remains jailed as Tillmanism looms as a political issue in the Carolinas.
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A. J. Crawford
Athens County
Columbia North Carolina
Tillman
Tillmanism
Carolinas
Roosevelt appoints Judge W R Day to Supreme Bench
President Roosevelt names Judge W R Day former secretary of state under McKinley to the Supreme Court following Judge Shiras retirement. The choice is widely regarded as highly capable.
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Roosevelt
W. R. Day
McKinley
Shiras
Farmers Institute Call to Attend January 30 31
The notice urges a large attendance at the Farmers Institute in town on January 30 and 31. Speakers will present papers and lectures aimed at boosting business profits and personal farming efficiency.
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Farmers’ Institute
Albany man completes 47 day fast for stomach ailment
Waldo Slaughter of Albany New York kept a 47 day fast at Ulster Park sanitarium with only air and water after extreme indigestion. He weighed 43 pounds at admission and lost to skin and bones but regained to 65 pounds in 52 days. He now follows a two meal daily vegetarian regime and reports perfect health.
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Waldo Slaughter
Albany
N. Y
Athens
New York
Propter
Ulster Park
Coal Free List Moves Quickly In Congress
Washington January 19 The coal duty repeal sped through the House and Senate with the president signing it next day Local dealers reported buying soft coal at 2.75 to 2.80 per ton while charging consumers up to 0.75 per ton The Cuban treaty faces party lines but is urged for a 70 million dollar foreign trade gain and broader duty discounts The anti trust bill faces attorney general objections over publicity provisions and awaits recrafting before senate and house committeesact
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Congress
Washington
Congress of the United States
House
Ways and Means Committee
Senate
Committee On Foreign Relations
Callom
United States
Cuba
United State
Knox
Senate As
Dislocated Shoulder Relief Prompted Balm Recommendation
Mrs. Johanna Soderham of Fergus Falls Minnesota dislocated her shoulder and was treated by a surgeon. After severe pain she used Chamberlains Poe s Balm advertised for sprains and sore joints which quickly relieved her and let her sleep. Her son shared the relief with others after purchasing the product at Joe s drug store.
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Johanna Soderham
Fergus Falls
Minn
Joe
President to Call Congress If Bill Fails in Session
The president says he will convene Congress in a special session if the bill does not pass, a step both parties are eager to avoid. The remark highlights urgency as time grows short for action on the measure.
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Congress
Pasteur and the Antitoxin Discovery
A summary of Pasteur’s foundational work in bacteriology showing that epidemic diseases arise from microscopic organisms and that specific toxins and antitoxins govern disease and recovery. The text explains how toxins cause illness, how the body produces antitoxins, and how immunity arises from persistent antitoxins after recovery from smallpox. Clinician C. E. A. Winslow cites Atlantic discussion.
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Pasteur
Bacteriology
C. E. A. Winslow
Atlantic
Hannibal and the Fall Through a Veiled Palace Plot
After crossing the Alps Hannibal quarters at Capua. A singer’s voice moves him to order her brought to him and he executes the husband. Their marriage alienates troops and the army’s discipline collapses.
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Hannibal
Alps
Italy
Capua
Tie
The Affections of the Arab in a Tent Dweller’s World
The author ranks loves by priority: horse first, firearm second, oldest son third, and wife or wives next, while daughters are largely ignored unless they serve the family. He notes a prevailing neglect of women among Arab men, though Bedouins of deserts in Syria and Arabia sometimes differ in outlook.
Suspending Judgment in Art and Life
A quotation on judging paintings invites patience and postponement of first impressions. The idea extends beyond art to people and plans, arguing that trained minds pause to assess evidence rather than rely on quick, biased likes or dislikes.
Military Board Hearing Reveals Grim Verdict
A distraught report describes a young man facing a military board in Washington after a failed attempt at recruitment. West Point graduates question him as Lincoln’s era scrutiny unfolds, highlighting confusion over his actions and the fate of his case.
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Sinesha
Donelson
Washington
West Point
Lincoln
Tong Barton
Shattered Dignity in a Brooklyn Church Farce
A couple leaves a Brooklyn church after a preacher remark. While the husband stoops to retrieve a dropped glove, his wife misreads his action and columns into him causing a muddled, comic scene. They stumble toward a side door as window props topple, drawing peals of laughter from the congregation.
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Brooklyn
Jacksons Statue on the Constitution Carved in 1833
Commodore Elliott ordered a General Jackson statue to replace a billet head on the frigate Constitution during the War of 1812. Placed on the bow in June 1834, it sparked Boston political backlash and threats. On July 2, 1834 Samuel Dewey sawed off the head during a thunderstorm, later replaced in New York a month later. The statue stood in Annapolis by 1874.
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Jackson
Commodore Elliott
General Jackson
United States
Constitution
Charlestown Navy Yard
Boston
Faneuil Hall
Commodore
Samuel P. Dewey
New York
Naval School At
Annapolis
Birthday Silver Prompts Bank Deposit Joke
A wife coins a husband’s promise to give her silver pieces from his purse equal to her birth year. She deposits the stash in her name and asks the bank cashier to pay her husband from the silver she just deposited. The cashier complies, leaving her with more birthday money.
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London
Smell of Sanctity Noted by Boston Sexton
A Boston Episcopal church sexton recalls visitors remarks about Christmas decorations. An elderly parishioner sniffed the air and asked if it smelled solemn, noting she never realized the meaning of the odor of sanctity. She added her country church lacks such trimmings.
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Boston
Sexton
Siamese Calendar Fashion By Week For Women
In Siam every woman is described as a walking calendar with a distinct color and jewelry theme for each day. Sunday features red silk and rubies while Monday uses silver and moonstones and Tuesday highlights light red with coral ornaments.
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Siam
Quoting Ner Owen Words from Philadelphia Press
A brief skit excerpt shows a stern mother accusing Willie of taking preserves, while Willie retorts that no one told her and hints at the proverb children should be seen and not heard. The Washington or Philadelphia Press citation marks the source.
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Ner Owen
Mother
Willie
Philadelphia Press
First Gathering of Labor Agitators
In the Boston Transcript a brief exchange questions a supposed gathering of labor agitators at a Babel-like tower event. One speaker dismisses unions while another challenges the claim, illustrating skepticism about organized labor at the time.
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Tower of Babel
Boston Transcript
Be Ready to Face Each Day and Its Dig
The text urges daily readiness and self management by clearing affairs first and honoring ongoing duties. It emphasizes preparation as the foundation of action and the need to align future tasks with current responsibilities. The wording reflects a philosophy of disciplined readiness.
Hunting the Wild Boar in German Drives
A vivid 19th century style vignette describes annual boar hunts in Germany. Trained hounds are released from the lair to flush the boars then a spear or swordlike knife ends the pursuit with a central strike. The boar charges straight, impaled on the spear point, dying a bloody death.
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Germany
motto Ich Dien origins debated by scholars
The motto Ich Dien or Eich Dyn, linked to the Prince of Wales, is said to derive from Edward II presenting his son to Welsh chiefs at Carnarvon. Dr William Ihne challenged this, arguing Welsh origin from the phrase Eich dyn meaning this is your man. Many antiquarians accept the Welsh theory.
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Prince of Wales
Bohemia
Crecy
William Ihne
Heidelberg
Edward II
Carnarban Castle
Eich Dyn
London fashion demands silk hats for men
The New York Press notes a strict dress code in London where men must wear a silk hat with frock coat from Monday to Saturday and a derby and sack on Sunday. It observes cutaways paired with silk hats and formal outfits including the unusual combo of silk hat and sack.
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London
New York Press
How ships are named in several nations
The article explains naming conventions for ships: French vessels honor provinces towns victories ideas or sentiments, avoiding ordinary homes except homes of great men. German ships bear river and city or literary figures names. Spanish ships mostly use cities or renowned commanders.
Parents Asks and Minds
A short playful note on parents from a boy’s essay describes parents as people boys watch over and care for. It suggests many girls have parents too and that parents are made of p and m syllables while mothers shape behavior more than fathers.
The Easy Way Penmanship Comment By Schoolboy
A schoolboy answers a teacher inquiry on tagging with a quip favoring the Italian system of penmanship. He explains he would like the upward stroke heavy and the downward stroke light.
The Trouble to Arguing
A Globe excerpt notes that ten people argue with you and claim you do not understand while you think they fail to understand. It frames arguing as a misperception between speaker and listener with a wry tone.
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Atehison Globe
Matrimony Seen as Coeducation, Sat. Evening Post Opinion
A brief satirical note wonders why matrimony should not be seen as coeducation arguing that partnership and learning are shared in marriage much as in schools. The writer asks why marriage and education could not be complementary paths.
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Saturday Evening Post
Arithmetic as key to education and business sense
A quotation frames arithmetic as the most important education branch. It asserts that young men falter when they cannot reconcile a $1,000 income with a £5,000 expense account, warning that arithmetic shapes practical finance.
Ilella's Art Patronage Linked to Card Craft
A fragment describes Ilella as an 84 patron of art who introduces himself. The remark asks how he contributes, noting he manufactures picture cards, per the Cleveland Plain Dealer.
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Ilella
Cleveland Plaip Deater
Bear Course In Court Quip Reflects Affection
A judge hears playful remarks as a bearer quote likens a suitor to a man after her heart. The remark sparks a light moment in a courtroom scene.
Lighting bids for village streets of Athep Ohio
The village of Athep Ohio advertises for bids to light its streets and alleys for five years starting on or before June 1 1903. Not less than thirty eight electric arc lamps 50 watts each to be placed as the council decides with three option schedules nightly until midnight until 12 30 or all night. Bids due February 19 1903 at noon. Ordinance passed January 19 1903 by Mayor Henry Logan. Clerk W B Golden attested.
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Athep
Ohio
Henry Logan
W. B. Golden
Probate Notices of Guardians and Administrators Hearings
Probate notices list guardians and administrators with first second or final accounts for numerous estates and guardianships. Hearing set for Saturday February 14 1903 before A S Bethel private judge with a date range January 22 to February 12.
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Malissa A. Brooks
Rachel Dille
Maria Carr
James ©. Carr
Morris Cramner
Rosa Cornell
Mina Gilliam Pierce
G. L
G. A. Gilliam
Waldo Humphrey
Carson Lewis
Don B. Lowry
Edith Cle Hays
Abner Juniper
Charles W
Mary F
Lynn M
George W. Foose
D. H. Edwards
E. R. Magoon
Eaton Chase
Edwin Chase
William 8. Chase
Lettie J. Dailey
George W. Dailey
Mary A. Buck
George W. Buck
Sarah J. Patterson
KR. R. Patterson
Agnes G. Humphrey
Gertrude L. Humphrey
F. L. Pretson
John N
Fred Dix Preston
Mary S. Dew
Mary A Scott
Eli McGivigan
Willis G. Hickman
James Blain Bland
Bethel
Not Called For at Athens Post Office in January List
The Athens Ohio post office lists uncalled letters dated Monday January 19. Names include Arnold George Brown Cora Bradower John Burley Manda Burnett Edward Carsey John F Fox John M Frost J C Harding foreign George W Hoover Lalia Hunnicut Mrs J A Kircher Charles Lenchlenburg W L Miller Whas Mechen Mrs P J Post Allen Smith Mrs P Smith Flossie Stoddard Dr J E Talmadge Bros Co Willey George Wilcox Athens Winger A B Young J D Persons with letters should state they were advertised. D Gist P M
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Arnold
Geo
Brown
Cora
Bradower
John
Burley
Manda
Burnett
Edward
Carsey
John F
Fox
Joh M
Frost
J. C
Harding
Howard
Hoover
Lalia
Hunnicut
J. A
Kircher
Charles
Lenchlenburg
W. L.miller
Whas
Mechen
P. J.post
Allen
Smith
Every Bottle of Chamberlain's Cough Remedy Guaranteed
An advertisement from McKee's drug store promotes Chamberlain's Cough Remedy. It guarantees satisfaction or money back after two thirds used and claims effectiveness for la grippe coughs colds croup and whooping cough with no pneumonia risk.
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McKee's Drug Store
New Insurance Firm Formed as Lawrence and Bean
W. L. Bean buys half interest in W. B. Lawrence insurance agency on Washington Street. The firm will be named Lawrence & Bean and will continue all insurance branches. Mr. Bean assumes duties February 1.
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W. L. Bean
W. B. Lawrence Insurance Agency
Washington Street
Lawrence & Bean
Free Cure Advertisement for Sick Headache Tablets
An advertisement promotes Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets as a cure for sick headache. It claims taking the tablets at first signs can prevent an attack and offers a free sample at McKee's Drug Store for readers to try.
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Chamberlain
McKee
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