Fifty Million Acres Sub Arid Regions and Trade Debates
The Senate debates Chinese exclusion and irrigation for fifty million arid acres, with Nelson and Hanabrough bills shaping a proposed department of commerce while Treasury and Cuba reciprocity topics stir action. Representative Tawney tightens oleomargarine rules amid dairy interests. Wu and Foster weigh China policy as Roosevelt era tensions frame irrigation, land, and labor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aria
Senate Committee On Irrigation
John W. Foster
Mitchell
China
Foster
Thes
White House
Congress
Measures Introduced and Memorial Exercises Report
The article notes measures including imprisonment ranges from three to thirty years and life for certain assaults under new law. It covers the MecKintoy memorial exercise held January 20 with remarks on legislative appointments by Representative Price and Speaker McKinnon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
MecKintoy
Mardi Gras Carnival Tickets From Louisville Lines
The Mardi Gras Carnival will be held this year in several cities from February 4 to February 29. Louisville and Nashville RR offers a round trip ticket to New Orleans Mobile and Pensacola at a single fare. Tickets go on sale February 4 to 10. An illustrated booklet on Mardi Gras history is available from C. L. Stone, Gen. Pass Agr., Louisville & Nashville RR, Louisville KY.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Loninville & Noewdleville RR
New Orleans
Mobile
Pensacola
C. L. Stone
Louisville & Nashville
Louisville
Farmers Institute at Athens County Endorses Taxation Reform
The final farmers institute in Athens county contended for tax readjustment and endorsed Governor Nash’s taxation plan. Attendees debated a new game law, Oleomargarine labeling, and stronger protection for farmers’ flocks, while officers were elected and resolutions praised the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indorsing
Nash
G. W. Wrooper
Missey Byard
Margaret Momn
Cherrington
Methodist Church
Thi City
W. S. Chamberlain
Semmit County
A. L. White
Maskingtm County
K. Campbell
Alston Ellis
Oso University
Claira Mekhinstry
Clayey Soilawan
Chamberlain
White
Mr. Chamberlain
Edwin W. Chubb
University
Illom
Dr. Chamberlain
Mr. White
Z. M. Wand
Institute
C. [. Newsom
Corliss
Freda Finsterwal
F. S. Colustrap
Committee On Nominations
G. W. Hooper
Peter Walsh
William Bobo
D. A. R. McKinstry
H. L.baker
Charles Dorr
Moore
Congress
Home Culture Club Series Debuts in Messenger and Herald
The Home Culture Club launches as a new department in the Messenger and Herald. It will present articles from leading writers and practitioners in Athens and nearby counties, offering thoughtful, instructive discussions on varied subjects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Messenger and Herald
Athens
Prominent Ohio Figures Feature in New Home Culture Series
The Home Culture Department unveils a weekly feature series with a portrait of Tom Corwin by Col. Cyril Hawkins of McConniesville. Hawkins will also profile Robert C. Schenck, Benjamin F. Wade, John Sherman, and other notable Ohio figures. Other entries include Washington Irving and essays on oral reading and public men abuses by local contributors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Messenger and Herald
Tom Corwin
Cyril Hawkins
McConniesville
Col. Hawkins
Iso
Ohio
Robert C. Schenck
Benjamin F. Wade
John Shermans
William Lawrence
John H. Bingham
Joseph B. Foraker
Asa S. Bushnell
J. H. Allinson
A. M
Columbia University
N. Y
Washington Irving
J. R. Conner
Prin. C. C. Henson
Athens High School
Ellis
Hoover
Higley
Atkinson
Chubb
Copeland
The
Ohio University
J. M. Higgins
C. S. McDougall
Prin. L. G. Bean
Mohawk Council Instigates Pocahontas Degree Ceremony
The Mohawk Council No. 06 of Pocahontas was instituted at the Odd Fellows hall on a Wednesday evening last week. A 35‑member Nelsonville floor staff from Hill Eagle Council No. 57 led the degree work. Officers installed included Prophetess Blanch Burch Pocahontas Minnie Ruston Wenonah Millie Fanser Powhatan Barney Bennett B of R Jonnie Ruston. A large supper followed, then dancing before the Nelsonville troupe returned by Hocking Valley train.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mohawk Council No
Degree of
Pocahontas
Nelsonville
Hill Eagle Council
Mohawk Conneil
Saganore
Hugh F. Egan
Adelphia Nova
Blanch Burch
Minnie Ruston
Nelsonville Pocahantas Lodge
Rose Brown
Susan and
Margaret Clark
Emma Hall
Billn Verity
Alice Bateman
Elizabeth Wallace
Sylvia Party
Edith Siddle
Theresa Rohl
Hatlie Pearce
Mesdaniel Felix Patton
Russell
Robert Lyle
Clifford Devore
Jor. Socie
Thomas Coe
E. T. Spray
Charles Patton
E. F. Gilmore
Joseph Hardy
Win Pierce
Abram Barber
John Smith
Williams and Lisle Shot to Death Near Weldon Kyle
In a planned crime, Williams and Lisle were to rob a Gallipolis woman and then travel to Athens to join Lambourne to buy dies and tools for a counterfeit ring. Lisle, an ex convict, faced multiple crimes and boasted of escape plans and never being arrested. The case drew intense Athens excitement as Marshall Finsterwald’s condition stayed uncertain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weldon Kyle
Bob Swett
Williams
Lisle
Gallipolis
Athens
Lambourne
Lisa
Columbus
South
Michigan
Marshal Finsterwald
Piano Contest Runoff Narrowed to Three Leading Societies
Judges in the Harvant piano contest canvassed the vote Monday evening and narrowed the field to Knights of Pything A C Club and the Christian church, with HL of P's leading at 68414 votes, A. C. 23567, and the Christian church 17905. The contest will close at o clock Saturday evening February and final results to follow.
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Harvant
Knights of Pything A C. Club
Christian Church
Hanileda
HL of P's
A. C
Chrstian Church
A Look and a Smile Anecdote of Mrs McKinley Cribbage
An incident involving Mrs McKinley, President McKinley and Scott is recounted from the Boston Journal. Mrs McKinley jokingly taunts a shipbuilder about cribbage while the two men discuss the game. The President notes he has never beaten Mrs McKinley, and Mr Scott declines to challenge further.
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Mra. McKinley
Melxinley
Pirty Wat West
Lewua
Scott
Mre. McKinley
McKinley
Mr Scott
Mr. Scott
Mr. Mex Inley
Mrs. McKinley
Boston Journal
Conditions in Russian Workshops During a Peasant Day
The piece describes overcrowded Russian workshops where peasants work, eat, and sleep in a single room. Benches line the walls serving as beds and seating, with minimal furniture. The setting echoes Russian prisons and military barracks in interior arrangement.
Hot Water Bottles Promote Easy Comfort at Fair Prices
Nothing soothes pain as heat and a hot water bottle provides quick relief. Our stock offers a wide range of high quality rubber bottles, avoiding cheap half rubber varieties. Buy quality hot water bottles and other rubber goods at very reasonable prices.
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Department OE Commerce
Washington
Senate
Philippines
Nelwon
Department of Commerce
Nelson
Hanaborough
North Dakota
Mir
Tawaney
Minnesota
Tawney
Denmark
House Wayw and Means
Saugur and Tobacco Iterusta
Cuba
McCall
Massachusetts
Witiel
Hanabrough Saith
Roosevelt
Ees
Representative Price
McKinnon
Price
Municipal Corporation
Committee of Taxation
Municipal Corporation Committee
Honga
Red
Tomy
MABRD
GRAS
New Orleans, Mobile and
Farmers’ Institute
Athens County
Europe
Caucasus
Pyrenees
Home Culture Department
First National Bank
D. E. Lester & CO
Valley Forge
Valley
Jhon
Punt Daily News
Gline's Pharmacy
C. B. Sloane
Department Store
Carl W. Hayes
Stewart
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