Republican Ticket Eyeing Key Races
In a brief political notice the Republican slate signals focus on upcoming races with party alignment and candidate prospects. Details remain fragmentary but point to strategic contest in several districts.
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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 02, 1908
Page
4
University official warns of widespread pest on campus trees
Dr Copeland from the university warns owners about a broad infestation affecting Athons trees and the campus. the tale notes misapplied preventive measures and questions the efficacy of remedies though no conclusive evidence is found.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Copeland
Aheyesky
Bor
Misleading phonograph ad sparks reader confusion in Messenger
An erroneous ad for a Bryan speech caused public inconvenience and misinterpretation across county readers. The paper and advertiser regret the mix up and clarify the original announcement, noting the error in Friday’s issue and stressing accuracy in future notices.
Roosevelt Calls for Larger Navy in Debates On Sea Power
The report argues that Brazil is used as a paw to bolster another nation’s navy while Japan pursues fleets only to face Japan and the United States. It notes President Roosevelt’s push for a larger navy during Congress and public willingness to tax for sea power.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brazil
Hot Weather Sparks Writings and Socials in Athens
A write from Athens dated June 28 1908 shows a feverish letter to Darling Alice and a cooler return to reason. The piece notes social gatherings including a party hosted by Mr and Mrs K C Curtiss with attendees and games. Community updates mention Masons and Eastern Star services, visits from residents of Ironton Marietta Coolville Columbus Mt Vernon and other local ties. The Fourth of July plans include a lawn social and a busy sports program with double baseball games and gun club events promising prizes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens
Lear
Alice
K. C. Curtiss
Ginn
Irenton
Wells
Gibson
Gifford
Charles Wyatt
Asa Wells
Bouma Patterson
Maude Gibson
Seth Balderson
Marietta
Parkershoro
Ann Lovell
Lucile Lovell
San
Presbyterian Church
Cellars
Order of Eastern Star
Order
Thomas Dailey
Alway
John Hixson
Dailey
Grand Lodge
W. T. Smith
Columbus
el. A. Smith
Sarah North
Henry and
Bruce
Gunnison County
Colorado
R. BE. Henry
Coolville
Ed Hopkins
Burgess Hopkins
M. KE
Bas Yall
Sugar Creek
Corning
Burr Oak
Lathrop
Sharpsburg
Broadwell
M. E. Church
Professor Aggarly Notes 9000 Varieties of Feb Fish Stories
Professor Aggarly states there are more than 9 000 varieties of February fish stories, claiming this is a small portion relative to the broader sea of anecdotes and proportions in journalism.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aggarly
Ladies’ Home Journal
Stratemeyer
Tomlinson
Trowbridge
Munroe
Shute
Summer Work Sparks Urgent Project Push
A note emphasizes finishing the hot work within a few days rather than spreading it across three months, focusing on rapid completion of the current idea.
Costly Chautauqua Eloquence Mentioned in Remembrance
The remark on talk being free loses force when recalling payments to Bryan Beveridge and La Follette for their Chau tanqua eloquence.
Gypsies Visit Stirs Amesville as Residents Slumber On
A band of about twenty gypsies and about ten acents of something or other struck the village Saturday. The group, though unruly sounding, appears peaceably inclined as residents continue their slumbers. Dr. A. F. Linscott of Marion and Mrs. Linscott with their baby visit Amesville, staying with relatives. Nellie DeWeese of Charleston is visiting her cousins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. F. Linscott
Marion
Cure Your Dandruff With Ayer's Hair Vigor
An advertisement promotes Ayer's Hair Vigor as a solution to dandruff and resultant hair loss. It claims the product cures dandruff, prevents baldness, and improves hair health without changing color.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ayer
Ayer's Hair Vigor Promises Dandruff Cure
An advertisement touts Ayer's Hair Vigor as effective against dandruff by destroying the germs causing it. It claims the scalp returns to health after treatment and credits the J. C. Ayer Co. of Lowell, Massachusetts as the manufacturer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ayer
J.oc, Ayer Co
Lowell
Mase
Nelsonville Prepares Big Fourth Celebration
Nelsonville Ohio plans a full Fourth of July program with balloon ascension baseball races speeches fireworks and a festive atmosphere all coordinated by the local committee to ensure a successful holiday event.
Nelsonville Day Promises Balloon Flights and Races
A Nelsonville program lists a day of amusements at Central Park including balloon ascensions, two morning and afternoon baseball games, a greased pig contest, a pole prize, fat and lean man races, and children’s races. Fireworks and bands close the day with speaking and fun throughout Athens and nearby areas. PERMITS TO WED. Then list of couples with ages and consent details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelsonville
Baseball
Kiks Vn
Nelsonville Grays
Buechtel
Central Park
Nelson's Corner
Merrick's
Evans’ Corner
Columbus Street
Taylor Buys Reo Car at Taylor's Novelty Store
Mr. O. L. Taylor of Taylor's Novelty Store bought one of A. T. Lawhead's hand some 20 horse power Reo touring cars last evening. This purchase brings the total to twenty five machines in the fleet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. L. Taylor
Taylor's Novelty Store
A. T. Lawhead
DODE BOUDINOTT ENTERTAINS
Federal Ohio June 22 Mr Dode Boudinott entertained about fifty guests at his home Monday evening in honor of the birthdays of Mise Gertrude Boundinott and Mr Ezra Mc Daniel. Attendees included Har land Linscott Daisy Howard Ban Lin scott and wife Frank Robinson Fanny Watson Stacie Linscott Herbert Howard Don Kasler Marie Linscott Bertice and Charley Kuhns Carl Boudinott Bart Kasler Pearl Morris Ethel
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mise Gertrude Boundinott
Ezra Mc
Harland Linscott
Daisy Howard
Ban Linscott
Frank Robinson
Fanny Watson
Stacie Linscott
Herbert Howard
Don Kasler
Marie Linscott
Bertice
Charley Kuhns
Carl Boudinott
Bart Kasler
Pearl Morris
Ethel
Neighborhood gathering with music and gifts
Guests gathered around six, enjoying lively games and a choir led by John Donaldson Cassie Wolfe Joan Robinson and Jennie Donaldson. A French Harp quartet featured Daley Howard Harland Linscott John Donaldson Grace Wooley and John Robinson. Hosts received many presents and light refreshments were served around midnight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spicer Jetnkads McDaniel
Elinebeth Phillips
Evamzeline Robinson
Cassine Wolfe
Alvie O'Neal
Garnet
Marguerite Phillips
Artie Donaldson
Harry Kieffer
Gertie Boudinott
Silvia Watson
Jennie Donaldson
Noblie McDaniel
Grace Wooley
Fred O'Neal
Dayton Kierns
John Robinson
John Donaldson
Cassie Wolfe
Joan Robinson
Charley Kubns
Daisy Howard
Daley Howard
Harland Linscott
Veteran wanderer seeks aid in probate office
Samuel McCamb a Civil War veteran wandered into Probate Judge Lynch's office claiming to be pursued by enemies. He cannot recall details, identifies Bidwell Gallia County as home, says he came from Columbus via Athens with no luggage after his valise was stolen. The judge will notify Gallia officials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel McCamb
Lynch
Bidwell
Gallia County
McCamie
Athens
Columbus
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