Treasury surplus and social notes from Athens
The chart includes government surplus estimates of 80 to 85 million dollars, a mixed social update on an American woman marrying a Japanese man, and a City of Nelsonville Sunday alcohol regulation. It also reports a Coca Cola ban in East Area post exchanges, a probe into Standard Oil under Landis, and calls for dutyful officials in road law enforcement.
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War Department
Post Exchange
Department of the East
Sunflower Philosophy in a Witty Fragment
A quip filled passage muses on human folly and virtue with puns about teeth, Fourth of July, friendships, courage, bald heads, and reformers. The speaker playful deconstructs common wisdom and social pretensions, weaving humor with social observation.
Athens Plans Quiet Quaker Fourth
It appears Athens will close on the Glorious Fourth with shops shut trains crowded and many dollars leaving town. The city may sleep till noon as residents forego displays and fireworks for a subdued holiday.
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Athens
Uniform bill of lading to be issued by ICC
The Interstate Commerce Commission will issue an order effective January 1 for a uniform bill of lading. This follows a two year negotiation with a joint committee representing most railroads and sixty shipper associations totaling about 800 000 members. The agreement aims to win broad shipper approval.
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The
Interstate Commerce Commission
United States
Postmaster General backs postal notes to replace stamps
The Postmaster General will urge Congress to authorize postal notes up to 2.50 or 5.00 issued without applications, available at many small post offices and money order offices, seen as a convenience to transmit small sums. Athens officials debate poll tax enforcement as McCormick, Price, and Mayor Hedges clash over notices and discipline.
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Meyer
Athens
McCormick
Hedges
Price
Kodol Digestive Aid Promises Quick Relief
When any stomach discomfort appears take a little Kodol for prompt relief. The product is a vegetable acid compound with the juices of a healthy stomach and helps digest what you eat. Sold by Cline's Pharmacy.
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Cline
A Jolly Time Pi Beta Phi Camping Party Returns
The Pi Beta Phi camping party returned to Athens on Thursday reporting a thoroughly good time. Over five days more than forty five friends called and the rustic abode hosted constant enjoyment. Attendees included Mrs Schloss and several Misses from local and out of town circles with guests from Columbus Sandusky Huntington and McClellan.
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Pi Beta Phi
Athens
Mrs. Schloss
Edith Palmer
Winifred Higgins
Mary Connett
Mary Simon
Bernice Coultrap
Catharine Thompson
Maud Mullay
Edith Eaton
Virgene Henry
Mary Chappelear
Clara Dickison
Columbus
Mae Welsh
McClellan
I. T
Dorothy Lewis
Sandusky
Mabel Rorick
Eaton
Huntington
W. Va
Mr. Gillilan
Noted Coal Land Kings Buy 2000 Acres in Sunday Creek Valley
C L Poston of this city and George H Smith of Chillicothe purchase 2000 acres of coal land from Augustus D Julliard of New York City through Thomas E Powell of Columbus. The tract known as Lost Minerals lies along Sunday Creek and Kanawha and Michigan railway, starting at Millfield to Jacksonville, adjoining 13000 acres owned by the buyers, making them the largest individual owners of thick vein Hocking coal in the valley.
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C. L. Poston
City
George H. Smith
Chillicothe
Sunday Creek Valley
Augustus D. Julliard
New York City
Thomas E. Powell
Columbus
Julliard
Bucyrus
Ohio
Mesers, Poston and Smith
Sunday Creek
Kanawha and
Michigan Railway
Millfield
Jacksonville
Messrs. Poston and Smith
Hocking Valley
Less Legislation and More Good Roads
A Messenger reader argues for fewer road laws and better roads in Waterloo township. He cites uneven road maintenance under centralized supervision, notes honesty among farmers, and urges selecting competent, unbiased road supervisors to ensure timely work. He signs J. A. Steed.
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the Messenger
Waterloo
J. A. Steed
Kennedy's Laxative Cough Syrup Featured
Old fashioned cough syrups cause constipation but Kennedy's Laxative Cough Syrup contains no opiates. It moves the bowels gently to drive the cold out and uses Honey and Tar with a maple syrup taste. Children like it and it is sold by Cline's Pharmacy.
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Kennedy
Cline
Auto Burned Up After Gasoline Fire
Charles Mooney was involved in a severe accident while crossing the Plains in his automobile last night. A gasoline can in the rear ignited and the car burned completely, consuming all interior woodwork before flames were extinguished.
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Charles Mooney
Plains
Londonderry Bride Weds Steubenville Groom at Methodist Church
Miss Jessie Climer daughter of Mr and Mrs E P Climer and George Leonard Ely of Steubenville Ohio wed at the Londonderry Methodist Episcopal church. The ceremony featured a floral bower, ring service and a musical program by the bride's sisters and relatives. The couple will visit then live in Steubenville after September first.
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Scioto Gazette
Methodist Episcopal Church
Londonderry
Jessie Climer
E. P. Climer
George Leonard Ely
Steibenville
Alice
Gertrude Climer
Roy Dixon
Grace Dixon
Roy Climer
E. P. Climer, Jr
Harry Reiterman
Morton Jones
Srcoom
Lillian Climer
Ily
Ely
Jamestown Exposition
Steubenville
Best Medicine in the World for Colic and Diarrhoea
A testimonial praises Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy as the best remedy. The user reports severe prior episodes, relief after taking a half bottle, and renewed health. Available for sale by local druggists and stores including W H McKee and Barton Drug Co. in Athens and Chauncey.
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Chamberlain
Cc. L. Carter
Skirum
Ala
W. H. McKee
E. Hi, Lash
Athens
Barton Drug Co
Chauncey
Fair Week in Coal Trade Faces Dock Congestion
Last week the coal trade remained fair but boat scarcity limited shipments. Northwest docks grow congested raising concerns they cannot handle more coal. Northwestern rail commissions ordered freight cuts up to 50 cents a ton, which railroads refuse to accept. Dealers delay orders pending tech disputes, harming Hocking Valley operators.
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Northwest
Tech
Hocking Valley
Rings Dyspepsia Tablets Advertisement Claim
An old advertisement promotes Rings Dyspepsia Tablets to relieve bloating belching sour stomach and indigestion after meals. It claims to improve appetite and aid digestion and notes sales at Cline's Pharmacy.
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Cline
Kanawha Coal Operators Plan Faster Shipments to Lakes
Twelve of the largest coal operators in Kanawha district West Virginia agree to pool shipments of identical grades to Toledo Ohio to load lake steamers for Duluth and other upper lake ports. The plan aims to speed cargoes and improve rail delivery by ensuring full lake cargos and quicker transit.
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Kanawha
West Virginia
Wil
Duluth
Toledo
Is Our Present System of Taxation Correct
Henry W. Naegele of Middletown Ohio presents a paper arguing for fairness in taxation systems. The work analyzes how current tax structures impact individuals and the economy, urging reforms toward equity and efficiency.
Taxation in March 1907 Middletown talk on income and inheritance taxes
Mr Henry W Naegele of the Middletown Journal discussed taxation at the Men’s Round Table in Middletown Ohio on March 2 1907. He argued income tax is the fairest form of levy and proposed broad disclosure of income to support fair assessments and public revenue. He also examined inheritance tax questioning whether wealth should be controlled by the living or the dead and urged state law to align with public interest and value.
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Men's Round Table Club
Middletown
Henry W. Naegele
Middletown Journal
Naegele
Ohio
Cleveland Chamber Presses Constitutional Amendment for Tax Reform
Wm O Mathews of the Cleveland Chamber of Commerce and the Ohio Tax League urged the Tax Commission of Ohio to back a constitutional amendment. He said the chamber has committed to amendment and rejected the view that tax improvements can be achieved under the current constitution. He expressed hope the Commission will recommend the essential change.
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Wm. O. Mathews
Cleveland Chamber of Commerce
Ohio Tax League
Tax Commission of Ohio
Ohio
Modest counsel on women and vanity from age to age
A string of aphorisms on women's beauty age and behavior contrasts male vanity and female prudence. It playfully questions secrets, aging methods, and social expectations, referencing girls, women, and rural life with humorous vignettes about crafts and etiquette.
Miner Geo Hank Killed in Deanville Coal Mine
New Straitsville Ohio July 1 Geo Hank a miner was killed when mine roof fell at the Deanville coal mine Saturday afternoon. The accident occurred during work in the mine and caused his death.
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New Straitsville
Geo. Hank
Deanville
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F. W. Bush
Treasury
Sharp
Nelsonville
Athens County
Children’s Home
Landis
United States Court
Standard Oil Company
Chicago
Reading Railroad
Sunflower Philosophy
Atchison (Kan
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Topeka
R. D
Castoria
YU Hi
George Ely
Bride
Northwestern
Middletown, O
Careeness
Quincy
Anton
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the Topsiline CO
Marshfield Special School
Coleman
Tammany Hall
Baltimore
White Mountain
Belle of Nelson
Ss. M. Denison
Slate
Deanisea Ave
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