The Athens Lilessenger 1906 advertisement notes service area
The Athens Lilessenger lists circulation across multiple counties and towns including Nelsonville Glouster Logan Pomeroy Middleport Coolville Gallipolis and surrounding communities. It notes publishers association membership and advertising rates by mail and carrier with Ohio pricing details.
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the Newspaper
Athens
Nelsonville
Glousterlogan
Pomeroy
Middleport
Coolville
Gallipolis
Europe’s Debt Stance Tests London Economic Talks
The commentary argues Europe’s focus at the London conference is debts not reforms. It notes European nations refuse to pay wartime debts, while the U S has cancelled billions. The piece warns Britain’s tariff policies and gold standard issues threaten world recovery and tests U S diplomacy.
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United States
London
Europe
England
Overproduction or under consumption debate
A columnist argues there is not overproduction but under consumption as a core issue. People lack purchasing power while factories and farms keep producing. The piece urges policy to boost consumer buying power and speed consumption without forcing industry to slow.
Burn More Ohio Coal in Ohio
Ohio coal interests urge using more state mined coal in tax supported institutions such as schools, hospitals, and public boards. They argue out of state coal is pricier, offers no extra value, harms Ohio miners, and weakens tax base while noting many plants are satisfied with Ohio coal and calling for fair competition.
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Ohio
Nat
Practice Common Courtesy in Social Life
A discourse on courtesy in marriage and friendship urges gracious behavior from wives and husbands alike. It laments loss of old-fashioned manners since the Twentieth Century and calls for a revival of formal chivalry and sincere diplomacy in social interactions.
Science Hisdish Horizontal Puzzle Clue List
A cryptic crossword style item with multiple clues and partial words. Entries include names and terms such as a man pictured, a confession of faith, external membrane, high mountains, seed of cereal, and deity, with several abbreviations and language references.
What is a husband worth to a wife in Dorothey Dix’s view
Dorothy Dix argues a husband is valued by his wife for six main reasons including security from spinsterhood, meat tickets, life flavor, steady dating, sparring partner dynamics, and as an uncheckable alibi. She notes some men are highly valuable while the majority are seen as ordinary and keeps the piece in a breezy social commentary voice.
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Mr. Ford
Romeo
Mrs
Oldest Canterbury church and a mayor's cigar lore
EXPLANATION OF YESTERDAY'S CARTOON details St Martin's Canterbury as the oldest church in Christendom with a 1300 year record of service. It notes Bertha's devotion in 597 and St Augustine's presence. A RECORD CHEW recalls Daniel L Hart Wilkes Barre mayor who chewed cigars for 40 years without smoke. TOMORROW: A Bicycle for Seven.
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St. Martin's
Canterbury
Christendom
Bede
St. Martin
Britain
Bertha
Ethelbert
Kent
Clovis
Per
Daniel L. Hart
Wilkes Barre
Poison Ivy Care and Summer Skin Hygiene Tips
Dr Morris Fishbein reviews safe summer skin care including washing poison ivy skin with gasoline or soap, avoiding unknown lotions, and wearing gloves outdoors. Emphasizes bland soaps, frequent baths, proper drying, and avoiding face contact to prevent spread. Also notes heat, sun, and sweat affect the skin and recommends mild soaps and powdering sensitive areas. Several social notes follow about guests and visitors.
Roosevelt Dictatorship Power Seizes Congress and Nation
Washington is warned Roosevelt has unprecedented authority. The president can set wages and hours, regulate production, fix prices, close banks, suspend antitrust laws, relabel the gold standard, issue money, reshuffle federal offices, and fund relief and public works, with Congress able to revoke these powers later.
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Washington, D. C
Roosevelt
J. P. Morgan
Congress
Federal Reserve Banks
Muscle Shoals
The
Morgan
Civil Service
Home building boom in Athens linked to busy contractors
The Athens area sees rapid home construction with many families in new houses. Mr. C H Harris attends the Rotary International convention in St Louis. Batik dyeing display by Athens High School pupils at the New Book Library features Pauline Swanson Frances Clark Marian Coe Helen Rathburn Archa Chapple. Moler Auto Sales plans a new North Court Street showroom, begun April 1 and due in 90 days.
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Athens
Laura Bailey
Athens High School
New Book Library
South Court Street
Pauline Swanson
Frances Clark
Marian Coe
Helen Rathburn
Archa Chapple
Frum and Breing
Moler Auto Sales Company
North Court Street
Athens Township hires teachers and 1908 reunion noted
Twenty years ago Athens Township hired D O Chappell for Tick Ridge and Anastasia Collins for Union School. The Athens High School class of 1908 held a reunion and picnic at the Fairgrounds. The aged essay stresses social courtesy in personal and business life.
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Athens County
Athens Township Board
D. O. Chappe
Tick Ridge
Anastasia Collins
Union School
Athens High School
Fairgrounds
Capitalism’s merit lies in delivering better starts for children
The speaker argues capitalism mostly works, letting Americans give their children a better start. As long as this holds, people will tolerate the system’s flaws while reforms are pursued.
Prohibition Deals Promised by Athens Tinker
A brief local notice notes ongoing Prohibition efforts in Athens dated June 14. It reminds contributors that unsigned letters are not considered and requires full name and address to prove good faith.
Prohibition debate spans Canada and U S plans
The writer cites Whiting Williams and surveys nine Canadian provincial systems, noting wide differences and the Montreal and Ontario contrasts. He argues the liquor problem remains unresolved, referencing Raymond Pearl and John A Krout and urging open trials of temperance approaches.
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the Messenger
Whiting Williams
Canada
Montreal
Quebec
Toronto
Ontario
Lickere
Raymond Pearl
Institute of Biological Research
Johns Hopkins University
John A. Krout
Revival Is Jae LOTTRIDGE June 16 Meetings Started Night
Revival sessions opened with eight members and helpers at the Chapel Ladies Aid Society, held at Mrs. Lottin’s home. Sunday visitors included Mr. and Mrs. Blair and daughters, Mrs. Roy Bish of Vienna, and others from regional towns.
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Lottridge
U. RB
Ene
Amy
Violet Snyder
Aiq Society
Nion
Emmett B. Ville
Anbert Lott
and Blair
Roy Bish
Vienna
Maude Rodehaver
Mabel
Guysville
Astral Influences Mention Employment and Ties
The text notes strange experiences and stirring commotion as influences on this day. It hints at advancement in employment and new associations, especially with large corporates or secret societies, while warning against trickery and financial caution. It references a birth nativity to Methodist division.
To Live Is Serious Service at Alexander Church
The Alexander Presbyterian Church on Athens Albany Road hosts a service at 11 for To Live Is Serious led by Rev. Howard Warner. The church school hour is at 10, with Ralph Ladd leading the youth discussion. Junior and Senior Choirs will feature the service.
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Alexander Presbyterian Church
Athens-Albany
Howard Warner
Ralph Ladd
Commencement Plan At Good Shepherd Episcopal Church
Holy communion will be at the Good Shepherd Episcopal Church East State Street at 8 a.m. Sunday. At 10 30 a church school commencement and a sermon for the congregation will be given by L W Clarke rector.
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Episcopal Church
Holy Communion
Good Shepherd Episcopal Church
East State Street
Church School
L. W. Clarke
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