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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 12, 1908
Page
2
The piece critiques the Ohio Republican platform and discusses factional tensions ahead of party conventions. It notes distrust of nonentities on the Ohio university board, warns against manipulated delegate pledges, and outlines anticipated Taft loyalist control amid contested southern seats and pending May conventions.
In the Eleventh district, counties appoint their own delegates for the Taft era convention. Ross, Meigs, Vinton, and Athens show factional splits with committees and competing selections. The piece argues the district should nominate its own candidate for Congress despite a likely Taft-aligned national outcome.
Columbus March 5 the complete ticket is listed with delegates at large alternates at large presidential electors at large and key state posts including governor lieutenant governor secretary of state auditor attorney general state school commissioner dairy and food commissioner clerk of the supreme court and supreme court judges along with board of public works and state treasurer each named with county of origin and home city
March weather lifts spirits of Nelsonville readers as young men practice baseball in the public square despite a poor ball diamond. Busi nessmen fear window damage but report no harm to people or property.
Communication to the Editor reports refusal by a finance committee member to approve a second lobbying bill by Dr Bryson for 41 dollars covering hotel and travel expenses for February. The editor notes the expense is unnecessary and compares Bryson’s lobbying to a cat having nine lives, reflecting the sentiment at the university.
Reform talk spreads nationwide as Indianapolis considers a measure barring girls under 18 and boys under 21 from skating rinks after 6 PM without proper escort. The proposal hints at licensing chaperones and raises questions about enforcement and unintended careers.
The author argues every town's progress is shown by its newspapers and local ads. Merchants should advertise, even with a simple card listing name and trade, to signal prosperity and attract outsiders and new residents. Do not pull back signs when planning to do business locally.
A brief passage notes discussions around tastes of women in clothing. The fragment hints at consumer perception and shop talk in a local retail setting without detailing specific brands or figures.
Article defends Dr. Pierce medicines highlighting public ingredient disclosures, medical endorsements, and claims of efficacy. It details Golden Medical Discovery and Favorite Prescription as remedies for catarrh and female disorders, notes alcohol-free formulations, and promotes a free booklet with authorities.
A Frauen Zeitung Berlin item recalls customers who demand fancy hat and clothing designs. Some men insist on flowered overalls or striped fabrics, becoming frustrated when plain workwear is offered. The piece notes readers’ remarks on unusual fashion preferences.
A young man in the city, noted for his athletic drive, recently posed as a prize fighter trainer and champion boxer. He has joined a walking club and now seeks honors as the heavyweight walking champion.
A fragment notes a woman’s willingness to die for the man she loves, asserting love as central to existence, followed by a blunt remark on men’s behavior.
Tickets go on sale in March and April for excursions to Alberta Arizona British Columbia California Idaho Mexico Montana Nevada New Mexico Oregon Saskatchewan Utah and Washington. Interstate Merchants Association and Chicago Association of Commerce announce spring meetings in St Louis and Chicago with round trip Athens fares 20.40 and 14.60 respectively. Tickets valid March 24 to 29 with return by March 28 1908.
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