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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 25, 1897
Page
4
A long mixed-page item blends a centennial banknote souvenir offer with local advertising schemes and political commentary. It highlights a premium book for subscribers, a tariff bill debate, Michigan governor Pingree, and Columbus mayoral prospects, plus letters critiquing anti-saloon positions and farmer advertising insights.
Washington Letter from D C discusses Speaker Reed’s uncertain stance on appointing House committees until the regular session’s end, notes expectations for committee announcements, and covers debates over the tariff bill, Senate amendments, and expected political maneuvering. It mentions Senators Morrill Allison Aldrich Pratt Wolcott Chandler Allen and Dust, plus figures Cannon Sayres and Postmaster General Gage.
A letter from Ce P A ECON of March year requests a public joint discussion between two candidates in Nelonville or nearby towns. He urges a county Republican audience to hear both sides about alleged past unfair treatment and term limits, proposing committee arrangements and venue details.
A letter from Mr Cable deflects debate over his campaign amid a small town scene. The exchange questions central committee members and public statements, while local notices list residents and visits from April to June. The report mixes campaign talk with community updates and social events.
Josyph Hanson moved to the farm at CB kndicott Voirs Monroe visited the community recently. George Campbell of Gloucester spent days near the home of his father in law Mire del Hale who was treated for cancer in Columbus. Mamie Lambert left for her father’s to take the place in his store. Epworth League meeting featured declamations, instrumental and vocal numbers. Election primaries caused excitement amid cross county voting and local officer nominations.
Fragmented items report visits moves illness and daily events around Mineral Missouri. Names include Mrs Murphy Stewart Mrs James Braley and Mr Lon Loar with noted trips to Tackon West Virginia and Athens Wisconsin. A severe hip fracture of Mrs Julia Dune and a retiring merchant Dr Revert are mentioned along with school term closure and a magic lantern show.
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