Athens beauty contest and political musings in Ohio era
The piece blends a local Athens Ohio note on a beauty contest with editorial views on charity, farming exports, Republican candidates Taft and Roosevelt, family obligations, gender roles, and a retrospective on the Fifty-ninth Congress praising pioneering reforms such as campaign finance limits and monetary policy. It weaves social advice with national policy reflections.
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America
Athens County
Ohio
the Messenger
Athens
Here
Fifty-ninth Congress
Washington
Vinol Endorsed By Dr Bouchelle In Thomasville
Dr L B Bouchelle of Thomasville Georgia praises the cod liver oil product Vinol. He reports satisfactory results in his family and practice, noting strong help for bronchial and pulmonary diseases and for building strength. The ad urges weak nervous and aged residents to try Vinol with a guaranty from McKee's Drug Store.
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L. B. Bouchelle
Thomasville
South
Vinci
McKee’s Drug Store
Washington Week in Review on Railroads Lands and Farming
Washington letter surveys ongoing congressional lull after stormy session. Notes Beveridge movement on child labor and activities of Harriman Morgan regarding railroad policy. Reports on Interstate Commerce Commission discussions, federal power over interstate traffic, and possible state rate talks. Also covers land restorations, reclamation funding, Brownsville affair debate, and advances in weed control led by Michigan Agricultural College.
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Washington
D. C
Beveridge
Indiana
E. H. Harriman
J. Pierpont Morgan
Interstate Commerce Commission
Harriman
Morgan
White House
McCrea
Pennsylvania R. A
Mellen
New York
New Haven
Hartford
Newman
New York Central
Harlan
Commission
U. S. Geological Survey
Secretary of the Interior
Hana
LaFollette Ofch
Juries Grow Less Likely to Acquit in Incendiarism
D. B. Creamer, State Fire Marshal, argues juries have acquitted fewer incendiarism suspects since the office began, attributing bias to insurer-funded fire departments. He notes 1901 eight of seventeen acquittals, 1906 two of eighteen, and links prejudice to insurer support and media coverage. He also describes pyromania and motives in arson cases and urges funding from general revenue.
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Creamer
Throat Cough Advice Urges Doctor Consultation
A reader is advised to discuss throat cough symptoms with a physician. The note warns a tickling throat can signal serious trouble and suggests asking about Ayer's Cherry Pectoral as a possible remedy.
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Ayer
Unclear Farming Adage Emphasizes Diligence and Early Weeding
A fragmentary note praises methodical spraying and early action by farmers. It claims diligence leads to weed disappearance and grain improvement, suggesting success benefits the land and household, though the text is garbled and may reference a local leader.
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Ohey Land
Guaranteed Cure for Piles with PAZO Ointment
A guaranteed cure for pile itching bleeding and protruding piles with PAZO OINTMENT. Druggists offer a refund if it does not cure in 6 to 14 days. Six cents.
Hospitable Help After Flood Rebuilds Kindness Network
Mr and Mrs Edward Francis lost home and belongings to the flood yet received aid from Mr and Mrs H L Baker who donated 50 dollars for their benefit. Henry Herrold and Oscar Keeton opened their homes to flood victims across the river and provided care and gratitude from those left homeless.
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Edward Francis
H. L. Baker
Henry Herrold
Oscar Keeton
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Messenger and Herald
Meessenger & Herald Printing Co
James G. Blaine
McKinley
Senate
Theodore Roosevelt
William H. Taft
Taft
Roosevelt
William Howard Taft
Weekly Magazine
Congress
Philippine Islands
Cleveland
DR. Bouchelle
Ject
Frederick H. Newell
Reclaimation Service
Idaho
Newell
Brownsville
Senate Committee On Military Affairs
Senator Foraker
Foraker
Ordinance Department
U. S. Army
Overman
Secretary of War
Great Northwest
Agricultural College of the
University of Michigan
R. Paxton Co
Boston
Mass
Cam
Cou
Ayers
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