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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 10, 1907
Page
2
The piece extols lawn and garden beauty from daffodils to vines while noting Athens growth in housing rental and sale demand as spring approaches. It cites Dun & Co’s trade review on a delayed season but eventual rebound, active steel and building prospects, and the enduring value of want ads to connect neighbors for goods and services.
The press noted a prior 24 hour high of 15 000 plus arrivals at New York ports. Between 8 pm May 1 and 6 am May 2 a total of 20 729 immigrants landed on 14 steamships.
The Toledo Blade argues for Taft’s Ohio delegation and opposes Foraker’s ouster as a path to Taft’s nomination. An Ohio Sun piece reviews wave of Russian immigration to the United States, its impact on labor and agriculture, and how spring arrivals signal prosperity.
A reading of editorials on Taft and the Russia to North America migration notes that farmers from Russia will adapt to North American farming, with women proving capable in business. The piece discusses political primary questions, Foraker’s stance, and the impact on Ohio and national elections, highlighting wheat regions and U.S. consumption.
The piece discusses how to nail a horseshoe and compares the moon to weather signs. It condemns Nelsonville News for accusing police officer Warner of cowardice after he faced two guns. It urges Mayor Sharp to act and defend public safety.
A reflection on how many claim there are two sides to every story yet overlook the substance behind the speaker’s stance. It notes a woman’s resolve to endure in marriage while rejecting infidelity with other women.
A series of society notes lists Mr. and Mrs. P. G. Hibbard of Canaanville as guests of relatives, Dr. J. H. Steele of Guysville en route to Wilmington, Mrs. A. S. Bethel and son Mac visiting Nelsonville, and other local residents calling on friends or traveling.
The column lists numerous visitors and relatives in Greenfield Nelsonville Millfield Parkersburg and Logan. People mentioned include James Brattin visiting his mother in Greenfield Mayor Gilbert P Day in Nelsonville and Columbus visitors George Davis Eber H Cornwell Lizzie Hibbard Estella Woodworth Harry Stover Elizabeth Logan and others.
A humorous Atchison Kansas Globe column on social quirks and gender roles. It notes a stout woman's figure implying a $12 corset, contrasts civic pride with home teams, jokes about nose wiping, dentist chairs, and a man’s patience with barbers. It also pokes at Free Country critics.
Mr. and Mrs. James Rowan of Cutler are hosted by their daughter Mrs. B. J. Davis and son J. A. Rowan in a family gathering noted in local society circles.
Miss Clara Dickason, guest of Miss Edith Palmer for a week, returned to her Columbus home on Sunday.
Hon J P Wood departed Sunday evening for Washington D C to attend a session of the Spanish War Claims Commission.
Mr. H. B. Smith, a clerk at Cline's Pharmacy for several months, has quit his post and is returning to his home in Syracuse.
Miss Ada Higby, who has been the guest of her aunt Miss Julia Norton for several weeks, returned to her home at Higby Station today.
Mrs. Malvina Lefavor and her daughter Mrs. L. D. Radcliffe left Sunday evening to spend the summer at her old home in Sharpsburg Maryland.
Mr and Mrs S M Hudson travel to Cincinnati as Mrs Hudsons mother Mrs Charles Roma hi Mah dies. Funeral service planned for Tuesday at an unspecified church, with family noting the loss.
Mrs. John Finsterwald, district inspector of the Order of Eastern Star, traveled to Middleport today to inspect the local chapter this evening.
Mr. Charles O. Pickering traveled from Middleport on Saturday evening to escort his wife and baby home. They had been visiting her parents in the area for the past week.
Mrs. R. C. Fulton returned Sunday evening from a two weeks visit with her parents in Columbus. Mr. Fulton went to Columbus Saturday to accompany her home.
Miss Virgene Putnam Miss Maud Scott and Miss Marie Hunter returned Sunday evening from Columbus where they went to see Maude Adams in Peter Pan.
Miss Margharetta Scanlan and Miss Corinne Gates traveled to Columbus on Saturday to see Peter Pan. They returned home and spent Sunday at Miss Scanlan's residence in Lancaster.
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