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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 11, 1909

Page

5

Provisions of New Law For Primaries

The article outlines the 1908 primary reform affecting city township county district and state candidate selection. It covers primary timing voting hours ballot handling registration challenges and penalties for illegal voting including candidate nomination requirements and the roles of election boards and committees. It notes deadlines for nomination papers and the structure of party tickets and controlling committees under the new law.

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Primary nominating procedure for Ohio parties and officials

The text outlines delegate selection by primaries or county conventions, with May third Tuesday as the key date in even years. It notes that only Republican and Democratic parties must use primaries, while others may nominate by papers. It lists city township offices and dates, and prescribes a standard form for nomination papers with ink signatures and residence details.

Board of Elections Justices of the Peace Atate Ohio Arty Yerein Ogether

Insurgent Movements in Congress Reflect Family Names

A reflective note compares the recurring insurgent label in Congress to familiar family patterns, arguing these rebels are not novel but often carry different names while remaining part of political groups. It highlights the prevalence of dissent within parties.

Burdock Bitters Cured Me Says Sunbury Resident

A Sunbury Ohio man J H Walk v reports long lasting dyspepsia and loss of appetite followed by distress until burdock Bitters cured him, concluding with a testimonial of relief.

Burdock Tood Bitters

Athens woman contributes to Life humorous weekly

A former Athens resident, Mrs. Anna Stevenson formerly Miss Anna Constable, co authored a witty Life article titled The Woman of Fifty. Stevenson, daughter of Col. Constable, later moved to New York City and married a metropolitan newspaper man.

Athens Life Heair Sex Anna Stevenson New York City Anna Constable Col Robert Constable

Keep Up the Balance and the Value of Sarsaparilla

The piece urges maintaining health balance to prevent illness and endorses Sarsaparilla as the best tonic known. It claims the medicine supports healthy people and acts as both preventive and cure, highlighting its role in sustaining endurance and vital balance.

Doan's Kidney Pills End Back and Kidney Ailments

Work strains in Athens habits weaken kidneys and Doans Kidney Pills cure sick kidneys and back disorders. Testimony from a local iron worker describes severe backache, kidney pains, weight loss, and strength loss improved after using Doan's pills. Sold by dealers, 50 cents, Foster-Milburn Co Buffalo NY, agents for the United States. Remember the name Doan's.

Athens Dean Doan Foster-Milburn Co Buffalo New York United States

Forty Years at the Same Place in Middleport

Walter Branch, 57, Western Union telegraph operator in Middleport CO, has run the first and only Western Union office there since 1870. A native of Pomeroy, he learned the trade during the Civil War era, using an early register machine and later a sounder before typing his messages. Branch is celebrated for long service and steady reliability, with many years ahead expected.

Middleport, CO Walter Branch Western Union Osler Middleport Pomeroy Big Brother Morgan Valentine B. Korton Athene Branch Ohio Mo Dovl Dr. Osler

Alimony Collection Agency Opened in Omaha

An alimony collection agency began in Omaha on May 6 to pursue divorced wives for arrears. The firm partners with a regular agency to collect unpaid alimony from husbands and seeks to punish nonpayers.

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Nan Forces Father to Accept Engagement for Dick

A man tells Nan’s father he will break off the engagement unless the fortune is removed from the equation. The father forks the plan, but Nan forces a reunion and proves Dick a worthy partner. In a tense confrontation, the daughter’s resolve and the father’s hidden support lead to consent and reconciliation. The couple’s romance over money survives a stubborn family dispute.

Nan Nah Bim

Ohio University Trustees Oppose Dancing at School Event

The Ohio University board met in special session to approve remodeling plans for a women’s dormitory at Union and College streets with capacity for about 100, funded by a $30,750 appropriation. They discussed Carnegie pension fund eligibility, funeral arrangements for George W. Royce, and rejected using the gymnasium for dancing or card-playing at the Junior Promenade.

Union and College Streets George W. Royce Cincinnati Messrs Fenton and Mackstone Th University Carnegie Pension Fund PO. I U i Padent Who

Won't Slight a Good Friend

Mrs A Ll Alley of Beals Maine says after ten bottles of Dr King’s Discovery for coughs and colds her family saw relief and she considers it best for bronchitis croup la grippe and sore throat. Trial bottle free, 1.00 guaranteed by McKee’s Drug Store.

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We Are All Fools Who Is The Greatest One

A reflective quip on ego and judgment asks who among us stands as the supreme fool. The line playfully challenges certainty, inviting readers to weigh vanity against wisdom.

Notice to Teachers Examinations Schedule

Teachers examinations set for the flat Saturday of and tonth with exceptions if a holiday. The Boxwell Examinations occur on the third Saturday in April and on the second Saturday in May. O R Jackson, Clerk.

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