Republican platform praised in Ohio convention
The Columbus platform lauds American credit and protection, pledges continued Republican leadership, and celebrates homebuilding, railroad expansion, and public works. It endorses Roosevelt era gains, a strong navy, Panama Canal advocacy, equitable rights, and full ballot protection while praising Ohio leaders and urging voter support.
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Columbus
Republican Party
Party of Progress
Mississippi River
Spain
America
Cuba
Alaska
Hawaii
Porto Rico
Philippines
United States
Panama Canal
Civil War Battles Compared to Russo Japanese War Losses
The article notes that Russo Japanese War casualties are small next to Civil War battles. It cites Yalu losses: Russia over two thousand, Japan about one thousand, and argues even these were minor against Civil War totals. It then promises official losses from major Civil War battles, including killed wounded and missing.
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Orient
Yalu
Loas
Card of Thanks for Mahlon Moore
The Children thank all who assisted during our father Mahlon Moore illness and death and for the floral tributes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mahlon Moore
G W Self Dies of Typhoid Fever
George W. Self aged 44 telegraph operator for B and O at Bealington West Virginia died at the home of Mrs D W Williams on West Union street after a two week illness of typhoid fever. He was son of Sherman Self of Corning and brother of Mrs W McDaniel of Corning. Funeral held in Coolville after his body was taken there Sunday. He previously lived in Athens and worked at Grosvenor on the B and O S W line before moving to Bealington.
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George W. Self
Bealington
W. Va
D .W. Wiliams
West Union Street
Sherman Self
Corning
Coolville
W. ©. McDaniel
Athens
Grosvenor
Bealintgon
Dysentery and Remedies Mentioned in Summer Tally
Dysentery is common in summer due to miasmatic poisons and inflames the large bowel. In America the disease is serious but manageable with Perry Davis Painkiller noted as a leading remedy. A separate line notes a boy recalling bruises during the day when his mother checks him at night.
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America
Tropics
Perry Davis
Amesville National Bank Chartered to Begin Banking
The Comptroller of Currency certifies the First National Bank of Amesville Ohio is authorized to commence banking business. Located in Amesville within Athens County the bank opens May 16 1904 with charter number 7235.
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Comptroller of Currency
Washington, D. C
First National Bank of
Amesville
Athens
Ohio
Atatutes
United States
William B. Ridgely
County of
W. B. Ridgely
Pickering Heads to Albuquerque for Bronchial Relief
Pickering travels to Albuquerque New Mexico on Monday seeking relief from a bronchial ailment that has troubled him for years. He has arranged his business affairs to stay indefinitely if needed and fears Ohio climate may prevent a return though he hopes for full recovery.
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Pickering
Albuquerque
N. M
Ohio
Columbus Dispatch
Easy Task Soap Ad Claims Pure Water Safe Aura
An old ad extols EASY TASK soap noting it leaves no alkali taste in water and resists rosin in fabrics. It promises gentleness on garments and claims to outperform rivals like alkali rich soaps. The brief pitch urges readers to buy a bar at grocers for 5 cents.
Death of Joseph Flowers at 82 in Athens
Joseph Flowers, an African American resident of Athens, died of senility at his North Cemetery Street home aged 82. Funeral services were held at his residence conducted by Rev. J. R. Cononer with interment in the old cemetery.
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Joseph Flowers
North Cemetery Street
Athens
J. R. Cononer
Ceme Ery
Soap as a Disinfectant Endorsed by Ad
An article argues that soap is an effective disinfectant when pure and specially manufactured. It praises EASY TASK LAUNDRY SOAP for purity and healthfulness sold by grocers at 5 cents a bar. It notes Paris surgeons using the cinematograph to teach surgical operations.
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Paris
Office Abolished at Burlingham Post, Rural Route Supplants
The Burlingham post office is abolished and the rural route from Pratts Fork will supply most patrons. Established long ago, its ending causes hardship. Pomeroy papers will reach subscribers via Athens and Pratts Fork, ideally the same week as printing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burlingham
Pratts Fork
Pomeroy
Athens
Shakespeare Complete in Eight Volumes For Sale
Elegant eight volume bound edition of Shakespeare with clear type. Ideal for libraries teachers students or home use. Available at this office.
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Shakespeare
Land for Sale in Scipio Township Meigs County Ohio
420 acres of good fresh land in Scipio township Meigs county Ohio. Splendid stock farm with water, fair improvements, abundant fruit and timber, good neighborhood five miles from Albany and nearest railroad station. For sale on reasonable terms as a whole or in tracts. J M Wood Athens Ohio May 26 14.
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Scipio Township
Meigs County
Ohio
Albany
J .M. Wood
Athens
Woman Promises to Marry Costly Trifles
A woman's promise to wed often comes with modest costs such as several glasses of anda a buggy ride and a theatre ticket reflecting social expectations and courting rituals.
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Gavotte
Frederic A. Franklin
American Melody Co
N. VY
Dolce
D.C
al Fine
McKinley
Sherman
Foster
Hanna
Bushnell
Roosevelt
Senate
Congress
Herrick
Union Confed
Antietam
Sun
Atlanta
Cedar Creek We
Chancelorsville
Chickamauga
Cold Harbor
Corinth
Franklin
Fredericksburg
Gettysburg
Missionary Ridge
Perryville
Stone River
Wilderness
G. W. Self
Amesville National Bank Charter
Weingarten Bros
Makers
Broadway
New York
Ingersoll
H. Ingersoll & Bro. Dept
Maiden Lane
ST. Louis
Elecant
Pullman
O. P. McCarty
Agen
Cincinma
Wuane UN Ton
Pinaud
Cline’s Pharmacy
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