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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Nov 02, 1906
Page
2
A column mocks public figures and current events with quips about ice men and coal men. It notes a prominent physician’s remark on women’s stuttering, Roosevelt’s place in history, German chauffeurs, American drivers, alcohol from breakfast foods, and New York politics. It ends with a jab at Hearst and Senator Platt's wife.
Vice President Fairbanks welcomes home his eloping son and bride in a light family note. James K. Hackett reports jewel theft worth 250 dollars, police doubt his claim. Carnegie donates 60 000 to St Andrews University amid spelling reforms. Governor Pennypacker faces an infernal machine scare. San Francisco labor and housing woes rise with daily wages and threats to the city’s future.
The passage notes no specific cure for consumption and highlights Scott's Emulsion as a helps build on. It mentions millions live with one lung and recalls cod liver oil as a traditional prescription. The modern remedy is suggested as easier to take than old forms.
The article states that cod liver oil substitutes like Scott's Emulsion aid digestion and absorption when oil or butter is scarce. It notes the emulsion is especially helpful for long term consumption and supports the body's needs without available fats.
A fragmented report notes that her labor problems caused her great enterprise to be divided among other coast cities, risking permanent loss to the Golden Gate era.
The Democratic press attacks the appointment of Dr Hanson as superintendent of Athens State Hospital though the Daily Messenger shows excerpts. Hanson is a practicing physician chosen for his medical skill and fitness. The paper notes he is a Republican appointee by a Republican board and says results will determine any praise.
The Mansfield News notes state lawmakers and tax officials advocate taxing leaseholds for oil gas coal and other minerals as personal property. Commissioner C W Dilson argues coal oil and gas interests must be taxed fairly at true value, with leaseholds treated as chattels real under 1902 law to prevent tax avoidance.
State discussions on taxing oil gas coal and mineral lands could unlock development for farmers and leaseholders. West Virginia cases influence Ohio to consider personal property tax treatment of mineral holdings and related returns.
The piece notes Garber and William J. Bryan urging Roosevelt and a loyal Democratic congress. It calls the stance bait for Republicans and cites a Democratic campaign text alleging the President coerced corporations for contributions in 1904 and showed hostility to organized labor despite feigned labor friendship.
The speaker accuses the President of dishonesty on tariff issues and deception toward the public. They claim abuse of predecessors, law violations, corporate favoritism, and aiding railroad thefts, while criticizing anti trust enforcement and imperial ambition.
Theodore Roosevelt warns that replacing Speaker Cannon would disrupt the nation’s progress. He cites the House’s demonstrated courage and steady work on a broad reform plan for social, industrial, and civic betterment. He argues upheaval would invite confusion between radical and reactionary extremes and derail orderly progress.
Clarence Roach, traveling for a match firm with Philadelphia headquarters, spends several days in Athens as a guest of his parents Mr and Mrs Harvey Roach of President Street.
Major J. M. Welch in Athens reports for ibert Douglass as Republican nominee in Meigs and Ross counties. Taft and other leaders back Douglas. Grosvenor allies upset but not rallying against him. Judge Wright of Logan remains popular with mining voters in the district.
Theodore Roosevelt proclaims a national day of thanksgiving on November 29 1906. He praises widespread prosperity and moral renewal urging reverence gratitude and turning prosperity into grace. The proclamation was signed in Washington October 22 1906 with Elihu Root as Secretary of State and the Great Seal affixed.
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