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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Nov 14, 1907
Page
4
The Messenger and Herald comments on the county local option through Ohio and Delaware dry votes as well as a broad note on temperance. It urges business engagement to draw Eastern County customers and condemns youth misconduct seen in recent court lines, hoping for lasting reform and accountability.
A fragment describes a disruptive interrupter who asks "Are you busy?" during quiet moments and travels among people. The note highlights the annoyance of untimely interruptions and poor sense of timing by this characte r.
An editorial questions public school spelling, noting frequent attacks on reading method. It asks whether spelling has declined since the current method was adopted and argues that reverting to the ABC method would quickly restore proper spelling.
The Toledo Blade reports on Taft leading in the Chicago Tribune poll and the 266 votes from twelve states. It notes potential war secretary nomination, tariff moves on paper pulp, and questions about Ohio game laws and dairy prices. Municipal elections begin amid broader party shifts and a proposed parcels post reform.
Thieves and hold-up men, once active in large cities, are moving into the countryside and small towns. An expert safe-cracker emptied Hull Foster's social safe last night in a neat job, though little money was taken. Authorities note increased police presence and urge caution with funds kept at home.
A Scottish American editorial urges giving boys ownership in farm stock to foster home ties and discourage townward banking. It opposes withholding sale proceeds from boys gifts as robbery and shortsighted, arguing partnership builds responsibility.
An Jilinoig physician asserts goobers will surely remove the most strenuous alcoholic thirst. The notice is passed to the bunehb visiting Glouster and Nelsonville from Athens, suggesting relevance to travelers and residents.
A claim notes Mark Twain earned 40 cents per word for his autobiography. Another tale reports a man paid 19000 dollars merely to say yes when he meant no in a breach of promise case.
The passage credits George Washington as the first actual discoverer of petroleum in the country. It also states J D Roeckefeldr was the first to claim a method to transmute petroleum into gold.
The strong prohibition movement reaches the national capital and promises a strenuous winter campaign for ice water in the district. Washington should be made dry as an object lesson to the nation.
Editor Ed Weitzler visited Athens on Tuesday, the first trip since Court Street was paved. He praised the city as neat and enterprising, noting the Daily Messenger’s success and the townwide cooperation driving progress.
The Interstate Commerce Commission reports over 56 000 railroad deaths and 76 000 injuries last year noting safety rules and track scrutiny could have cut the toll. The piece also comments on Roosevelt era reforms and the push for integrity in politics and business, praising anti corruption actions and leaders like Folk, Hanly, and Hughes.
The Toledo Blade lauds President Rosevelt for restraining lawlessness in pursuit of wealth and power. It states he has ordered vigorous enforcement against high and low alike and that laws are to be respected, not disregarded.
A fragment reflects concern that young men away from home may overstep boundaries in public and on public transport, hinting at moral or behavioral lapses without details. The tone suggests social judgment and calls for restraint.
The text asserts broad respect for law in the United States and calls for enforcement against both corporate circles seeking to circumvent acts of Congress and individuals who violate protections established for society.
The nations savings banks show rapid expansion from 1857 to 1907 with New York Bowery Savings crossing 1.09 billion in 1907 and several others near 100 million. Aggregate U S deposits rise to about 5.4 billion in 1997 while population grows slower. Chicago’s Haineis Trust holds as much as the entire country in 1813. Savings banks mainly serve working people with average deposits around 433 per saver in 1906.
A Jacksonville Florida correspondent writes about Florida’s industries and markets. He notes turpentine resin and lumber on the east coast pine plantations and varied crops selling in Jacksonville. He recalls a former Athens County youth now in Stuart Florida and mentions his own business interests including Howell's Wonder Salve and Fleschmann Yeast Company.
Reader letter questions the Athens State Hospital's administration and treatment practices following the Mary J. North case. The piece critiques published statements and alleged political influence on hospital management and policy.
A letter from J L Carpenter accuses hospital leaders of creating turmoil after being ousted over a year ago. He asks Dr Hanson to name the responsible parties and pledges a reply in the Messenger columns if given space, expressing respect for the paper and seeking public clarity.
Reader letter from R. E. Bonifield urges Athens officials to curb balcony noise and late noise in aisles during Tess D Urbervilles. The writer condemns disruptive patrons and hat-during exits, arguing such behavior harms performers and loyal audience members. Public remedy suggestions welcomed.
A reader from Nelsonville writes November 12 1907 criticizing widespread violations of game and fish laws from Haydenville to Nelsonville Athens and Nelsonville. The letter urges stronger enforcement including heavy fines and removal of offenders from the area noting dynamite traps and ferrets used by rabbit hunters. The writer questions why arrests are not reported and calls for action by game wardens.
A collage of brief snatches from other papers. The Los Angeles Times notes a hopeless case about desiring a girl for the presidency. The Wooster Democrat mocks Uncle Joe Cannon’s football fantasy and tariff revision focus.
In Dayton News coverage, Senator John Sharp Williams is studying economics to better prepare himself for a senatorial role. The report notes this unusual move for a sitting senator and highlights the ongoing effort to strengthen his policy and fiscal expertise.
Akron Times reports changes affecting Ohio politics with Columbus relaxing alcohol rules as brewery and distillery interests gain influence.
Urbana Democrat reports that Hon Joseph Cannon plans to assemble and enter the congressional session in Washington.
The Mansfield News notes San Francisco elects a mayor who is a musician and singer. The former mayor is described as a violinist with a criminal record.
If They Don't Blackslide, Dayton Herald reports several revival gatherings led by Evangelist Taft across the islands continuing the campaign. The notices emphasize faith healing and exhortations, with attendees urged to seek renewal and join upcoming services.
Roosevelt appears set as the nominee amid Cleveland campaigns while Taft is sidelined by party leaders. The debate centers on Roosevelt’s reform stance and the implications for the 1912 race in Ohio and beyond.
Mr. Bryan claims nine tenths of Republicans are actually Democrats. Edge returns show about two thirds of Democrats regularly vote Republican tickets.
A brief clipping notes an Italian singer with voice insured for 50000 dollars and comments that several congress members should insure their voices for 10000 dollars and their brains for 3000 more, illustrating a satirical take on celebrity and political vanity.
Text implies Brand Whitlock is named by Tx Johnson as the Democratic gubernatorial candidate. It also oddly suggests a political shift or debate affecting Harris, with phrasing indicating a fall into a design or decision. The readable fragments imply campaign focus but lack clear events or dates.
For sale a eight room dwelling with cellar and a frame barn. Size 28 by 28 feet and 16 by 28 feet, located on Palter Street near brick plant in Stewart, Ohio. Carl V Hayes advertises this property listing with contact details.
The Illinois State Board of Health urges thorough weekly cleaning of refrigerators and twice weekly if possible. Remove all items, scrub the lining and shelves, and expose them to sunlight. Keep the drain free and prevent leakage into fresh foods to avoid spoilage and illness. Milk from a foul ice box is dangerous, especially for the sick and infants.
We have just received a fine importation of these goods. If interested it will pay you to see these mirrors at Henderson-Crider Drug Co. Ib-ls2.
Heat rises in several common flowers at flowering time as studied by Herr G. Kraus. A daytime maximum up to 11 degrees above air occurs in one bloom while others show varied timing and no night rise. The warmth accompanies rapid starch and sugar consumption in the inflorescence’s appendix, suggesting a mechanism to lure insects for pollination.
Daily corrected producer prices for wholesale and retail items include country butter eggs per dozen dressed chickens per pound live hens and roosters potatoes per bushel wheat and feeds. Notable figures show butter eggs potatoes and hay prices, with ranges and unit details across retail and wholesale markets.
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