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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Nov 28, 1907
Page
4
The Messenger and Herald surveys national and Ohio politics with Bryan’s presidential prospects, Foraker’s influence, and editorials on civic issues. It notes editorial stances, street cleanup talk, pricing in weekly papers, and local figures like Risk and Taggart, plus a humane plea from "Mother" about youth behavior.
A scanned column lists Athens countys Republican central committee C H Bryson and other officials. It critiques Senator Rovaker and his campaign while underscoring respect for parental guidance and public duty. The piece frames local political dynamics and leadership roles amid national tensions.
The piece argues early holiday shopping eases burden on workers, notes Ohio’s support for Taft, and discusses Roosevelt loyalty. It warns against Foraker as a decoy, calls Foraker supporters misguided, and urges strategic campaigning by Bryson to counter opposition and influence postmaster and patronage matters.
The Civic club of Ingram Pa endorses beautification through 500 Women's clubs and a public campaign urging clean yards, planting trees, and preserving landscapes. It urges newspapers and stores to publicize the effort and align with a "Columbus Endorsement" slate backing Senator Foraker and Roosevelt, while urging loyalty to the Bryan machine.
The article argues for school savings banks as a path to personal thrift and self-provision. It cites France and other European models, notes 60 921 pupils in 425 schools with $802020.90 saved, and urges Athens schools to adopt the program with support from educators and the state superintendent.
A letter to the Editor argues that parents should not bar daughters from seeing well behaved, educated young men. It urges families to be patient, support their children's social life within limits, and value sincere character over family reputation. The writer, signing as A MOTHER, emphasizes parental love and open communication.
An illustrated description describes a fancy detachable collar for coats. It features black silk galloon, oleander pink velvet, pastel pink silk cords, and gold accents. Prices cited include $10.75 for the collar and $5.25 per yard for matching passementerie.
Local ad notes a wide selection of magazines at Henderson-Caider Drug Store. The notice touts availability for shoppers seeking specific issues, with no further details on brands or prices.
The article advises using water at the right temperature to remove stains. Soak clothes after stain removal, not in scalding water which sets stains. Brisk boiling water loosens dirt while scalding water cements stains, and cold or tepid water should be used for soaking after stain removal.
Pathfinder notes that Great Falls of the Potomac lie about fifteen miles above Washington. The Aqueduct road climbs to the falls on the Maryland side and crosses Cabin John bridge, a 220 foot masonry arch built by the government. The bridge, begun before the Civil War, bore a tablet naming Jeff Davis as secretary of war and its home was later damaged and cut off.
Richard Mansfield dismissed three promoters asking for capital saying they offered vague bright schemes. He quoted a biblical line about Ananias and warned they should stand first, second and third, if they wanted funding.
After less than five months the Evening Journal Gazette, Logan's only daily paper, stops publication with Saturday’s issue. The note says strong ad contracts helped start the paper but insufficient financial support ends daily issues. prepaid subscribers may be refunded or credited to the weekly Logan Journal-Gazette.
H Harris city editor of the Messenger on a two week hunt near Hanover Virginia reports Roosevelt’s hunt as tame next to his own feat. On day two he shoots a 11 pound gobbler through the head with two Nos 6 loads using a repeater. The turkey is killed cleanly with no feather loss. Harris remains for another week hoping to bring home more birds for a Thanksgiving feast hosting Charles.
The north wing of Ellis hall is completed and the final cost matches the bid exactly at 17961.84 dollars. University authorities praise the project management and contractor businesslike methods while noting the wing adds material space for several departments including elementary and nature study on the third floor of the building.
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