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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 01, 1896
Page
4
Historic Athens issue dated October 1 1886 from the Messenger and Herald. Contains concise local notices, potential advertisements, and brief society updates typical of 19th century Georgia newspapers. Reading focuses on community happenings and available services of the era.
Advertisers favor broad newspaper reach over dodgers and circulars. Athens ME-SEXGER 4x1 HERALD boasts larger circulation than any rival, delivering more home readership in Athens and Athens County. Telegrams from Amesville dismiss a speaker, cancel a meeting, and note political tensions as campaigns unfold nationwide.
Republican events set for Saturday October 3 in Athens County with speakers including Hon Webster Davis of Missouri Senator Fai Joon at Amesville and Hon David Hills of Massachusetts. Albert Douglas of Chillicothe and Hon Tom Fitch will also speak at Albany and Nelsonville, urging local attendance and party unity.
The note discusses an article titled The Grip of Golb from The Financial News and its reprint in an American newspaper. It questions the article’s stance on free silver legislation and contends the piece conflicts with the editorials of American contemporaries.
Distinguished glovemen endorse Dr Greene's Nervura blood and nerve remedy urging clergy and public to use it. Includes testimonials from Rev EJ Miller and Rev F A Bufflem among others about relief from malaria, neuralgia, catarrh, and nervous prostration after trying the treatment. Also mentions political chatter and a note on Dr M Yantris Schaffer settling in Athens as veterinary surgeon.
A Washington letter analyzes the 1880 campaign dynamics with Republicans courting sound money Democrats to win Southern seats. It notes anticipated GOP efforts in Tennessee and Alabama, compares fusion prospects between Democrats and Populists, and reports Bryan’s expected defeats across Mississippi valley states. It highlights women in the District of Columbia participating in the Mek Indes Hobart movement and notes Republican organizational activity by Wynstead and national party groups.
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