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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 21, 1897
Page
4
A demonstrable finish marks the garments bearing The H C Co name with distinctive patterns and a substantial, tailor-like cut. The ad highlights quality fabric, fit, and fashion that set their suits and overcoats apart from rivals.
Publication from The Messenger and Herald Printing Company with editor and general manager details. The issue notes subscription rates for long-running readers and a local circulation area centered on Paloma County. The date appears as Thursday October 21, 1807.
Fragmented OCR lists multiple party tickets and candidates for governor attorney general and common pleas judge across counties. Names appear garbled but indicate a statewide Republican slate and separate tickets in various jurisdictions with several individuals named in Clark Jefferson Mahoning and other counties.
A fragmented notice lists meetings with Hon Charles Allen Caldwell J M Coalville and others. References to dates October 30 October 20 and November 1 appear with place names Gloucester Marshfield and Sayre, along with initials and surnames like Grovenor Albany and Aven Minera.
Athens County voters are urged to understand a proposed bond and tax plan to build and extend turnpikes. The county commissioners may levy a tax if a majority votes yes, with three appointed supervisors to oversee construction and ensure proper use of funds.
A collage of opinion and campaign material discusses labor, politicians, and party strategy. It lauds Hanna as an employer and labor friend, urges Republican unity, and warns against Democratic gains. Voter instruction advocates straight ticket voting and opposition to Thomas Hanna’s political rivals.
Washington October dispatch notes Gen Tracy as the regular Republican candidate for New York City mayor with President McKinley and Secretary Bliss backing him. McKinley plans to vote in Ohio and avoid personal campaign letters while aiding Tracy’s campaign. Bliss publicly endorses Tracy and seeks Republican votes nationwide. The piece also references misinterpreted stories about the president halting a rail sale and includes unrelated medical advertisements.
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