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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 22, 1903
Page
12
A long, humorous meditation on human foibles and social quirks. The narrator riffs on fashion, honesty, and economy, mixing jokes about peck measures, postoffice corruption, paying cash, and the fates of pumpkins. The piece blends aphorisms with anecdotes, ending with a defense of paying as you go to avoid heavy clerical costs.
The piece argues free trade wrecks American shipping and labor. It cites J Pierpont Morgan and allies moving capital to Britain, building ships abroad, and staffing with Britons to outcompete U S crews. It claims protection rebuilt British shipping and would redeem American tonnage and seamen.
A testimonial from Mrs Spa He Waxp Cove Point Maryland describes severe salt rheum and relief after two days on Hood's Sarsaparilla. The ad claims skin distress stems from impure blood and asserts the tonic purifies blood to clear eruptions and stop itching.
Advertisement claims Pure rich blood ensures health while impure blood causes weakness and disease. Hagee's Cordial purifies and enriches blood, feeds impoverished nerves, strengthens organs, and builds sound flesh. Described as a thin pleasant cordial with cod liver oil benefits. Sold by all druggists. Prepared by Hatharmon Chemical Co. St. Louis Mo.
Mrs. Anna M. Jones died at her Athens Ohio home on October 1 1903 after months of illness. Born September 13 1824 in Uniontown Pennsylvania she was last survivor of eight siblings. Widow of Robert W Jones editor of the Athens Journal they moved here in 1875. Survived by daughter Mrs A Frame and the children of William S Jones. Her family life centered in a Methodist home with a minister brother Alfred G Stariss who died in 1845. She was mourned by many friends and relatives.
The line hints that while the Red Devil may try to mislead observers on the road, it does not guarantee Tom Johnson can stay unaware. The remark plays on perception versus reality, implying Johnson’s sharpness persists despite distractions.
Financial and industrial revolutions are seen as possible outcomes of the Tom Johnson program, but observers doubt its feasibility and warn that pursuing it would upset the existing order and structures.
The remark frames a utopian Democratic gain as a wild dream with no source. It blames Republican negligence or overconfidence for the supposed turnout surge and party advantage. The comment remains speculative without backing data or concrete events.
Johnson is quoted saying reducing Herrick's plurality to 50 000 would be a victory for him. He would leverage that to win the Democratic national nomination next year.
Johnson frames Hanna as the decisive issue while voters in Ohio prefer protection, sound money, and prosperity. The alternative centers on Johnson’s vision of land socialism, the single tax, and free trade, framing a sharp ideological clash.
A Cincinnati Enquirer remark criticizing the movement led by Tom Johnson to push the Enquirer out of the Democratic party. The issue centered on the single land tax theory and its supposed truth within that movement.
Toledo Jones and Johnson patched a plan to drive Democratic nominees in Lucas county from the ticket and force a vote for the nonpartisan Jones ticket. Johnson leads this effort as his own contrivance showing his disregard for Democrats except to boost Johnson.
The following letters remain uncalled for at the Athens Ohio post office on Monday. Avery Rebecca Mrs Harris D Hill H D Henry Hampton William Hutsell Ella Mrs Lewis Mrs W H Maso Mrs A E Mason F C Pickers Mrs Susana Pyles Miss Rosie Richardson F C Starkey Frank Starkey Miss Grace Stead James Satze John Robinson OT John Welkins John J Willis G W. Postmaster D Gist notes addressees should state they were advertised.
Riley Barchard Hayes son of Mahlon and wife born near Guysville Ohio June 17 1882 died October 15 1903 aged 21 years 4 months and 28 days He served in Co B 16th U S Infantry and faced illness after serving in Luzon His funeral at Guysville Presbyterian church October 15 was conducted by Dr Taylor and interment was in Bean cemetery The obituary notes his faithful faith and longing for service in God and country
The O. T. R. C. will meet in Jerseyville on Saturday October 24 at one o clock. Seven more meetings follow and members who wish to take the work and earn credit must attend these sessions. Dillinger, Tp. Secy.
Even as dangerous cranks visit the White House, a steady stream of figures maintain presidential ambitions, signaling ongoing interest in the nation’s highest office and sustaining political momentum despite security concerns and controversy surrounding such visits.
A true tale from the New York Herald about Dorothy Perkins a usually truthful child who tells a plausible lie about seeing a lion in the park. Her mother asks Cad for forgiveness and the dog Cad jokes that he has often fooled him.
A short old-time anecdote notes an English innkeeper found in bed with a slit throat who says he did it for amusement. It then links to a French epigram about English manners. It also mentions Sir John Plompouding of the Grange who hanged himself one morning for a change.
A small boy watches his mother sew whalebones and asks whose they are. She replies they are hers, prompting him to wonder how she obtained them, delivering a simple, quiet moment of curiosity.
The dialogue presents a wry exchange about Mrs Browns in heaven with Mr Brown insisting they are all distinct shades of Brown. A humorous reflection on marriage catalogs multiple spouses through a single surname.
In a bleak exchange Failnore and Llenry discuss life failing. Henry laments spending all his time earning money to buy food and clothing that do not suit him, revealing deep dissatisfaction and hardship. The dialogue conveys misery and existential struggle.
Cartoon dialogue from the Detroit Free Press presents Jerry asking if the world is improving while Jack responds it is wiser, contrasting with Jerry's struggle to borrow money and highlight financial friction in daily life.
An ad promotes Boschee's German Syrup as the best cure for severe threat and lung trouble. It claims the remedy heals damaged tissue, destroys germ disease, soothes inflammation, aids expectoration, and ensures rest. Available at all druggists for 25 cents and 7 cents.
The Hayes family extends gratitude to neighbors and friends for kindness and help during the illness and death of their son and brother Riley B. Hayes. Mahlon Hayes and Family.
Mrs W K Havil of Armonk New York writes that her daughter almost died from whooping cough and bronchitis but was saved by Dr King s New Discovery after other remedies failed. Her niece with advanced consumption is now well. Desperate throat and lung diseases yield to this medicine. Infallible for coughs and colds. 50c and 1.00 bottles guaranteed by W I McKee. Trial bottles free.
Ohio Democrats say Senator Hanna is the campaign issue and issue a challenge to debate him directly, framing the contest as a test of Hanna's stance and leadership. The move underscores the party's strategy to spotlight Hanna ahead of upcoming votes or events.
C B Henderson offers Dr Howard's specific for constipation and dyspepsia at half price twenty five cents with a money back guarantee. He states the medicine may cure and promises refunds if customers are not satisfied, inviting readers to try and judge its effectiveness.
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