Manilla Pay and the Dewey Shooting Legend
A fragmented wartime style piece recounts the Dewey victory at Manila Bay with humor and bias. It highlights the heroism of Admiral Dewey and the sailors who “took Manila Pay,” praising the brave actions and memory of the battle. The text references a German accented caricature, praising the soldiers while lamenting outsiders.
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Dewey
Caroud
Manila
Manilla
Hans Schmldot
Bord G. Léwis
Local BREVITIES from Athens Area
D Webb of Albany and Elmer Golden visit Athens and Columbus. Miss Gertrude Swaim guest of Mr and Mrs James Graham. Sheriff Stallsmith and Prof J P McVay travel for official business and Huntington. Miss Ellen Wood and Miss Mame Wood visit Columbus. Mrs T Reutinger and Mrs Brannon host guests in Columbus. H A Haning health trip near Downington. McKinstry attends Grace’s wedding at Pleasant. Shafer and Campbell guests in Athens. Carrie Mason and daughter visit from Trimble. J P Wood travels to copper and lead districts. Staider returns from Cincinnati after aunt’s death. Mrs Crippen and daughter visit. Dr B C Yorkes en route to Joplin on business. Mrs Seatee arrives from Portsmouth. Warden and daughter return to Frankfort. Edward Leslie visits Athens relatives. Mame Wood visits L M Tinker. nephew Wary accompanies home. Cline and Willie of Brown-McKinstry family noted. Andre J M Wood in Portsmouth. Judge Wood absent, Judge Milner sits. Lodge officers to Toledo for Grand Lodge. Joanna X years resident in Cleveland visits Athens. Leroy Pickett hosts Athens kin from Lebanon IA. Bertha Hodger and Anna Ott entertain friends for Ed Deth Grippen of Westerville. Eight-table Progressive Whist night. prizes to Miss Mame O’Brieness and Dwight Witman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. Webb
Albany
Athens
Elmer Golden
Columbus
Gertrude Swaim
Rawndale
James Graham
Jacob Stallsmith
New Texington
J.P. McVay
Huntington
W. Va
Ellen
Mame Wood
Julia Bryson
T., H. Reutinger
J. W. Earich
J. P. Wood
Sopth
H. G. Staider
Cincinnati
Jane Ashwan
Henry Crippen
EdDeth
Westerville
B.C. Yorkes
Thesday
Joplin
Missouri
PC. Seatee
Portsmouth
C. C. Grosvenor
Warden
Mame
Frankfort
Ur. Tinker
Edward Leslie
Pittsbury
Mame Warden
Mrgi L. M. Tinker
War Y
Cline
Willie
Brown-McKinstry
AR. McKinstry
Andre J. M. Wood
Ports
J. Milner
Joanna
Cleveland
Alffea
Leroy Pickett
Lebanon
Iowa
Hiram Cooley
State Street
Pickart’ _X
Anon
Atheny County
Bertha ‘Hodger
Anna Ott
Dyand
Wila
Campaign rally for Nash Grosvenor and Tompkins in Athens
Citizens of Athens and surrounding area will gather on the courthouse esplanade Friday afternoon October 26 for a campaign meeting. Judge George K. Nash Republican candidate for Governor General Grosvenor and Hon Emmett Tompkins will address the crowd. Brass bands and a glee club will provide music.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens
Court House Esplanade
George K. Nash
Grosvenor
Emmett Tompkins
Ohio
Brown McKinstry Nuptials Tie Athens Couple
A quiet Athens wedding joined Worley W. Brown and Grace A. McKinstry at the bride’s West State street home with Rev. L. C. Randas officiating. The couple, popular local residents, now plan a long trip to Virginia and points including Richmond and Washington before settling at State and Lancaster streets after December 1.
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Athens
Worley W. Brown
Grace A. McKinstry
Bustand
West State Street
L. C. Randas
M. E. Church
D. A. R. McKinsky
Brown
Obio Central
Virginia
Richmond
Old Pont Comfort
Fr. Monroe
Amusements: Prof Boone to Appear at Opera House Friday Night
The Boone Yaki Co. led by Prof. H. Boone presents mind reading feats and mystic tests in elaborate oriental costumes. Boon wears a jeweled medal from the Royal Court of Calcutta. Admission is 25 35 and 50 cents. Tickets at McKee's drug store. Also Tim Murphy at Great Southern in Columbus with election returns read from the stage on Nov 7.
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Prof. Boone
Herman the Great
H. Boone
fWe
Orient
Boone
Hopse
Prof
Boon
Royal Court of
Foreign Missionary Society Meets at Mrs Haton Home
The Womans Foreign Missionary society met October 13 at the home of Mrs Ed Haton. Future meetings will be business tied to a literary program. The society will meet the first Friday of each month. No tea unless mounted. Mr and Mrs D H Wyatt arrived from Charleston and will stay several days with relatives in Athens and other parts of the county. Mr Wyatt and Charleston businessmen are forming a party to go to Nicaragua to engage in rubber and chocolate trade. I N McCoy and daughter Nina of Fultonham are visiting friends here and in Albany. Mrs George de Steigner of Seattle, visiting here, leaves Tuesday for home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Womans Foreign Missionary Society
Ed Haton
D. H. Wyatt
Charleston
W. VI
Athens
I. N. McCoy
Nina
Fultenham
Albany
McCoy
Fultonham
George de Steigner
Seattle
Washington
Indge deSteigner
Van Wert Woman Returns Home After Visit
Mrs. William Reed of Van Wert was the guest last of the sweets of Mrs. J. Y. Johnson. Reed had been visiting Lysander with her father Mrs. Orrin Chappel and has returned to Van Wert.
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William Reed
van Wert
J. Y. Johnson
Reed
Lysander
Orrin Chappell
Farm Home Happiness Still Aims At Rest And Health
A Farmers Voice urges recognizing farm wives as vital workers in need of rest and recuperation. It argues wealth matters less than health, and a well cared for home can be the happiest place on earth if the farmer and family prioritize well being over endless toil.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iis
Free German Rhine monument planned in New York
A note mentions Nikolaus Becker and his patriotic song They never shall have it the free German Rhine and reports a monument planned at Gellenkirchen Champagne in New York City. The text also advertises various medicines and real estate offers with endorsements and addresses.
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Nikolaus Becker
Gellenkirchen
For Sale at a Bargain Albany Planing Mill Half Interest
One half interest in the Albany Planing Mill with a full line of machinery for manufacturing building material. Abundance of floor and yard room and steam power. Located on the K and A railroad with spur. For details and prices contact The ALTAA MILLING CO Libany Ohio. Boots and Shoes is one of Nelson's Big Lines. Clothing Hats Caps and gents furnishing. One Minute Cough Cure praised by Henry R Whiteford of South Canaan Conn. Cline's Pharmacy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albany
Tue Altaa
iWelson
Croup
Henry R. Whiteford
South Canaan
Con
Gough
Cline
Gold standard boosts confidence and investments in the country
The piece argues the gold standard has not contracted currency despite Bryan's prophecy but increased circulation by about 50 percent since 1896. It cites figures from 1896 to 1899, noting rising money in circulation and inflationary effects, then critiques a tax dodger candidate and mentions a Columbus and Return trip offer on Ohio Central lines.
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Bryan
Bryan Ada
Quality Clothing Promises Honest Tailoring and Value
A historic retailer extols superior wrapper stock and clothing quality, offering ready made suits and overcoats at varied prices, plus custom orders. The ad contrasts authentic workmanship with cheaper garments, asserting lasting wear, thorough tailoring, and customer satisfaction as reasons for patronage.
Eye on Profits Promoting Cost Efficiency
The text argues that supplying at the lowest cost yields greater overall profitability. It presents a view that aggregate savings and efficiency benefit both the supplier and the buyer, suggesting a virtuous cycle of reduced costs leading to increased business volume.
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Ais
Atlantic
Pacific
Pere Vas
The
Mina
Opera House
Tim Murphy
Great Southern
Foreign Missionary
Lawrence, Insurance
New York
California Pig Syrup Co
Rob't. Moore
la Payette
Tod
DeWitt
Pitesu
Gursville O. Ee
Eimiinent Physiciane 2
AL Ketron
Bloomingdale
Tenn
Chine
BP. H. Loan
Frankie Cline
Ira Thompson
Janninghanm Guthrie
Joseph _ Wolf
W.G. Lloyd
S Weltch
C.D. Gist
P.M
Genmiy
John I. McLean
Sant Aiviose
Re‘publican
Niies
Gorges
Ohio Central, Lines
Hermann
Oviens
McKee's
W. H. Brown Shoe Co
United States
Hull Foster. JR
DR. W. E/ BROWN
Coolville, Oto
Tama
Chicago
Merck & Frown
D. Zenner 4 CO
ONE Price
Blacks
Blues
Cardinals
D. Zenner & CO
Butterick
Old Stand
J. B. Rose
Kern & Foster
Athens, Ohio
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