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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 27, 1887
Page
1
A diagram explains the comparative worth of baking powders using chemical analysis and Prof. Schedler experiments. One pound cans were tested to show leavening power and cost efficiency, noting alum powders are dangerous and should be avoided even if stronger. A single trial of Royal Powder is urged to prove its value.
A group of Athens residents and notable locals including Mrs. R De Sfiguer Mrs Elza Armstrong Rev A B Riker and Sheriff Fred Stalder report thorough tests of the Hawley Washing Machine. They commend its speed thoroughness and ease of use noting time saved and garment wear reduced. Central House Athens Ohio records March 14 confirming tests and high satisfaction.
Letters from Frantz Finsperwald and other Athens residents extol a washing machine. Endorsers include Mrs E H Moore and Chas Cable among notable locals, praising its quality and claiming it is the best of its kind and a blessing to households.
M A Elliott at Dean Avenue near the depot announces tall complete lines of Pall style millinery including hats bonnets and velvet plush fabrics. She lists hair goods wigs theatrical wigs beads and accessories plus Sappho Parisian coiffure favored by New York dealers. Also cosmetics and hair care items with demonstration notes and references to local figures.
Athens county favors Major Townsend while observers note Prohibition and liquor interests align with Democrats against Governor Foraker. The piece cites Atlanta saloon numbers to argue prohibition failures and critiques Democratic gains, urging workers to consider Republican achievements like the homestead, eight hour, and contract laws.
A political piece urges caution for public figures toward health and disease, promoting Gioochs Mexican Syrup as a cure for consumption and bronchial ailments. It claims consumption causes a quarter of American deaths, attributes causes to heredity and cold, and cites testimonials from patients to bolster the remedy.
In Middletown Governor Foraker defends his tax revaluation stance. He emphasizes his farming background and family holdings, arguing any realty revaluation must apply to him as to all, to protect farmer interests.
General Grosvenor told McConnellville that while he will vote to reduce the saloon evil he will not switch parties. He cited Ohio actions closing thousands of saloons and saving millions, arguing against joining a party that has failed to curb traffic in thirty years of agitation.
The Cleveland Leader endorses Major Charles Townsend for State Senator in the Athens district. Former Secretary of State and two-term Ohio House member, Townsend is praised as a good lawyer and forceful speaker who has dutifully served in every post. The paper urges a large majority for his election.
A political editor at the Cincinnati Time Star predicts the state legislature result. The piece emphasizes Major Towne each popularity and intelligence in shaping the Senate district outlook and Republican volume.
Gore county correspondent reports a large audience heard Major Townsend Judge Morrison and Hon L Egsleston speak last Monday night. The writer says Townsend made a splendid impression and confidentially predicts his election based on the enthusiastic response.
Washington states President will appoint Secretary Lamar to the Supreme Court, creating an Interior Department vacancy to be filled by Postmaster General Vilas. Vilas will be succeeded by Assistant Secretary Stevenson in the Post Office, with Cincinnati and Cleveland showing higher postal registration likely boosting Republican turnout.
The late President Robert Ciarrett of the Baltimore and Osio railroad is deemed insane. He departed Baltimore last Sunday with friends for Mexico hoping the trip aids his mind. Authorities tie the mental decline to excitement over the sale of the B and O telegraph system to Jay Goull.
The piece calls on every Republican to personally ensure their neighbors vote on Tuesday in November. It argues a full turnout in the townships would yield the largest county majority and urges Royal Republicans to unite and work toward that goal.
The report claims a majority of taxpayers in Ohio are delinquent on taxes, with some individuals like Tom Pow noted as examples. It highlights widespread financial strain and credit concerns.
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