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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 28, 1897
Page
6
Fragmentary notice from Ashtabula Ohio discussing wages and employer treatment. Mentions Tania and Cans Pooks and a small fee, with reference to resolutions. Content is garbled and officers not named clearly.
The article portrays John R. McLean as a powerful D C businessman whose alleged friendship with silver supporters could sway Senate action on gas price legislation. It notes his wealth and ties to Washington interests while exploring critics’ claims of covert influence and potential bribery in the political process.
The piece compares Governor Bushnell and challenger Chapman, praising Bushnell for stable leadership, good wages, and no strikes at Warder, Dor, and Glessner works. It notes Bushnell as a veteran, ally of labor, and steady administrator. Chapman is portrayed as divisive on labor and his mining practices, contrasting with Bushnell’s steady, pro labor stance.
A fragmentary note recalls Abien O Myers and a woman who avoided political convictions yet remained amused by a man’s party. It hints at a dubious history of John McLean and a “friendship” for silver, framed as true history.
The text describes various coffee dessert ideas and beverages, detailing methods to froth milk and combine with sugar as part of a sequence to prepare a coffee based dish. It mentions warm and cold preparations, frothing, and serving in molds or cups with attention to texture and flavor balance.
An old advertisement warns that initial rheumatic pains signal worsening disease. It promotes Swift's S.S.S. as a blood remedy that reaches the root of rheumatism, with testimonial from Capt. C. F. Hughes and claims of complete cure and lasting relief.
An advertisement extolls a vegetable remedy that supposedly cures rheumatism catarrh scrofula contagious mood vein cancer hemorrhoids or any blood disease regardless of severity. The copy urges readers to address the 21st Specie Company at Ce ia for treatment.
A sheriff issues a proclamation announcing the general election date for Bidino on Tuesday November 2, outlining voting procedures and eligibility. The notice emphasizes civic participation and adherence to local election laws.
The document lists state and county officers for the year 1897 with names such as Sene and Riley. It notes amendments and official actions passed in March and November. The text references a sheriff and general assembly items in the state and county context.
The notice outlines positions for Ohio state offices including Lieutenant Governor Treasurer Attorney General Supreme Judge Commissioner of Common Schools and Commissioner member boards. It assigns one person for each office and mentions the Board of Public Works with a single member option for the state.
Fragmented notice lists district officers and a judge position for a short term in Gallia Washington Monroe and adjacent areas. It notes election actions and legal proceedings with several garbled phrases and unclear dates. The readable elements reference the court and jurisdiction without clear outcomes.
County officers advance a bill in a 7 to 0 decision. The measure aims to streamline tax procedures and improve local fiscal management across districts.
Fragmentary OCR lists various county officers and roles including sheriff, commissioner, recorder, infirmary director and custodian. It references a county setup with named positions and officials, though many names and places are garbled. The readable items indicate a snapshot of local government offices and titles.
Polls close described with removal of unused lots and destruction steps. The article notes election officials and board actions to secure ballots and end procedures after closing time. It mentions poll booths sealed and inspectors overseeing the post close process and safeguarding voter counts.
A scanned passage describes electoral procedures, including transmitting returns, sealing envelopes, and official oversight. It notes that ballots are opened only after votes are counted, with deputies and clerks handling tally sheets and custody of documents. The text dates to 19th century Athens with references to a sheriff and dates in October.
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