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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 31, 1895
Page
4
The notice lists subscription terms of 41 and 50 per year in advance and marks a publication date of Thursday October 31 1895. The fragment provides pricing and a calendar date without additional contexto.
The piece lists candidates for state offices including governor Asa Bushnell and others, with a strong pro Republican urging voters to back the Athens county ticket. It cites party contrasts, statewide remarks, and posters urging turnout against Brice, tying it to election stakes and Ohio politics.
The speaker denies opposing Calvin S. Brice for the U S Senate while confirming a $40,000 payment from Brice to maintain credit. He states he owes no clear stance for or against Brice, answering a question from the Commercial Gazette about editorial positions.
A strong endorsement from Ohio Republicans argues McKinley as the nation’s protector and a winner of the presidency in 1896. It lauds Bushnell Foraker and Sherman pledges, stresses protection as the defining issue, and warns of Democratic gains if the ticket tents falter. It calls for unity to secure Senate and governorship.
In a heated exchange Dr James A Norton accused the Republican party of using President McKinley’s marriage to attack campaign opponents. The author condemns Norton’s remarks as outrageous and unworthy of public debate, noting McKinley’s private life has been private and respected. The piece argues the speech displays bad taste and breeding.
Harvester Sam B Page of Haverfull N H lauds Dr Greene's Nervara as a universal cure and tonic for nervous disorders. He cites his own use and urges the public to try the medicine, noting Dr Greene's extensive practice and free consultation.
The piece blasts Senator Brice for betraying Ohio to back a tariff deal favoring coal and ore duties, claiming a $60,000,000 loss to farmers. It links his actions to a Lima area railroad encampment and voting-residence schemes in Allen County ahead of elections.
Professor Peaslee spoke in Crestline about 12 years as Cincinnati schools superintendent and his removal by George B Cox. A crowd of about 50 hissed and cheered as someone cried out for Cox and the room echoed that "George B Cox, he’s all right," prompting peals of agreement from the crowd.
The piece argues Brice leads in Ohio and that a Democratic legislature would split votes. It notes the stigma of Brice among Ohioans, party leaders fearing endorsements for legislative races, and references to New Yorker Sueer and the McKinley law impact on wool, with farmers poised to vote.
A vintage ad style passage extols Dr Pierce's Favorite Prescription as a miracle tonic for women. It claims to reverse aging, ease backaches, displacements and nausea, restore vigor for nursing mothers, and improve sleep and mood. It also asserts easier childbirth and shorter labor. An accident insurance policy is offered with certain shoe purchases in Maine.
A rustic man carries a sealed package marked $100, mistaken by a passerby as his own. The messenger pockets half a crown for delivery, but the parcel only contains printed sheets and a white “Sold” label. A separate reflection warns how small habits, like liliputian threads, gradually bind a sober person to drunkenness and idleness.
Special items in Dress Goods highlight all wool materials priced from 20c to 4.50. Women unable to visit can request samples of new all-wool Two Toneo Diagonal Surtines, 50 inches wide, 50c a yard. Choices include combinations of black with green blue brown and red flecking, with bright accents for character. Mail samples available for quick orders.
Fashion buyers can choose from a wide range of garments highlighted by newness style and shapeliness. Jackets priced 3.50 to 40. Cape options 2.00 to 40.00. Fur pieces such as elegant coats reach up to 325.00.
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