Athens Weekly Advertisements and Rates
Publication details for Athens Weekly by A. J. Van Vorhes include office location on Court Street opposite the Public Buildings. Rates cover various advertisement sizes and insertions with terms for arrears, discontinuances, and travel of notices. A schedule lists charges for one square, multiple insertions, half and full column ads, cards, and annual rates.
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A. J. van Vorhes
Court Street
Ohice
Kaxowles
Leon
Gruniagds
Seventh Judicial District
Court House
Co. W. Brown
Athens
J. al. Glass
Ofiill
Washington Street
A. Dun
J.ballard & Sons
N. KE
Court Officials and Addresses Brief Listing
Directory item lists Judge Court of Common Pleas Simeon Nash residing Gallipelis. Probate Judge J C Frost with office in Court House upstairs.
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Judge Court of Common Pleas
Simeon, Nash
Gallipelis
J.C. Frost
Court House
First Disappointment Poem by Iloperytt Conrad
A fragmentary poem recounts a child seeking tomorrow while a mother speaks of hope. The verse contrasts the elusive future with the present, exploring wisdom, music, and longing through a gentle girl’s dialogue and reflections on time’s passing.
Sweet childhood memory of giving back to its Maker
A reflective verse recalls a child who, spared from sin and sorrow, returns to his Maker. The speaker mentions an infant named Ola who walked among spring blossoms, then, at eight years old, chose solitude over revelry and withdrew to his chamber to sleep beside a briar.
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Brier
Mee
Ferguson
Kitty
Sud
Aelen
Mrs. F
Charley
James W. Buchanan
James Callan
Pittsbug
Pittsburg
Kitty Ferguson Helps Family Through Hard Times
A young girl Kitty cares for ill siblings and a sick baby while her mother sews and her father struggles to find work. Miss Williams and a kind baker aid, inspiring Kitty to persevere. The tale shows faith, perseverance, and small acts of charity leading to a hopeful turn.
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Kitty
Katty Albuoat
Charlie
Helena
Sol
Mr. Wilson
Hood
Ferguson
Ian
Miss Williamis
Secretaries of State and the intruder at the office
A curious tale from the United States Secretaries of State describes an intruder repeatedly entering the office. The door keeper, unusually accommodating, allowed daily access until a confrontation revealed the man sought an office, prompting a blunt denial that the Secretary was not present.
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United States
Caime
Ex‑Postmaster's German Dinner Touts Railroad Table Feast
The former Boston postmaster reports at a railway congress in Germany a dinner where a locomotive model sat on the table and was freighted with rich dishes. Guests ate as trains repeatedly arrived and departed, illustrating American dining speed and appetite.
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Boston
Germany
Boys on the street trick lands officers in graveyard prank
The Columbus Journal notes a street prank where local officers blindfolded were guided near the Hord Graveyard. After a roundabout ride and led walk, the blindfolds came off to reveal tombstones. No Know Nothings identified. locals were asked to name them but refused.
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Borvo
Greiner
The
Columbus Journal
Locoloco Court
Micy
Dow & Row
Ancient Wheat Reveals Long-Lost Egyptian Seed
Fragments from an old Egyptian sarcophagus yielded wheat grains planted by an agricultural society. Stems grew large, leaves wide, ears with about one hundred grains. Some saved seeds reportedly produced two thousand pounds, suggesting seeds may date back three thousand years, revived to life by modern cultivation.
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Compeéigne
Repeal of Missouri Compromise Sparks Slavery Debate
In a sharp editorial the Asiland Union denounces the repeal of the Missouri Compromise for reviving slavery agitation. The piece questions how the Loco foco party and Baltimore’s stand against agitation shifted and who bears responsibility for renewed tensions in Congress.
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Asiland Union
Locofoco
Missotti
Didére
Lecofoce
Baltimore
Pisree
Congress
Untitled historical notes on drought and counties
Fragmented text references drought relief or effects in Lew county Des Moines Heney Jefferson and Mens Buren. The passage mentions theatre parties and plagues with unclear meaning and scattered phrases about rains and tabundaal.
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Kaokyk Whig
Lew
Des Moines
Heney
Jeferson
Mens Buren
The Tribune Faces Paper Cost Pressures and Narrower Margins
In a Cleveland Leader inspired critique the Tribune acknowledges higher costs for white paper and press work. It notes reduced advertising patronage, a smaller paper size from 1602 to 1496 square inches, and a slim subscription profit margin. The piece warns publishers face tough times, with little room to raise ad rates.
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the Tribune
Yard Times
Levy deception overtaxed taxes and revaluation figures
The Carrollton levy debate is shown as deceiving readers about tax amounts for the year. A revaluation boosted property values by up to 100 percent, yet the column argues that State taxes rise only if the basis increases exceed the tax rate. It cites 1853 state and local property valuations and taxes to illustrate the shift and urges voters to scrutinize local tax decisions.
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The
Statesman
Carrollton
Ruth
Ladd
Pew
Slavery Debate in Kansas Territory Meeting
A mass meeting near Port Leavenworth on September 1, 1854, favored slavery in Kansas Territory with only four voting against. Resolutions urged Kansas and thus the future state to be slave territory, warning of a pro slavery struggle and labeling opponents as traitors to Republican liberty. The piece cites Missouri influence and calls for united effort to secure slavery.
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Kansas Territory
Port Leavenworth
Kansas
State of
V.Y. Tribune
Olds & Co
Mssouri
Starving Otive and Missouri Indians Ravage Nebraska
Report describes famine among the Otive and Missouri tribes as government aid falls short under treaty terms. Native groups allegedly raid gardens and steal from white settlers who had paid bribes to protect themselves. The piece criticizes U S authorities for failing to honor pledges, blaming hunger and perceived broken faith.
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Nebraska
United States
Arrival of the Steamer Atlantic and Market Report
The Atlantic arrived with cargo to Sept 6. Cotton sales total 22,000 bales to speculators and exporters with prices firmer for buyers. Breadstuffs heavy but rebounded late. wheat and flour quoted with moderate demand. Lard in fair demand. bacon and pork mixed. European news include Russian refusals and Vienna cabinet actions. Prices for cotton eased slightly in New York. British markets steady.
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Guyon
Mustapha Pachw
Javerpoor
Malin
Baltimore
Intrigue Around Interior Secretary McLeenanos and Pierce
A Washiina correspondent relates Interior Secretary McLeenanos manipulating Senate dynamics to oppose Cass. It notes Porrey’s influence on President Pierce and recounts an unannounced visit by a United States Senator to the White House, where Pierce’s cordial reception led to the Senator’s departure in disgust. The piece hints at broader tensions within the administration and mentions internal changes ahead.
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Know Nothing Organization
Senate Chamber
United States
Know Nothingiam
Washington
Department of Government
Buffalo
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New York Nationalocrué
McLeenano
Cass
Senate
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Pierce
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Ihemoe
White House
Jordan
Rectified Whisky Advertisements From Cincinnati Sparks Controversy
A garbled 19th century ad urges subscriptions for Rectified Whisky brands from Cincinnati claiming purity and safety. It mocks rival “red heads” and “blue heads” brands while warning readers that Cincinnati liquor causes headaches and death, reflecting sensational tone and dubious claims.
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Oliver
Dexter
Cincinnati
Purkersburgh
Congressional elections across five states report outcomes
Five states have held elections with names like A B Greenwood and Albert Rusk in Arkansas, James Thornington and Rufus L B Clarke in Iowa, Ebenezer Knowlton and James A Millikin in Maine, John S Phelps in Missouri, James Meacham in Vermont. Fifteen Whigs and five Democrats among winners. The Nebrask a bill divide shows eight to twelve against it among new representatives. Sandusky Rey.
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A. B. Greenwood
Albert Rusk
Iowa
James Thornington
Rufus L. B. Clarke
Maine
Ebenezer Knowlton
James A. Millikin
John M. Wood
John J. Perry
Samuel P. Benson
Iseael Washburn
Missouri
John S. Phelps
Luther M. Kennett
Gilchrist Porter
James J. Linaley
John G. Miller
Mordecai Giver
Samuel Caruthers
Sandusdy Rey
Douglas Democrats Nominate in Split Nebraska Convention
In the congressional district of Mossiow represented by Col. Dissell the Douglas Democrats aimed to nominate a candidate of the Nebraska Douglas order but the convention met and Wey found they were outainis.
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Col.dissell
Douglas Democrats
Nebraska Douglas Order
Wey
Wheat production above previous estimates in England report
An aged observer notes wheat crops now securing record yields across the kingdom. The report claims farming wisdom from long-time residents that the current harvest is the most productive per acre and that prices may fall by midwinter.
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Fyaiann
Col. Webb
New York Courier and Enquirer
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Bow
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