Parker and the Panama canal debate on fiscal policy
Speech analysis contrasts Parker with GOP on canal funding and deficits. It notes Parker’s silence on the canal while criticizing excess spending and links to Gorman opposition. Mentions treasury payments, bonds, and a congressional context surrounding the canal decision. Also references the 174th regiment reunion and an Easy Task Soap endorsement for servants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Judge Parker
Panama Canal
United States
Gorman
Republican Party
Parker
Treasury
Republican Congress
Secretary of the Treasury
Republic of Panama
Washington
Reunion of 174th Regiment Held in Prospect Ohio
The annual reunion of the 174th regiment O V I was held in Prospect Ohio on September 21. The one year regiment consisted largely of veterans who had served elsewhere and was commanded by Col John S Jones of Delaware. The unit fought from formation entering with Gen Thomas at Murfreesboro Decatur Nashville and Kinston North Carolina.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sherman
Campbell
Prospect
Union County
Marietta
O. V. IL
Ohio
John 8. Jones
Delaware
Thomas
Murfresboro
Decatur
Nashville
Kinston
N. C
All Stuffed Up Catarrh Sufferers Seek Constitutional Cure
Morning catarrh causes difficulty clearing the head and throat and brings headaches. The text urges a constitutional alterative and tonic approach and cites a testimonial claiming Hood's Sarsaparilla cured catarrh after five bottles with no recurrence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hood
Scott's Emulsion Promotes Growth in Children
Timbers of oak keep the old homestead standing through the years. It pays to use the right stuff. Scott's Emulsion stimulates growing powers in children and helps build a firm foundation for a sturdy constitution. Scott & Bowne, chemists, New York. 50c and $1.00.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scott
Scott & Bowne
Pearl Street
New York
Ohio Day at the World's Fair plans announced
The Ohio Commission outlines October 6 Ohio Day at the Louisiana Purchase Exposition with Gov. Herrick leading a major Ohio presence. A large gathering at the Ohio Building, a military parade, and speeches by Gov. Herrick, Pres. Francis, and Gen. Noble are planned, aiming to surpass other states' days in splendor and attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio
Ohio Commission
Buckeye
Ohio Building
Globe
Myron T. Herrick
Cleveland
Gov. Herrick
Pres
Francis
Gen. Noble
Commission
Big trolley system for Ohio planned
Colonel A. E Boone of Zanesville has word from New York that his plan to contest McConnelsville Parkersburg Athens and other points for interurban trolley lines with Zanesville as a center has been accepted. The project would cost 5 million dollars with financial interest from J. W. Seligman Gay Brothers New England and Pittsburg capitalists. The route would traverse coal and oil rich regions.
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Zanesville
A. E Boone
New York City
McConnelsville
Parkersburg
Athens
West Virginia
Pennsylvania
New York
Wall Street
J. W. Seligman
Gay Brothers
Boston
New England
Pittsburg
Athens County Tops Coal Output in 1908 Report
The state mine inspector's 1908 annual report shows Ohio coal production reached 24,573,266 tons, up 643,979 from 1907. Athens County led with 3,905,904 tons, followed by Guernsey, Perry, Belmont, Hocking, and Tuscarawas, as eight counties produced 21,759,874 tons. The industry employed 41,396 people across 954 mines, with 114 fatal accidents and 215,555 tons mined per life lost.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens County
Guernsey
Perry
Belmont
Hocking
Tuscarawas
Ohio Divorces Rise in Year Ending July 1 1904
Statistician Leslie C. Smith released Ohio divorce data for the year ending July 1 1904. Suits at year start 4925. new suits 6443. total pending 11368. Divorces granted 4316. refused or dismissed 1574. Year end pending 5478. County leaders include Cuyahoga 578 decrees Hamilton 397 Lucas 239 Franklin 189 Montgomery 177. Cuyahoga led pending suits 2015, Franklin second 1421. Franklin had the fewest petitions refused at 22.
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Cuyahoga
Fayette
Franklin County
Leslie C. Smith
Ohio
Hamilton
Licas
Franklin
Montgomery
Potter Named a Rummy Sort of Bishop
An odd description labels Potter as a rummy sort of bishop, signaling a playful or critical nickname in an otherwise unspecified discussion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Potter
Remarkable Pneumonia Case Cured by One Minute Cough Cure
Mrs. Gertrude E. Fenner of Marion Indiana nearly died from a severe cough and weight loss but after using One Minute Cough Cure four bottles she recovered fully. She gained weight back to 148 pounds and regained health and strength. Sold by Oline's Pharmacy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gertrude E. Fenner
Marion
Ind
Oline
Wrong Done to Women in Altgeld's New Book
Governor Altgeld argues in The Cost of Something for Nothing that independence and equality of rights are essential for true development. He asserts women’s full rights and equality before the law, condemning any use of brute force to deny them and noting the historical consequences of subjugation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John P. Altgeld
Earth
United States of America
Courage Lacking Talent Loss Inspires Reflection
A reflective saying notes that much talent disappears from the world due to a lack of courage. It emphasizes bravery as a conduit to unleash potential and achieve success.
Notice of public sale of estate land in Athens County
Pursuant to a probate court order in Athens County Ohio I will sell at public auction on Saturday October 22 1904 at 10 o clock forenoon on the premises 46 31 acres more or less in Alexander township Athens County Ohio lot 5 section 5 town 8 range 14. The land described with specific bearings and distances and except 2.25 acres in deed to Aaron Barnhill. Appraised at 3500. Terms: one third cash one third in three months and one third in six months with interest from sale day. Benjamin F Barnhill administrator of Samuel Barnhill deceased Charies D Hopkins attorney. Sept 22-5.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens County
Ohio
Alexander Township
John Ackley
Aaron Barnhill
Benjamin F. Barnhill
Samuel Barnhill
Charides D. Hopkins
POO DOOK promised cure for rheumatism and system cleanse
An advertisement touts PO-DOOK as a natural and rational cure for rheumatism claiming it cleanses the system and removes the cause. It cites a date range Aug 25 to Oct 13 and uses a proverb about sheep preferring briars to green pastures to imply impatient readers should try the remedy.
Immature Youth Compared to Tempered Age Wisdom
The quote compares youth’s raw crude ore to the tempered graces of age, illustrating a theme of maturation and development over time. It revisits how experience refines character from brash youth toward steadier wisdom.
Grandmothers’ Herbal Teas Highlighted in 25 October Note
A fragment references grandmothers making teas from roots and herbs as remedies dated 25 October. The note mentions blood purity and a pipe or tool, but details are unclear.
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John G. Bisher
Gillam
McKee’s Drug Store
State Mine Inspector's Office
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Ford
Pirrepone
Kas
Habson
Aver
Ayer
J. K. Norcross
Waltham, Mass
Altged
Court of Common Pleas
Mabel Haughee
David K. Haughee
Ft. Wayne
Indiana
Mabel Russell
Mabel Hanghee
Lewis & Sayre
Simeon M. Shaulis
Pearly Shaulis
Charles Coleman
A. D
W. L. Coleman
William T. Hill
Careline J. Hill
D. Hopkins
John R. Price
Frances V. Price
Athens Gas Light & Electric Company
Athens Oil & Gas Company
P. W. Lapher
Gen. Mgr
Nellie Fuller
Denver
Hollister’s
Aline
Bedridaen
J. J. Havens
Versailles
W. H. McKee
THE
Security Savings Bank
First Nat Athens
Home Savings Bank
Bank of Athens
United
J. D. Brown
W. B. Golden
James C. Jones
W. A. Hibbar Undertaker
Office
Warren Building
Postoffice
Phore
J. 3. Basom
South Court Street
Cline
H. H. Haning
Athens Ohio
Fire and Life Insurance
DF. H. T- Lee
Union St
Chas. W. Secoy
Bower Brothers
North Court Street
Athens, Ohio
Stewart, Nelsonville
Glouster
Guysville
Board of Examiners
M. M. Bryson
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