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Newspaper
Coshocton Age
Location
Coshocton, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 18, 1903
Page
4
The Republican Committees of the Eighteenth and Nineteenth Senatorial Districts convene in Cambridge, Ohio on September 29, 1903 at 11 a.m. to nominate a State Senator and review district representation based on 1902 Secretary of State votes.
The Ohio Democratic press labels Senator Hanna as Joshua in a joust over a biblical name. John H. Clarke mocks the moniker at Akron’s Johnson campaign, while Clarke’s intent to belittle Hanna faces a voter fervor among farmers. Western Electric warns employees to avoid gambling and intoxicants, signaling a hardening code of conduct for workers.
The piece cites Mayor Johnson attacking the Ohio Supreme Court as biased by rural origins while praising historic judges like Corwin and Thurman. It notes the prevalence of ruralbench appointees since 1851 and references railways, Iowa Methodists, Salvation Army in Kentucky, Sultan of Sulu, and a Chicago dressmakers convention signaling fashion revivals.
A collection of humorous clippings links politics to everyday items. The passage references Johnson in tent, Greece in dressing, milk prices, campaign cigars, fair partnerships, autos reducing deaths, corn crop and Johnson’s vote, drought price effects, rainwater usage, Thanksgiving after Turkey, and Uncle Mark’s accuracy.
A playful verse mocks a girl named Mary with a moralizing twist. A stone is placed on a silent hill bearing a quip about angels not caring what they wear. The poem uses a dark joke about disappearance and judgment.
Local residents and visitors are listed with travels and arrivals. J T Smith leaves for Indiana Iowa and Nebraska while Misses Pearl and Anna Russel of West Lafayette visit Coshocton. Several others return visits move to Akron Columbus St Marys and Columbus for weddings work study or care. Hyomei nasal cure advertised with refund guarantee by C E Anderson.
A dense catalog of discounted goods from The American Auction Syndicate, Coshocton county. Offers granulated sugar 25 lb sacks at 1 25, coffee prices 9c, flour sacks large 95c small 48c, Arbuckles Lion coffee 10c, many soaps, crackers, teas, shoes and clothing with substantial savings. Includes housewares, canned fruits, groceries, and a large shoe department with broad discounts aimed at attracting broader buyers.
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