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Newspaper
Fulton County Tribune
Location
Wauseon, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 27, 1916
Page
2
A fragmentary 1912 era notice discusses Democratic aims to curb prices and ease family living conditions. It hints at a shift toward lower costs and greater prosperity, reflecting party policies and public reaction during the campaign.
Huyinge will offer at public sale one mile east of Beward Ohio on Saturday November 1 1916 at 12:00 noon valuable farm stock and implements including 1 28 broad ewes two buck lambs Thoroughbred Shropshires and a full line of tools wagons and lumber lot of household goods and stock. Terms announced day of sale.
Speech by Charles B Hughes criticizes the Adamsom law and railroad wage increases. He cites a telegram from Texas Farmers Union President Pope urging arbitration between railroads and unions. Hughes portrays the policy as harming agricultural interests and warns voters that supporting Wilson risks war and higher costs for farmers.
The Fifth Annual Buckeye Corn Tour departs Monday December 4 over the Pennsylvania Railroad system. Participants travel from Ohio to Pittsburgh then via Baltimore & Ohio through Harpers Ferry to Washington with a reception by the President and trips to Mount Vernon and other historic sites. Returning via New York, breakfast at the Hotel Astor, a reception by Mayor Mitchel, a New York Bay boat ride, Ellis Island, Statue of Liberty, and a banquet at the Hotel Astor before continuing by Pullman Sleeper back over the mountains. All eighty eight counties will be represented this year and the event is open to all with detailed itinerary available from J R Clarke Director of Junior Contests Columbus.
Harrison County farmer Henry W Henderson writes Ex-Governor James M Cox detailing alleged political machine abuses, wasteful spending, bank wrecks, and loss of democracy. He criticizes appointments, referendums, and press influence, urging voters to topple Cox at the polls. Henderson signs off from near Scio, Ohio.
James Joyce of Cambridge Guernsey County a school teacher and longtime lawyer is the Republican nominee for Supreme Court judge. Born in Cumberland to Irish parents he rose from local schooling to law studying with Way Okey and Cincinnati Law School. He served two terms in the General Assembly and was a 1908 congressman candidate.
Ayes M Adams of Sandusky current Erie county auditor and Republican candidate for state auditor. Born near Lykens Crawford county forty-one years ago, he has long lived in northern Ohio. Former cashier and teller at Sandusky Gas and Electric, later bookkeeper at Citizens’ Savings Bank. His second term would reflect strong local support and historic Adams lineage.
A collage of church schedules and notices from Wauseon area churches including Christian, Baptist, Lutheran, and German Township services. Dates mention October 1916 events, sermons, Sunday schools, roll calls, and conversions. Floral shop ad closes the page with Tulips and Daffodils.
Willian G. Lee president of the Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen told Cleveland’s City club on Oct 14 that the Adamson law is not an eight hour law but a wage increase for certain railroad workers. He said the public has been misled by labeling it an eight hour law and acknowledged the possible misconception.
Public notice describes a sheriff sale of real estate in Pike Township Fulton County Ohio. Listings include the east half of the southwest quarter and other parcels appraised at 4400 dollars. Sale set at the East door of the Fulton County Court House on a Saturday with terms one third cash and two equal payments over two years. The notice names J B McQuillin sheriff and PILRS PAXSON as attorneys.
A non partisan ballot notice urges voters to place an X before candidate K August Rushley for Probate Court judge. The candidate claims over twenty years in estate settlements and asks for support on November Tth.
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