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Newspaper
Steubenville Herald
Location
Steubenville, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 04, 1908
Page
2
County wool growers should unite to back Congressman David A. Hollingworth in shaping a favorable wool tariff. Other counties are scheduling meetings. Jefferson County is urged to organize, issue a date, and strengthen political backing for the industry in the upcoming tariff discussions.
During the late campaign Democrats mocked Taft for pleasure trips abroad while his own funds covered expenses, contrasting with their view of the "peerless one" and Uncle Sam paying bills as he traveled.
A recipe instructs peeling five large bananas and sugaring them, then beating one teacup of sweet cream to froth. Dissolve one package of Lemon JELL-O in 14 cups boiling water, pour into a mold, chill, and garnish with candied cherries. Serve with whipped cream. JELL-O sold by grocers at a low price per package.
The piece credits Taft’s global voyage for a far reaching diplomatic triumph a treaty seen as averting a world war and saving untold treasure and blood Bryan’s trip yields only a cautious retreat from railroad government ownership The writer urges fair play and new blood in the state house to keep Harmon's reelection at bay and Taft's home state from Democratic control
The article argues the Jefferson County wool industry supports farmers with about half a million dollars yearly and warns that tariff revisions threaten prosperity. It urges leading wool growers to meet, invite their Congressman elect, and show support as strong interests contest the wool schedule.
A plan to block Governor Harmon from removing Republican appointees by creating a Commission to judge removals is ridiculed as asinine and an attempt to tie the hands of God. The columnist argues such a measure would provoke strong public indignation and be unthinkable for a legislature to pass.
The Ways and Means Committee will conduct a wool hearing in December. Jefferson County wool growers cannot influence the siting yet but should prepare for the larger March contest. Farmers are urged to meet, discuss the issue, invite their Congressman-elect, and unite to support the fight ahead.
The paper thanks readers for congratulatory notes on the local option contest while noting two letters that criticize its stance in favoring the dry position. The editors defend their integrity, saying they are sincere, honest, and follow their light, while inviting respectful disagreement.
The Gazette asserts liquor interests backed Harmon and Taft, a claim the writer rejects. The core point is that temperance Democrats backed Harmon, defeating a true temperance champion and inviting future political trouble.
The Cadiz Republican editor is praised for consistency on the liquor issue. He bolted his party three years ago to support Gov. Pattison and earned praise from the Gazette editor. Now the reversed conditions leave him and many others disappointed.
A column notes Hitchcock will become Postmaster General and argues happiness requires more than money. It cites public reactions to Hale’s Kaiser interview as fake, urges local Christmas advertising, and comments on dry counties in Kentucky, flood news in Oklahoma, snow in Colorado, and sunny Ohio.
Mention of a possible maneuver to push Congressman Burton into the Speakership race. If he wins, fine. if only to sidetrack him, he may reconsider. The writer condemns high divorce rates as appalling, noting one separation per 13 marriages and calls for an end to such actions.
Cadiz Republican notes many Republicans oppose Joe Cannon’s one man control in the House and comments that most party members share the view though politicians align with the other side.
In a tense frontier saga, Hampton confronts Murphy over a 15 year murder charge. They trek toward Indian country under night skies near the Powder, while Murphy bristles with danger and a plan to vanish or kill. The scene ends with a fragile pause as Murphy plots, and Hampton weighs his perilous options.
Weak exhausted mothers praise Peruna, claiming renewed strength within a week after trying remedies. A Texas mother reports her son’s ear discharge cured after Peruna and Lacupia, while another buyer from Washington notes lasting health and readiness with Peruna.
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