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Newspaper
The Clermont Courier
Location
Batavia, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 28, 1903
Page
3
A bold sales pitch extols the Daily Enquirer as essential to business and progress. It argues the weekly and daily editions deliver world affairs and local insight at annual rates, urging readers to subscribe via agents or postmasters.
A political appeal argues that a large Ohio victory for Johnson and the anti Johnsonism movement would check the business disturbing agenda nationwide. It warns workers and farmers that true prosperity lies in private property, higher wages, and individual enterprise, not state ownership or wage regulation.
The article argues against Johnsons tariff stance claiming it would devastate Ohio farmers by raising taxes and reducing home markets. It cites his support for free wool and the 1893 Wilson tariff, noting Ohio wool prices fell from 31–41 cents to about 18 cents per pound.
The piece argues that Johnson would impose a confiscating tax on land and abolish customs houses, labeling him an ultra doctrinaire free trader. It warns such policies would dismantle sacred institutions and trigger an industrial panic, portraying his platform as a theoretical crusade against society.
A Cincinnati report lauds Republican rule in Hamilton County cites promised tax reductions as proof of gains while contrasting with Cleveland under Mayor Tom L. Johnson, noting rising debt and taxes and shrinking credit.
The Toledo savings banks report deposits up over 1.5 million since six months ago and Youngstown banks hold reserves well above legal limits. Statewide reports show deposits rising, reflecting broad prosperity, while critics argue the Johnson crusade threatens property rights.
The piece examines Democratic push for a free ship bill to admit foreign built vessels to American registry, arguing wage gaps make foreign ships cheaper. It also critiques Johnson's tactics, branding him a rich, aggressive organizer with less scruple than Bryan or George, and contrasts his platform with Henry George tax ideas.
Senator Hanna urges a decisive Ohio vote to determine national prosperity. The piece frames Johnson Clarke as enemies of public welfare and calls for extensive turnout to defeat them. Richland County is cited by The Mansfield News for tax grafting and fee grabbing costing residents over 600000 in recent years.
Small counties pledge direct opposition to Johnson over his stance on home rule arguing the dispute targets his policy rather than keeping outsiders away. The fight centers on governance changes and county autonomy.
A Galion Ohio woman Hattie La Fountain credits Peruna with saving her life after months of illness and costly failed treatments. Numerous letters from women in different states tout Peruna’s benefits, with offers of free home treatment by Dr. Hartman and confidential responses.
Mrs. Julia M. Brown, Secretary of the Woman's State Federation of California, lauds Peruna as beyond its claimed benefits. She cites veterans and mothers restored from weakness and chronic catarrh after trying many remedies, and says she uses it herself for nervous weariness with satisfactory results.
A youthful boarding school essay explores three clergy types bishops rectors and curates and suggests inspecting a curate who may become a rector. It contrasts misfortune with pity and emphasizes keeping kindness amid diversity. The excerpt also cites varied quotes on manners travel rates and railway lines from several newspapers.
Rev Jacob D Van Doren of Fond du Lac Wisconsin testifies to kidney disorder illness lasting days. He reports relief and improved kidney function after using Dean's Kidney Pills priced 60 cents sold by Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY.
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