Advertising Rates and Civic Observations in a 1908 Paper
The text mixes advertising rates for subscriptions with opinion on national politics and Congress. It notes changes to subscription pricing, discusses Taft and Bonaparte anecdotes, praises the Aldrich plan, and remarks on Congress considering currency legislation and postal law codification. It reflects early 20th century editorial voice with named figures like Taft, Bonapart, Aldrich, Hobson, and the Congressional Postal Commission.
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Congressional Postal Commission
Ohio Senators Clash Over Direct Voter Choice For Delegates
The dispute centers on how delegates to Ohio’s State convention should be chosen. Foraker and Dick favor direct voter designation under the new primary law, arguing it tests sentiment and empowers the people. Critics say the process is complex, but the call aims to let voters decide four delegates at large for the Republican National Convention.
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Foraker
Republican State Committee
Taft
Ohio
Senator Foraker
Mind Your Business Pills Ad at Wm. Kipp’s Sons
Advertisement urging self care with Dr King’s New Life Pills to prevent biliousness malaria and jaundice. Promotes purchase at William Kipp's Sons drug store.
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Dr. King
Wm. Kipp’s Sons’ Drug Store
Washington Letter on Hitchcock Taft Interests
The Washington Letter reports that Frank H. Hitchcock will continue as First Assistant Postmaster General and that Vorys will run Taft's political affairs. Hitchcock has not been asked to lead Taft forces nor resigned his post. The Aldrich bill faces criticism but is expected to pass with modifications. Congress is active this week at the new House office building.
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Frank H. Hitchcock
Taft
Hitchcock
Vorys
Aldrich Financial
Congress
New House
Housing rooms offered as building nears completion in Greenville
In a partially finished building occupants may choose rooms on the west, south and east sides that are habitable and fitted for occupancy with abundant air and light. The room draw mirrors House seating. front floor space is limited but all selections are favorable. Seed prices rise soon. Mace and Mansfield of Greenville Ohio promote Chiver Seed varieties.
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Mace & Mansfield
Greenville
Ohio
Franklin Township High School Dedicated
The 1908 dedication of Franklin Township High School features a 80 by 56 foot audience room after the partition. Principal J D Crowel chaired. Supt. Minor McCool gave a welcome, praising education and inviting patrons to visit. Foremost speaker Prof A B Graham of Ohio State spoke on Ohio’s educational growth and rural life benefits.
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Franklin Township High School
J. D. Crowel
Minor McCool
Forest Groff
A. B. Graham
Agricultural Extension Department
Ohio State University
Columbus
Ohio
Call Foraker statement on fair primary cited
Arthur Vorya campaign manager says the call is fair reasonable sensible and legal and will be complied with Wade H Ellis attorney general states the call is easily understood provides direct primary for delegates by counties allowing each Republican elector to choose a ticket for president and a candidate to have his own name at county heads under Ohio law, prepared carefully and appears safe to all.
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Foraker
Arthur. Vorya
Taft
Wade H. Ellis
Ohio
Men's and Young Men's Shirts Discount Bonanza
Men’s and Young Men’s $1.00 shirts cut to 75 cents and 50 cent shirts reduced to 38 cents. Woolen overshirts also marked down from former prices as part of the process.
Ohio's Presidents and Taft for 1908
Ohio Republicans rally around William Howard Taft as the state’s strongest chance to back a national ticket. The piece argues Taft’s record in the Philippines and War Department, his fit with Roosevelt’s square deal, and Ohio’s historic role with seven presidents, urging party unity for Taft’s nomination in Chicago.
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Taft
Virginia
Ohio
Ihee
Willis Howard Taft
Patt
Alraidy
Nebraska
Kansas
Missouri
Dickena
Michigan
Wolvering
Taft, ‘Tennesee
California
Minnesot
Iowa
Alabama
South Dakota
Iola
South Daka
Philippines
War Department
William Melinley
Walt
Demmph
Ohio Republicans Rally Behind Taft In Primary Delegates
The piece urges a Taft backed slate of delegates for the national convention, arguing neutral motives and warns against self serving fights. It emphasizes Ohio's duty to unite in support of Taft, recalling John Sherman era divisions and urging every district to appoint loyal friends of the war secretary to promote Ohio prestige.
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John Sherman
Ohio
Sherman
Buckeye
Taft Endorsement Favored by Nine-Tenths Voters
The Blancheester Star Republican reports survey findings in Blanchester and Marion townships showing over 90 percent of interviewed Republicans favor Taft for the presidential endorsement, with leaders and locals backing the Taft position. The paper pledges to support the majority and unfurl its banner: Taft for President.
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The
Star Republican
Cinton County
Senator Foraker
Taft
Blanchester
Marion
star-Republican
Blancheates
Taft's unmatched lead as presidential candidate says editors
The Kansas City Star and San Francisco Argonaut declare Taft as the clear Republican front runner with no rivals aside from anti Roosevelt factions. They attribute his rise to personal strength and policy record formed since McKinley era, noting his own policy construction and seven years in public life.
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Taft
Roosevelt
Kansas City Star
McKinley
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