Secretary of State A L White and public works figures listed
A list of officials includes Secretary of State A L White of White Cottage Muskingum Co Board of Public Works Samuel W Dunlap of Williamaport Picks way Co Judge of Supreme Court A L Talcott of Cleveland Dairy and lood Commissioner Geo A Mace of Greenville Darke Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. L. White
White Cottage
Muskingum Co Board of Public Works
Samuel W Dunlap
Williamaport
Picksway Co
Supreme Court
A L Talcott
Cleveland
Geo. A Mace
Greenville
Darke Go
Prohibition Platform of Ohio Party Declares Goals
The Ohio Prohibition party platform condemns legalized vice and calls for immediate temperance actions. It urges abolition of saloons, strict enforcement of anti liquor laws, and the political shift to Prohibition candidates to protect the home, Christian morality, and fiscal welfare through the county election.
Drunkenness blamed as national crime by Ruskin
The quote cites John Ruskin on liquor profit harming nations and cites Alexander Jobagon, superintendent of Fort Wayne’s Home for the Feeble Minded, claiming seventy five percent of defectives stem from drunken parenting. The remarks frame liquor as a social vice with dire demographic costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alexander Jobagon
Home For
Fort Wayne
Ind
One Reason Why John G Woolley Believes in Temperance
John G Woolley argues in the New Voice that drink is dangerous and often uncontrollable. He notes many ruined people trusted their self control and cites physicians who concede limited food value and notable treachery. He suggests statistics show doctors and educated men are frequent victims of drunkenness, questioning overall usefulness for nutrition or medicine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pho
John G. Woolley
New Voice
Debating Health, Diet and Alcohol in Christian Discourse
A fragment from a 19th century discussion argues for high moral stakes in diet and drink. The speaker condemns flesh eating as a danger to life and health, while also challenging the legality of coffee and alcohol. The piece calls for health to be safeguarded in household, religious, and public life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wiyenne
First Census Report on the Liquor Brainens 1900
This summary reports the 1900 liquor industry in the United States from a government census. It notes total liquor product around 340 million dollars with 1.325 billion gallons manufactured, and 1.196 billion gallons consumed domestically while the rest was exported. It lists leading beer states by output value, revenue figures for malt liquors and distilled liquors, and global export destinations. The report also notes per barrel beer prices, and estimates of per capita consumption, including alcohol’s reach among women and children.
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Cenaue
America
United States
Atite
French Africa
Portuguese Africa
Korea
South America
Cuba
Porto Rico
Guam
Hawaii
Samoa
Philippines
Boston Herald on Prohibition and local option bill
The Boston Herald clarifies it does not advocate Prohibition as policy and notes the Massachusetts Legislature debate on extending local option. It argues neighboring towns restrict licensed saloons, attracting a population seeking to avoid liquor neighbors, while residents fear saloon presence near homes and families.
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The
Boston Herald
Massachusetts
Ssue
Boston
Prohibition Creed Shapes Brigh ton License Debate
The Brigh ton license protests argue the ward should remain residential and free of saloons to preserve safety and desirability. They contend liquor traffic breeds unrest and crime, urging prohibition as the only cure for these evils in any district.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brighton
Cambridge
Brooktyn
Newton
Eostom Herald
Prohibition Quote on Liquor Traffic and Morality
A pamphlet style remark argues liquor traffic persists due to appetite and avarice. It calls for prohibition for men and women to cover their mouths with the plaster and keep it there. The gin mill mills America and grinds people to death, including youth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
Geo. R. Scott
New York Witness
Saloon petition stirs Homer City area voting on August 28
Rev and Mrs Burns return from Homer City Pa. Magan and daughter Paulide visit Camperdale relatives. A petition circulated by water supporters seeks saloon reintroduction with council vote set for Aug 28. Opponents urge work to block the move as three pastors urge caution amid earnest public sentiment. Isaac Jameson Gross 13 dies in elevator accident at wheat warehouse. funeral held Aug 9 with community mourning. family thanks friends. M E church repairs and expansion begin.
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Rev
Mrs. Burns
Homer City
Mr. Magan
Paulide
Camperdale
Isaac Jameson Gross
Melvin
Lucy (Thompson) Gross
Isaac
Mr Birchfield
Kenneth
Curtis Wilhelm
Birchfield
Jameson
Fredericksburg
Rev Patterson
Ray
G. Hackett
Frienda
Acta
George Hackett
Earl Nixon
Neal Smith
Ralph Wiles
Leah
Melvin Gress
New School Books Adopted for Coming Year
The Board of Education adopts Davie Elementary Physical Geography educational musical course for grades three to five, and the Silver Song Series for first and second years in high school. Old books taken in part payment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Education
Davie
Wayne County Teachers Institute at Orrville Weekly Program
The Wayne County Teachers Institute at Orrville opens August 25 with a large attendance expected. Prof Sharkey will lecture Monday evening. Frederick Harrison Smith will sing several vocal solos at the social Tuesday evening. Prof C C Miller will lecture Wednesday evening and Hawthorne Musical Club will present an entertainment Thursday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wayne County Teachers’ Institute
Orrville
Sharkey
Frederick Harrison Smith
C.C. Miller
Hawthorne Musical Club
Artists as boarders and farm sunsets in Youth's Companion
Uncle Silas Eastman recalls artists boarding at his farm, praising their peaceful eating while criticizing their lack of common sense. One painter works on a sunset piece as the scene changes, and Silas suggests a communal painting of a garden, implying artists have their place but should also contribute ideas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lyelo Sfilan
Silas Eastman
Eastman
Silas
New Pittsburg Couple Wed in Wooster Ceremony
Irvin Ebert of Red Haw married Miss Linda Barnhart of New Pittsburg Thursday August 7 at Wooster by Rev. Neikirk. The village saw visits from Miss Alice Tada of Alliance and other locals including the Fortney family, Clara Weaver, L E Hoveratock, May Barrett, Alvarda Barnhart, I. F. Schott, and the Wile family. Wile fishing at Muddy Fork. A. J. Norton suffered a second horse death in a month.
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Neikirk
Wooster
Irvin Ebert
Red Haw
Linda Barnhart
Alice Tada
Alliance
C L. Fortney
Redland
G. F. Kollara
Sabrath
Clara Weaver
Cleveland
Miss May Barrett
Eli Finley
Alvarda Barnhart
Mr. Wile
I. F. Schott
Rev Wilbur C Mickey to lead Bethany Church
Rev Wilbur C Mickey of Shickshinny Pa accepted the call to Bethany Presbyterian Church in Cleveland O and will begin duties in September Likely to assume on Sunday September 15 Mickey born near Shelby Ohio in 1864 graduated from University of Wooster in 1887 earned AM from Princeton 1890 and Princeton Theological Seminary 1891 He served New Hope Pa 1891 1895 before moving to Shickshinny as pastor until now
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland,o
Wilbur C. Mickey
Shickshiany
Bethany Presbyterian Church
Mickey
Shelby
University of Wooster
Princeton
Princeton Theological Seminary
Presbyterian Church
New Hope
Shickshinny
Bethany Church
Poacher Delays Summons By Hiding In Goat Pen
A constable attempted to serve a summons on a notorious poacher who evaded service for some time. The man, claimed to be of age, hid at his house with a goat nearby as the officer read the summons aloud and affixed the copy to the door. In court the officer described the defendant as having a beard down to his midsection, prompting questions about his age.
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Boved
Mac
Bud Coed
Siac
London
Pioneers set meeting near Smithville as Chautauqua season grows
Supt F B Longenecker enjoys a western trip to Colorado for health. Chautauqua tents arrive in Smithville from New York en route to Texas. Deaths include Father Oliver in Findlay and funeral held Wednesday. Visitors stay with local families including Amstutz King Domer and Nickerson Damery families. town hosts relatives from Chippewa Lake Spencer Orrville and Battle Creek.
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Longenecker
Colorado
Tentere
New York
Texas
Oliver
Findlay
Organization of Pioneers
Point Breeze Chautauqua Grounds
Smithville
The Theslogian's Point in a German Beer Table Dispute
A humorous dispute at a German beer table pits a law representative claiming Jurisprudence as oldest holding, against medicine, theology, and an electr o technician. The joke hinges on Adam and Eve, rib extraction, and the claim that before Night God spoke Let there be. The piece lampoons claimed precedence among disciplines.
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Germany
Ben
Adam
Eve
Borax from Tibet reaches Iowa markets in washroom and household use
Describes borax as a valuable household and scientific salt known for centuries, notes its chemical name and natural origin from Tibet via India, and mentions a green crust on its belt that must be removed before use.
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Tibet
Indla
Petrified horse footprints puzzle in Missouri debate
A New York Weekly mock dialogue features Professor Searcher and Old Lady debating petrified horse tracks in Missouri. The pair discuss that the imprints stem from distinct zoological and geological eras, noting a petrified horse would be unable to walk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Professor Searcher
Missouri
New York Weekly
Notoriety at Evening Event Sparks Gossip in Boston
Notoriety Seckera Mrs Greene Miss Block and that Brown girl drew chatter as they sat together all evening listening to music and not speaking. Witnesses called it scandalous while Mrs White urged mercy and others wondered what transpired that night in Boston society circles.
Farmers Visit Ohio Agricultural Experiment Station
A party of farmers including Ralph Howel of Springfield R J Corry of Cliffton Daniel Gerhart David Holt A J Perry Wm Collier F F Roberts of Hauted C E B Brick G W Shaw of Yellow Springs and B D Wheeler of Springfield visited the Ohio Agricultural Experiment Station on Tuesday to observe ongoing agricultural research and demonstrations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph Howel
Springfield
R. J. Corry
Cliffton
Daniel Gerhart
David Holt
A. J. Perry
Wm. Collier
F F. Roberts
Hauted
C. E B. Brick
G. W. Shaw
Yellow Springs
B.D. Wheeler
Ohio Agricultural Experiment Station
A Wise Woman
Mrs Snaggle argues against her husband and declares she will not tolerate such a husband. She insists money does not buy happiness but keeps contentment from feeling alone, reflecting a satirical Baltimore News tone.
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Mr Snaggle
Sarah
Mrs. Snaggle
Mr. Snaggle
Baltimore News
Local notes from Canaan and Wooster area
CAN VAN Dr Hanna plans to resume practice in Canaan soon. Mabel Naftzger of Wooster visits aunt Mrs G L Taylor. Rev Carl Ackerman and wife visit Lina’s father Mr Roane. Mrs G W Rivke entertains grandson Archie Hoffman from Weester. Maud Quinn of Canton returns home after three weeks with friends here. Ed and Florence Ewing move into new home. Florence Whenseler celebrated birthday with friends. Mrs Mary Scott visited Shreve. Rev Crow of Lorain called in town. About a dozen Wooster friends visited Rev Beck at the parsonage. Quarterly meeting held at ME Church with Rev Powell and Elder Knapp. J F Bowers begins foundation for new home. Miss Vira Lebr entertains two sisters from Congress.
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Hanna
Canaan
Mabel Naftzger
Wooster
Mra
G L. Taylor
Carl Ackerman
Lina
Roane
G. W. Rivke
Archie Hoffman
Weester
Ewing
Wife
Florence Whenseler
Mary Scott
Shreve
Rev
Crow
Lorain
Beck
Powell
Knapp
J .F. Bowers
Mias
Vira Lebr
Congress
African prince lectured at Johnson Sweeney home
Yves Yowan Fateryolaf Saba Yozow the African prince lectured at the Lutheran oburoh Sunday night and gave an interesting talk at the home of Mr and Mrs Johnson Sweeney on Larwill Street Tuesday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yves Yowan Fateryolaf Saba Yozow
Oburoh
Mrs. Johnson Sweeney
Larwill Street
Oratorical Showcase Highlights Summer School Talent
The oratorical department presented an entertaining program Tuesday evening on August 12 featuring pieces such as Asleep at the S, Original Orator, Katrina’s Pirate, Passing Away, Mud Pies, Bobby Shaftoe, Haunted by a Malibran, A Man with All Toussaint Lony, and Play-Courtship Und. F. Chestera Teams.
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Summer School
Bobby Shaftoe
A & Malibran
Toussaint Lony
F. Chestera
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Emma M. Camp
Edna Pfleiderer
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Edwin B. Townsend
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E Leslie Houston
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Adirens
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Lowell, Mass
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Oceanor
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