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Newspaper
Wayne County Herald
Location
Wooster, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Nov 29, 1900
Page
2
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The column attacks saloon influence in politics and declares John G Woolley not to be inaugurated, condemns bigamy claims about Hawaii’s delegate, and notes the Prohibition campaign's vigor. It cites Wooster voter duty, temperance lessons, and calls for council members pledged against license amid ongoing reform efforts.
Ohio voters weigh Prohibition impact as parties seek gains ahead of next year’s ballots. Democrats falter while Republicans gain traction and third party lines press to broaden impact. Ohio party leaders plan early conventions and an aggressive campaign, with past vote patterns guiding strategy.
A polemical piece argues against liquor traffic and saloon licensing. It cites high deaths from alcohol and claims revenue by licensing leads to crime and degradation. The author condemns voters, licensees, and officials as complicit in a corrupt system and urges action.
A fragment discusses a metaphorical “State of Matrimony” about population and virtue before the Declaration of Independence, warning against political campaigns corrupting public life. It notes a court ruling in Washington D H to publish itemized county expenditures, contrasting with prior summaries and mandamus actions by publishers.
The article lists vote tallies for President Secretary of State Judge Supreme Court Dairy and Food Commissioner Commissioner Common Schools Board of Public Works and notes the Prohibition party failed to meet the 10 491 ballot threshold requiring a petition next year. It cites McKilolye Bryan and other named candidates with party affiliations and vote totals.
A collage of verses and stray lines recalls bygone days with memories of youth, love, and conflict. Quoted snippets touch on battles unfought, weathered faces by windows, and fading fortunes, interwoven with remarks on coal, science, and a humorous social exchange. The text blends personal reflection with scattered newsy notes and urban gossip.
The readable lines describe carving a turkey or similar fowl, with steps for preparing the breast, skin, and joints. It mentions serving the meat with stuffing and notes preferences for light or dark meat, reflecting a period cooking style. The misspelled and jumbled portions resemble an old household guide with scattered phrases and incomplete instructions.
A garbled scene in a Thanksgiving setting shows Mrs Smith and Parson Prosey arguing over invitations and a cooking mishap. Tommy Jones admits plans to attend but his mother would rather stay home for a square meal. Uncle Rastus notes a simple gratitude while a hen house incident adds tension.
Rail time cards show outbound and return departures to Wooster and connections on the Cleveland Wooster and Muskingum Valley routes. Key trains include No 21 at 4:55 am, No 43 at 9:17 am, No 32 at 7:10 am, and No 22 at 6:55 pm, with local times at Gard and other junctions. Additional trains 12:30 pm No 41 and 6:36 pm No 22 appear under the Wooster schedule, detailing morning, midday, and evening services.
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