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Newspaper
Wayne County Herald
Location
Wooster, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 02, 1897
Page
4
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In caustic prose, the writer attacks a moral crusade against liquor taxation, citing Mr. Woolley and faulting the revenue system as bloodsucking. The piece questions drink costs, laments social harms of intoxication, and condemns the court and political establishment as corrupt and doomed.
A historical critique argues Princeton College has aligned with saloon interests, citing a centennial wine supper as proof. The writer questions motives, condemns church leaders for complicity, and calls for reform to prevent further erosion of the college’s religious foundations. The piece ends urging lasting damnation and prayer.
A North and West letter criticizes Princeton University for plans to open a bar at the Princeton Inn, built with alumni support. It argues university moral influence would falter and cites past stories of alcohol and opium abuse among students and faculty. The author urges the university to reject the license and keep its hands clean.
A fiery sermon pleads for church backed reform, arguing liquor interests corrupt politics and schools. It denounces party loyalty, urges independent voting, and calls Christians to fight the saloon with faith and ballot, naming evangelists and political manipulation. The speaker warns that church leaders avoid action, while the saloon grows stronger yearly.
A preacher urges church members to abandon old political parties and join a Christian civic effort. He likens resolutions to artillery and ballots to the sole weapon, urging men of faith to cast votes in the name of Jesus Christ and advance civic power through church-aligned action.
The Central Passenger Association announces a new One Tone and Mile Ticket rebate form usable on over twenty thousand railroad miles, available at major offices by September 1. The August 31 deadline ends the old Henge ticket. A Labor Day excursion to Mansfield is offered with low rates from Wooster and intermediate stations, return coupons valid through September 7.
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