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Newspaper
Wayne County Herald
Location
Wooster, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 09, 1882
Page
2
A political statement declares the Democratic party will maintain and adhere to broad liberty while opposing legislation that is merely sumptuary, asserting commitment to public welfare and restrained governance.
The item lists Republican candidates for state and local offices including Secretary of State Charles Townsend Athens County and Supreme Judge John H. Doyle Lucas County along with other county and township nominees. It notes temperance views and various local notices plus a Buffalo explosion incident and crop tax comment from Akron Beacon.
The Temperance Party has been strengthened by hundreds of new quiet voters whose accession adds support. These recruits are said to be doing good service for the party.
The daughter of Congressman Lindsey of Maine was given a clerkship in the Post Office Department at the request of the Maine delegation to her father. Voters sometimes say they would back Temperance county if sure of victory. We urge your votes for the cause we deem eternally right.
A Ohio Republican State Central Committee member suggests removing Senator Sherman from public speaking or directing him to avoid stirring the liquor issue. The call reflects frustration with Sherman’s stance on free rum and Sunday restrictions in the party debate.
The article notes temperance faction members returning to the party as a regional disturbance, likening it to an ague in the West. It states this shift unsettles Republican and Democratic county managers who suffer the worst kind of shakes from the unfolding realignment.
The week’s first issue of Home Protectionest from Monmouth Illinois highlights a prohibition banner on its masthead. It reports Warren County Illinois voting for full prohibition and notes many influential Monmouth men attending the convention. The piece traces prohibition eastward.
A suffragist tone urges immediate temperance action in Wayne County. Citizens condemn delaying the drink traffic repeal as a moral crisis, citing deaths from delirium tremens and urging voters to act now rather than wait for a later date. The piece laments past bloodshed and calls for united, decisive effort in the upcoming vote.
A lengthy letter attacks liquor interests and party factions in Wayne County. It argues for a Temperance Party platform to curb sale of alcohol, endorses constitutional prohibition, cites Sherman's speeches and McConnellville precedent, and urges voters to unite against saloon influence. It contrasts Republican and Democrat stances with a call to enforce laws and low taxes on vice.
A temperance advocate speaks to a republican ally about defeating the Democratic county ticket. He warns temperance supporters may back the party ticket in a major county landslide, while democratic signers defend their cause as loyal and trustworthy.
A heavy snow storm rages in Leadville through the night and into the morning, as Denver reports the August weather disturbance affecting daily activities and travel.
The Republican and supporter argue over enforcing moral judgments on voters. They reject claiming prerogatives in the county and note pledge signing, quoting admonitions about vows and payment, and refuse to advise breaking vows.
The Allin News quotes Gov. Foster arguing against total prohibition and for restricting liquor sales to rightful purposes. It contends prohibitionists want only to curb drinkers, not end the liquor traffic, and accuses politicians of confusing the public mind over constitutional duties to curb alcohol sales.
A letter questions the Wayne county Republican stance on liquor enforcement and the temperance movement. It asks when the party or its leaders spoke out for law, whether the independent temperance effort is supported or opposed, and if the campaign targets Republicans and Democrats in the temperance march.
An old advertisement promotes a compound sarsaparilla and pleasant worm syrup as pleasant to take with reprise. It lists price at 25 cents and claims prevention and cure, including cure of asthma and catarrh at 1 per package.
A Georgia gubernatorial candidate questions party lines amid prohibition debates. The piece criticizes the Garfield faction and asks Sanborn to identify which party is truly representing farmers artisans and working people against the Congressmen group linked to Ganfield.
The passage mocks Mr. Sanborn over a temperance convention dispute that has haunted him for years. It notes confusion as the temporary party sentiment shifts and mocks the sudden blossoming of a temperance gathering under his nose.
The article argues that opposition to the Independent Temperance Party and the unscrupulous tactics used to defeat the ticket enhance its strength and vindicate its claims.
The editor of the Democrat continues missionary efforts and reads the Bible. A suggestion is offered for further contemplation of Proverbs 31:4-5.
An advertisement touts Dr Jones Red Clover Tonics as a universal remedy for blood purification, liver issues, constipation, headaches, pimples, and skin blotches. It claims the tonic mixes with other herbs and is sold by LaukLach and Donnelly druggists for fifty cents a bottle.
Claimant advertises Griggy Glycerine Salve as a universal remedy for cuts bruises burns wounds and all sores. It guarantees satisfaction or money back and is priced at 25 cents. Sold by Laubach & Donnelly's at 215-66.
The Pittsburgh Fort Wayne and Chicago Railway Co announces a grand annual excursion to Chicago via Fort Wayne Route on Tuesday September 19. Tickets valid ten days. Posters and circulars with train times and rates to be available from company agents at all stations.
Fragmentary ad lists seeds and farm staples with prices such as oats corn flax and clover seed. Mentions a seed company in Newark New Jersey and invites readers to request a circular.
Lehr and Smith’s offer a new choice seed wheat variety named Pools Red Chaff. Limited quantity for sale to farmers and local merchants.
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