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Newspaper
Wooster Republican
Location
Wooster, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 05, 1905
Page
4
A fragmented, satirical column critiques diplomacy, finance, and politics. It features mentions of Roosevelt, Castro, Rockefeller, Addicks, Venezuela, Mexico, and Haiti, with quips about war, rowing economies, education, and fashion. The prose wanders through jokes about gaslighting the czar, language lessons, and odd weather notes.
The text references Castros and President Castro, Governor Felk of Missouri urging votes, a Colorado electricity note, a dubious big stick claim, defunct bank officials in Le Tan, Boston Congregational matters, Rockefeller funds, and an emerging venture in an old town. The garbled OCR shows a mix of names, places, and alleged schemes with no clear cohesive story.
The article notes the president will soon begin a western tour and mentions the U S poultry industry valued at 26100 000 annually. It ties egg prices in January and February to broader economic context. The phrasing suggests speculation about the trip's itinerary and the poultry market in a period context.
An interview with Henry HL HReg questions widespread assertions of excessive railroad charges. Kiciftus argues that when read broadly the case reveals no excessive rates, suggesting a more nuanced view of pricing practices and regulatory impact.
Prof J T Wilson of Chicago University reports a finding that people with the lowest neck slant score fail the barge test due to diminished taste sensitivity. The study highlights a connection between neck posture and sensory perception, credited to the research team in Chicago.
Report from St. Petersburg notes uncertainty whether Linevirth fought or retreated after following his predecessor’s lead. The piece hints at unspecified consequences and questions the next move in the ongoing situation.
A local electorate selects a new mayor amid a shift in political mood as residents debate leadership style and policy directions. The report notes long-standing citizens hesitating to adapt to change while welcoming fresh city governance and potential reforms.
A Loutasile, Kentucky man who studied Olser theory and paused work after turning forty hints at devoting the rest of his time to seven unspecified pursuits, while Wayne County Democrat debates Republican gubernatorial nominees and the community discusses expected decisive results.
A garbled compilation cites various headlines from Chicago Journal to Philadelphia Inquirer and Baltimore Sun. It mentions political prophecies and education vows, ports and resignations, a Panama Canal salary remark, and a note about President Castro with satirical tone.
A Millersburg boy escaped punishment by crawling under a barn where his mother could not reach him. His father arrived and crawled in on hands and knees to find the child asleep in a corner and asked if he was also pursued by his mother.
In Bloomington a group of about thirty descendants of Peter Petzer from Canaan township gathered at the county building to settle the estate. County Surveyor Knepp, related by marriage, acted as head agent and received a box of cigars from the heirs in appreciation of his services.
On Sunday April 2 Wooster marked the sixty second anniversary of the Reformed Sunday School with ceremonies. Officers were installed including superintendent Wesley Li Aang assistant superintendent Johnny Schultz secretaries Dave Derr and Dora Hallers treasurer John Russell and others.
Born to George Irvin and wife a daughter, a vacation for a Wooster student. Gatherings at Hawks home precede trips to California. A Pennfield convention with Mr King of Orrville eyed for May. Mr Lance moved to a nearby farm near Congress Mrs Gee. Whensetler of Barberton visited. Miss Merle Herman won a gold stenography medal at Massillon. Bowers, Fetzer and Perry Fetzer visited Cleveland. Presbyterian Ladies' Missionary Society meets at Mrs Bowman's. Sale of A A Ball drew large crowds. Rev Bresler of Wooster University spoke at Presbyterian pulpit. Misa Grace Goss vacationing with friends in the area. Amos Lichty and others plan a California trip. Community members listed among visitors to the Bishop family at Medias.
Frank E. Baker and Matilda Kearnes of Wooster, 4. E. Chilcote and Gertrude Rud der of Orrville, Homer Morris and Effie Bonting of Shreve, James H. McMerrell of New Philadelphia and Myrtie M. Vanover of Burbank listed for marriage licenses.
Friends of the A C church are invited to the April meeting on April 9 at 9 oclock for the regular monthly appointment. The March meeting on the 26 laid plans for summer work and the pastor will speak at the initiation service. All children and others interested may attend.
In Morrland April 65 residents toasted Bert Ellenbergers 21st birthday with a surprise dinner and speeches. Later John married Pearl Lopez after a joyous week, followed by a grand shower for the newlyweds amid gifts and well wishes. The couple will live at the Leiner farm near Honeytown.
Lattasburg notes record Father Wood roof repair, Charles Shut moving in, Mable Shafer relocating to Jeromeville and starting a home, and a divorce case to hear between John Worst and wife. Clyde Thorley begins work at WoON fire station, a wood haul by David Bowman, farmers plowing started, Brethren Sunday school reorganized with officers, Bernice Bowman served meals, help for ailing Mr Kolp and a sickness in Ashland.
Analyze a vintage ad-style claim for Mi-o-na stomach remedy. It argues indigestion causes misery through a weak stomach and asserts Mi-o-na strengthens digestive organs, not just relieves symptoms. It cites Laubach & Boyd guarantees and a 60 cent price, with use before meals and a focus on long term stomach health.
In Burbank the local option vote favored the drys with 74 for and 30 against. Town celebrations included bells rung and a bonfire on the square. A petition to place a local option vote in Wooster township is being circulated with multiple signatures.
Saturday fire spurred renewed discussion of annexation as Bloomington seeks city fire protection. Residents disagree on full annexation given finances, some favor only if fire service improves, while downtown residents back the move to relieve suburban tax burdens and extend protection.
Bank of Ladoga suspends capital and shows diminished funds amid overgrowth concerns. Union workers strike at Chicago for higher wages and closed shop demands. Robbery and drugging attack on farmhouses in Cuyahoga county. Six hundred Cleveland painters strike after wage demands fail. Louisville freight train hits streetcar killing Sister Mary Anthony and injuring two others. A collision near Raton, New Mexico kills two workers Manuel Libs and Jose Contras and injures four.
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