There Ought to Be Growth in Wooster Wooster Plan
A Wooster Republican calls for growth through more industry and factories. He notes past efforts like the Sethe Glass works and university aid, urges unity, and argues Wooster needs stronger markets for farmers, balanced competition, and improved education to expand the city from nine to ten thousand residents. He advocates collective effort to build a thriving Wooster.
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Wooster
Sethe Glass Works
Ooster
America
Pointed mural builds church in Kansas town
A Kansas church, unable to fund its building through gifts alone, appealed to local merchants for donations. The drive raised $3,000 with final subscription from John Smith, a jeweler, who offered $5 if he could add a note to the list. The church then read the list aloud from the pulpit and has since not received any mail orders from that town.
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Kansas
John Smith
J Smith
Sears, Roebuck & Co
Montgomery, Ward & Co
Donura
W&il
Kansas Town
What Smyser Stands For in Reelection Campaign
The text argues Congressman Smyser supports ongoing prosperity and urges his re election. It notes opponent Ashbrook has not stated tariff views. It claims Wayne County farmers are highly prosperous with large harvests shipping worldwide.
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Smyser
Ashbrook
Wayne County
Ohio election focuses on national issues in fall contest
The Ohio campaign this fall centers on national topics since twenty one congressmen will be chosen and no state offices. The public mood hinges on the Roosevelt administration and Congress actions on monopoly curbs, with the square deal as the central question.
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Ohio
Politically Charged Opinions Stir Readers in Newark and Georgia
A Pattison Democrat letter in Newark Americas Tribune questions county policy at a state convention. The Wayne County Herald endorses Arktrouk, while Georgia politics center on Hoke Smith, a former Grover Cleveland cabinet member, famed for enduring publicity. A Pittsburgh divorce suit cites breakfast food labels as justification. Hobson advocates navy spending near two hundred million annually and hints at a future in Congress.
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Newark Americas Tribune
Wayn Wo UA Aschbrook
Crnpres
Wayne County
Heratd
Mr . Arktrouk
Atuot bin
Renystance
Wooster Nonsense Highlights Odd 1900s Chatter
A jumble of quips and caricature about politics, weather, Cuba, Russia, and local Wooster life. It mixes asides on conventions, spelling by birch rod, summer bliss, and sensational rumors, reflecting playful editorial gossip rather than a cohesive story. It mentions Roosevelt, Palma, foraker, and Cuba with flippant tone.
Smithville News Briefs Include Visits and Local Events
Smithville notes on August 29 report cooler weather and busy potato digging. Visitors include Samuel Easterday of Jackson Michigan, and Mrs Joan Mertz recovering from heat. Local families gather for reunions and visits, with several residents traveling to Marion Cedar Rapids and Boise City. A missionary convent will be attended and a reunion held in Ashland. Local education and church activities are mentioned alongside a wealth of social calls and travel.
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Smithville
Ais
Jackson, Mich
Munroe
Joan Mertz
Mra
Olaxg Euininger
Massillon
White Pigeon
Mich
C. M. Balmar
Canal Fulton
Bulwer
Breneman
Mias
Jennie Rhoads
M. P. Rhoads
Isaiah Beechey
Creston
M. M
E. C. Ballie
Lizzie Rhoads
Boise City
Idaho
Boise
Cs Kev Wood
LD M West
Marie Boling
Snreve
J Gnagey
Buffalo
Knagey
Cad Miller
Linvard Derr
Ashland
Switzer
Alexander Gray
John
Akroc
Applecreek
Sturthvilie
Dee Brownson
No. 3
East Lo Osophia
Goert
Gia Beownson
T A.berlman
Soreve
Michigan
PiedSant Lake
Edward Gibson
Sale
Foiday
Jon Bebsut
Canton
Tweauay
Miler
Giga Wointler
Ettie Horst
Kienda
Clarke Breceman
Clarion Lawn
Couss
Mre
Clara
Iowa
Kevtt
J Norris
Winchester
Lod
Norris
Lichtenwalter
University construction advances with roof framing near completion
Work progresses swiftly at the university buildings with Long and Wisztern pushing ahead. Delays from freight material shortages persist while roof framing on the Frick memorial library addition nears completion and plastering advances. Foundations for the new dormitory are under way and deeper than planned, about 150000 brick laid, materials staged on site, with roof expected before cold weather.
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Long & Wisztern
Frick Memorial
Illness of Congressman Swyser After Heat Incident
Judge Swyser suffered a severe heat attack while at a political gathering in Cincinnati on Saturday afternoon. He received medical care and was able to board a train home by evening. Confined to his bed Sunday, his condition improved enough to expect an outcome by Tuesday. News of the attack spread across Cleveland and Cincinnati papers, alarming many who later rejoiced at his rapid reckoning and vowed to avoid exhausting campaigning in heat.
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Jndee Md. Sinvser
Cusbouton
Congrespman
Swyser
Congress
Cleveland
Pittsburg
Cincinnati
Judge Swyser
Judge Smiyser
August Sunday School Event At Chippewa Lake
Plain August 28 report shows Evangelical Sunday school event at Chippewa Lake drew large attendance with noon tables and good food. Revs Schuster and Trinity church members attended. several locals and relatives are noted for visits, travels, and health updates among the community.
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Plain
Chippewa Lake
Evangelical Sunday School
Alta Wile
Migs
Grab Diire
Jennie Grobe
Jennie Casiday
Tore
John
Packer
Sterling Weather Hits Crops and Reunion Notes
The August rains damaged tobacco and clover seed and caused potato rot. James Bruewaker and family attended the Huwman reunion at Pleasant Home Thursday. Mennonite church finishing work underway with Dedication Sept 28. Cedar Point day trip drew many residents. State reformatory officers searched for three escapees Monday night. Sterling schools set to begin October 10. Desire Loreaux of Springfield visits Saturday and Sunday.
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James Bruewaker
Jury Duty Becomes Burden as Eshelman Objectes in Probate Court
In Milton Township Abraham Eshelman seeks to avoid serving on a jury, citing business commitments and prior opinions on liquor questions. The wooster scene also notes a juror dismissed after admitting he read a local paper’s account. The piece blends other local quirks, including yard bean anecdotes and post office word changes under President Roosevelt’s orders.
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Abraham Eshelman
Milton Township
Mr. Eshelman
Esheldan
To. P. S Inrig Bloomington
Wooster
Lingafelter Case Heads To Trial In Mt Vernon
JavzeS B Eason of this city will vote Newark next wees to try the celebrated Lingafelter case toot te ret down for bearlhye on Tuesay, Sept. The cute promises te te one of the most pu toregiae in the anonns of Leck ing county. Mr. Lingafelter has not Toarye OM thie indictment. Heart Robert Lingafelter were emb trial in Mt Vernon and the case of the latter has pean appealed to the supreme court Lines after the elder was found guilty but was granted a new trial In due time another imiictment was found and this trial will be on this latter indictment. Already eighty witnesses are being called by the defense, and James R. Fitzgibbon, presenting attorney, has bad cubpoenaes issued for nineteen Witnesses Mr Fitzgibbon will be assisted by Judge S M. Hunter, who for years has enjoyed the distinction of bein the foremost attorney, criminal on civil, in the bar of Ohio. There will be a strong team for the defense. The firm of Smythe Smythe of national reputation will be strength ened in the defense by Hun Frank V., Owen of Mt. Vernon.
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Javzes B
Eason
Newark
Dingafelter
Bearlhye
Tuesay
James R. Fitzgibbon
Fitzgibbon
S M. Hunter
Ohio
Smythe & Smythe
Hun Frank V., Owen
Mt. Vernon
Maurer Notifies Of Mother's Critical Illness In Newcastle
J W Maurer reports his mother Mrs Sarah Maurer of Wooster is near death in Newcastle Pennsylvania due to brain congestion. The note lists a patent remedy, Dean's Kegatets, advertised with claims to ease constipation and tone the stomach, priced at 25 cents.
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J. W Maurer
Sarah Maurer
Newcastle
Wooster Markets Report from the Grain and Stock Exchange
The Wooster stock exchange wire carried a market summary for July and September. Wheat posted July 75 44 with September 76 1 6. Corn July 60 3 with September 50 4 4. Date July 38 24 and September 82. Butter and eggs priced per pound and per dozen with lard at 8c and chicken prices ranging from 6c to 8c.
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Wooster Stock Exchange
Wooster
Grain and Live Stock Prices Across Markets
Daily livestock and grain prices from Chicago East Buffalo Cleveland Pittsburg list cattle including common to prime steers and fat cows, hogs from heavy to light, sheep and lambs with yearlings and calves. grain quotes No 2 red oats corn across markets with varying bid-ask ranges and market names such as East Buffalo Cleveland and Pittsburg reflected. It notes price brackets for each category and market location.
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Chicago
East Buffalo
Cleveland
Pittsburg
Won’t Play This Year Forbey Alcock Sidelined by Malaria
Birmingham report says Forbey Alcock is progressing after malaria fever but will not participate in games this season. The medical setback leaves him unavailable for on field action as the team plans without him.
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Birmingham
Forbey Alcock
Forbey
Eany
Ees
City and Return Tickets on Sale August 28 and 29
New York announces city and return tickets on sale August 28 and 29 1906 good to return by September 4 1906. Rate from Wooster 16.10 dollars with stopovers at Washington Baltimore Philadelphia Shenandoah Junction Harpers Ferry Consult agents for train schedules. Daug 11 15 18 22 25 29 k16
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New York
City
Wooster
Washington
Baltimore
Philadelphia
Shenandoah
Junction
Harpers’ Ferry
Daug
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Andy Carnegie
Uncle Ban
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Palma
Cuba
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Roosevelt
Carnegie Band
Rueeia
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Frick Library
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Wooster Postoffice
James A Shamp
Postoffice
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Flora V Reid
East North Streat
Jesse Marshball
McClure & Co
Sligh
Tha
Janes Branneck
William Annat
Flack & Co
Phore
Nolle Kidz
Berte Tutbek
Jacob Palmer
Maneege
Kuppine
Fredericksburg
Henry Scure
Sadie E. Dodd
Yarm
Publius Sale
Plain Township
Bachley Ville
Reedsburg
Ranlway Station
West Farm
J W Noggie
Weenton Obio
Ounty
P& Ition
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Coriss
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Thomas Ricelot
Laad
Anthi
D. M. Hartzier
Menthesie
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Texas
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Minnate Swart
E. 22d Street
Los Angeles
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Pinin
Wayne
Star
Iandson
Horsto & Corner
Elizabeth Swartz
Bed
Ercher
Thomas Jolt
Arab A. Douglass
Awu
Benjamin F Swartz
WF Kean
Toner Oped
the Syndicate
Kate Johnson
North Market St
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Neodaneae Noae
Telegraph
Wooster Grain and Stock Exchange
Astrich & Zeidler
Strich & Zeidler
Gebhardt
Henry F. Miller
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