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Newspaper
Wooster Republican
Location
Wooster, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 17, 1906
Page
4
The page mixes disjointed remarks on Taggarts, President William Jennings Bryan, Taft, Governor Pattison, and a looming weather crisis. It references a business picnic, currency debate, labor resilience, and distant military topics, interspersed with stray verses and odd quotes about Japan and public sentiment.
Fragmented column recalls a Sikh era style of life with the Apache chieftain’s marriage, hints at domestic nurse scarcity, and cites Mrs Mary McDonald of Philadelphia who died aged 185 after long tobacco use. The piece touches prophecy about Russia and repeated predictions for months and years.
The Wooster post office lists letters advertised and awaiting payment dated January 15, 1906. Gentlemen Ralph Bodell Sumer Brady Edward Hendricks Alexander Hodgins Jacob Mires J G Sain. Ladies Marie Merton Ritter Christina Schafer.
Card of Thanks expressing heartfelt gratitude to neighbors and the Epworth League for kindness and help during a recent financial loss. Names and specific affiliations mentioned in a dated, local tone.
Fragmentary press notes reflect debate over President Roosevelt, Colonel Bryan travels and literature, Nick Longworth role, Standard Oil inquiry, and public suspicion. The garbled text hints at political tension, alignments, and inquiries, with uncertain conclusions about who knows what.
A fragmented report notes revival meetings at the Mennonite and Methodist churches, a community prayer service in Marrigsille, and a Thursday sermon by Hexodo Smith. Miss Hackett and Miss Bott are mentioned among attendees, with a discussion on loyalty, a solo by JON Boyer, and plans for Frances Willard Day in February plus another medal contest soon.
Secretary Taft and Chief Engineer Stevens accuse Southern Pacific of freight congestion on the Isthmus of Panama. Hearing reveals push for prompt repairs and coastwise shipping penalties. Roosevelt plans to urge Congress to back canal commission nominees and shield salaries from indiscriminate reductions.
In London on Monday the Liberal and Labour combined secured 62 of 71 contests. Liberal gains totaled 42 with Unionists winning only Hastings. Several former cabinet officers were defeated including Gerald Balfour at Leeds and Walter D. Legs at South Bristol. Lord Huch, leader of the Conservative free traders, fell at Greenwich. Labour total gains reached seven, including W Thorne at Westham.
A young man, fond of dancing, used a pedometer at a bar and logged thirteen and a half miles. Waltz and polka distances are given, with scottische and lancer strides. The piece notes women often dance more and suggests a hypothetical sixteen miles in one night, imagining daily housework distances.
In Wooster a dubious remedy called Miona promises to cure stomach ailments and related symptoms. The ad touts a fifty cent dose with a money back guarantee but offers vague claims and asks readers to trust their “positive guaranteed cure” for stomach diseases except cancer.
Society notes from Wooster recount a Monday gathering led by Mrs Rich with domestic science talks and a study of Wayne County history and geology. Mrs Overholt showcased Wayne County relics while Prof Maurer received a mahogany chair from the Second Presbyterian church as a recognition gift.
Chas W Bowman Lieut and Adjutant 4th M M Cav Vols reports from Lanham Maryland that he cured a severe cold in forty eight hours using Peruna per directions. He says he uses it preventively and family members use it too. The note cites no narcotics and promises confidential medical advice from Hartman Si Curtain Columbus Ohio.
Grain quotes and livestock prices from Chicago Cleveland and Pittsburgh markets. Wheat corn oats and rye futures listed with bids and ranges alongside cattle hogs sheep and veal prices for prime and common grades from regional exchanges. Prices include per bushel per pound and per hundredweight with market names and figures.
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