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Newspaper
Wooster Republican
Location
Wooster, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 23, 1907
Page
4
A jumble of dated wires and musings reports a range of topics from water issues and car shortages to political scenes in Jamaica and Ohio. Notable items mention a water council meeting, a Brownsville debate, Jamaica seeking less U S aid, and local curiosities about weather, trains, and a jail address in Wooster Ohio. Also references a mayoral candidacy, a high legal fee, and a Welsh coal fine amid scattered editorial snippets.
John Starre Williams is out for William Jennings Bryan in the forthcoming presidential nomination race. The absence is noted as Bryan faces a nominal finish, with Williams sidelined and game plans unsettled.
Harvey C Garber and John Bri Me form an alliance to block Tom Johnson from the governor nomination. If they fail, the people will unite to swiftly settle the matter.
A fragmentary editorial argues for slower railroad timetables to prevent wrecks. It contends that haste causes trouble and urges railroads to protect workers and passengers, stressing the need for safety over speed in American train travel.
The Ohio Society of New York gathered at the Waldorf Astoria in New York for its twenty first annus banquet. Senator Foraker was expected to speak but could not attend. Speakers included James Rudolph Garfield and university presidents from Wooster and Oberlin.
Rev. Shellenberger argued psychic and moral evolution tracing humanity from animal reversion to a conscience aligned with divine law. He linked Bible narrative Genesis to ongoing human development, warning that ignoring sacrifice and self denial leads to hell, while obedience to God promises immortality.
When cold winds dry and crack the kin, DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve is offered at Kreiger's Drug Store. The line suggests a local ad promoting the remedy for chapped skin with a regional shop.
Fragmentary OCR text mentions the familiar Castor ta brand line. The snippet hints at advertising phrasing but lacks clear event or person details to establish a full news item.
In Lattasburg Chester township a spelling contest set for January 25 at 7 30 p m draws eager pupils amid report of fewer boys at shops evenings. Rules require enrolled pupils only from township schools with no teachers allowed to enter. A three member committee will decide disputes, and the winning pupil receives the prize.
Dr H G Dailey Veterinary Surgeon and Dentist announces a modern clinic two miles east of Worcester. Available day or night for prompt careful care of all domestic animal diseases. Phones on 4 a e w ree.
In Milton a soggy roadbed and poor drainage complicate travel as townsfolk note ditching and road scraper practices. Local updates include Noble town’s Jacob Meyer called for an illness, Davin Yoder selling a farm, Johnender starting a new house near the church, James Galehouse losing a cow, Burnholder family visiting Smithville, and a windstorm ripping a barn off its foundation.
Winter warnings persist as snow and wind threaten roads. Local residents report visits by Jennie Lehr and Lizzie Zigler, while Mrs. Glasgow recovers from injuries. Rural life updates include mail carrier fatigue, centralization in Howserville, and farmers attending a boree nule with good chunks.
Janu Barvey returns home after a two week visit with frienia in Cleveland. Rev. Hunter of Swithville holds cavival mertings there. Mr Hunter preshes powerful ourmons. Miss Libnie Solfrit of Burbank returns after four weeks with Mr Lucas. William Heaguer's sale attracts attendees despite bad roads. Lloyd Keener and wife welcomed a young son. David Martin and P Stoppard attended Maccabees installation and were hosted to supper by the Keighes. Chas Klinker of Akron visits his tiny friend Sunday.
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