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Newspaper
Wooster Republican
Location
Wooster, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 08, 1905
Page
4
The Wooster Republican column parades a mix of playful misprints, political jabs, and current events notes. It riffs on Roosevelt, Parker, Kuropatkin, and Jerome while lampooning civic issues, bowling through European affairs, domestic politics, and novelty items with breezy, era-tinged humor.
A mosaic of dated lampooned remarks touches on a dead elder, Adams, Fairbanks, Carnegie, Mrs Chadwick, and czar reforms. It mocks financial notes, gender roles, and political missteps, suggesting shifting power uses and social expectations in a terse, satirical collage.
The Wayne County Democrat asks if Governor Herrick can carry Wayne County this fall, noting a shift from past confidence. The piece reflects local concern about Herrick's nominating prospects and the county's political stance after last fall's events.
The effort seeks signatures of subscribers to secure money owed from the Pococks for breaking a contract with Wooster citizens. Delays due to varied circumstances have slowed action, but now the process should move quickly to obtain refunds and redirect funds to a beneficial use.
A reading of the drft milestone and career notes shows mixed opinions on political optimism and fiscal backing. Analysts temper expectations as financiers echo caution while the public hovers between hope and doubt in political and economic forecasts.
A resident bought a watercolor by a local artist for 10 dollars but later learned a Pittsburg dealer sold the same piece as a genuine work. The buyer paid 40 dollars elsewhere, then discovered it was the artist’s original work. A Wooster man’s first telephone experience ends in comic confusion as he mishears “Central” and believes the line is calling him.
Mire Gail Wiles spent a week with Medina county friends as farmers prepare for sugar season. Ralph Snells' school meets Thursday with an evening entertainment. Ladies Missionary Society gathers at Mrs. Chas. Whensetler's. Frank Ritter and daughter Ogie from Cleveland visited. Mr. and Mrs. Fred Bauer moved to Seville. Amos Lichty and Daniel White plan April California moves, as does A. A. Ball family. About twenty Canaan Lutheran youths surprised Rev Beck and wife Tuesday night. A central high school discussion drew several residents with pro and con thoughts and a humorous recital by Miss Gaik Baker and a school song.
Miss Kate Ellsperman was surprised by about fifteen ladies at her home. Mrs W F Joliff marked her forty sixth birthday with thirty to forty friends at East Liberty Street. Wm M Tate in Franklin township hosted eighty four guests to celebrate reaching the 40th mile stone with music games and an oyster supper. John Spancar and Miss Lizzie Gosser were married by Rev B Hus at the Lachat home. Floyd Lehman Will Grpps Miss Anna Miller Ina Knestrick and Ed Miller were entertained at the Bishop home near Creston.
March 8 itemized moves and visits show Harve Jacobs in Orrville on business George Hartzer near West Salem Charley Ruudebaugh to Tiffin Amos Ritter and son to JM Wards farm Frank Aniston to Ritter’s former place Suasa Wagner stayed with the Sharson family Miss Mary Jacobs tending to measles Burdock Blood Bitters advertised as a stomach and bowel regulator.
Dr Hartman a renowned physician in Columbus Ohio invites letters from women troubled by female weakness. He promises to answer free of charge and provide guidance and medicine available at any drug store. Prominent supporters cite endorsements while many testimonials claim relief after Peruna use. Address Dr Hartman Hartman Sanitarium Columbus Ohio
March notes from Lattasburg report Mrs Libble Funniman not expected to live A Grose completes sawing John Myers finishes Akron job Charles Myers remodeling Overton Sunday Earl Weaver and wife visited John Rott Peter Wilson near town had a bad fall Red Swamp closes Friday Suvan Jacoba attends church again low Sunday turnout Papering houses sale by J W Kolp prices 4c to 1 26 Center moving Roy Zimmerman leaves G Moore moves to Win Worster east of Pleasant Home Wells Sheppard moves to C GT Myers farm Mrs Libbie Myers plans public sale around March 16 to move to Ashland Subscribe to The Republican
Plains notes a literary gathering at Jefferson school house scheduled for Friday evening March 17. It mentions Miss Nellie France visiting her grandmother Mrs. Mary Fishburn and Mr. Moore of Trinity church attending Evangelical church meetings. Christian Mellinger is recovering from pneumonia as services at Evangelical Church progress. A neighborhood sick list shows improvement and a large audience filled Saturday night with a program.
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