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Newspaper
Wooster Republican
Location
Wooster, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 01, 1901
Page
4
Wooster Ohio newspaper page fragment lists class mail mark and location details. It notes a business news section and a mailing address at East Liberty Street. The item is a brief masthead style record from May 1 1901.
A Wooster Republican announces a contest to recruit the largest number of yearly subscribers for its Weekly edition for a trip to the Pan-American Exposition in Buffalo. First place includes hotel and exposition access. second place covers travel and grounds admission. Subscriptions may be sent any time before noon July 31.
Chicago Mayor Carter Harrigan and Cleveland Mayor Tom Johnson are discussed as potential presidential and vice presidential nominees for the 1904 Democratic ticket. Johnson reportedly rejects the idea of serving as a mere second fiddle, emphasizing a drive to lead from the front.
The article argues smallpox is less deadly today, but cites recent nationwide deaths to suggest medical skill and preparedness may influence outcomes. It notes communities remain vigilant and avoid having smallpox around, calling it to be avoided and diplomatically treated as a persona non grata by Mr Small Pox.
The piece notes rising stock prices and the looming risk of a sudden correction. It argues many equities trade above value, with dividends unpaid, and warns that a squeeze could wipe out substantial wealth. It claims wealthy, prudent investors may restrain further buying to limit damage.
Henry Watterson responds to Mr Bryan's Commoner critique with a sharp, pointed defense. He accuses Bryan of false prophecy and urges him to join the real work of politics to heal breaches rather than widen them. The exchange underscores ongoing party tensions and fracturing debate.
A fourteen year old boy and a twelve year old girl eloped at Yarmouth Massachusetts. Instead of a quiet life together the youths were separated with the girl confined in a dark room and the boy struck with a shingle. Their romance endures despite the punishment and potential future trouble.
General Charles Dick urged government ownership of public utilities in a Columbus speech. He called for a government monopoly on communications and railways to curb exorbitant rates, arguing it would prevent private control. The address emphasizes keeping the ideas alive beyond the Columbus speech.
Ohio politics see John J Lentz and Uncle Abe Patrick among announced candidates for governor. Col Kilbourne also enters, with Tom Jobusor and John K Melan pushing to shape the nomination. The coming campaign promises lively activity and national interest.
The piece argues that the steel trust will raise prices to meet demand while supporters claim it lowers costs. It also notes Queen Wilhelmina refusing to pay her late husband’s debts, with commentary on male duty and royal marriage duties.
Local notices recount a string of community updates from Wooster area: Rev Frederick Krafft improves, Dr Iran Hunter visits Cincinnati for Miami Medical College commencement, and changes in staff at local firms. The Empire Reaper Works will be rebuilt in Doylestown, the Postal Telegraph office moves to the American House, and Miss Gertrude Luetl resigns with Dale Newkirk succeeding her. Coal shortages hit Loudonville while Star Telephone Company weighs electric plant expansion for Seville Creston and Lodi. Several residents travel, marry, or plan moves, with ongoing small-town routine and civic announcements.
A cough is not a disease but a symptom. Consumption and bronchitis show persistent cough as first signs and, if treated early, are curable. Chamberlain's Cough Remedy has proven successful in curing diseases causing coughing. If not beneficial it costs one cent. For sale by Laubuch & Boyd.
The advertisement claims most Americans suffer from dyspepsia and liver issues with symptoms like sour stomach headache constipation heartburn and bad taste. It urges readers to buy August Klower for 75 cents at four druggists and notes two doses relieve. It mentions Green's Prize Almanac.
An old style ad offers the Eureka Bunion Shield with a draw outline instruction and 81 cents return offer from Elyria Okl. plus mention of a Dr Caldwell Syrup Pepsin testimonial from D F Lange of East St. Louis. Wayne County teachers examinations schedule notes Roark education method text and local officials Boxwell dates and school board names.
Summer Students are entering the Bix- Business College as the school nears last winter’s size. Do not delay taking a business course. Do not only take the opportunity, but make the opportunity to enter a good business program.
W Christy born in Chester township Wayne county in 1842 died April 1 1901 aged 59 years 2 months 12 days he served in 120th O V Company D nine months before illness forced return married 1869 to Elizabeth Wills of Wayne county four children survived Herman died at 14 Homer died mother died months earlier three of his own family preceded him he was a farmer Presbyterians funeral April 3 at Congress township home buried Congress cemetery survivors Myrtle Mary Laura sister and two brothers at his passing
The advertisement credits Banner Salve’s formula to the greatest skin specialist in America and promotes its use for all skin diseases cuts sores and piles. It warns against substitutes and names Laybach & Boyd Zimmerman & Co with 3 k-ma.
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