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Newspaper
Wooster Republican
Location
Wooster, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 10, 1877
Page
2
Article notes changes under new Outville leadership and hints at civic and political commentary about editor inclinations toward Ben Wade. Also mentions October extra session of Congress and Ohio Legislature adjournment with praise from Republicans.
The article surveys river crossings as military feats. It cites Xerxes across the Hellespont by a vast Persian host, Caesar across the Rhine, and Napoleonic era fords. It compares Danube, Rhine, and Nile parallels, noting bold passages by numerous generals from antiquity to 1814.
The article surveys historic river crossings by Russians and Turks, Napoleon, and Civil War figures, arguing rivers rarely stop great generals. It praises engineering feats, laments losses, and notes political lessons. It then defends temperance reform, urging personal responsibility and moral action.
The piece critiques the ongoing temperance reform, noting the rush to extremes and the shift in public attitude. It argues that enthusiasm replaces calm deliberation, that penitentiary backgrounds and pledges are celebrated, and that clergy led campaigns lean on miraculous conversion rather than human effort.
A 376 page volume issued by S M letrengill & Co New York titled Petersg Newspaper Directory and Advertisers' Hand Book for 1877. It lists 6 074 publicants with their character publication frequency and publisher details, covering the United States and British territories. Portraits of New York journalists and office locations in New York Philadelphia and Boston are included. Priced at $100.
The University of Wooster Lecture Association held a meeting on Friday April 20 to review the last course and plan the next. About fifteen members from the top three classes attended. reports were favorable with a roughly fifty dollar surplus slated for the treasury after bills.
A plea to readers to aid a weary traveler with bread and shelter, praising kindly words and support to ease sorrow. The notice invites veterans to a reunion at Chippens O and lists officers, arrangements, and speakers, urging participation and personal invitations for comrades.
The University of Wooster releases new catalogs with improved print and layout. Catalog statistics indicate 376 students in 1877, third in size among Middle States universities, with students from fifteen states and several nations, reflecting rising standards and expansion.
A jumble of university items notes new students from Gambier and Preps. jokes about geese and ladies. an editor aims to solicit resignations. a two week exam is announced. fines rise at the library. seniors plan engagements. Professors and alumni move on. Obscure personals list students, marriages, and relocations with scattered notes on campus life.
A Wooster advertisement describes Ehrich & Co's Fashion Quarterly a 116 page spring volume offering clothing for all classes with illustrations and prices. It also promotes readings by female writers and articles on motherhood and dress, plus Dr S D Howes Arabian Milk Cure claims. Debtor notice seeks immediate payment of all notes and accounts.
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