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Newspaper
Wooster Republican
Location
Wooster, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 18, 1892
Page
2
An old advertisement promotes a combined New York Tribune and Republican paper deal for new subscribers at 1.50, with Tribune valued at 1.00 and Republican at 1.50, urging Republican households in Wayne County to subscribe. The piece intermingles political exhortation with a quixotic tale about Hon. E B Eshelman and a bloated wedding rumor.
The Wooster outlook points to rapid growth aided by a new railway to Lodi and university expansion. About thirty five houses are planned this summer and local manufacturers will expand to meet rising demand. The Boston Piano Company plans a Wooster plant employing sixty five to one hundred twenty five workers, boosting population and attracting further industries.
A columnist notes the legal profession in Youngstown is crowded with many lawyers seeking other work. Some become farmers, hotel landlords, or commercial travelers as opportunities widen for capable individuals to switch careers. The author urges trying any area where ability exists rather than staying in a failed single path.
William Lawrence of the Ohio Wool Growers Association appeals to flock masters to exhibit top fleeces at the Columbian Exposition in Chicago. He stresses Ohio wool superiority over Australia and urges timely preparation, promising premiums and lasting reputation. D. J. Ryan can supply blanks and premium lists.
The piece argues that Democratic critics of federal spending are silenced as their party controls Congress and expands river and harbor projects by 28 million dollars, while warning against Free Trade and tax shifts. It notes Rhode Island electoral signals favor Republicans, with GOP gains in Ford era political climate.
A western Holmes County region felt the full force of a cyclone last week. The storm toppled barns and homes, tore roofs from structures, and destroyed apple orchards, leaving orchards and homesteads in ruins.
Dave Mill seeks a boost for ex ally Campbell in Ohio to weaken Cleveland influence, aiming to sway Calvin Price. Campbell’s tentative reaction is seen as responsive to Mc Hill’s cordial stance toward Campbell’s candidacy.
Advertises buying options from W. H. H. Cummings with payments over one year. Mentions small installments and a general sales pitch likely from a local era newspaper notice.
The Century outlines how secret ballots and reform shift campaign power. It notes New York’s pivotal 36 electoral votes, analyzes potential party combinations, and predicts money will matter less as reason and argument gain influence in the 1892 race.
A block of text promotes Brandreth’s Pions as a cure for indigestion and dyspepsia with a suggestion to take two nightly doses for a week. It also advertises Standard sewing machines at the city office location, plus second-hand machines, needles, oil, and supplies sold by Batt J. Slanker.
The Penn sylvania Lines west of Pittsburg advertise fare for round trips to Minneapolis Cedar Rapids Helena Chicago Detroit New York City and Washington D C for various dates and events including political conventions medical association and religious gatherings. Details and application contacts are provided through ticket agents and F Van Dusen Pittsburgh.
Dr Bo Rendall Co publishers announce a free copy offer of A Treatise or Dietforse And his Diseases to subscribers sending address and a two cent stamp to Enosburgh Falls VI. The book, a standard authority on horse diseases, has sold over four million copies in ten years. Also promoted are wallpaper repapers and nursery goods with regional vendors.
An advertisement touts Simmon's Per Regulator as universally effective for constipation and related ailments noting it is pure and safe for all ages. It also promotes Woolfords Sanitary Lotion for rapid cures in 30 minutes for humans and animals. Chamberlain's Eye and Skin Ointment earns praise from Ben H. of Dow City Iowa for eye relief and healing.
IN THE COUNTRY. N .A. Hubler returns home after book keeping course at Ashland University and plans a Cincinnati trip with Geo Mann to seek work. Miss Etta Schwartz and Mrs Thos Elgin of Kent have left after visiting. Also includes verses on love and loss attributed to Miss Edith Wilhelm and news of her illness improving.
Mr Lafayette Stophiet and his wife attended the wedding of Kev Samuel Stophiet to Miss Gailey in Orrville last week. High school closes this week with commencement on Thursday evening. graduates include Lacy Arum Strong, Libble Crow, Emma Barnes, Jode Armstrong, and Grafton Brothers David Shaffer of Danville. Also mention of considerable damage to flocks of sheep from dogs in the vicinity.
Rev Harnett delivered a Sunday sermon on Am I My Brother's Keeper and Tev Verner preached to the young men. The Presbyterian church aims to hold a festival on Saturday evening May 21. Mrs Pearis, wife of a local dry goods merchant, died after a sudden illness, with services held and burial planned in Muskingum county after arrival of a son from Iowa. Community offers sympathy.
Clyde Frost buys stock and fixtures of the harness shop of the late James Durland at Urbane and begins business Mon day morning. Ifrat Jos Woight is appointed principal for the coming school year by the school board. Congress news mentions trips and relatives, with travel tickets on Pennsylvania Lines valid return until May 30.
A handwritten testimonial extols Alvas Cactus Blood Cure as a sovereign remedy for long standing rheumatic conditions. The writer claims previous remedies worsened health, while the cactus product purportedly braces the system and provides relief, urging others to trial the treatment.
The note praises the American Fire Insurance Company of Philadelphia for 82 years of service and annual assets of 3 003 040 58 as of January 1, 192, with dividends and a healthy surplus. It recommends the company to readers seeking reliable property insurance, represented locally by Joan I. Barrett in Wooster. It also mentions Ayer's Sarsaparilla as a medical remedy for catarrh.
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