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Newspaper
Wooster Republican
Location
Wooster, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Nov 29, 1905
Page
4
A fractured page notes anxious talk on rail rate legislation and Panama Canal debates as Congress nears session. References to Governor Pattison and Roosevelt race hint at political stakes, with insurance inquiries and cabinet reshuffles looming. readers are urged to brace for further developments amid market and weather chatter.
A fragment suggests Mr Peary’s northward work toward exploration could have fueled plenty of trouble if he had headed a local insurance company, implying domestic difficulties there.
The article notes that elevating the Japanese and American ministers to ambassador status will require slight increases in the sizes of their hats. It frames the change as a symbolic but practical adjustment tied to the upgrade in rank.
A fragmentary discussion about evaluating the greatest ving poet as Londup notes the spring pets are not common enough to join in the deal. The text suggests a casual, speculative tone lacking concrete facts or names.
Wisconsin figures debate Governor LaFollette's popularity versus his policies that affect smoke consumer interests. The passage contrasts support for the governor with concerns from Wisconsin stakeholders and labor groups.
A Des Moines girl sues a man for $10,000 claiming a kiss was taken without consent. The fragment hints at disputes over inheritance tax talk and party lines but provides limited clear details beyond the suit and amount.
Society notes describe multiple gatherings around town including a Wo lst side party at the Brice home, a Canton concert attended by twenty locals, a surprise birthday for Fred Bowman in Franklin township, serenades, and a sophomore high school social at Frank Maize’s residence. The Kieffer circle and Classica club held successful meetings with performances by local singers and brief addresses, followed by refreshments and social hours.
George Wo Sigler, 71, died Sunday night at his home near the Naftzger mill from paralysis. Born in Bedford county Pennsylvania, he lived in Wave county for many years as a gate and occasional citizen. Survived by wife Mrs. Sigler and eight children, four sons and four daughters. Funeral from the residence at 2:30 p.m. Tuesday with interment in Wooster cemetery.
The water committee met at the mayor’s office Monday evening to prepare a report on the water issue. A public meeting was tentatively set, but delays and unresolved dates shifted planning to Tuesday with a date to be fixed soon as decisions progress.
A Harmony Maine man endorses Dr Igga New Discovery for consumption after his mother's death. The ad cites quick relief for coughs and colds with a 50 cent to 100 dollar price range and a free trial bottle from Laubach and Boyd. Letters from users praise the product and its head relief for family members.
The Republican prints a selection of children letters to Santa Claus urging gifts for Christmas. Entries include requests for trains, toy cars, dolls, books, shoes, automotiles, candy, and a lighter, with children from various towns signing as Margaret May, Walter Kinsey, Getha Esser, Tiddles, and others.
Nov 28 report lists nine dead including John Boulsey James Joyce James Campbell John Hamilton John Buller Frank Harrington Tom Webb James Murphy and William Spring. The Keystone works were destroyed and town property escaped damage. Causes undetermined. Also: Seattle arrest of British captain and first mate for alleged shanghaing of sailors. Roosevelt fires Lieb for civil service fraud tied to exams.
Dr. W F Derr recalls a chaotic point in utility service after a resident blamed him for a water outage. He describes a call where a caller threatened to wring his neck, then explains a horse causing a water pipe break led to a temporary shutoff while repairs were made. The anecdote, delivered in his characteristic style, drew laughs.
The postoffice will close Thursday Thanksgiving day at 10 oclock, with one delivery by city carriers in the morning. Rural carriers will not deliver. T Lu Flattery, P.M. Also advertised is a product, De Thomas Electric stops the pole and heals the wound, with all druggists selling it.
An advertisement touts modern natural cures that cleanse the nervous system and address heart stomach lungs kidneys and chronic diseases. It urges patients to seek these specialists rather than family doctors, claiming old remedies are useless and new methods can cure conditions from catarrh to cancer.
Market summary from Wooster stock exchange shows Wheat December 84 44 May 87 4, Corn December 44 May 44 4, Oats December 21 4 May 31 2, with retail prices for flour and grain products. Prices for flax seed and timothy seed listed alongside notes on flour and grain goods trading activity and live stock section beginning.
45 acres in Wayne Two six miles north of Wooster with a six room house barn young orchard and church nearby priced at 2500 60 acres in Chester two four miles from Wooster on a public road land rolling and suited for poultry stock and fruit priced at 2200 25 acres in Wayne Two five miles north of Wooster with seven room house bank barn nearly new buildings running water at barn and good soil price 5500 133 acres 10 Y Pas Up 400 acres in Plain View 0000 Enquire of G W Spangler
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