Mutiny chuckles and political jabs flood town chatter
A jumble of political antics and rumors fills the town as figures like General Apathy, Jack Ros, and Teppy appear in public discourse. Debates swirl on coal operators, Goebel law, and Croker, with Mayor Smith cracking down on gambling glitz. A Cleveland deputy’s pension-case visit sparks a correction, while Stauffer letters question misreported arrests. Local farm notes praise harvests and fruit storage amid a whirl of national political buzz.
From Plantations to Cup Posesday Meeting
Century Club members gathered at L. D. Craighead’s North Market street home to hear his paper Coffee from Plantation to Cup. He traced coffee history from simple wakefulness aid to global business, sharing data and inviting discussion before concluding with a sample of his finest brew. Next meeting at Prof. I jack’s Bloomington home with W. T. Paxinpaugh presenting Corporations.
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Century Club
L. D. Craighead
North Market Street
Craighead
Wealth of Richard Croker Jr Provokes Campaign Talk
The report notes Richard Croker Jr who attends Cornell spent 810000 for a country house and bull pups, prompting questions about the source of his wealth. Once poor, he has not worked notably, casting doubt on how such money was accumulated as it risks becoming a campaign issue.
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Richard Croker, Jr
Cornell
Richard, Jr
Ferrell murder trial provokes strong sentiment in Marynville
The Ferrell murder trial in Marynville draws heavy maudlin sentiment as critics question sympathy for the killer and urge less hero worship of crime. The column argues crime deserves pity, not elevated status, and condemns sentimental defense of the accused.
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Ferrell
Marynville
Wooster Free Fair hailed as a landmark community event
The Wooster free fair closes amid high praise for a four week effort that drew crowds in the thousands each day. Organizers credit extensive exhibits, local businesses, and a dedicated committee led by L. D. Craighead with a record of successful, wide reaching displays and public support.
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Wooster
Wooster faculty disciplines students for insubordination
The student body petition prompted a full faculty meeting on Tuesday. The reply stressed the act was not to punish a rogue but to discipline open defiance of the president. The suspension total was revised to 34, with some students leaving town or remaining at other schools.
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Hoover Cottage
Wooster
Thomas Arnold
County Soldiers and Sailors Reunion elects officers
The County Soldiers and Sailors Reunion Association held a well attended meeting. Officers elected include President Andrew Branstetter of Wooster and Vice President S N Coe of Orrville. Secretary and other posts were also decided, with details incomplete.
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County Soldiers'and Sailors’ Reunion Association
Andrew Branstetter
Wooster
Orrville Pertianent
Andre Ruin
Oe Ora Coy
Cough Remedy Ad Tips and Kidney Cure Claims
An ad-like fragment warns readers against false claims of cures for kidney and throat ailments. It touts Chamberlains Cough Remedy for sleep and Foley's Kidney Cure as reputable, noting doctors approve proven remedies and urging caution toward sensational herbal cures.
A Mothers Meeting In Kinderen Room
A kindergarten meeting described Froebel education aims and self activity. The text covers play, development of faculties, and the role of hand and mind in early schooling. Miss Geiselman shares stories and songs, with next meeting set for October 30 inviting interested mothers. An unrelated local ad fragment follows.
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Froebel
Roebel
Porparison
Rhall
Garten
Remedy for throat and lung troubles touted in ad copy
An advertisement touts Boschee's German Syrup as a universal remedy for throat and lung diseases. It claims to heal tissue, destroy disease germs, ease inflammation and coughing, and provide a night’s rest with one bottle.
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All Druge World
Daring Robbers Hit Barn Firefight Sparks Hat Bullet
Howard McFadden, living near Pleasant Home, recalls a Saturday night barn incident while showing a hat pierced by a bullet at the Pleasant Home street fair. He fired at two men leaving the barn. one was hit but escaped, the other fled after exchanges of shots. A light in the barn led to no trace the next day.
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The
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Marshallville
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East Liberty
Leetseb
Odus
Maggie Shook
Wandar
Howard McFadden
Pleasant Home
Maddy
Amothen
Dillingham Wins U.S. Senate Seat on Third Ballot
Ex Gov Dillingham Republican won the U S Senate seat on the third ballot in Montpelier Vermont with Prout withdrawing and Democrats voting for Dillingham.
Ontario druggist praises Chamberlain's Cough Remedy
In winter a Ontario druggist Mr. C RB Grandin recalls assisting a disappointed customer. He recommended Chamberlain's Cough Remedy with a money back guarantee after fair trial. The remedy is sold by Juanbach and Boyd on the square.
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Battle of Chamberain
Juanbach and
Boyd
Koct
Banner Salve Guarantee Card by Laubach Boyd Zimmern
The manufacturers of Banner Salve authorize the undersigned to guarantee it for burns sores ulcers tester eczema and all skin diseases. You have your money back if it doesn't do all it claims. Laubach & Boyd, Zimmerman & Coluthsk Oct
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Laubach & Boyd
Zimmerman & Col Tuthsk
Foley's Honey and Tat Cold Remedy Claim
An ad-like note urges taking Foley's Honey and Tat at first signs of a cold to stop it. It cites Laubach & Boyd and Zimmerman & Cal as presumably involved retailers or distributors. The worded claim presents a bold assurance of effectiveness when used promptly.
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Foley
Laubach & Boyd
Zimmerman & Cal
Patent Medicine Claims From Local Ads
An OCR riddled fragment touts various tonics and cough remedies. It references It Heals the Ltings and a dose of Idlay's Honey and Tar for cough relief, mentions Kodol Dyspepsia Cure as a digestive aid, and Foley's Honey and Tar for coughs. Names Laubach & Boyd Zimmerman & Co and Dr. W. H. Lewis appear as endorsers or sellers.
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Laubach & Boyd
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W. H. Lewis
Youtsey Found Guilty in Ohio Case Life Sentence Sought
Special to THE REPUBLICAS Georgetown Ohio October 20. Jury reports verdict in Youtsey case finding him guilty. Jurors recommend life imprisonment.
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Georgetown
Youtsey
Surprise Birthday for Mrs Kinion at Home
Social notes report veteran J Russell Kinion hosting a surprise party Thursday night for his wife Mary’s 50th birthday. About 40 friends attended with baskets and gifts, sharing a joyous evening before departing around midnight. Attendees included Russell and Mary Kinion, their three daughters, and numerous friends and relatives such as Mother Drinkhouse, Frank Wrinkhouse, Frank Cassidy, David Cassidy, Geo Kistler, Minna Slatzer, Katharine Jacobs, Lew Yaroell, Humphrey family, Harry Kramer, Glenn W Hall, and others.
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Russell Kinion
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Margaret
Frank Wrinkhouse
Frank Cassidy
David Cassidy
Geo Kistler
Robert Segner
Min
Nna Slatzer
Katharine Jacobs
Lew Yaroell
Humphrey
Harry Kramer
Glenn W. Hall
Grillin
Crow
Trust issue dominates Dems anti trust claims
The piece argues Democrats in New York organize the iron and cotton trusts with Senator James Jones of Arkansas as chief promoter. It notes Republicans passed the Sherman act and sought a constitutional amendment against trusts, while Democratic members of Congress blocked the two thirds vote, making anti trust rhetoric ineffective.
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Dow
New York
James Jones
Arkansas
Congress
Bryan Blames Trusts and European Press Echo
The text cites Bryan blaming the Republican party for trusts while arguing tariffs don’t create them. It quotes Berlin's Kreuz Zeitung warning that monopolies form to fleece less organized rivals and that the era’s spirit will shape the new century. It also notes opposition to U.S. authority in the Philippines as an argument about protecting national life globally.
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Republican Party
Europe
Berlin
Kreuz Zeitung
Bryan election ties and haystack plan mockery
A political debate airs over Carl Schurz and Bryan with Iowa farmer humor about tying Bryan to a haystack on his Nebraska farm to prevent mischief. The piece also notes North Carolina Republicans’ turnout issues due to new Democratic disfranchisement laws affecting about half the Republican vote.
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Bryan
Iowa
Dolliver
Nebraska
North Carolina
Republic
Story of a Slave and a Remedy Claim
A Manchester Michigan man recounts a slave tale of bondage and release claiming Elec gnde ic Bitters cured his ill wife after years of helplessness. The advertisement touts Bitters as a supreme female tonic easing nervousness sleeplessness and various pains with a battle guaranteed price. Local druggists Laubach and Boynly offer the product for 50 cents.
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Manchester
Mich
Laubach& Boy Nly
Dr Miles' Nervine Helped My Insomnia Says Howard
A reader from Medison, Wisconsin credits Dr Miles' Nervine with ending years of insomnia. The brief testimonial notes relief after use and claims to be free from troubled sleep since.
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Nervine
H. [L. |Howard
Mbdis
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