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Newspaper
Wooster Republican
Location
Wooster, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 28, 1903
Page
3
Advertisement promoting Scott's Emulsion as strengthening the throat and lungs. Claims it helps weak lungs and sensitive throats, drives out coughs colds and bronchitis, and offers a sample to try. Mentions Scott & Browne at 409 Pearl Street New York.
Labor groups unite against immigrant pauper labor and back Hanna in Ohio governor debates. Johnson markets free trade but voters view him as wavering on American labor needs. Roosevelt backs Hanna. a Johnson or Clarke vote would oppose Roosevelt's stance.
The piece argues Johnson’s claim that corporations are favored at taxpayers’ expense is a campaign principle. It notes Republicans enacted laws in 1901 that taxed corporations with over three million dollars in new taxes, claiming general taxpayers are relieved, and cites $1,765,558 in revenue from that year, including non corporate sources.
An 1890s advertisement asserts deafness results from inflamed Eustachian tube mucous lining. It claims only constitutional remedies can cure, promises $100 for deafness caused by catarrh cured, and promotes Hall's Catarrh Cure and Dr. Wood’s Norway Pine Syrup as remedies.
A historical confrontation centers on Tom L Johnson and Henry George as supporters clash with Johnson’s past endorsements of a land value tax. The debate cites Johnson’s congressional votes and speeches proposing a national land tax to supplant other levies, while critics accuse him of betraying his principles.
The Varsity boys defeated Heidelberg 22 to 2 on Friday afternoon at Tiffin, playing faster football and keeping Heidelberg mostly out of the contest. Whitcraft sparked a standout second half with a 90 yard run, Abbey added a 60 yard burst, and Nice guided the offense, while Coach St John praised the effort and noted no lineup changes in the second half. A freshman and sophomore class football game is planned next Friday with a small admission to settle class supremacy, plus the athletic association still owes $200 on the new fence.
Charles Lavigne of Detroit reports using Dr Williams Pink Pills for Pale People after years of weakness, nervousness, and loss of appetite. Three boxes restored health, appetite, weight, and color. friends noticed the improvement, boosting confidence in the remedy. Sold by dealers or mailed, 50 cents per box, two dollars for a set of four.
A factory fire at the Southsalle plant caused roof damage to the brick engine house and disrupted operations while 1000 bushels of apples stacked in the yard were spared. Firefighters used chemical extinguishers and buckets. insurance covers about 200, with Lumberman's Mutual of Mansel recording the loss. Citizens aided bravely in quelling the blaze.
The Cincinnati Enquirer attacks Johnson’s plan to elect senators by popular vote as un-Democratic, arguing it clashes with state integrity and the constitutional provision for state legislatures to elect senators. It notes Democrats like Pettus and Blackburn blocked the plan and says Ohio Democrats largely reject the idea.
McKeesport Pa Oct 6 Behind closed doors General Manager George G Crawfagel and Superintendent A M Saunders of National Tube Works conducted a rigid investigation into charges of collecting tribute by bosses of the mill. All officials who could in any way fall under suspicion were examined. Mr Crawford and Mr Saunders refused to comment on progress.
Confessions describe a priest from Arkansas recounting a 16 year struggle with Yellow Jaundice. He consulted many doctors and tried various medicines before using a purported remedy. The narrative reflects long term illness and search for relief, with emphasis on personal health trial and recovery.
On the first and third Tuesdays of each month through November 17 1903 the B and O K O will offer one way settlers tickets to south and southeast and round trip home seekers tickets to south southeast west and northwest at greatly reduced rates to the Northwest and California and to intermediate points One way second class coach tickets are sold with stop overs Tickets on sale until November 20 Stop over allowed
Mrs W W Saylor of Hilliard Pa credits iCodel Dyspepsia Cure with curing her worst dyspepsia and loss of appetite. The ad claims Kodol uses digestive juices plus tonic and reconstructive properties to cleanse and sweeten the stomach and restore strength, sold by Kreiger drug store.
Cars depart Wooster every two hours from 7:45 a m to 7:45 p m bound for Creston Seville Chippewa Lake Medina Berea and public square Cleveland with connections to Puritas Springs Linndale Elyria North Amherst Lorain Grafton Oberlin Wellington Birmingham Berlin Heights and Norwalk. Additional departures from public square Cleveland every two hours from 6:15 a m to 4:15 p m to Wooster with routes to Cleveland Berea Medina Chippewa Lake Seville and Creston.
Fragmentary remark quotes Dr Abernethy calling Foley's Cure effective when life is in danger. The odd text mentions snakes and kidneys, with uncertain spellings and punctuation reflecting OCR damage from the historical page.
George Gilbert of near West Leb anon harvested 600 bushels of corn from six acres, signaling a good year for corn around West Lebanon.
Adjutant General Gyser seeks to recover Civil and Spanish War flags carried by Ohio units that have not been turned over to the state. Eighty one organizations are said to have failed to return their banners, possibly held by heirs or survivors as mementos. The effort aims to locate these flags and place them in state preservation.
Orrin C Baker, formerly financial officer of the Ohio Soldiers and Sailors Orphans' Home at Xenia, resigns after 12 years in the post and plans to move to Chanute Kansas to pursue oil interests. He has been connected with the institution for twenty years and is highly regarded by the Home Weekly for his service and citizenship.
Secretary of State Lavglin issues instructions for counting ballots on constitutional amendments under the Longworth law. Ballots marked for party tickets and amendments are counted by party, with cross marks in heads and before amendment statements. Standard ballot boxes poll books and tally sheets used for state officers elections apply to amendment votes.
W Ooster officials name Mr Bryson for a key office in the Southwestern Traction Company. He is described as energetic and fully capable to discharge duties. Details on office location and the car service start date are being finalized with plans for freight and express operations. passenger service remains not included.
Board notes lack of funds for due bids and essential winter work. Complaints cover various matters while payroll is approved. They urge council to approve a special appropriation to continue necessary street and public works until more money can be found.
Promoters of Lattaich and Boyd claim Mi-o-na flesh forming food builds solid flesh and cures digestive troubles. Advertising promises include guaranteed results or money back, with tablets taken daily to support strength and general weakness.
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