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Newspaper
Wooster Republican
Location
Wooster, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 28, 1903
Page
4
A garbled political column mocks election forecasts and party loyalties in Wayne County. It references Roosevelt Bryan Cleveland and Dewey era politics, notes shifts in campaigns, figures like Miles and Gey, and assorted satirical quips about speakers, editors, and public taste, preserving a period voice.
Fragmentary OCR text mentions a man and vague references to a writer or event but lacks clear names, places, or dates to form a factual summary. Unable to determine a coherent news item from the provided fragment.
A plea filled with partisan appeals urges Wayne County voters to back Republican candidates including Tom Johnson for taxes and Robert Taylor for prosecuting attorney. It argues against Democratic corruption accusations, touts Craig as a top candidate, and urges cross‑party balance to curb corruption. The piece cites statements by General Corbin and defends Republican funds while urging voters to elect a mix of county officials.
Say Mr Farmer should elect Robert C Taylor for prosecuting attorney to ensure proper handling of the Wayne County treasury. Taylor joined the ticket at the last moment after HL Hubbell's resignation, and supporters urge neighbors to vote for him to secure correct operations in the prosecutor's office.
Readers are reminded that Wertz is not assured victory as several writeups claim a large majority. The editor urges Republicans to vote on Tuesday and do their duty, warning against assuming Wertz’s win.
The piece discusses Mrs Theodore Roosevelt opposing white livery for White House staff, praises Wayne county candidates including W A Craig for representative David Nice for treasurer and Robert C Taylor for prosecuting attorney, and endorses John Stevens for infirmary director while urging voters to back the Republican county ticket and endorsing Commissioner S I Lebman’s work.
A long-winded note explains a shift in how to pronounce pumpkin. It celebrates a manifesto allowing the populace to say punkin instead of pumpkin, claiming the change aligns with common speech and finally settles pronunciation once and for all for readers old and young.
A clipped medley notes corruption concerns in government tied to voter apathy while political figures in Baltimore and Pittsburgh are cited. It warns about a deadly toy pistol and urges stricter state laws to curb its sale, comparing the menace to smallpox and a mad dog.
Notice to farmers offers to pay the highest market prices for wheat in cash or on wholesale terms. Claims to provide superior flour and low-cost feed, promising to save farmers money. Signed by E. L. Plane of Lodi, Oklahoma.
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