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The Voice: 1901-1910

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The Wooster Voice (Wooster, Ohio), 1906-09-25

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The opening article is on the decision to pave College Avenue. This is a big development as it was previously dirt/mud. The literary societies on campus voted to join together as a joint club. The Y.M.C.A held their first regular meeting of the semester. The schedule for football games was announced in the athletics section.
The Wooster Voice (Wooster, Ohio), 1906-10-02

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"Elections Galore," is about all four classes selecting officers for the school year. In "The Possible Wooster Band," a band could be formed at the College of Wooster. "Athletic Association Election," is about the annual meeting for the Athletic Association for the election of officers. "College Spirit," is a article about college spirit and the meaning behind it. A feature on the 1906 - '07 Roster for the University of Wooster.
The Wooster Voice (Wooster, Ohio), 1906-10-09

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"A Feast Of Good Things," is about the lecture courses offered. In "The Oratorical Association," the association received new officers and discussed having debate teams. "College Traditions - A Word to Underclassmen," is feature about the freshmen. In "On to Cleveland," Wooster's team goes to Cleveland to face of against Case. "Among the Fraternities," is about all of the news from each Greek houses including Phi Gamma Delta and Kappa Kappa Gamma.
The Wooster Voice (Wooster, Ohio), 1906-10-16

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The College began preparing for debate season against other colleges and universities. There was a serious chemical accident in a College laboratory. Geo S. Luckett received damage to his eye from glass when a test tube exploded. Wooster won a football game against Case Institute of Technology (now Case Western University).
The Wooster Voice (Wooster, Ohio), 1906-10-23

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George Edgar Vincent from Chicago University gave a talk on mob mentality. Wooster students attended the Twenty-second annual meeting of the Synod of North Dakota. The Wooster football team lost against Western Reserve College (now known as Case Western Reserve University).
The Wooster Voice (Wooster, Ohio), 1906-10-30

Wooster Voice Editors

The paper opens with a piece on European musicians visiting Wooster, named Mr. Kneisel and Mr. Schroeder. One article details the meeting of the Irving Literary Society, a men's club on the campus. Mr. Bryan, a Democratic speaker from Nebraska who sympathizes with Theodore Roosevelt spoke at the College. The Wooster football team won against Delaware. The Spectator, a paper from Capital University in Columbus critiqued The Voice, and The Voice responded. One article talks about the possible formation of a Glee Club on campus as they are gaining popularity.
The Wooster Voice (Wooster, Ohio), 1906-11-06

Wooster Voice Editors

There was an alumni reunion in celebration of the football game against Oberlin coming up. The local sheriff pledged to enforce the local liquor law in light up upcoming elections. The Wooster football team beat Hiram. An election was coming up and there were reminders to vote present in the paper. Voters must choose between Congressman Smyser and Congressman Ashbrook. Smyser supports Theodore Roosevelt.
The Wooster Voice (Wooster, Ohio), 1906-11-13

Wooster Voice Editors

Wooster held large student spirt demonstrations before a football game against Oberlin. A Wooster graduate was stationed in Shanghai, China and wrote to the Voice about his experiences.
The Wooster Voice (Wooster, Ohio), 1906-11-20

Wooster Voice Editors

This edition of the college's student run newspaper was published on November 20 of 1906, and it is twelve pages long. The Young Men's and Young Women's Christian Associations held daily meetings for their Week of Prayer. The Heidelburg football team lost to the Wooster football team 23-0. The "Social" section including Greek life and alumni updates are on the tenth page. The final three pages are comprised entirely of advertisements.
The Wooster Voice (Wooster, Ohio), 1906-11-27

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The ION Jackson Company, which puts on concerts appeared at Wooster. One article talks about a new building being named "Oak Cottage." Its real name is the New Hall for Women. Ohio State won a football game again Wooster. It was an away game for Wooster. An article is present which commemorates Thanksgiving. The University of Chicago is offering prizes for essays on economics. Ohio State won the State Football Championship overall.
The Wooster Voice (Wooster, Ohio), 1906-12-04

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Students visited Jena University, in the town of Jena, Germany. Y.M.C.A. and Y.W.C.A. had meetings with inspirational speeches and scripture. Inter-class basketball games began the week of publication. A football reception was held, and a bonfire celebrating the past season. One article mentioned how basketball has almost surpassed the popularity of football. Add for a piano for Christmas, posted by A.L. Zook
The Wooster Voice (Wooster, Ohio), 1906-12-11

Wooster Voice Editors

The Messiah Oratorio by Handel was performed the night of the 11th. A Chi Psi fraternity house at Cornell University was destroyed in a fire. 6 were reported dead. The Wooster Y. W. C. A. was spoken to about missionary works for Christianity in India. A class-organized basketball tournament was won by Sophomores over Preps, and Juniors over Freshmen. Piece commemorating the 5 year anniversary of the fire which destroyed Old Main. Article on unrest between Wooster students and town residents due to pranks played by students. A professor, Dr. Grumbine had poetry material published in Putnam's Monthly. Advertisements section contains many for Christmas gifts.
The Wooster Voice (Wooster, Ohio), 1906-12-18

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This issue of the Wooster Voice focuses entirely on the 1906 football season. The issue details the numerous games the football team played, the dynamics of the team, the coach, and other information regarding the season.
The Wooster Voice (Wooster, Ohio), 1905-09-18

Wooster Voice Editors

This issue of the Wooster Voice begins with an article about the new instructors/professors joining the college. Brief descriptions of the six new instructors are provided following the article. Next, there is a wedding announcement for the marriage of Martin Loy Fluckey and Kate Granger. One article recaps the Y.M.C.A. reception hosted by Dr. Holden. Finally, the issue concludes with information regarding athletic events and a number of advertisements for local businesses.
The Wooster Voice (Wooster, Ohio), 1905-09-25

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This edition details the inauguration of a new political system on campus. Included are descriptions of both candidates for college president and secretary. An article discusses a new elective in kindergarten study offered by Wooster. Mary Robertson, the first graduate of the University Bible School, is given a position teaching at Payson, Utah. The rock of 1874 is cleaned up to revel its bottom half. Earnest Weld, class of 1903, wins a tennis honor at the open tournament at Canton Champery, in Switzerland. Additionally, the issue includes Wooster's 1905 student and faculty roster.
The Wooster Voice (Wooster, Ohio), 1905-10-02

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"The Senior Class Elects Its Officers," is about the senior class electing their officers. In "A Fine Addition to Our Museum," Oscar A. Hills, a student from 1902 killed a Rocky Mountain goat and its now on display in Scovel Hall. "A New Debating League," is about the Oratorical Association attempting to set up a new debating league. In "The First Two Years At Wooster," is a feature of when the University of Wooster first opened.
The Wooster Voice (Wooster, Ohio), 1905-10-09

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"Wooster Friend," is about H. C. Frick, a donor for the college telling the board of trustees to plan for library extensions. In "Politics Again," the athletic association elects new officers. "Death of Mrs. Elizabeth Frick," is about the passing of Mrs. Frick, mother of H. C. Frick. In "Choosing Debaters," a contest will be held in order to pick the members of the debate team. "Our Present Athletic Position," is a feature on the history of athletics in Wooster.
The Wooster Voice (Wooster, Ohio), 1905-10-16

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"A Night of Wild Adventure," is about the Juniors hosting a party for the freshmen class. In "New Debating System Inaugurated," the negotiations from intercollegiate debates began. "Class Rushes," is a feature about the annual epidemic of class rushes. In "Song Recital by Miss Lillian Miller," the new instructor of vocal music at the Conservatory has a music recital. "Enrollment Statics," is a feature on the amount of students are on campus.
The Wooster Voice (Wooster, Ohio), 1905-10-23

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"The Senior-Sophomore Reception," is about the seniors hosting a reception for the sophomores. In "Wooster at Toledo," a letter full of gossip about alumni and former students is featured. "Enthusiasm for Debating," is about preparations being made for inter-collegiate debates. In "College Men are Interested in the Bible," the voluntary Bible classes hosted by the Young Men's Christian Association is popular with the college men.
The Wooster Voice (Wooster, Ohio), 1905-10-30

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"Prof. Erb Writes New Athletic Song," is about Professor Erb writing a new song to be sung at athletic contests. In "President Holden's Report to Synod," President Holden gives facts and figures of interest at the Synod of Ohio. "The Burning of the U.," is a timeline of the fire that spread across campus. In "Plans Under Way For Library Addition," architectures from Nimmons and Fellows visit the campus and made preliminary arrangements for the addition to the library.
The Wooster Voice (Wooster, Ohio), 1905-11-06

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This edition begins with a call for orations to be submitted to The Voice and later suggests that students take part in the oratorial contest. An article is devoted to the death of Kenyon College student Stuart L. Pierson, and Western Reserve University's president delivered a speech about his death. December debates and literary societies on campus are noted. One article details a football game Otterbein forfeited against Wooster. An article discusses the beginnings of football and its current popularity. Advertisements for local businesses conclude this edition.
The Wooster Voice (Wooster, Ohio), 1905-11-13

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"Debating News," is about the inter-collegiate debating still in development stages. In "A New Dormitory Assured," President Holden announced that ground has been broken for a new women's dormitory. "Women in College Journalism," is about how there has never been a woman editor for the Voice but how that could change. In "Famous Train In Music," famous bandmaster F. N. Innes composed the Pennsylvania Special and played it for the first time.
The Wooster Voice (Wooster, Ohio), 1905-11-20

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"Basket Ball Next," is a feature about the new basketball season. In "New Assistant Librarian Elected," Miss Mary Sanborn has been elected the assistant librarian. "Wooster Man to the Front," is about Rev. John R. Peale, a missionary was killed at Lien-Chou, China. In "Writing Poetry," a feature about how to write poetry. "Brahm Van Den Berg," is about concert pianist Berg performing with the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra at the Opera House.
The Wooster Voice (Wooster, Ohio), 1905-11-27

Wooster Voice Editors

"Tri-State Debating League," is about Western University of Pennsylvania, University of West Virginia and University of Wooster planning to represent Ohio in the Tri-State Debating League. In "Col. Sobieski Lectures before Comparative Government Class," a direct descendant from a Polish king came and talked to a class. "The Symphony," is a feature written about the how the symphony is the highest form of musical composition. In "The Co-Op Organizes," the members of the University Co-Operative Association met to further organization.
The Wooster Voice (Wooster, Ohio), 1905-12-04

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"The Wave of Football Reform," is a feature about various universities including New York University, Ohio Wesleyan University and more creating or changing their rules for sports. In "Leonora Jackson Concert Company," the Leonora Jackson-Sybil Sammis Concert Company performed as part of the lecture-recital course. "Natural Gas," is about the use of natural gas on campus for fuel and light with no extra rent. In "Kings of Ministreldom Eclipsed," the young women of Hoover Cottage hosted a party.