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Newspaper
Akron Daily Democrat
Location
Akron, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 06, 1902
Page
4
A fragmented Barberton page mentions the debate over a free breakfast table proposal near Youngstown and local civic issues. It notes dividend changes for the Standard Oil or similar company, political commentary from congressmen, and reflections on municipal and road projects. Also included are social notices, travel, and multiple local names, with a recurring theme of community concerns and upcoming events.
Fragmentary text references financial interests and political trust but lacks coherent events or identifiable persons. Summary focuses on implied tension between business power and government, with unclear dates or locations.
Special correspondence from Barberton reports a lively Ave. G party at Mr and Mrs J W Corey with guests including Mr and Mrs Carey Mies, Mr George Ineson, and Mrs J W Bliger. Mini featured and the young people enjoyed a jolly evening full of cheer.
Special Correspondence from Clinton reports visits by Hone man, Adam Smith, Aaron Wagoner and families, Mina Minnie Dally of Akron, Spinglers, and Ruth Spangler. Camping trips to Hiawatha park and Long Lake, a large group attending a Manhattan Beach excursion, and the dedication of the new M E church on Mutton Street. Various relatives from Barberton, Peninsula, Columbus, Pittsburgh, and Detour are mentioned among friendly gatherings and local hospitality.
A land tract south of the New Perkion York owned by Ella and Ranter Sherhiendy is to be divided into 108 allotment lots by County Surveyor Gelire.
Mrs Hulda Jakeman of Salt Lake City endorses Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound for menstrual pain. In a testimonial she claims six bottles restored her health after year long doctor visits and urges women to seek the remedy, offering free advice from Mrs Pinkham in Lynn, Massachusetts.
Recipes outline beignets peach charlotte and peach jelly for carew. Steps include slicing peaches with sugar and sherry, pressing moisture, frying in batter, and serving with fruit sauce. Also describes peach jelly and a charlotte mold technique with sponge cake and orange jelly layers.
Inland August farm reports hay quality varies with rain while wheat yields beat expectations. Corn ruined by excessive rain. rest of crops look steady. Jobin White buys Stauffer farm and will occupy St Reon. J W France considers Bilas Mart on H M Miller house. new homes nearing for Spitters and Ginke. Visitors from Corslen and Roanoke join Johnston family. Highland park camp meetings start in August. Rev. Knowles from Cleveland to preach twice monthly.
The Democrat liner columns note that two distinguished figures Domiprey and Forsythe will perform at Summit Lake Park this week, bringing laughter to local crowds.
An old advertisement touts Dr Kilmer’s Swamp Root as a universal remedy for back, kidney, liver, and bladder troubles. It claims hospital use and private practice success, offers a free sample bottle and a book by mail, and urges readers to mention the paper when ordering from Kilmer Co. in Binghamton New York.
The Wayne Holmes annual reunion committee met in Summit county Monday evening with John Fatlor as president. Those present included Akron residents John Remmer Leonard Crawford A W Mackburn and R M Yoder of Barberton. They approved holding the event at Takeside on Labor Day with a 4 p.m. dinner and a program featuring a history of the organization and speeches by prominent people. FP Baker of Barberton is chairing the arrangements.
Contractor James Wildes stated on Wednesday morning that the laying of work is nearly complete, signaling progress on the project and indicating a forthcoming phase or completion target.
A brick paving project on Grant Street will commence within two weeks. Slag used for the work is scarce as Mr. Wildes notes that no supplier is willing to deal in it, slowing progress on the street improvement.
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