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Newspaper
Akron Daily Democrat
Location
Akron, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 06, 1902
Page
5
Scrofula is commonly inherited and few are entirely free from it. Palo, weak children are afflicted in nine of ten, with many adults affected. Readily observable signs include nodules in the neck, above the ear, skin eruptions, inflamed eyelids, sore ears, rickets, wasting, and general debility.
An old testimonial touts Hood's Sarsaparilla and Hood's Pills as positive cures with thousands of permanent results. A daughter healed of ecrotula with eleven sores on the neck and ears is cited as proof, claiming she is now in good health after taking the medicines.
An Akron City Commission hearing on charges against Police Chief Durkin and others unfolds amid claims the panel acts as judge and jury. Witnesses describe a tense scene as Moraland and Washer figures are discussed, with police and clerical observers hinting at a major municipal dispute and alleged morphine use.
Prison keeper John M Wieher testified that the Board of City Commissioners had prejudged his case and would not allow full evidence or the stenographer’s notes. He argued an injunction was his only remedy as the commission’s actions effectively removed him. He described Durkin’s role and a prior interview, plus the discovery of a prisoner found unconscious and later awake in custody with no notice of arrest.
Murative Bromo Qatut reports limited details from the latest sireats event. The fragment notes ongoing activity with references to CRS Liver Putte and potential outcomes. Further readable lines hint at participants and locations but lack complete context.
An advertisement extols Dr A W Chase's Nerve Pills as a revolutionary, vegetable tonic free of narcotics with claims of common sense based research and lasting, safe effects for all ages. It includes testimonials from Mrs J I Slober of North Maple St Alpion Ohio and Mrs Smith Tibbe Akron Ohio praising energy, vigor, and restored health after one or more boxes, and urges beware of imitations with dealer signatures.
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