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Newspaper
Akron Daily Democrat
Location
Akron, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 13, 1902
Page
8
Doylestown Journal notes W. B Gale harvested the Galerious orchard near Doylestown, a 0 acre plot with TAS trees. This season yielded 2,500 bushels, 125 stored for spring sale, the rest sold locally. Orchard fruit varied by tree. some previous low producers this year bore large crops.
Advertisement asserts the discovery of Lalinger Formaldehyde Kidney Tablets cures kidney disease by driving germ from blood and preventing arsenic accumulation. It touts two sizes 25 and 60 cents and offers a free trial at druggists.
In Oshkosh on December 13 a circuit court jury set a verdict of five hundred dollars for three kisses taken without consent. The case involved Miner Efallow, a wealthy Menasha paper mill owner, and Zachera, a servant girl. The verdict reflected the tense social tensions of the era.
An advertisement proclaims that seven pounds of new flesh can result from a single bottle of Scott's Emulsion. It touts benefits including better appetite, digestion, blood, and body strength, urging thin readers to try the product and mentioning Scott & Bowne of New York.
Fire swept the interior of the Dipping department at the Goodrich Rubber Co plant on a Friday evening causing about 1000 in damage and injuring Walter Reese and several other workers who were overcome by fumes. Firefighters battled the blaze for over three hours. A separate blaze at Afr Rod Whelan’s shoe store at Main and Portgenats was caused by a gasoline lamp explosion and minor damage occurred.
Trainmen Akron Lodge Brotherhood of Rail Trainmen held a Friday night meeting at 167 South Howard Street. Officers elected include B H Dewey Post Master, Will Wall Master, J W Holland View Master, J K Hutt Financier, Harry Stormer Journal Agent, B Norris Examining Physician. J K Hutt named delegate to the Denver Colorado annual convention. Wy Snyder named alternate. The event closes with a sales pitch to buy now.
Special Correspondence. Havenna, Dey, 13 The Williams plant of this town with the largest output of any Ammilar factory in the country has merged with a combine formed in New York Wednesday. Mr A O Williams, former proprietor, is president of the new company capitalized at 3,000,000 dollars. The Ravenna plant will continue in operation.
A Cold To-Day Means Consumption To Morrow urges use of George Lolninger's Persualdehyde Cough Cure as the best remedy for serious coughs and colds. Sold at 26 cents with a druggist guarantee, the ad emphasizes ease of purchase over common syrups.
The WOOT 1 regular weekly meeting will be held Monday afternoon at 2 o'clock on South Main. The topic is History and Aim of the WOCTOUS. Mr. Berry will have charge of the session.
Hagee's Cordial of Cod Liver Oil described as an alternative nutritive and reconstructive remedy that nourishes the run down system naturally. It claims to aid recovery from colds flu rheumatism and indigestion and to be a grease free cod liver oil preparation palatable in taste. Prepared by Katharinon Chomirai Go St. Louis.
The Akron Security & Loan Company advertises loans from ten to five hundred dollars for household goods farms and real estate with monthly payments as low as two dollars fifty cents for twelve months and various other schedules. Nathan M. Berk lists 105 B Howard and Bell 81 as contact points in the ad.
A Friday discussion with Capt Morrison and Mr Hatch, Akron canal officials, challenges the canal system’s significance for heavy tonnage. They cite freight needs, boat shortages, and potential lock at State Mill to raise boats to the link chain south of Akron, urging state action and canal improvements.
A tarnished mint of testimonials proclaims Peruna as the cure for grip and catarrh. Letters from congressmen and civic leaders in Washington, New York, Chicago, and Minnesota praise Peruna’s quick relief and blood cleansing, urging readers to seek Dr. Hartman’s free advice if no results arise.
A dealer promotes high quality lump coal at a fair price, promising clean, excellent varieties superior to competitors. The ad emphasizes value and asserts customers get the best product for their money. It frames a direct sales pitch with confident tone and clear benefit to buyers.
Features include a Lite amowl antemetiie concept, with Sew by Tan J, and follow Peemerriea models. Prominent names BM Gooden, Tired and Tatber Cay Uber, Tire Go, and Bubter Co appear in the showroom notes.
Officials at Charleton designated a Monday night session to discuss an ordinance regulating petal correspondence. The village fixed inner toy costs and proposed monthly salaries. debate covered police hours, probity, and enforcement with no action taken. The Erie Go road project and related reforms were also touched upon, with passage delayed for a week.
In Ireville Kentucky on December 16 the Knox project faced setbacks with eight doors and three ary holes completing unfinished work. A fire during eruptions damaged the line to completion and the Standard Oil stake appears tied to Kee field. Foreman says rates may hit 120 dollars when the peny is finished by February with a thousand men at work on the road. Oregon river basin observers note barges and fleet belts affected.
Fragmentary OCR notes recount the Dec 16 ration of International Harvester Co. with mentions of J. B. Mur ve and a Chicago delivery. The text hints at ill health, alarms over the money market, and questions about statements by a well owner linked to perceived prosperity, but details are unclear.
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