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Newspaper
Akron Daily Democrat
Location
Akron, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 16, 1902
Page
3
City council approves ordinance to rename Bonjawin Street to Westwood Avenue after debate. The measure, discussed at Monday night meeting in Connell, faced lengthy discussion before passage.
A heated session at Buchtel College Tuesday failed to vote on reciprocity with Cuba. Senate attendance was low, only eleven members present, as Senator Welton of Minnesota sparked debate with a controversial remark. The Partite Society presided with Senator Carlton as president pro tem and Senator Waynes as clerk. the minority committee report urged against reciprocity.
fragmentary sports note with scattered names and phrases. unclear events or dates. contains many garbled terms and nonsensical sequences.
A Winchester elctixon names Foley's Honey and Tar as saving his boy from membranous croup after a severe attack. The testimonial alleges early treatment helped recovery and credits Foley's product for the life saved.
Sold in Akron by John Lam rtar & Co Druggista. 183 dollars toward St.
The description promotes the Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul routes as the United States Government Fast Mail line. It highlights connections to Minneapolis and the Twin Cities, urging travel on the Pontar Limited and famous trains. Foss Miller, General Passenger Agent, Chicago.
An unsigned stories details a fatal shooting near a government legation on November 20. A minister and son were attacked. assailants fled, later captured, then freed after claiming immunity. A revolver and belt were recovered. autopsy indicates a fatal wound.
Local ads tout leading kidney tablets as a remedy restoring health by cleansing the blood. The copy claims two sizes 25 and 60 cents and offers a free trial at drugstores. It also cautions cough medicines may contain opiates and promotes Foley's Honey and Tar as safe for children.
An old ad copy promotes Christmas singing gear and musical instruments with modern styles starting at $22. It mentions beyond-hand machines and shows fashion plates with latent styling for ladies’ gowns and costumes. The address 108 Howard is listed for Singer products and related items.
Coominatenew Wildes Seybold and Witkon deny involvement in forcing Trowbridge to tear down a structure projecting onto Lovet tine. Brent util Honeer led the undertaking described as never having been executed by the board. Morera Wildes Reyhold and Wilean oppose actions returning to Corey the Pttat National Teenie, citing unclear stances as board members seek to let commissioners handle their own battles.
A Cold To-Day Means Consumption To Morrow warns of neglect, touts Dr George Selanger's Formaldehyde Cough Cure as the best remedy for stubborn coughs and colds, sold at 2 cents on a guarantee by all druggists, with a Christmas hat cap offer from Smith & Teeple at 168 S Main St.
Mrs H New som of Decatur Illinois writes that Electric Bitters cured her three years of indigestion and dyspepsia after other remedies failed. She claims she gained 85 pounds and can eat heartily. C B Harper Co drug store sells the medicine.
A distorted report notes a council meet on Monday addressing complaints and referring matters to general agents. Mentioned are Mr SUH, Mr Book Petter, and Mr Morey Nett, with service and conditions described as poor in the South Maliste area near Rubeest worth.
An advertisement by Lamparter & Co promotes Dr Howard’s specific for constipation and dyspepsia, claiming superior formula liked by physicians and offering a money back promise if not satisfactory. It alleges weekly sales and positions the remedy as superior to ordinary medicines, urging readers to buy to save money.
A distressed patient recounts seeking relief from heart disease through remedies and doctors. The text describes severe palpitations, fatigue, faintness, and near despair before claiming a remedy helped restore ability to work and daily life. The account cites a personal experience with treatment and a promise of further guidance.
Philadelphia December reports haste to finish the little ship Maine with extra crew. At Cramp Yard today work continues and the Maine is expected to be ready by December 18. All main guns are in position and she is being hoisted, with preparations seen for the looming danger in the harbor.
The notice touts a home remedy for coughs and lung troubles claiming rapid relief. A Madison Georgia testimonial credits the product with curing coughs colds and grippe and improving health overall. The ad emphasizes drawing out inflammation soothing mucous membranes and strengthening lungs.
Fragmented text from an old page references Witch Hazel Saive DeWitt Co of Chicago. It mentions naive treatment and remedies for piles burns and teething with unclear product claims and garbled names. The piece appears as a damaged notice or ad with nonsensical passages and misprints. There is no clear event or outcome.
The Finance Committee of Council, on the matter of the $80,000 Honda division request, was not ready to report. More time was granted at the Monday meeting to consider the issue.
The Akron schools show solid progress with strong classroom effort and improving finances. Trustees note higher expenses but praise staff dedication, announce the Lane building project at $90,000 and an annex, plus a two week holiday break and mid January exams. Public examinations and city teachers’ tests are scheduled, with oversight by Supt. Hotobkins, Prof. Knight, and Attorney Beers.
A church bazaar is underway featuring aprons kerchiefs cloth crafts and decorative pieces. A bake sale with candy paper and coffee draws attendees while a photography exhibit on Monday evening showcases community talent. The venue is said to be well attended despite the weather.
A promotional notice for Kilmer's Swamp-Root claims kidneys cause most illness, urges readers to try the remedy, and offers a free sample by mail. It includes testimonials and instructions to contact Kilmer & Co for a trial bottle and informational booklet.
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