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Newspaper
Akron Daily Democrat
Location
Akron, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 16, 1902
Page
4
The Park Street property in Boston is reported to be offered for 1,250,000 dollars after a challenging negotiation. The article mentions broker activity by Mears & Vaughan and notes shifts in mortgage and dividend expectations affecting investor sentiment.
In a chaotic excerpt from a 19th century local page, Thor Mateo and others face a courtroom battle with tangled names and distant events. The fragment hints at a public trial and community figures, including Charlee Waller, amid a sequence of legal and social details.
A vintage advertisement promises 100000 free Hyomel bottles, claimed as a guaranteed cure for coughs colds and catarrh. Readers are asked to mail a coupon with full address and name to The R T Booth Co Ithaca NY, with no obligation. The text is a damaged OCR excerpt.
A Detroit woman, Miss Guida Gascon, secretary of the Amateur Art Association, writes that after suffering formate woolenisn and general weakness she used Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. She reports relief within six weeks and a reviving sense of happiness and health.
A garbled column weaves social commentary with political snags and local concerns. It references councilmen, board members, reform stands, and an upcoming election while mentioning figures and groups, including a Barberton man and youth competition. The piece also advertises Hagee's Cordial as a health tonic.
A fragmentary poem evokes Christmas imagery and sacred scenes. It speaks of Mary, the mother, and the son, with visions of Gethsemane, Calvary, and tomb, reflecting sorrow, faith, and memory through disjointed lines and mystic allusions across a stormy, dreamlike text.
In Spring Valley on December 10 John Mitch receives a perfect ovation as president of the Ming Way group. He is hailed by Thomn nila and greeted by a crowd with flowers after his arrival, while supporters cheer from all sections of the area.
A Spanish American soldier named William Pluston, 44, allegedly robbed of all his money, was confined in Munroe Ville’s paper oil and later moved to the City Prison Mite Monte with help from “Uncle Joe” Kendall. The incident centers on his claim of being robbed by an unknown party.
Not yet ready to hold regular weekly meetings, Cornell tabled a proposed ordinance on Monday night. The measure aimed to require frequent sessions to address actions tied to the new government’s assault and related matters.
Benny Yanger defeated rivals last night at the Lyceum Athletic Club in a decisive display. The bout featured Dee, Si tf Crocky Boyle and Philadelphia featherweights, with Yanger dominating each round and winning by a wide margin. Hoyle had previously risen by facing Champion Corbett and beating Billy Maynard.
The Akron Humane Society held a regular meeting Monday night and elected officers for the ensuing year. The secretary and treasurer positions were filled, with thanks offered to the past two years’ officers. Mr Timan’s replacement was chosen as secretary, while President Alt Phige and other officers were named. The resignation of C T Inman was noted for his services.
Officers including Joseph Kendall M W Hoye Charles T Inman H N Nipple Charles Watson and Button were mostly reelected. The society has operated under state law since December 18 1900, prosecuting about 40 cases and correcting numerous abuses. It plans to be more active and will hold regular meetings at City Hall on the second Monday evening each month.
Nelan Bros offers fresh Cinas trees this week with early orders urged. They advertise holly and evergreen decorations, Xmas candies, and an assortment of scrap sewing and shopping baskets plus elegant hampers for Christmas gifts. Leading growvern 801-003 MINet I Koth Phones 376.
Seattle Dec 16 An ordinance proposes paying 400 for delivery of the body of any highwayman or burglar to the city jail The measure cites the present state of crime as justification and aims to deter serious offenses in the city council briefing.
A 16 year old resident, John Best, allegedly killed a man then attacked his mother and sister in their home. A posse later pursued him. he was killed by a revolver after a firefight, leaving two women wounded but alive.
The piece argues deafness stems from a tuber leading from the throat to the middle ear and cites testimonials claiming Stuart's Catarrh Tablets cure catarrh and restore hearing. It presents anecdotes from individuals such as James W. Brown and Jane Barlow, urging readers to buy the product despite lack of verifiable medical support.
An ad-copy from 2011 Avenue B by Blem Wigham featuring Aldweitek claims relief after two days using Dr Geo Leiningers Formaldehyde Inhaler. The notice promotes a cure for long standing catarrh and promises success with continued use, offered at 50 cents with a guarantee at druggists.
An advertisement extols Kodol Dyspepsia Cure as a stomach aid curing dyspepsia indigestion and stomach troubles. It claims to strengthen and purify the digestive system and includes an endorsement attributed to Gov. G. W. Atkinson of West Virginia and a Mr. B. Harper.
Fragmentary note discusses practical reasons for partial repayments on goods, contrasting the relationship between Eric-a-Brac Jardinieres and broader trade in China. The text implies a favorable rate or concession of at least 3 percent, reflecting debt or price considerations amid uncertain commerce.
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