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Newspaper
Akron Daily Democrat
Location
Akron, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 17, 1902
Page
8
In a contested agendum the Macedonia road dispute remains unsettled as residents report support for road abandonment and compensation to nearby property owners. The line includes mentions of a proposed canal like route, a subway by the railroad, and probate court motions from O I Company opposing the committee’s damages claims while endorsing the report’s guarantee.
The local Cigar Makers Union in Cincinnati Ohio and allied national unions plan to renew warfare against American cigar stores and products. They intend to canvass retailers and inform commuters about the campaign, aiming to influence policy and consumer behavior nationwide.
Fragmented text describes a Christmas dinner dessert using lemon orange and strawberry flavors. It mentions whipped cream and a basic dessert idea, with unclear instructions and garbled phrases. The item reads like a damaged recipe note seeking a ready to use dessert pairing.
The Roston store advertises a holiday sale with a broad assortment of items. Ladies umbrellas, gloves, and gowns highlight the catalog, with decorative medallions and fine fabrics noted. Prices range widely amid a push for possible bargains.
Our Toy Department offers an unequaled selection of up-to-date novelties in toys in Northern Ohio. Visit our basement department with toys gifts for all ages including father mother and siblings.
The Eaqui maux presents fur faced dolls Rough Rider in full uniform natural hair dolls kid body dolls dressed dolls and models of fashion dolls from many nations including Uncle Sam and Jaint ed dolls to suit all sizes from small to large.
The ad lists various gift sets including toilet boxes glove boxes handkerchief boxes necktie boxes shaving sets mirrors and manicure sets. Prices range from $1.00 to $2.00 with black ebony finish and silver plated finishes highlighted as desirable presents for young men and women.
A large assortment of mechanical trains from American and foreign makers is shown. The miniature railroads include track switches stops and crossings with extra track pieces available in stock.
A diverse listing highlights mechanical toys including the Bucking Donkey, steam engines, hot air engines, steam automobiles, magic lanterns, pewter soldiers, horns, tool boxes, sleds, blackboards and desks among dozens of other curious items.
A wide selection showcases the newest board games and blocks alongside puzzles in abundant varieties for both young and old. The shop emphasizes popular titles, attracting families and hobbyists seeking diverse game options and brain teasers.
An assortment of toys includes skin horses rocking horses doll go carts wheels and carts plus animal figures doll houses wash sets and furniture. The toy dishes range over 40 kinds from pewter china and enameled ware in sizes from 10c to extensive sets.
We devote one half of our basement to the display of China Cut Glass Lamps and Art Novelties. Nowhere in Northern Ohio can be found a better assortment of these wares than we have to offer the people of Akron. Great care and time were spent selecting these goods. Our China Department features the best wares from both European and American makers. Cut Glass in full brilliancy and variety includes bowls nappies vases and fancy pieces.
The display features Quezel Glass hailed as a modern wonder, with Royal Vienna Royal Bohemian Tan Zan Colisonne Rice Zinn Metlock Steins and Immure Ware. Leading Old and New World potteries are represented in the selection of Art Novelties.
Prompted by rapid consolidation among American Cigar Co and leading independent manufacturers, the fragment references nationwide plant closures and a trial that spurred concern over the industry’s survival. The garbled text hints at industry tension, entities like The J and Hinton, and disruptions in employment.
A garbled OCR text fragment references a concert discs sale and a waiter, with scattered phrases about cataloging a library and seating. Names and sensible details are unreadable, leaving an incomplete item.
Wesley Reynolds, a 16 year old bank defender in Westville, was killed by suspected robbers Patsey Proherty Dennis and Chas while resisting a bank raid. The trio were captured and jailed at Central station and are suspected in a jail break in Jonesboro, Tk. Westville and Leibert Bros. sold their grocery to Mr. Griesmer, who received possession. Griesmer traveled to Cleveland on Wednesday to purchase new goods.
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