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Newspaper
Akron Daily Democrat
Location
Akron, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 23, 1902
Page
6
An 1833 notice indicates a sale conducted in Akron by the firm John Lam wae Co Druggiste. The fragmentary OCR shows an early 19th century commerce context with a druggists’ shop, reflecting period trade practices in Akron.
Akron reports growing bowling enthusiasm with about 26 alleys, new facilities, and plans aligning with national tournaments. Notable local figures Jenkins and Bothner faced losses in recent matches, while discussions highlight city’s strong sport culture and rising clubs.
A prominent forester identified as Bader of 84 noep msrer and two companions from Grand St New York report health restoration after using two bottles of a remedy called Favorite Ranved. The notice claims cure for liver and kidney ailments and lists various local residents among those helped, with promotional language about the product and its availability through druggists nationwide.
Fragmented sporting items report on Millersville turf and Valley track plans, plus upcoming Jai sport events. Mentions include Tip Top basketball team captain James H. Worden and players Rituh Mitchello Tankin Bleroe Bratt Stte ser and Aine Rogaine. Grand Bowling Alleys hosts Farmers Barbertons and Butchers club games with scores.
An antique advertisement extols Kodo Dyspepsia Cure as a strong stomach and digestive tonic. It claims relief for indigestion, bloating, and bowel issues, with endorsers urging friends to try the product. Various names and firms, including Harper & Co, feature in the testimonial array.
An old advertisement touts One Minute Cough Care as a quick remedy for colds la grippe bronchitis pneumonia and related lung troubles. It claims health benefits and urges readers to buy the product from A Slerper in 60.
The Lewnatte Co presents a folk play at the Progress hall corner of High and Market. Fifteen characters will perform with music and singing in a spectacle featuring lively dances and flying spurting effects.
In Youngstown a couple was arrested days ago on charges connected to a robbery. The woman, a bride, remains in jail while authorities hold a four month old child as part of the case. Local reports indicate a tense situation surrounding the accused pair.
Globe story notes Clark, son of a clerk, seeking a world tour and a new posting aboard a steamship carrying mail. It mentions opportunities to meet the world in Sid Australia and New Zealand in Auckland, with prior travel to Cape Nome, Hong Kong, and other places.
A dated advertisement touts Dr A W Chase's Nerve Pills claiming they strengthen nerves and restore health. It urges readers to buy from dealers nationwide, noting the signature and stock details on each package.
A Westhesto resident reports his boy suffered membranous croup but was saved after Foley's Honey and Tar eased his symptoms. The account notes a near fatal episode and credits the remedy with reopening the airway and restoring breath before medical help arrived.
Alletin of Winchester says his wife recovered from illness after taking New Life Pills. The item lists the product at Harper & Gon drug store and mentions a Sunday school entertainment at the university.
Acker's Dyspepsia Tablets advertised as remedies for indigestion and related disorders. Endorsed by Whystelans everywhere and sold by Dutt Pharmacy, Be, and other Akron Barberton outlets. Priced 25 cents, request powder or mailing details to WW, LA. Hooker & Co Buffalo NY.
The advertisement touts Ur Geo Lelnings ers Portunlidehye Kidney Tablets as a remedy for kidney disease, claiming they expel disease germs from blood and prevent uric buildup. It promises trials, lists dosages 25 and 60 cents, and mentions multiple pharmacies including Lott's Pharmacy Akron and B. Frase Barberton. It also claims relief from headache indigestion and constipation and promotes a skin tone drink.
A garbled OCR fragment from 1895 advertises a store display titled She Store of Quabing. The text shows misread words and nonsensical terms like owr winlow and Carkels of arx, with references to Christmas week and unclear names Poh amd Qngelicn per.
A fragmented report notes a candy factory blaze causing about 100 in losses and probable deaths among three young women. Names given include Mattie Lealle aged 19 Laura Crawford aged 19 and Mary Dolin aged 1. The injuries allegedly resulted from jumping from a third story window in Toney Moy Fee. Fire officials state investigation into cause will proceed.
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