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Newspaper
Akron Daily Democrat
Location
Akron, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 29, 1902
Page
5
Rome December 20 Pope Leo XIII expressed a wish that all appointments and promotions in America align with the 26th anniversary of his coronation next March. He called it the most solemn Jubilee during his pontificate.
A medical ad from Ruffalo, Nevada, touts Dr Merce's Golden Discovery as a cure for chest ailments and consumption. It claims a young man with a family in Pike County Kentucky was helped after a ball wound left him weakened, and urges readers to obtain the pamphlet via one-cent stamps to learn more and order the cure.
A disputed sale tied to the Akron and Barberton Belt Railroad involves Mr D U Barber and contractor Crouch. Purchasers plan to build the line from Barberton through Akron toward Fairlawn, with a $1,000,000 purchase and potential $200,000 extra in surveys and rights. The deal centers on rights of way, surveys, and forthcoming construction, amid carrier line interests and franchise tensions.
Summarizes a prepared work by W. O. Male on the Hale family, with notes on Hale homestead sites, portraits, and genealogical details. Describes photographs, Portraits, and historic rooms in Hale properties, including Lowy and other family connections, plus related local interest in Summit County history.
Promote Ayer's Hair Vee claiming it refreshes youth appearance by restoring natural color and stopping hair loss. The ad emphasizes easy use and quick results.
The notice discusses Akron freight facilities improving with new plants amid parity aims with Pennsylvania and Saunderville lines. It mentions differential pricing, route advantages, and potential railway reforms affecting local transport and economics. Also references public sentiment and business leaders weighing changes to coal, river, and toll dynamics.
Digestive tonics and stomach aids are praised as strengthening the stomach and digestive organs. Gov G W Atkinson of W Vasaya reports using Kode! and finds it an effective remedy for stomach ailments. The ad notes endorsements from B Harper Co and multiple firms for Foley's Kidney Cure and related products.
New York financier Aaron Roberts announces a $10,000,000 investment linked to Hewett Mills. The move signals a major capital infusion in the city’s industrial sector and may affect the local economy and employment.
The ad extols One Minute Cough Cure from H. Wise of Madison and B. Harper & Co, claiming it cures coughs colds grippe bronchitis pneumonia and lung troubles while also touting DeWitt’s Salve for piles and related ailments from DeWitt & Fo of Chicago. It includes testimonials praising health improvements and mentions various distributors.
Predictions rise that Baltimore and Ohio will shed status as a premier line once the protected short ice over the old South Penn route is completed. The Baltimore to Chicago mileage may drop by nearly 100 miles, altering road relations and market standing according to prominent voices in commerce.
Washington announces the President's New Year Reception program detailing ceremonial order of precedence. Cabinet and diplomatic corps attend at 11 o'clock, followed by the Judiciary, Senate and House members, Army and Navy officers, department chiefs, and various officials and associations.
The Wheellig and Lake Erie announce greatly reduced rates on exenpelantel goods for Holt Days. Sale extends until January 2, 1908, with return wood available. For full details write B. B. Coo Hiden GT A, Cleveland, O.
The public schools enter a quiet holiday period with Monday January 5 resuming. One large staffing change is noted as Miss Tout resigns and Miss Flint’s successor likely Mike Neil Reese. Two weeks of regular work follow, then final exams. The second division of the school year will begin January 2.
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