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Newspaper
Akron Daily Democrat
Location
Akron, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 30, 1902
Page
5
Public health notice notes many cough remedies besides Foley's Honey and Tar contain opiates causing constipation, especially in children. It asserts Foley's Honey and Tar contains no opiates, is safe, and won’t constipate. A Warner Z M Laffer J Lampparter Co.
Lorain Ohio December 30 reliable sources say the American Axe and Edge Tool Co has an option on 1000 acres in Amherst and Henrietta townships to build a works and develop quarries. If closed it will include the independent stone quarry and rival the Cleveland Stone Co. Plans call for railroad extension to a dock five miles west with total outlay near 210,000 and 800 to 1,000 workers. The option expires around January 15.
Special Correspondence from Barberton notes city leaders resist strings attached as Mr Barber proposes a library funded without obligation from residents. He finds the public free to accept a liberal gift, expressing optimism that a library benefits all, including children and women, with men later finding time to read. The humor and polite skepticism linger as residents weigh the generous proposal.
Barberton council discusses Erie Railroad encroachment on city land at McNamara sprig. Dispute over a building over right of way, temp vs permanent, with plans to survey ground with County Commissioners. An exhibition license rate ordinance and sidewalk duties resolution are also considered.
Terror strikes Cumberland to Moorefield as a series of blasts damages shops and residences in Moorefield. Looted time kiln wood and stolen metals linked to the assaults while windows shattered and property damaged. Officials say the motive remains unclear and no suspects identified.
A damaged reminiscence extols Stuart's Catarrh Tablets as a simple antiseptic cure for throat and lung ailments. The piece praises the product through a Pittsburg reader who cites personal relief from a chronic cough and throat discomfort after using the tablets and notes the physician’s prior involvement with a traveling health adviser. The ad-like passage warns of irritants and promotes oral delivery of medicine to halt catarrh and related illnesses.
In I W Seldall's view the City Council will bear the Washer case expenses personally. The payroll includes attorney fees and related costs. Cornell is not expected to cover the bill, with further debate anticipated when the measure is considered Monday night.
Special Correspondence from Barberton reports Chapko a Hungarian laborer killed Monday afternoon at Columbia Chemical works. Found at 4 o clock at the bottom of the elevator shaft. remains sent to Durant's undertaking. He had worked only a short time at the chemical works.
The railroads expect major outlays in the coming year totaling hundreds of millions of dollars. The Pennsylvania, New York Central, Baltimore and Ohio, and Rock Island systems announce large investments in track expansion, terminals, and reconstructions. Notable projects include Chicago to Pittsburgh upgrades, Western expansions, and Oklahoma line construction with about 1,000 miles planned.
The ad promotes Acker's English Remedy to cure colds, coughs, asthma, bronchitis, and lung troubles with a money back guarantee. Readers are urged to request a free sample by writing W. I. Hooker & Co. in Buffalo, MN, and to find the product at local Akron pharmacies.
A severely ill man from West Potot Ia credits Dr King s New Discovery for Consumption with saving his life after a stubborn cough and lung trouble. The ad promotes trial bottles free at B Harper Co and notes an auction of groceries and gloves on December 8 at 108 South Main, Get off at ear barn.
The interview quotes D. Mavmearten discussing the gold standard, Mexican politics, and candidate reactions. He laments spending, notes opposition to gold, and reflects on U S relations, cabinet pressure, and the difficulty of whether Mexico could join a gold standard system amid economic strain.
The Boston Store advertises table linens and damask fabrics at deep discounts with a wide range of linen, damask, and plain weave pieces. It promotes heavy damask, bleached toweling, and special yard price cuts, urging readers to visit the Horton block on Wednesday for the year end sale.
A cold wave forecast prompts cautions about health and a native remedy. One Salute Cough Cure is advertised as treating coughs, grippe, bronchitis, pneumonia, and throat irritations, claiming to soothe membranes and ease inflammation. Also advertised are sleeping enclosures and a Chicago Northwestern calendar offer for business use.
The aid plan contemplates contributions from more than half of the institutions, with a total expected to reach 175000 dollars. Perry Pedregon will oversee the disbursement as the program becomes public this week.
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