Town Council appoints school inspectors and approves licenses
Town Council met Tuesday with full board. Dr. O R Siegel and Dr W F Duity, named by the school committee, were appointed inspectors of public schools to serve until the Spring town meeting. Compensation discussed, with $10 weekly proposed. Also approved Joseph Benjamin lease for 99 years, sidewalk repair on State street, license for a victualling estab lishment in Hasbrouck block, and Rogers Free Library report. Red Cross fundraising urged for Yangtse refugees via Edward Aborn Greene.
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O. R. Siegel
W. F. Duity
Siegel
Byfield, Burton
North East
Daffy
Waller, Oliver and Middle
Joseph Benjamin
Mason W Pearse
Mt. Hope Avenue
School Street
Alvin M. Bullock
State Street
Joseph Davisino
Hasbrouck Block
Rogers Free Library
Famine in China prompts U S relief efforts
Amid prosperity a famine in a populous Chinese province worsens as floods ruin crops and leave the sickly and aged to suffer. U S Consul Rodgers reports worsening conditions and refugees crowding adjacent cities. A relief appeal reaches President Roosevelt, with the American Red Cross to collect funds for food to be sent on government transports with congressional consent.
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China
Mr. Rodgers
United States
Shanghai
State Department
Roosevelt
American National Red Cross
Congress
United
Decreasing Dogs Prompt Rabies Precaution Drive
Police and Dog Constable Frank Ryan continue unlicensed dog enforcement. A shot dog from A W Howe farm was killed by Captain John H Morrissey to prevent possible rabies spread. Eight unclaimed dogs were shot at the Town Asylum. three more will be disposed of. Some owners paid $1 to retrieve dogs from the pound. By last night 42 delinquents paid licenses, totaling 3483 males 24 females and 1 kennel. License renewals due in April. Ryan says streets are clearer and the dog ordinance will continue, noting a stricter leash rule could have prevented issues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Ryan
A.W. Howe
John H. Morrissey
Ryan
Kodol For Indigestion Promoted For Stomach Relief
An advertisement urges readers to avoid starvation for stomach attacks and instead eat normally while using Kodol For Indigestion after meals. The copy claims the product digests food, offering rest to the tired stomach, and lists W. H. Bauffington as the seller.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. H. Bauffington
Kennedy's Laxative tastes praised by a mother
A mother praised Kennedy's Laxative containing Honey and Tar for taste and effectiveness. The modern cough syrup is free from opiates or narcotics and does not stupefy or cause constipation. It conforms to the National Pure Food and Drug Law and is sold by W. H. Buffington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kennedy
W. H. Buffington
Business Outlook From Two Local Captains of Industry
Col S P Colt and Joseph E Fletcher share a vivid economic forecast for 1907. They discuss high demand, rising rates, and the need for balanced expansion, urging prudent financing and steadier money, while noting railroad and freight constraints and the promise of international commerce and the Panama Canal for future growth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Col
S. P. Colt
Joseph E. Fletcher
P. Colt
U. S. Rubber Co
Industrial Trust Co
Uncollaring and Collaring in City dog control
A dog owner protests Phoenix dog catchers and police offering money to boys who bring uncollared dogs. He recalls a collar removal incident, urges editors to publish the law banning collar removal except by the owner, and warns reform zeal risks every dog owner. He calls for responsible enforcement.
Medical Row Over Scarlet Fever Or German Measles Dispute
A reader voices concern about the diagnosis of scarlet fever versus German measles in Oriavui. The letter argues the diagnosis is uncertain, cites homeopathic and allopathic schools, and warns of reputational harm to physicians and risk to schoolchildren. Courts may settle the legal dispute, but public certainty remains elusive for months.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phanix
Oriavui
Vinci Cod Liver Oil Alternative Praised by Mother
Mrs G W Stump of Canton Ohio says Vinci, a cod liver oil preparation, helped her weak sickly child after other medicines failed and tolerates without nausea. She reports rapid health and strength restoration and endorses Vinci as unequaled for delicate children. HOPE DRUG CO.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. W. Stump
Canton
Ohio
Vinci
Hope Drug CO
Gospel According to the Enemy volume issued
A new bound volume titled The Gospel According to the Enemy by Rev J Newton Owen from town, issued by E B Treat Co New York. Seven chapters present a view that some of the sublimest things about the Christ were said by his foes. Concise, engaging style. price fifty cents. available at the Phoenix office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. B. Treat & Co
New York
J. Newton Owen
Phoenix
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Albany
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Mass
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Oakland
Yangtsh River
Edward Aborn Greene
Red Cross
Westminster Street
Providence
R. L
National Red Cross
Washington
FE. M. Ditiond
Textile Manufacturers Journal
Coronet Worsted Company
James J. Hill
Hill
Gulf States
Middle South
West
Panama Canal
South America
Orient
Kickers
the Phoenix
GC. W. Stump
Beechham’s Pills
Bristol
Charles A. Glancy
Rhode Island Hospital
Wood Street
Cor
Congregational St
R. I
B. E. Bruce, Jr
Arthu
Conley Brothers
Easterbrooks
Hope Street
Old Sugar Rouge
M. W. Schoen
Cor. of
Hope and
Institution
Sts
Washburn—Crosby Co
Liberty
Wood & Catherine Sts
Hope Drug Company
Apothecaries
G. A. R. Hall
Charles A. Johnson
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