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Newspaper
Coshocton Age
Location
Coshocton, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 1903
Page
6
A Manila report claims the Army transport Sherman carried 950000 rats from Hongkong en route to Manila. Quarantined at Mariveles, sulphur fumes killed rats that poured from holds as crews watched thousands drown or swim away, after which no rats remained aboard.
A box of coins buried by Tories during the revolutionary era was found by railway laborers on the eastern line. The coins, about two centuries old, hold little current value compared to modern remedies. The ad then touts Hostetter's Stomach Bitters as a cure for appetite, blood purification, headaches, indigestion, and bowel issues, noting many years of testimony. It also promotes Mother Gray's Sweet Powders for children to treat colds, fevers, teething, and worms, available from druggists with a free sample by mail.
A column debunks common wildlife myths, correcting errors about moles, beavers, tadpoles, pelicans, snakes, owls, bats, cobras, badgers, Nama people, camels, and other animals. It clarifies that bats can rise from flat surfaces, snakes bite is not always fatal, camels need water, and the buffalo designation is inaccurate for plains species.
The article recounts Joe Foraker as an Ohio figure molded by poverty and hard work. Born one of eleven in a log cabin, he wore a coffee sack because of torn trousers until a better pair could be bought. He joined the Union Army at 16, rising to captain by brevet and leading a charge at Missionary Ridge. Later, he entered politics as a judge, governor, and U S senator. He says he dislikes sports, preferring intellectually refining recreation, and notes a rivalry with Hanna.
In a conversation Hanna and Foraker exchange barbed remarks about tariff policy impacting bees and wool industries. The anecdote notes Foraker’s wife supports her husband’s political life, participates in the Methodist church, and is described as an architect who designed their Cincinnati home on Walnut Hills.
A Maryland testimonial mentions Dodd's Kidney Pills as a wonder medicine with remarkable effects on kidney trouble rheumatism and various ailments. Mrs John Cooney of Upper Cross Roads testifies to their efficacy calling them the best remedy for kidney issues and a superior medicine she has used.
A team owned by Dan Barcroft of Bacon Run bolted from Panhandle freight depot while he attended to business. The horses dragged a young colt along Walnut street and Cambridge road until halted in front of S H Nicholas’s residence. The colt detached its rope, fell, but was unharmed. No serious damage occurred.
Physicians report lumbago as the city’s popular illness amid cold damp days. Many residents, even first timers, are struck by muscular rheumatism causing inability to sit or stand. Doctors call it painful but not seriously harmful.
Charges against Mrs. Hugh Gamble by Probate Judge Don Ley for sprinkling him and violating water department rules were withdrawn. The case was dismissed by Mayor Rinner, with Gamble paying costs incurred to date.
The grand jury investigates contracts for aluminum paint used on street letter boxes. John Phillins of Newcomerstown was found intoxicated near the county jail and arrested by Officer Decker. He was fined 3.80 dollars by Mayor Rinner and released.
The Washington Post lauds the Library of Congress as a premier Washington landmark during Congress sessions. Generations of seekers—genealogists historians diplomats and White House aides—browse alcoves and stacks for unique references. Notables from Mrs Roosevelt to Alice Roosevelt and Little Archie are tied to its vast literary reach.
Joshua Norris of Woodefield recently found a copper penny in his garden dated May 16, 1828. The small relic adds a glimpse into local history and daily life in the era.
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