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Newspaper
Wooster Republican
Location
Wooster, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 14, 1907
Page
3
A compact guide to liver trouble cures emphasizing Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin as a gentle, nongriping laxative with tonic effects. It claims to clean bowels, stimulate digestion, and restore appetite, offering a home remedy for constipation dyspepsia and related stomach and liver ailments.
Over fifty applicants competed for the Monroe Wisconsin principalship at a special city council meeting. E. J. Shives, a former Wooster man, prevailed and will return to school work after a period in business.
City officials face a fall housecleaning as the biennial election amendment shifts all offices to off year ballots. Voters will choose mayor, auditor, treasurer, vice president of council, council members, and other posts as terms expire January 1.
An antique advertorial asserts S S S blood tonic cleanses impurities from the blood to restore strength and appetite after a dry winter. It warns against mineral tonics and promotes a root herb bark formula from The Swift Specific Co of Atlanta as a safe spring remedy for debility, nervousness, and digestion.
City council debated street frontage assessments for Bever and North streets and the Quinby Avenue sewer project. Disputes over W A Wilson and Jacob Kesslar lots surfaced as the finance committee set frontage costs and city share, with decisions on 36 foot and 29 foot pavements and a 20 foot University street paving lease awaiting next steps.
City officials discussed financing paving on Columbus Avenue and Bever Street action. An ordinance planned selling $16 000 in bonds at four percent to cover improvements was adopted amid debate on rates. Residents raised concerns about street conditions including North Market Street in front of E McQuinby property and a shoe shining stand cited as unsightly on the public square.
Endorsed by the Otsego Journal editor William M Dietz the remedy is touted as the most popular cure for coughs colds and throat diseases in Gilbertsville NY. The ad claims Dr King s New Discovery cures hoarseness and throat issues and guarantees satisfaction with trial bottles offered by S H Boyd Co drug store at 50 and 1.00.
The Shawnee Alabama chamber of commerce plans a September 20 visit to Wooster. Delegates from all departments will tour several Central states to study industrial and social development. They seek local input on advantageous nearby cities and Wooster developments to observe and potential guidance for Shawnee’s growth.
Washington August 10 After a year of speculation the private built boat Louisiana appears to be faster than the Connecticut on public tests but measurements vary. The Connecticut achieved an average 18.78 knots over four hours from Rockland to Provincetown, while Louisiana earlier recorded 18.423 knots. Weight differences and newness vs shaking down are cited as factors.
Atlanta GA Aug 10 The Georgia house approved an amendment to the general tax act imposing a 1 percent tax on the gross receipts of all railroad and street railway business. Tax payable on or before the tenth of the month after earnings are made.
A partial report notes Fairbanks and others still drawing attention to a show while lacking funding. Observers say some could borrow money only with difficulty, reflecting cautious financing conditions in Los Angeles and surrounding areas.
Three years ago doctors failed to help a sick child until Chamberlain’s Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy was used. The child improved within hours and is now healthy, according to Mrs B J Johnston of Linton Mississippi. Sold by Bixler's Modern Pharmacy and S. 8. oye d.
Reader notices advertise routes from Chicago and west to Jamestown Exposition with stop overs and low fares through H. Rhoads ticket Agent Wooster Q Phone 45. Also mini advertorials and a medical claim for a collapsible tube product by Gua Krieger's Drug Store promising quick relief from soreness itching or bleeding in hemorrhoids.
Prof Charles Haupert leaves Wooster for Wapakoneta to become superintendent after fourteen years of service. Alumni, students, and staff gathered on the Wooster High School lawn for a farewell reception where an Alumni association was formed with Will H Miller elected president and Mrs Gypsy Sloneker secretary. Speakers praised Haupert’s teaching and civic leadership, recounting his impact on graduates and the Wooster community.
The New Town of Wirestone aims to rival western towns with brisk expansion. Firestone plans to employ 1200 to 1500 workers in a year, signaling a prospective population surge and strong agricultural, manufacturing, and mining advantages. Land sales allow repurchase options, with monthly additions and 24 month terms. Advertisement urges attention to similar offerings in the paper. Also mentions Shoop’s Magic Ointment and DeWitt’s Carbolized Witch Hazel Salve ads.
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