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Newspaper
Wooster Republican
Location
Wooster, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 26, 1903
Page
6
A historical note describes relief from rheumatism and sciatica via Dr Miles Nervine, restoring health after nervous prostration. The brief mentions a medicinal remedy and its perceived effectiveness, reflecting early 20th century patent medicine advertising.
An advertisement asserts that Life Plant purifies the blood to cure rheumatism by removing and preventing uric acid formation. It claims the product opens excretory organs to carry off uric acid, renews life and vitality, and strengthens the body. The copy emphasizes a metabolic cause and a supposed preventative action.
Reports from Sofia and Vienna sketch a widening Macedonian revolt with burned villages and uprisings near Vasiliko, Gebele, and Kumanovo as Turkish forces mobilize 18 000 troops. Russia’s warships stir diplomacy, while Bulgarian authorities rush defenses and evacuations amid nearing Turkish countermeasures.
A detailed, laudatory description of the Spencerian business school on Euclid Avenue Cleveland outlining its ideal site, elegant furnishings, extensive departments from Shorthand to Banking, expanded facilities, and highly experienced new proprietors from Bryant & Stratton. The article emphasizes strong enrollment growth, national reputation, and invites visitors to review the illustrated catalogue.
A compilation of striking clippings notes defense in a murder case with Judge Black, cautionary remarks about public gaze, and varied international items. It mentions a brave man in Duncan, a Bulgarian crisis comparison, and a humorous gas venture tale.
Harry Dutton files in common pleas against Star Aluminum Co and Alva Dall of Doylestown alleging fraud and breach of contract. He says he bought 10 shares at 75 dollars each after promises of no debt and dividends, plus a 40 dollar monthly patch leading to a 75 dollar salary, which was limited to 50 dollars. Since July 1903 he was not employed as promised, seeks 910 dollars for breach of contract, 750 dollars for stock bought on false representations, and 1000 dollars damages for resulting farm mortgage and relocation hardships.
Census bureau report notes a 207 percent rise from 1890 to 1900 in the continental United States, with the Rocky Mountain states posting the highest increase and the East showing slower growth. It compares long-term trends, westward migration, and regional pace differences between north and south. The article cites rates across divisions and notes Finland-like patterns in the decade.
A reader from Du Pont recalls a prolonged battle with lung illness. After trying Dr King’s New Discovery the author improved rapidly and recovered full health. The drug, priced at 60 cents with a free trial bottle, is offered by Laubach & Rovd Drug Store.
Medical advertisement declares Foley's Kidney Cure will cure Sight's Disease Ditheres and a store in the bladder. It claims relief for kidney and bladder diseases with Laubach Boye and Zimmer mapping wide CO Derignests.
An advertisement advocates August Flower as the safe path to a clearer complexion by cleansing and enriching the blood through a healthy liver. It claims improvements in constipation nervousness and sleep, with trial and regular bottle sizes priced at 25 and 75 cents respectively. Also mentions excursions on first and third Tuesdays with ticket sales and travel terms.
The Iowan SOESEE Electric Road project advances rapidly from Creston to Wooster. Rights secured along a shingle farm enable swift progress. Madisonburg substation equipment arrives soon and should be running in two weeks. Rails extend to Madisonburg with a large workforce laying between Wooster and that point as stringing of wire proceeds.
Leah Lewis guardian files in Wayne County Court of Common Pleas cause 239 seeking partition of the west half of the northeast quarter and east half of the northwest quarter of section 11 township 17 range 13 totaling about 160 acres. Parties Sarah E Tull Louis E Williams and others are named defendants and must answer by October 31, 1903. Attorney Frank Taggart represents Leah Lewis. August 4, 1903.
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