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Newspaper
Wooster Republican
Location
Wooster, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 05, 1906
Page
6
The text explains how kidneys filter blood every few minutes, removing waste and impurities. When kidneys are diseased or failing, waste accumulates. It mentions uric acid buildup as a consequence of neglecting kidney health.
A letter from Grace Viola Taggart, living in France, questions Maj Elmore Taggarts mental state. It cites an Army Journal clipping stating he is in hospital in Hiolo and to proceed to Manila Division hospital for observation and treatment. The note ties this to a wartime divorce trial and a reported death, with no word of insanity from Taggarts Orrville relatives.
An old advertisement touts TONSILINE as a quick antiseptic sore throat cure. It claims the first dose provides relief and that a few doses cure, selling bottles at Groggists for 25 and 60 cents by The Tonsiline Co. Canton, Ohio.
The piece explains forthcoming municipal elections will mix names on a single nonpartisan ballot for the board of education and other offices. It details that no party tickets will exist and ballots will rotate candidate positions so no two identical ballots stand adjacent. The system aims to reduce partisanship and requires voters to mark their chosen education board explicitly.
Merl Bailey, 14, living near Burton City, sustained a severe injury to his right hand Friday afternoon. He and a brother were playing with a rifle they believed unloaded. the brother pulled the trigger, the bullet pierced the hand, and amputation was anticipated as a possible outcome.
Mayor Van Nest and Chief Lerner heard details of a troubled marriage at Orrville area home. Joseph Baughman testified of injuries from alleged assault by wife on Thanksgiving eve. The case shifted to cutting with intent to kill as counsel argued bond and custody.
Rev. Dr. Scott F Hershey delivered a sermon at the Lutheran church on Thanksgiving praising American diplomacy. He contrasted U S diplomats with others, citing Commodore Perry and the opening with Japan, noting American Christians and praising John Hay as foremost among diplomats. He argued America has led in Christian diplomacy historically.
Twenty members of Co. D competed for Capt. Limb’s turkey on a Thursday morning. At a 75 foot target the shooting fell well below the company’s usual standard. Harry Sweeny won with 20 of 25, while John Clarx Elmer Freed Milt Taggart and Relph tied for next.
Wm Bagber7, long a clerk in the Bliss store, has purchased and entered into ownership in the grocery business. The move signals a notable shift in local trade and the store’s future operations under new management.
An OCR fragment markets Hood's Blood Purlifier and A108 laxative syrup as cures after colds. It lists CHAS. E. BIZLER and Laubsch & Boyd, urging subscription to The Republican. Claims promise money back if unsatisfied.
Deputy Sheriff Getselman and appraisers visited the Wooster Gas Light Co plant to value assets at $16 000 as claims totaling $2 661.94 loom. The public service has faced gas quality and supply problems recently, with longtime customers bearing the bad service as the firm’s affairs deteriorate.
Wayne county farmers access daily government weather bulletins issued by the Weather Bureau at Washington. Forecasts for the coming night and the next day are telegraphed to local offices and broadcast to Bell and independent telephone subscribers around 10 am. The service spans most phones in the county, with about millions of lines nationwide, ensuring rapid delivery within about an hour after release.
Mayor George Starn vows to continue his battle after a jury awarded $480 to the commission in a case connected to Charles Curry’s death years ago. He petitions Judge Earon for a new trial and plans to appeal if denied.
Tony, the chimpanzee star of Gus Lambrigger's Wooster zoo, died after contracting pneumonia following a severe cold. The animal wowed local crowds with playful pranks and near human intelligence before winter quarters drew the keeper back.
Following years of custom Grant Myers presented all company employees with a fine Thanksgiving turkey.
J B Waterman of Watertown writes that his daughter afflicted with epilepsy was cured by Dr King’s New Life. She has not had an attack for years, with best body cleansers and life giving tonic pills advertised. Caution urged about unknown preparations. Foley's Honey and Tar cures coughs and prevents pneumonia, genuine in yellow package. DeWitt's Early Risers recommended and sold by Kreiger Drug Store.
Fragmentary text describes laxatives and tonics for stomach issues and constipation. It mentions DeWitt's with Haze Salve and dated terms, but the full meaning is obscured. The readable portions indicate a 19th or early 20th century medical box or advertisement style.
The Ohio supreme court ruling on tax penalties led Coyhuga County to consider applying penalties for unpaid taxes. Treasurer George Krieger said he would accept payments without penalty through January 20, keeping books open while Auditor Hough is away. Expectation is that penalties will be enforced minimally, likely matching last year’s approach as officials debate timing. Thanksgiving notes and local weddings follow with several families visiting and marrying in the area.
An advertisement extols Dr. Pierce’s Golden Medical Discovery as a tonic drawn from native forest roots to cleanse the blood and aid digestion. It claims to treat stomach and liver disorders, biliousness, constipation, and related symptoms without alcohol, urging readers to avoid substitutes sold for profit. Pleasant Pellets are pitched as a laxative and mild cathartic.
An advertisement describes headaches as storms in the nervous system causing pain nausea and dizziness. Dr Miles Anti Pain Pills are promoted as soothing strengthening and relieving nerve tension without opium or similar drugs. The testimonial from S B Eng Co Booth Budd claims rapid relief and a money back guarantee with 25 cent and 25 cent doses sold by druggists nationwide.
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