Christmas Letters From Wooster's Young Wish List
A long reader letter page from Butler Ohio 1900 collects children's Christmas requests. Kids request dolls trains drums books candy oranges and small toys from Santa Claus, noting addresses and family details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Santa
Brother George
Walter Oyler
Santa Claus
Mary Penick
Asop
Grace
Blanche Hershberger
Georgie *Kettler
Raymond C. Sidle
Wallace Schultz
Trinity Church
Wooster and
Fredericksburg Road
Meat Grady
Medical tonics and cures cited in local ads
Testimonies extol Hood s Sarsa parilla for scrofula eruptions catarrh rheumatism and dyspepsia with Hood s Pills as non irritant cathartic. Dr Boschee s German Syrup praised for coughs colds and lung troubles two million bottles yearly. Mrs Brindleman cured of salt rheum after Banner Salve use. Local merchants Laubach Boyer Zimmerman Co. advert.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hood
A. Boschee
Boschee
United States
Green
T. Brindleman
Parshallville
Mich
Laubach & Boya, Zimmerman & Co
August Flower Promises Relief for Digestive Ailments
A vintage advertisement extols August Flower as a cure for dyspepsia and liver complaint. It claims over 75 percent of Americans suffer these issues and lists symptoms such as sour stomach headaches constipation heartburn and bad breath. The copy urges readers to buy a bottle for 75 cents and notes two doses will relieve.
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United States
Morrison Jury Reaches Hung Verdict in Hiporapo Case
Special dispatch from Hiporapo Kansas reports the Morrison jury has disagreed with 9 voting for acquittal and 3 for conviction. The jurors could not agree on a verdict, leaving the case unresolved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hiporapo
Kan
Morrison
Reunion Planned After Long Lost Brother Located in Arizona
Mrs Viola Temple and her twins and son Harry of Globe City Arizona visit Mr and Mrs C D Wilent. The Wilents’ brother was separated from his sister for over 25 years. A correspondence begun five years ago led through state offices and army records to locate him in Globe City. He works in mining and plans to visit soon for a reunion.
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Viola Temple
Harry
Globe City
Arizona
C. D. Wilent
Shreve News
CHECK SWINDLERS EXPOSED IN STATEWIDE SCHEME
Merchants are warned about two smooth confidence tricksters who travel to cities, stay at top hotels, and buy costly dry goods with checks drawn on wealthy locals. They gather large bills, promise to return, then vanish. One spree yielded over 300 in goods and 100 in cash at a single location.
Pennsylvania Fast Train Between New York and Chicago?
Rail workers doubt a 913 mile nonstop run at 60 mph is feasible, even with engine changes. The claim suggests only future conditions might allow such a schedule, but current consensus says no line can sustain it. If any railroad could, Pennsylvania Railroad would be the first.
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Pennsylvania
New York
Chicago
Dr King's New Juice Pills Promote Gentle Relief
Old time drug ad extols Dr Kings New Juice Pills as a safe alternative to harsh mineral pills. Claims they cure headaches and constipation and come in at 20 cents at Laubach & Boyd's. Mentions other remedies like zinc products and Foley's Honey and Tar for coughs and colds.
Health comes first in line of consideration
A short note extols Dr. Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin as a sure remedy for indigestion and stomach trouble. It asserts the product prevents such ailments and claims availability at all druggists.
Before Xmas Weddings at Kauke Chapel
Miss Eudora L. Kieffer of Wooster and Rev. Asher Brand of Edgerton Ohio are to wed at Kauke Chapel Thursday evening December 20. Invitations are issued for Millicent L. Harry and Edgar F. Young of Wooster to marry Thursday December 20 at 7 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kauke Chapel
Eudora L. Kieffer
Wooster
Asher Brand
Edgerton
Millicent L. Harry and
Edgar &. Young
Consumption warning and home remedy offer
In a concise notice a cautionary message explains how consumption often goes undetected until it becomes dangerous. It emphasizes belief in the warning, urges heedfulness, and offers a small trial item from Scott & Bowne at 409 Pearl Street New York.
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Scott & Bowne
Pearl Street
New York
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Papa
Walter Foss, JR
North Market Street
Mama
Margaret Leah Kalmbach
Lama
Tos East Liberty Street
Vina Goldssmith
Freddie Jacobs
Brounie
Paul Englander
Grant Street
Eugene Allen
Marie Allen
Santa Clan Ace Digs
Marie Louise Horn
Walter Horn
Daniel's
Thomas Craighead
William
Goodby
EpWard L Howard, JR
William H. Howard
Tommie H. Baldwin
Beall Avenue
Jennie
Milnred Swier
Pease
Blaine Swier
East South Street
Roy
Willie H. Goby
Tama
Bos
Agnes
Edward Leo Jacobs
Emil Ackerman
Ethel B. Crow
Raul
Nellie Allen
C. Chester Smith
Edna Kester
Spruce Street
Hazel Smith
Ralph Figert
Edith
Paul Deeds
Butler
Grandpa
Mal F. Bowman
Qhio
Bears
Dewitt
Zimimermaon
Coakdee
Foley
Laubach& Bosch
Zimmerman & Co
Tthskdee
Gures
Laubagh & Boyd
Holiday Gil
Scott
Court House
Mous Cee
Ala Stoves Bci
Lew McClure
Wayne County
West Liberty Street
Oarville Printing CO
Harry Hamilton
Boyd
mal _ Boyd Ointment Co
Tannieg
Cal
Frederick W. Platt
Yoder
Ross W. Funck
Court Honge Co
Kean
Trorney-At-Law
Ofice
Mi *S Grace
Ionik
West Liberty
James B. Taylor
Astm
Martin L. Smyser
A. & M*clure
McClure & Smyser
Attorneys-At-Law
Wis
Merchant’s Emporium
Upstaira
Neweire
Ohio
Ofice—Jackson Block
Public
Sauarz
Jess Ih Swartz
Vateh LE Toaat
Wave Gaurty
Anh
Tage
Mee
Bae
Totberev SS
CarkArts
JonNins
Woosterthio
McKinney
Fredericksburg
Oldie
John A. Gann
Market St
Episcopal Church
D* EL A
Hart
EYE and Ear
Delle
Beall Ave
Bowman, Narochena
York and Ear Institute
J. M. Stoll
Stoll & Ryall
Brath
North Market
County
Dr Stoll
Bowman
Eaat Aidel
Buckeye Streets
Thomas A. Elber
B.S. A. AB
Spectacles
Landbach & Boyd
Public Square
Okin
David Thomas
V. Pres
Area Asst
Cashier
E. Obliger
TeHer
Board OF Directors
Welker
K. Hawley
Curtis V. Hard
R. Zimmerman
UL. P. Obtiger
Wayae GO
National Bank
Meee
Acob Insguher
Tdak
Weaster
Harbaugh
A. B. Chase Piano
OGTER
Orrville
H. F. Crowl
Downing- Black
Hettabace
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