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Newspaper
Wooster Republican
Location
Wooster, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 09, 1902
Page
3
A garbled medical ad touts hair growth promises from Ayer's Hell Vigor claiming to strengthen, darken, and thicken hair. It mixes unclear phrases and misspellings while urging readers to feed hair to achieve longer, fuller results.
Fourth at Paris marked by a reception for the United States embassy hosted by Mrs Horace Porter wife of General Porter the ambassador. The event drew most of the American colony including Count De Rochambeau and members of the Rochambeau mission. several American houses displayed the stars and stripes.
Engineer H Sourbeck on Pennsylvania Limited covered 189 miles between Pittsburg and Crestline in 3 hours 45 minutes rail time with engine 41 under Conductor R S Davis. The near perfect stretch hints at faster runs ahead, marking a distance record.
A claim urges customers not to be swayed by rivals offering other salves. The passage extols Becklen's Arnica Salve with thirty years of cures for Files Burns Boils Corns Felons Ulcers Cuts Scalds Bruises and Skin Ereuptions and asserts it is the best and cheapest at Laubach and Boyd drugstore.
Poisoning the system summary describes impurities from constipation and headachy illness, promoting DeWitt s Little Early Risers as a gentle liver and bowel aid. The ad notes mail clerks interest and a postal bill provision. The piece mentions railway mail clerks receiving 80000 for line of duty casualties and a mother’s advice to keep a remedy handy.
Thousands from Shreve and surrounding towns packed the square for a county Sunday school rally, flag presentation, and a cannon unveiling from the Pensacola. The day featured bands from Maysville Shreve and Creston, a patriotic oration by the late Judge Smyser, a wreath of musical performances, and a grand fireworks display watched by about six thousand people with no incidents reported.
An advertisement touts Electric Bitters as a universal remedy capable of curing kidney and liver troubles, stomach disorders, rheumatism, neuralgia, and malaria. It claims to purify blood and invigorate nerves, with Laubach & Boyd guaranteeing satisfaction. Also promotes Foley's Honey and Tar and Clinic Headache Wafers and announces a half rate excursion to Put-in-Bay via Baltimore & Ohio Railroad.
During a Wednesday morning procedure Dr W F Derr attempted to operate on a horse at the veterinary hospital. The horse struggled and kicked, striking Geesege Oule Grosjean of Fredericksburg in the head and opening a deep gash. Initial fears of serious injury proved unfounded.
Unusually prevalent summer complaints among children prompt a note on Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy. The writer cites a family cure last week and urges households to keep a bottle on hand, especially in warm weather. Sold by all druggists.
A disrupted OCR style notice presents a new complex train timetable. It lists West No 43 at 9 17 a m and No 41 stopping Wooster at 10 45, No 3 at 10 55, No 11 mail only at 13 02, No 31 at 6 36 pm, No 211 Wooster 9 00 pm then 3rd 10 26 pm, No 404 1 51 am. East Bound No 232 7 10 am from Wooster No 34 Sunday 7 38 am No 32 daily except Sunday 7 938 am No 6 12 0x pm No 18 mail only 1 45 pm No 42 daily 3 10 pm No 22 7 55 pm No 204 9 35 pm No 8 1 25 8 pm.
A newspaper notice asks readers if anyone used Green's August Lower for indigestion and liver troubles and was not cured. It invites reports of results, lists symptoms like sour stomach, fermentation, headaches, and nervous dyspepsia, and offers a free book. G G Green from Woodbury, New Jersey endorses the remedy.
President Rouse speaks on July in Pittsburg about tackling vast social and economic challenges. He warns that rapid action against concentrated wealth must align with justice and order, urging caution, regulation of industrial combinations, and steady progress through coordinated municipal, state, and national measures.
George A Stahl is recalled to the Middle town high school principalship at a fine salary, while Miss Laura McNary hosts Homer Dow and his sister from New Waterford. Upcoming lectures include Prof W H Wilson on June 1 and a notable talk by Dr Henry A Neilson on The Regeneration of Missouri, given at over 82 years old with vivid personal context. Miss Gertrude Planketh has secured a desirable position in the Kefit schools.
J A Kelly relates a familiar experience shared by many in U S neighborhoods. He describes a past incident of illness after a suspicious purchase, noting repeated warnings and common dangers from tainted products and unsafe remedies across communities.
A ghastly discovery near a creek west of the Sty brand coal shures leads authorities to a child’s body recovered after a Friday evening incident. Prosecutor Wevaan?t and Coroner Faber reported the remains show evidence of violence and possible placement in the water before being moved to the creek. The case pits investigators against unclear motives as the state police pursue leads and await further examination.
A harvesting accident near the Warren area leaves Dale Evhard badly injured when a mowing mishap occurred as he stopped to catch a mouse. The Up-to-Date club hosted a farewell for Prof D L Jeffers and his bride, with plans for a Palo Alto trip. Presbyterians held summer communion. postmaster Howard Jameson underwent appendicitis surgery in Columbus. A local entertainment in Yer Hall drew fair attendance. a sermon at United Presbyterian impressed attendees. An explosion scare from a cracker incident injured no one. Scott of the Gazette continues recovery and mobility.
The Fast Ends defeated North Ends in a Wednesday track meet at the fair grounds with a 4% to 31 score. Events list include hundred yard dash with Blanford Miller Overholt, half mile Overholt Elder Foss, 4400 Overholt Miller Fuss, shot put Blanford Foss Rice Laubach Shoup, pole vault Blanford, bilder, acd elleried for second, 120 hurdles der Rice, high jump Miller Blasford Shoup, relay race East End.
Fragmentary OCR readouts indicate increased offshore oil exploration activity with mentions of rigs, production estimates, and regional operators. The garbled text suggests multiple company names and locations, including U S and international players, amid ongoing energy sector developments.
Mrs Catherine of 111 East North Street, Wooster, Ohio, reports Dr AW Crasen Nerve Pills improved her weakness, constant headaches, and insomnia. She heard of the pills at Zimmerman’s Drug Store and says they helped her sleep, steadied nerves, and restored strength. She recommends the medicine.
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