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Newspaper
Wooster Republican
Location
Wooster, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 12, 1899
Page
4
Fragmented local notes describe events in Wooster and nearby towns including political activity, civic notices, real estate moves, and social updates. References to July dates, individual names, church and school matters, and public concerns appear across scattered items.
A garbled OCR fragment touts Dr Caldwell's Syrup Peppermint as a cure for constipation, noting strong merchant interest and popularity among customers. The passage mentions Proctor & Gamble names and a broad distribution, but the text is distorted and difficult to verify.
Washington correspondence from Cleveland Plain Dealer reports Col Hara under consideration for service in Manila. References to regimental recruitment from Ohio and at Fort Thomas Kentucky. Pettit and duces mentioned as connected to the Cuban campaign and Ewent elgud unit.
Early this morning a young resident on Beol Avenue woke to a sharp bite on the lips and swelling, blamed on a so called kissing bug. Reports say the insect resembles a larger mosquito and feeds on human blood, attacking lips while avoiding clothes. Local scientists note the species Melanolestes picite is new to the area, with sightings tied to urban female residents and candlelit lore.
An old advertisement touts Morrow's Kidney Vids as a cure for backache and kidney ailments in Ohio. It claims no medicine has previously treated kidney issues there and features Lena Sturgis of Massillon describing relief after using the yellow tablets priced at fifty cents per box from local druggists and Proctor & Gamble’s store.
The week reports a near miss in town with a shoot in neighboring streets and a sweepstake participation by a Masulllon traveler. Brokes Birds, the Glob notes, invitees and a town score follow. Sidle resigns from Landis and Schmack to join Standard Quach Pad Co as shipping clerk.
The Board of Managers granted pardons on Wednesday to several inmates. Charles cotton, admitted June 6, 1898, for embezzlement, and John Leayers, who was released nine months ago under parole, were among those pardoned. County men reportedly violating parole were noted.
A planned wedding trip on a S and C Steamer to Mackin Island Michigan features a delight themed voyage. Passengers may encounter acquaintances aboard while enjoying the new offer pass izer steamers to Island of Cool Breezes. Staterooms and parlors reserved three days in advance with an illustrated catalog for actress A A Behbaptz G P A D Detroit Afieb.
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