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Newspaper
Wooster Republican
Location
Wooster, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 31, 1907
Page
2
The Wooster board of trade increases membership in recent weeks in anticipation of the upcoming annual meeting. About eighty members now, with efforts to recruit more across the city to boost business activity. Members express enthusiasm about inviting new firms and promoting local industry.
R. L. Todd 14 issues a fine Wooster views booklet praised for artistic ball tones and advertizing the city. The publication is described as ready for sale and expected to attract attention to Wooster’s activities.
A fragment notes a visit by a Supanil daughter to the home of Will Adrawer and wife in South Buckeye Street on a Wednesday afternoon. It includes names such as Arch Dice, Craudpa, Kramer, Grandpa Dice and others. The piece then pivots to an ad for Catarrh Cure by J A Beney and Co Toledo Ohio, claiming constitutional benefits and prompt dosing guidance, followed by Hall's Family Pills for constipation.
The article notes the Smith warehouse relocation from East Liberty street beginning Wednesday and crossing the Pennsylvania lines track by night. It reports Will Long contracting work on brick for a new boggy works building and a runaway horse incident on West Liberty Street ending near the Mougey house.
A large business picnic weekend drew hundreds to Silver Lake with about 900 tickets sold for two special trains over the Pennsylvania lines. Trains met delays near Orrville but arrived in time for boat rides and music at the pavilion. A minor wind incident caused no serious problems and many residents plus summer-school attendees visited the lake. The event raised funds for the Free Library, despite not being a financial slam dunk.
Clarence Batdorf, 18, began recovering after a rare operation at Wooster Hospital on July 22. Dr Harry Stoll and colleagues described examining a mass with a fetus like form containing hair and limbs, suggesting the anomaly could have been a full term baby if not displaced. The boy’s condition improved with a good night and bright morning, signaling recovery and potential medical journal interest.
A Wooster woman won the Cleveland News heat letter contest titled What Shall We Do With Our Mothers In Law. The prize of five dollars was offered for the best exposition. The piece questions whether mothers in law should be ostracized, housed in a mother in law asylum, or kept at home to advise and leave legacies.
Col I W Brown spoke to Wooster students and townspeople near Rochester Ind after a recent train wreck. An accompanying ad promotes Fabe Hood's Sarsaparilla to strengthen the stomach and improve sleep by curing sleeplessness caused by digestive issues.
Advert shows Foley's Honey and Tar touted as a cure for coughs colds and consumption with claims of safety and certainty. Dr Shoop's Magic Ointment is advertised for piles with immediate relief and distinctive nickel capped jars at 60 cents, sold by local pharmacies.
The Board of Public Safety plans a 60 cent per dog fee to the official dog catcher for every untagged canine. Dogs kept 48 hours then euthanized and given to Andrew O'Brien. The catcher’s name is not yet signed, and a full meeting is pending. Auditor Minier notes many dogs lack tags and suspects ebby wording. There is talk of assigning the euthanasia duty to Robert Landaw.
A severe electrical storm Thursday night struck the barn of S B Martin, destroying the structure and its contents while two horses and a cow were saved but one horse burned. hail, larger than a walnut, caused further damage east of Loropolis. The McElhinney Stinson reunion is set for August 24 at Frank Hoosier's home. About 100 people attended Massillon business men's picnic at Cedar Point. S B Martin plans a new shop for barn door track production. David E Wercer underwent surgery at Lakeside Hospital in Cleveland recently.
A collection of aphoristic lines on love jealousy and human folly. The snippets critique romance appearances desire and honesty with snappy humor and sharp witticisms, hinting at a broader cultural wit in a historical newspaper page.
Wayne county fair managers received a letter from Aerialist Furb of Coshocton proposing an airship display during the fair. He asks 500 dollars to bring the craft and 200 for first ascent plus 100 for a second, with at least two ascents. The directors weigh cost against potential admission revenue.
A barn belonging to Martin Williams near Shreve burned to the ground during Thursday’s storm. Wheat from 10 acres and 12 tons of hay were destroyed with the barn. Contents insured for 3400 and the barn for 509.
Vintage advisory text touts Dr Caldwell s Syrup Pepsin as a gentle cure for constipation in children. It claims early treatment prevents lifelong issues, praises taste, and urges readers to buy from a druggist. Endorsed by mothers from Trowbridge and Hinsboro, with guarantees of purity and effectiveness.
Public schools emphasize sewing as part of instruction and now offer a practical hand sewing course for young ladies and children. The program covers plain sewing and various stitch techniques taught by experienced teachers, with parents already pleased by results.
Mrs. Julia Rycer Paine of Truro Massachusetts advocates a New Discovery touted as king among cold and lung remedies. The advertisement claims immediate relief for colds sore throats and weak lungs after other treatments fail, with guarantees and free bottles offered through S H J Boyd Co.
A cleansing cooling 800 soothing healing household remedy is DeWitts Carbolized Witch Hazel Salve. Lula by Kreigers Drug Store.
AIS report notes a cryptic entry about Boars and a fee, with unclear phrasing and limited readable details. The fragment mentions Ze Kind Nit and potential beep, but no clear event, date, or organization is established. Further readable context is needed for a definitive headline and summary.
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