04 Mar 1896
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Newspaper
Wooster Republican
Location
Wooster, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 04, 1896
Page
1
The notice calls for correspondents to supply letters weekly or biweekly, discouraging long gaps. It stresses sending fresh items even in small quantities, and notes a push to maintain regular communication with the office by Monday or Tuesday. It previews lively items about rail fares and political delegate preparations.
An opinion piece urges Massillon supporters to mobilize letters and public sentiment for McKinley while criticizing Booth and Congress. It argues free trade hurts wool growers in Wayne County and questions Republican policy, noting calls to repeal a statute affecting township trustees and charity boards.
A medical ad states a crick in the back pain under the shoulder blades water brush biliousness and constipation signal stomach kidney liver and bowel disorders. For ailments arising from these organs Ayer's Pills are recommended.
In Wooster the stock dealer Lewis Ackerman Jr denies a letter claim about a family incident. The piece includes a cheerful correction from REPUBLICAN and a testimonial style advertisement for Shaker Digestive Cordial with a 10 cent sample offer and a claim it aids digestion and is suitable for children.
A promotional offer provides 500 boxes containing one week of Wrights Celery Capsules for free. The boxes are available at George Kreiger's Drug Store starting two weeks from Saturday February 29 and March 7. Intended for those with liver kidney or stomach complaints rheumatism dyspepsia constipation sick headaches.
The Pennsylvania Company, operating routes including Pittsburg Wayne and Chicago Barrosh, contemplates electrifying feeders between Canton and Massillon and extending lines toward Akron and Turkeyfoot Lake. Engineer Crawford cites cost estimates for electric equipment while Massillon to Clinton service remains uncertain. Springfield rumors also point to Little Miami Railroad electrifying a Xenia line via Yellow Springs, potentially altering regional rail competition. Local officials from Cincinnati inspected the Massillon area to assess electrical feasibility and impact.
Advertisement extols Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets as a safe effective remedy for indigestion sour stomach loss of appetite and related symptoms. Endorsed by Judge Frank Ives U S Consul W Roosevelt and others, claims easy digestion restored appetite and strength with proven results across thousands in Michigan and beyond. Full sized packages 50 cents, mailed from Stuart Co. Marshall Michigan.
A shuffled note outlines Christmas plans and proposed removals to save funds for the treasurer and trustees. It mentions March 13 as a potential date and notes a route change being considered, with access and scheduling details unclear but a plan to present the changes at the next Thursday session.
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