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Newspaper
Wooster Republican
Location
Wooster, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 18, 1908
Page
7
An advertisement for Dr Miles Nervine markets it as a nerve food and medicine to restore vitality and curb nervousness. It cites a testimonial from Mrs Kolb of Evansville praising rapid relief after typhoid and ongoing use, with a money back guarantee from Miles Medical Co for first bottle efficacy.
Wooster schools conduct regular fire drills to test safe exits. Teachers report windows in final hoops are left unlocked to help visibility and aid escape during drills. Insurance kept up, and buildings emptied in about one to two minutes.
Dalton notes a large amount of maple syrup made by farmers this spring with extra line crop. Political campaigning appears in town as several Democratic candidates are seen on both sides of Main Street. Mrs Aubell of Wooster visited Rev Hubbell and family. Thomas Shanks of Wood County stayed with Rev Hubbell. Rev Marlin of Pittsburg PA is to preach in the U P church next week. A Canton firm won a contract to install fire escapes on the school building and further repairs will follow to improve fire safety.
A plan outlines forming a coal bank operated by Wayne County residents to exploit deposits formed millions of years ago. The venture targets favorable shipping to Nebraska and Kansas where coal demand is high, with expected production of 20,000 tons daily once financed. An option on land must be secured with $25,000 soon to transfer ownership and allow time to raise remaining funds. subscriptions are requested to gain an interest in the land and company.
At the Cincinnati Commercial Club annual dinner Philippine commissioners Legarda and de Leon urged free trade with the United States. General Clarence Edwards and Secretary Taft were praised for supporting Philippine development, with Legarda highlighting the St Louis exposition reception and the need to reduce barriers to Filipino goods.
The joint legislative committee probing Senator Meeks charges into the state school commissioner and board of examiners held a lengthy session, hearing 17 witnesses connected to the office and its officials before adjourning to March 23. Witnesses described factional tensions and discussed exam grading practices and textbook policy amid overall opposition to uniform texts.
George P. Brockway of Warren Pennsylvania, treasurer and manager of Seneca Oil, testified at the Standard Oil ouster hearing in Cleveland March 14. He said he received a circular from the National Petroleum Association urging members to claim business rose after railways pro rated off, per Interstate Commerce Commission instructions. He confirmed the circular contained those instructions.
Conference of Democrats in Columbus plans a March 25 gathering at the Southern hotel to invite Tom L Johnson and Harvey Garber and to outline the party’s platform. A call will be issued in a few days. In London a burglary suspect escaped custody after being brought from Madison county.
Columbus March 14 Senate Hypes of Clark county proposed adding Senator Mather to the bipartisan committee probing the state treasurer’s office. The panel now includes Democrats Howe and Drake and Republican Patterson. Hearings may hire an attorney. vote deferred to next Monday. Meanwhile in the House debates on auditor books investigation advance with $5,000 total authorized, open to the public.
R G Dun and Company's weekly trade review reports brighter sentiment due to good farm weather and higher securities, with slow but improving commercial progress and rising demand for seasonable apparel. February building permits fell sharply. tin plate mills resume with near normal production. Russian wrestler Hackenschmidt arrives for title bout prep. Willie Hoppe defeats Jacob Schaefer in bowling-style match. Marion Ohio woman reports rat poisoning incident resulting in loss of family.
One of Pennsylvania’s longest jury trials ends with four men convicted of conspiracy to defraud the commonwealth in capitol furnishings. Former State Treasurer William H Berry era fallout cited. Jury verdicts out after hours, motions for new trials within 30 days. Maximum penalties set at two years and $1,000 fine per defendant.
Dr Harvey W Wiley, chief of the bureau of chemistry, warned mothers to vigilantly check food sources for freshness and wholesomeness. He urged forming a union of mistresses of households to improve compliance with food laws under the National Mothers' Congress banner.
The postoffice appropriation bill, totaling 222000000, passed the House after 14 days of debate. It includes a pay raise for letter carriers and boosts rural delivery funding by 200000, amid strong fiscal contention and partyline votes. In Washington, Senator Bacon denounced executive encroachment, citing a White House conference on labor exemptions from antitrust rules and railroad pooling.
An advertisement touts Preventics candy cold cure aslets offering $100 reward for any recent grippe or acute cold not cured by a 25 cent box. The copy emphasizes the product’s safety and claims Preventics banish colds early to prevent pneumonia, and urges readers to visit Bixler's Modern Pharmacy.
Under the experiment station and State Agricultural College, more corn trains will be sent through Ohio. These trains carry corn specimens to educate farmers and boost corn output through improved aging and intelligent care.
In Ohio the investigation of state educators prompted strong denials from Prof. G J Shives and others. The Ohio affidavit by E J Shives rejects Coler’s testimony about obtaining a state certificate through improper means and asserts Shives earned credentials on merit, while denying meetings about payment divisions with Bennett and any unfair process.
Reverend F Starbird of East Raymond Maine says Arnica Salve has healed his old army wound and other obstinate sores. he also uses it in his veterinary business. Sold at H Bosch & VCo.'s drug store for 25 cents.
In Columbus J BE Mullen suffered a severe cough and found Ajax Cold Cure effective. An ad promotes Dr Shoop Health Coffee made from toasted grains and nuts as a coffee substitute, claiming it fools even a Coffee Critic and noting a 1.25? price for 1 pound. Also mentions Pinesalva and Krieger's Drug Store for Spring remedies.
A Wooster Ohio man testifies Doan’s Kidney Pills cured long standing kidney trouble with improved health after use. He bought at Zime merman Co. drug store and says the benefits were permanent as of 1907. Foster McMunn and co. sell in the United States. remember the name Doan’s.
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