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Newspaper
Wooster Republican
Location
Wooster, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 07, 1908
Page
8
A tobacco and medical ad-style piece urges treating liver and digestion first to revive energy. It promotes Dr Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery as a non secret glyceric extract of native roots, claiming it restores stomach function, reduces toxin buildup, and eases symptoms like bitter taste and coated tongue. It warns against drastic drugs and substitutes.
A sudden illness has prostrated me and I must have absolute rest during October. The office will be open only to requests to fill old recipes or receipts for money on old accounts. DeWitt’s Little Early Risers liver pills sold by Krieger’s Drag-Store. PILES steoysiaec ointment.
Wooster and district residents heavily attended the Shreve free fair on Wednesday and Thursday. Many with local ties traveled to Shreve, with a large morning train from Wooster carrying eastern county visitors. By noon Shreve reported a bustling crowd and strong departmental displays, with over 100 tickets sold for the Wooster train.
An amusing incident occurred in the Stowell divorce case as he described matrimonial troubles in court Friday afternoon. He said he planned to kill himself, visited a Columbus drug store for carbolic acid, but clerk dismissed him. Venus, not Bethlehem’s star, drew early risers at 6am for its current brilliance, scientists say.
Hunters may seek a rare target as a coyote escapes from Kangag to Smithville, wreaking havoc on chicken flocks. Dr H D Braden visited Cleveland for a baseball game but found no match. Milton Househalter, longtime Northern Ohio Traction conductor from Doylestown, is noted for an Akron accident. Myron Morgenroth, four, was severely injured when struck by an eastbound Loop Line car in West Hill, with the motor man and conductor not stopping in time.
A historical critique argues that William Jennings Bryan riffs on farmers' woes to secure votes in 1896 1900 and 1904 campaigns. It cites official U S Bureau of Labor figures showing price rises from 1896 to 1907, claiming farmers profited from higher staple prices and debunking Bryan’s rhetoric as misrepresentative. It notes Roosevelt Taft and other figures provoking responses and questions Willie’s role.
The Hartford Courant lauds Governor Harris of Ohio for re election prospects, noting his Grand Army man status and farm background. It highlights support from old soldiers and rural voters, while remaining cool on congratulating Hermon in advance.
The Chicago Daily Socialist notes labor votes are pledged to Democrats. It questions labor leaders backing Democrats, warns of weaker labor legislation if Bryan and Democrats win, and cites Southern anti labor records. The piece contrasts Republican and Democratic records and cites Gompers as delivering labor support for a favorable bargain.
The Howe senate committee appointed last winter to investigate state officials was described as the most hostile and unfair in its proceedings. It failed to uncover any misappropriation of millions in public funds. The writer questions whether the Republican party should stay in control of Ohio's affairs.
In Fort Worth a staged midnight ruse by Detective Ben U. Bell and Night Depotmaster E. E. Langdon lured a would be thief aboard the southbound Frisco train. The suspect reached for Bell’s watch and purse as a cover for the theft, but Bell quickly restrained him with Willis Point marshal aid, ending the attempt at Texas and Pacific Station.
A condensed column notes that improving local town conditions matters more than farm relief. It highlights social and industrial forces drawing people to cities and urges practical town-focused action rather than broad rural measures.
Democratic supporters envision capturing state offices from Republicans and targeting the state treasury. The piece questions how Harvey Garber William L Finley and their allies might manage the treasury if they gained control, stirring speculation on potential policy shifts and influence.
A New Orleans period article notes Taft's unyielding pursuit of truth, while Ohio officials discuss pure food law enforcement at a national conference. It cites a liberal stance by Ohio Commissioner R W Dunlap as commended, and references The Meddler’s opposition to Governor Harris and support for Harmon.
Fragmentary text shows a disputed political stunt involving Roosevelt featuring denouncement and alternating praise. The snippet references a joint debate and timing as a point of interest, with unclear attribution and quotes.
A vintage ad extols Ely's Cream Balm as a genuine remedy for congestion and inflammations. It promises relief by soothing nasal passages and throat secretions and urges purchase from druggists or by mail from Procter & Co.
In Columbus on October 3 Wooster edges Ohio State 8 0 after a rugged first half and a field goal by Garvin. Key plays include Barrington and Meldrum on State’s defense and multiple penalties shaping the tense endgame.
An old ad claims Chamberlain's Salve cures chapped skin hands or face in one night and also soothes sore bleeps burns and scalds. Sold by Hi Bora & Co with assorted poultice and carbolized products advertised amid a noisy, partially garbled layout.
An aged testimonial from Hindman of Wooster Ohio praises Doan’s Kidney Pills for curing disordered kidney function and relieving back pain and headaches. The 1904 statement notes satisfaction after using the remedy from Zimmerman & Co and confirms in 1907 with a second endorsement. Foster Milburn Co. of Buffalo markets the product nationwide.
Incomplete OCR fragment references Auditor Minter and a loan or bond issue of 12,000 dollars with 8,000 to be raised. Mentions Cincinnati banking firm, Spink, Bedisvounds, Barto Scott Cox of Columbus, and Wayne County Nation Bank. Details unclear due to damaged text.
Fragmentary notice outlines an Apple Creek lecture course, a church formation, a Dixie Jubilee Concert, and a Presbyterian church event. Readable items name a company and a date around January. details are incomplete and uncertain.
Through the Lands agency the William Withrow farm valued at four thousand dollars in Wayne township was sold on Thursday to a gentleman from Pennsylvania. Mr. Withrow will remain on the farm until next spring.
A Columbus board of elections decision guides student voting. It states that students living with parents must vote where parents reside, while a student paying own way through college may vote in his city county or precinct of residence. Also mention of Dr King’s New Life Pills testimonial and a Maine rural route address.
A printed ad section touts Foley's Orine Laxative as life saving after a three year old boy's severe constipation and fever. It also promotes Pineules for the kidneys and DeWitt's Carbolized tablets with claims of health benefits and quick relief, listing Krieger's Drug Store and Bixler Pharmacy as sellers.
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