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Newspaper
Wayne County Herald
Location
Wooster, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 15, 1897
Page
7
A mysterious wheelless clock found near Montsouris Observatory reputedly operates 24 hours by gravity. Described in a seventeenth century treatise by Father Alexander, a Benedictine monk, carvings along the edge depict figures and symbols.
A rough description details a metal cylinder threaded by a crod and suspended by two strings. Rotating the cylinder causes the strings to wind onto a rod. The interior holds eight small compartments with small apertures linking them and a peculiar mechanism powers the device.
In a Paris restaurant two patrons were served four dozen oysters each. One man found a supposed pearl near the last oyster and claimed it. the other accepted it as fake. Potage, the proprietor, offered to buy the jewel for his neighbor the jeweler who would value it. The pearl proved to be an imitation, worth nothing.
A historic report from the Massachusetts Total Abstinence Society outlines widespread temperance activity. It cites 25,820 pledges from public school pupils, thousands of literature pieces distributed, and 5,819 contributors amid rising anti license sentiment and local option results across towns and cities.
Reader notice claims Alkavis from Piper Alethys acum cures ailments caused by uric acid and kidney or urinary disorders. Citing testimonials, the New York Church Kidney Cure Co of Nod ia offers a free prepaid treatment by mail to readers who send name and address for delivery to prove its curative powers.
The article reviews a long arc of arbitral cases between theCrusted States and other powers, highlighting the May 8 1870 treaty of Washington and the Alabama claims as pivotal. It notes that about thirty eight arbitral actions occurred, with most rulings favorable to the United States and few significant failures. It mentions San Juan boundary disputes and fisheries as points of contention, with overall satisfaction in U S outcomes.
Fragmentary notes describe a dubious remedy from the Kasa Rava Shrub claimed to heal kidney and rheumatic troubles. The ad-like text references a New York address and a promotional account, urging readers to peruse the paper for more details.
The article urges business men to maintain cleanliness in stores and offices. It stresses dust management, clean clerks, and proper attire. A veteran friend testifies to Matthew S. Quay’s past misdeeds and stubbornness in 1915.
A fragmented tale follows a poor family seeking fortune in the Western wilds. The piece hints at a looming threat from a mysterious foe and mentions medicinal potions and protective measures amid a perilous journey.
A fragment discusses the vessel True Love built in Philadelphia and a former bark Crue Love built in Kensington 138 years ago. It notes the vessel’s fate with Gravesquad, claims no float for many years, and mentions a cure for catarrh with local applications.
A fragment shows Ned asking about an English noble's reaction to a loan request. The line suggests flattery and social play when credit is sought. The text reflects a historical or dialectical exchange.
A jumbled old advertisement page promotes Grain-G and Grain-Q beverages as coffee substitutes. It mentions prices like 24¢ for Java alternatives, a Crown of Mocha seal, and claims of health benefits and affordability. The text also mixes with other items on sale and unrelated notes about trains and remedies.
Unclear readable text hints at medical or health related note with possible dates or locations. content is damaged and fragments do not reveal a complete event or identifiable entities.
An OCR damaged list promotes Allen’s Foot Ease powder for foot comfort and other tonics. It references various products and remedies for feet, sweating, and bunions, with several misread brand names and scattered ad-like phrases. It mentions stamps, delivery, and adds a miscopied biographical note about Daniel Webster.
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