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Newspaper
Wayne County Herald
Location
Wooster, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 06, 1903
Page
3
From Orizaba, a correspondent reports a Madrid troupe visiting Mexico City’s nearby arena. The premier matador performs with grace, leaping a charging bull, then drives a sword between the shoulders to end the fight as spectators cheer and the governor presides in royal fashion.
In a crowded arena three men waved paper-covered sticks to provoke a charge from Mr Bull. The animal pawed the earth assessing threats before selecting the front man as the target. The improvised standoff ended with a sharp display as the bull prepared to strike.
Chesterton notes in a recent Browning book a passage where the poet’s gaze turns common objects into fairyland. A porcelain vase a cabbage and a puppy at play evoke magical thoughts conjured by Browning as if each item opens a world of knowledge and wonder.
The piece attacks wealthy men who gain riches through questionable means and sacrifice health and family. It argues they see themselves as public benefactors yet resent fatigue and public notoriety money brings, likening it to a boy ashamed by a stomach ache after stealing apples.
A short anecdote about William Little Bigger known for poetry and his encounter with poverty. He asks a fellow laborer for change for a quarter and for a dime, revealing financial strain and a humorous moment in Ligginactt's.
The tale recounts a Missouri incident from 1876 where a railroad train stole farmer Scroggins' produce, leading to a court ruling and a famous saying. It links the phrase it's as sure as Scroggins' hogs to a past misfortune and a shift in locomotive design.
Salisbury residents receive Thanksgiving hams donated by Adolphus C Bartlett of Chicago who recalls his town with pride. A portrait of President Roosevelt features a walking stick carved from trees tied to Civil War battle sites and historic landmarks, gifted by Rev Dr Thomas H Haggerty.
In a kindergarten exercise a teacher lists word meanings for a child named Edith Bright Eyes. The first word niche is defined by the girl as a recess, prompting a slate sentence about lunch at niche and a chuckle at English language quirks. Also notes snails sold in Covent Garden attract buyers from France and Italy.
The notice outlines upcoming Pennsylvania Lines travel opportunities and rail specials. It lists routes for home seekers to Northwest Midwest via Pennsylvania Lines with July and August departures, a National Encampment special route to San Francisco from Cleveland via Chicago, and multiple touring itineraries including Denver, Colorado Springs, Salt Lake City. It also advertises annual Niagara Falls excursions from Wooster and surrounding points, with dates in July and August and round trips priced for family vacation travel, plus Put-in-Bay outings for Knights of Columbus events and other itineraries with regional stops and ticketing through local agents.
A feature on Winona Lake festivities the week of August 10 explores Creatore and his famous band performing daily concerts. The notice promotes rail fare details via Pennsylvania Lines and urges consulting ticket agents for complete schedules and prices for the Winona Lake resort events.
Details announce monthly excursions by the B&O Railroad to the National Encampment, with reduced fares from Wooster and other points. Contact nearest agent or address M O Carrel, DPA, for full information. Travel dates span from Nov 1908 through Dec 15, with reported fare of 7.66 from Wooster under G A RR National Encampnivat.
Fragmentary report mentions Door Vark Motnt Toor Park Md and Alleghantaa Swot near mountain brorstus. References election paths, courts, and a central town sale notice. Mentions WF Mic sell Manager Ds Cark and June 22 opening. examination of cottages and excavation work appear in garbled form.
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