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Newspaper
Wayne County Herald
Location
Wooster, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 19, 1897
Page
7
A fragment notes a paradox in iron levels in the human body, stating that while about one hundred grains exist, a surprisingly tiny quantity can trigger severe consequences when present or consumed inappropriately, highlighting health risks.
Mrs Pinkham invites mothers of large families to seek free advice from Lynn Mass. Her message urges women to avoid sacrificing their health when weakness appears. A Chicago reader testimonial says Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound cured long standing fatigue after twelve pregnancies.
Florence Klotz an 18 year old from Allegheny and daughter of Alderman Edward Klotz holds a unique post in Pittsburg's sister city. She serves warrants subpoenas and summons with authority and grit, stepping in when her father's constable duties were unavailable. Her rise followed her father’s illness and a run of emergencies requiring service of subpoenas in a civil suit.
Miss Florence, sworn constable, rode four miles to serve papers then returned muddy yet triumphant to her father’s office where a crowd praised her courage. She wore bloomers and carried a jeweled revolver given by a fellow constable and vowed to pursue anyone who resisted.
Li Ming Chang, impressed by U S farming, hires American expert Geron D. Bull of Dutchess County New York to go to China and teach almond cultivation. Bull sails with $3,000 a year salary plus expenses and several assistants, using American-made machinery and tools.
A mob from Rock Island attempted to seize Modern Woodmen of America head office belongings in Fulton Illinois. A special train with about 600 armed men reached Fulton and clashes left several injured. Local residents defended the building with help from nearby towns. An injunction halted removal of records pending court action.
Long contest centered on J C Root founder of the Modern Woodmen. Root aimed to move headquarters from Fulton to Omaha then to other states, triggering bitter internal clashes, court battles, and the creation of rival orders. Records ultimately were moved to a permanent building in Rock Island during a Milwaukee convention, ending the dispute.
A mosaic of small items: river crewing mishaps near St Louis with Frank Collins and Joseph Kelly. New York City official George B Stuart noted. Brunswick Mississippi murder case of William Allen with suspect captured in Louisiana. Indiana gunfire death of Alexander Gowry with motive claimed as home dispute. Illinois officer Michael Devine in a fatal shooting and wife wounded. gambling bans in Joplin Missouri and Sunday value laws to be enforced. a dramatic note on potential Japan Spain alliance and a theatrical warning. a hammock swing accident in Sedalia Missouri kills 7 year old Leslie Fults.
Weather Bureau bulletin summarizes weekly crop conditions by region with mixed outcomes. Drought affects western states and Gulf Coast. Pacific and Central valleys see favorable progress, while frost threatens main crops by mid September and late-season crops by October 1.
Government appoints Copham as special inquiry agent to study opportunities for business investment labor employment climate and transportation to the frozen north. He will report by spring migrations time with findings on costs and best routes to the gold fields and related matters.
Secretary Ellen Discourages travel to the Klomdthe gold fields amid warnings of danger on the Yohon river route. Secretary Khss notes travel risks for travelers with baggage and freight, urging the public to avoid the mountains and river crossings until conditions improve. The Interior department calls attention to possible harm and transportation difficulties for anyone seeking Dasrxon City via the dangerous route.
A large temperance gathering organized by the Women's Christian Temperance Union is set for October 2%16 in Toronto. Delegates from around the world, with thousands more attending, will discuss global temperance work plus a banquet honoring delegates. Frances Willard will preside at the opening. The program includes a 40 voice children chorus and a 0 voice adult chorus singing patriotic temperance songs.
Three newly found metals of value not fixed are gallium neptunium and larestum with the two latter found in Middlesex county Connecticut. Gallium is said to be more valuable than gold. St. Louis Globe-Democrat.
An essay contrasts savage clothing practices with Western dress, arguing clothes harm natives by preventing natural adaptation to climate. It cites Maori, Sami, and other groups as suffering from clothing reliance. A second section highlights sixty years of growth in education with Victoria era statistics and U.S. library and schooling figures.
A new public figure is described as aggressive and offensive in a disruptive incident at a national capital secretariat. An unnamed woman reporter notes the executive’s recent honors while recalling a tense exchange with a clerk who cannot predict the official’s arrival.
A fragmented 19th century piece cites a dubious claim that temperate habits and Stomach Bitters can counter baldness and malaria, then discusses a dubious English study on music’s influence on hair loss. It oddly notes baldness in various professions, touting the trombone as a deplicatory instrument and claiming rapid hair clearance in five years.
An eclectic ad cites Allen's Foot-Ball powder for feet, claiming relief from swollen tired feet and foot issues. It also parodies royal geometry lessons by Euclid and Alexander the Great, contrasting ancient struggles with an easy solution for feet, urging readers to buy the product.
Fragmentary notes recount a muzzled woman in Cologne jail and a contested manslaughter case from the prior year. It hints at broader prison misery and public concerns, with scattered references to trade, grain products, and a drifting, unrelated product pitch about Grain-O and a fish rowing metaphor.
The Wabash Railroad will run its own trains from Kansas City to Buffalo by leasing tracks from several railways and operating through cars from Kansas City to Buffalo. The move makes Wabash one of the few lines in Missouri and Mississippi River ports to own and run its own line and trains into Buffalo.
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