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Newspaper
Wayne County Herald
Location
Wooster, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 28, 1899
Page
4
The passage presents a rusted lyric voice musing on fame and virtue, praising simple good deeds over grand but uncertain honors. The speaker contemplates life and death, desiring resilient joy and fearless fate while asserting that unknowns tempt more than known deeds.
In a rural tale, Miss Hitty and Miss Rachel fear a separate danger after Widow Owens is murdered. Valentine Cheshire, trusted by the Beebe sisters, becomes their protector while rumors point to him as a suspect. A late rescue attempt reveals truth, testing faith in Providence and loyalty.
The United States Civil Service Commission announces a special examination in Wooster for clerk and carrier positions at the local post office. Candidates must be U.S. citizens, meet age and weight/height requirements, submit Form 119 with medical certificate, and file complete applications by January 27, 1900. The test covers spelling arithmetic letter writing geography and reading addresses.
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