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Newspaper
Wayne County Herald
Location
Wooster, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 31, 1903
Page
3
Russian author V. Mirski visited Count Tolstoy at Yasnaya Polyana and found the writer energetic and witty despite long illness. Tolstoy, just past seventy five, spoke rapidly and showed little fatigue or decrepitude.
The article urges opening windows wide at top and bottom to prevent anemia and consumption. It argues that this season is ideal to begin airing rooms and notes that by winter the sleeper will be accustomed to fresh air, reducing danger of leaving windows open.
The German Empress desires that future works for the court theater be submitted to her first to prevent plays of doubtful morality or likely to shock the audience. She reserves the right to veto any play she may choose.
A Dublin innkeeper jokes about trust when a touring guest bragged of safety while his boots lay outside for cleaning untouched. The Ram’s Horn notes Germany’s Carl von Bebel speech on brutal treatment of private soldiers. eighty sergeant convictions in three months and about 200 courts mar tial pending. Gen von Geasler’s failed reply reportedly cost him his job as minister of war.
Olympia Music Hall sues Casino de Paris to stop looping the loop ads. Court rules the phrase now belongs to all languages and is a normal French description.
A fragmentary account shows discussions on cremation practice facing delays despite favorable considerations. Interjected dialogue questions if a Scottish dialect or golf is involved, and references to Carnegie and a library hint at broader cultural or civic aims.
Among Chicago's volunteer fire department survivors marching in the city centennial parade was Loris Waller who retired after forty eight years of service in Chicago and six years earlier in Buffalo.
A fragmentary anecdote follows Little Willie from Philadelphia watching a dog chase hits. The boy asks what kind of dog it is, and the father responds with a wry label about a watch dog. The piece shifts to observations on nature and soil care, mentioning trees and plow damage.
The passage describes women wearing hairpins six to one inches long of silver material with twisted shapes. They are worn on the head and removed at bedtime, distinguishing them from typical American scraggly styles. This note highlights a small yet distinct fashion variation observed in Europe.
The passage counsels aiming for attainable success and warns against chasing fame in unsuitable fields. It favors practical paths like housekeeper or nurse over teaching, law, or medicine unless one has true aptitude and resolve. It stresses steadfast purpose and persistence before starting a chosen career.
In Southern cities de Jarding publice librarians Boy Sorzno Tessie Cabillo ten years old from Waltham Mass is appointed soprano soloist at Grace Church New York praised for a voice of remarkable sweetness and range.
A U S Forestry representative visits Porto Rico to study a national park near the eastern coast. The plan seeks to preserve a natural water supply and forest resources for the island.
The Chicago managers of the district messenger service defend employing Black messenger boys arguing speed of Black color. The piece notes no strong complaint about white runners and comments on racial stereotypes in color definitions.
Paul Loubet, son of the French president, serves as private secretary at the Elysee Palace. A quiet, retiring figure, he shows little public activity and regards his father with evident admiration bordering on reverence.
Emigration from the Turkish empire is forbidden. No man or woman may leave a Turkish port without a tecera permit from police authorities. Teceras cannot be taken from subjects of the sultan under government policy.
A playful exchange shows Cleve and George discussing a visit by their maider aunts tomorrow. The women will cook, and George jokes about postponement while Cleve contemplates cooking himself if needed.
Canaan reports include Prof G C Wiles at home on vacation and a New Year gathering at Mins Millie Lichty’s. Miss Baker and Riley Bowman wed last Wednesday in town, with visits to Orloheville. Harley Russell family welcomed a daughter. I E Ewing spends vacation in Wheeling. Christmas gatherings noted at I M Hawk and Michael Maas homes. Card of thanks and gifts to Rev Beck. A Christmas Pilgrimage cantata by Lutheran & S S, and Presby terian purse donation. Fire in D F E Bowers summer house fought. Bohemian social events and school changes marked by a teacher transition.
Cold weather in Applecreek with temperatures 8 to 9 degrees below zero and new snow. Obituary notes: Mrs. Rachel Braum Cook, wife of Samuel Cook, buried December 22 with service at home by Rev. J W Boyer and interment in Applecreek cemetery. Local society items include a December 24 marriage of Charles Jacet and Geigey at the Presbyterian parsonage by Rev. Boyer and visits from Vernon and Jessie Boyl of Barberton. A Christmas dinner for relatives hosted by Boyd Carr. twins received presents.
Rev J W Boyar and Miss Nallie were guests of E D Grant during the holidays. Christmas exercises drew strong attendance across churches including Reformed and Presbyterians. W G Patterson bought the Patterson property in town. Willis was admitted to the bar and returns to Applecresch after studies at Ads, welcomed by friends.
Wanted trustworthy lady or gentleman to manage business in Noble County and adjoining territory for House of Solid Anandal. $200 straight cash salary and expenses paid. Apply Monday direct from head quarters. Address Manager 60 Monroe Street, Chicago.
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