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Newspaper
Wayne County Herald
Location
Wooster, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 21, 1901
Page
3
Molasses is disappearing from commerce and syrups replace it. Distilleries use molasses to produce rum, driving demand in New England and for exports. Dark brown sugars have also vanished, leaving housekeepers to mix molasses with granulated sugar to imitate brown sugar.
The document lists prices for captive wild animals including elephants from $0,000 to $7,000 for African elephants and about $5,000 for Indian elephants. Giraffes are priced around $0,000 to $7,000 but are rare to obtain and breed poorly in captivity. Hippos around $3,000, African lions up to $1,000, Bengal tigers similar, and camels $100 to $500 each.
A New York Herald note cites Dr E de Schwel al of the Polyclinic and Jefferson Medical College Philadelphia who warns that reading tiny indicators on cards strains weak eyes. He advises using large spots to read cards and avoiding exposing eyes to fast moving red and black spots on white.
A Philadelphia doctor's anecdote recounts an Irish patient with a plaster pin misinsertion. After removing a pin, the doctor discovers it had pierced skin twice rather than cloth, prompting the patient to joke that he kept silent to avoid admitting ignorance of the doctor’s skill.
A fragment describes a belief in a “tigerman” in the French Congo who, if he murders ten of each category of beings including children and women, will not die. The killer is said to wear a tiger skin and stalk people on all fours, using small knives hidden on the belt to carry out the foul acts.
A peculiar Oregon family adheres to a ritual of daily baths for every member. Outsiders are barred from their home as they toil each day for six years, renting the entire seventh year.
A Springfield boy visited an old tabby and her kittens and was bitten by one kitten. The mother investigated and found two thirds grown. A laborer fell from a ten story building as a comrade cried out Are ye hurted. The falling man gasped Walt wait.
A fragment from a Chicago Trine line recalls a preacher’s sermon about faith as small as a seed that can move mountains. The vivid rural voice links spiritual power to belief, noting the line about having faith and commanding mountains to move.
A compact, cryptic phrase notes that the product of either a tight shoe or a puke tree yields a corn, presenting a curious wordplay or riddle element with unclear real-world reference.
The New York Herald reports a major railway company offers employees a stock purchase plan at below market price. Employees may buy one share at a time, pay installments, and earn 4 percent interest on deposits while paying. Shares are registered, transferable, and carry voting and dividend rights, with monthly price changes announced to department heads.
A New York Herald item discusses a dog harness offering comfort and mobility. It states the harness keeps the dog from being squeezed while in motion and allows easy feeding along a handle, suggesting better ease than traditional carried restraint.
A bucolic man with grotesque whiskers rode an elevator to steal a few trips, provoking a frenzied chase. The youth operator sped the car toward the roof, cables snapped, the car plunged, and the man calmly urged more speed before the crash ended the stunt. The farmer declared newspapers cannot mock him. Detroit Bree Press reported.
On the Tlorean the curling Irons claim blunt honesty in discourse. The make-up retorts that few wrinkles escape their notice, signaling sharp personalities and a ready wit in their exchange.
A New York Journal fragment shows a wry exchange about love and money with a joking line about a dog’s loyalty as a social safe bet. The snippet reflects humor over marriage motives and public curiosity.
Brown county J L Miller left for home to arrange a future position. President Holden returns from Washington. Measles keep Tred Wise from Wooster. Prof J G Black and wife visit Oberlin. Supt Walter Borden plans to resume university studies. Boyd Doty enjoys teaching while preparing for law school next year. Wayne Hemphill recovers from illness. Washington's birthday address by A G McClure delivered at Kanke Chapel. University resumes after two week vacation with full attendance. John Goheen sprain from coasting. No recitations Friday legal holiday. Intercollegiate Oratorical Contest plans underway at Opera House. Wooster hosts enthusiasm and support for its representative. Robert Barnett of Louisiana visiting Wooster friends.
Judge J W Hollingsworth sentences Calvin D D Myers editor and Ad Ellsper man manager of the Sunday News after publication alleging Judge A A Frazier set aside a verdict against Thomas O Bannon due to wealth. Myers fined 100 dollars plus half costs and Ellsper man fined 60 dollars plus balance of costs. parties liable to jail if unresolved within ten days.
Mrs Barbara Stark wife of ex street commissioner Geo Stark died at 1 p m Monday at her Nold avenue home. She was 51 years 6 months and 12 days old after a long battle with cancer on her right arm. Survived by husband Geo Stark and four children Will Emma Cesign and Ralph Funeral held at 2 p m Wednesday.
Mrs. Michael of Big Prairie formerly Wooster fell Saturday afternoon on ice and broke her leg just above the ankle.
Christian Weirich died February 8 at the home of his son in Fort Scott Kansas. He formerly lived in Wayne and for a period ran a boot and shoe store in Wooster.
Thomas Hall aged 76 died at his home in Shreve on Monday. A pioneer resident and Civil War veteran, he is survived by a wife two sons and three daughters. The funeral was held at 2 PM Wednesday with interment at Oak Grove cemetery.
Judge B Kecon sets criminal cases for trial on March dates. State vs Shaoki D on March 4, State vs James Donovan on March 5, State vs Thomas Slate and State vs Fred Blair on March 7, State vs A J Gearhart on March 11, State vs Maurice Landers on March 12.
The East Liberty market reports light activity with cattle and hogs showing varied prices. Cattle and calves steady to lower with prime and choice ranges noted, sheep and lambs softer on lambs while beef cattle hold steady, hogs and pigs pace uneven though mostly steady.
A fragmented notice page records deaths of Mrs. Aaron Hague aged 67 in Bhreve and Harry Anfranc aged 82 near Elston, plus various local incidents. It notes a Salvation Army melee, farm fire near Nuwhirk, school term teacher appointments, a Wooster ordinance discussion on a hotel veranda, and a Cleveland murder confession linked to Rev Weimer.
James Cook linked to a land deal aroused by a theft arrest in Medina County. Marshal Conrad of Loudonville detained him over a stolen horse and buggy with a $50 reward. Revival services at the Methodist Church continue with strong sermons and several conversions. Local social news covers school drama, concerts, sick lists, visits, and upcoming house constructions in Canaan and nearby areas.
Wanted capable reliable person in every county to represent large company of financial reputation. Salary per year with weekly pay and expenses. Absolutely sure and all expense paid. Straight bona fido definite salary no commission. Salary paid each Saturday and expenses advanced each week. Address 34 Dearborn Street, Chicago.
Plnkerton's Gem Gallery again operates at the old site over Fredrick's Dry Goods store. Prices shown range from 20 cents to $1.50 per dozen for photographed beads and related items.
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