This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 29 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Wayne County Herald
Location
Wooster, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 06, 1898
Page
7
Patients report permanent relief from rheumatic symptoms after taking Hood's Sarsaparilla. Thousands claim lactic acid neutralization and no recurring aches since using the remedy.
A study of military measurements finds the U S average height at 67 8 inches for over a million men. Nations and groups range from British 67 4 inches to Bushmen 62 inches, with Americans shown as tallest among Caucasians and northern residency linked to greater height and strength.
An old advertisement promotes Grain-O, a drink replacing coffee made from pure grains. It claims it suits both children and adults, reduces stomach distress, and resembles mocha or java in color. Prices 15c and 25c per package, sold by grocers.
A note compares a shawl pattern to a butterfly motif common in India, claiming the design is almost identical to traditional Indian options. The observation implies repetitive creativity across cultures and eras.
Advertising notice promotes Allen Soot-Ease powder to keep feet dry warm and cure chilblains frost bites sweating feet corns and ballioius. Shake into shoes. available at druggists and stores for 25 cents. Free samples. Address Allen S. Olmsted Boy N. ?
A camel with an extraordinary sense of smell helps thirsty travelers find water. The animal detects sources from afar and leads its riders to places where water may be found, guiding them through harsh or arid terrain.
An old advertisement touts Kenny's Balsam as stopping coughs quickly. Consumers are urged to visit a druggist and try a free sample bottle, with 25 and 5 cent bottle sizes offered. Beware delays are dangerous.
A damaged fragment notes Longwood on St Helena where Napoleon’s imperial body lay. It mentions a room used as a stable and a grindstone machine, with a separate testimonial and a fish catch figure for Alaska totaling 25,725,000 fish worth 12,860,000 dollars.
A brief item notes a limited service from Cincinnati to New Orleans via Queen and Crescent, promising a 24 hour journey to the Gulf.
A lighthearted piece describes satire as a playful yet pointed form of humor that blends wit with sharp edge. It portrays satire as a social mechanism that entertains while provoking thought through ironic or exaggerated contrasts.
A Buffalo Courier report describes Key West as a city on perpetual holiday with no Confederate flag yet solid Union loyalty. The island mixes white Cuban and Bahamian residents, few U.S. families, and shops that lack chimneys, using tropical fuel sticks, while markets are replaced by daily auctions near the government door.
Thousands of adventurous Americans head toward the Klondike despite warnings about hardship. They are urged to take Hastetter's Stomach Bitters for warmth and nourishment and claims to ward off malaria rheumatism kidney trouble liver complaint dyspepsia and constipation.
An old time weather lore notes birds as sky indicators. Domestics roost during rain and cold if they perch on one leg. February plumage suggests more cold. geese east, west flight signals cold. Hen crowing warns of coming storm. loon flight direction predicts next day wind. Owls hooting day implies rain, night suggests fair. Peacock bawling forecasts rain and squalls.
Passenger service from Cincinnati to Tampa described as a 34 hour journey aboard Pullman cars on the Queen and Crescent Route.
A humorous exchange notes a visitor asking about a daughter’s piano playing. Mrs. Neuroriche replies that Ethel need not play since her father is rich enough to buy a self playing piano, highlighting social status and novelty.
A cautionary tale describes how a woman’s enduring pain and fear of examination lead her to seek relief from morphine. The physician, recognizing the danger, prescribes tablets and warns of dependency, but she becomes a slave to the drug.
The article recounts a widow who claimed a monthly pension linked to her first husband’s Civil War service, noting multiple marriages and later approval of payments totaling about 3800 dollars. It also covers Secretary Wilson proposing European horse imports, florists seeking to curb government plant distributions, and other federal business including pensions, naval militia, and export data.
In 1896, Berlin secured a 17 million dollar loan for gas and water works. Of 34 storms reaching France, 31 were forecast by the central meteorological office. Germany condemned 456,939 people for crimes and law violations, 44,312 under 18. The Reichstag costs only 170,000 dollars this year. Lifespan in the 16th century averaged 18 to 20 years. now over 40. Switzerland may vote on railway plan. Berlin hospital adds a large room for air enriched with respiratory aid.
Advertisement for the Farmer's Handy Feed Cooker at 12 50 for 50 gallons. Claims save at least one third of food, keep stock healthy, prevent hog cholera, and boost egg production during winter. Praised as the best and cheapest, with catalogues from Empire Manufacturing Co. of Quincy Illinois.
A West Virginia resident cites warm milk as a simple effective cure for whooping cough. The old woman recalls country living where cows were common and advises letting the child drink as much warm milk as desired at least twice daily.
Daily trains run to Jacksonville from Circinnati on the Queen and Cres cent Route. The service operates around the clock, promising reliable hard service.
Widow of General Fremont, Mrs. Fremont, lives quietly in California. The ladies of Los Angeles gave her a beautiful home as a token of regard, and Congress granted a pension of $2000 a year in recognition of General Fremonts valued services.
An old pamphlet-style advertisement claims deafness from catarrh can be cured by constitutional remedies. It offers one hundred dollars for any case of deafness caused by catarrh it cannot cure and urges readers to request a free circular. Sent from Toledo Ohio with pharmacies carrying the product.
Snippet shows a garbled exchange mentioning Grumbleson and Archisonaire. The dialogue hints at a hurried departure and a request to see Archi or Grumbleson, but most names and actions are unclear due to OCR errors.
Milen's Foot Hase promises powder for feet to speed fit of new shoes. It claims to cure rns bunions chilblains frost bites and related foot discomfort. Free samples offered by mail order from Roy in New York.
A fragment from The Yellow Book presents a brief exchange where Mrs Lakeside asks about her son’s expected profession and Mrs Diversay comments on matrimony. The piece outlines social expectations and marriage themes typical of the period.
An old ad touts Lane's Family Medicine claiming daily use keeps bowels healthy and acts gently on liver and kidneys. It promises relief from headaches and markets a 26 cent price. The copy extols pleasant thoughts as the greatest art in life.
An old advertisement claims a single day cure for a cold using Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. It promises refund if the remedy fails and mentions druggists as the sellers.
An ad style notice notes travel distances to New Orleans and Florida via the Crescent Route from Cincinnati. It also promotes Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup for teething pain claiming to ease inflammation, reduce pain, relieve wind colic and sell at a penny price.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.