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Newspaper
Wayne County Herald
Location
Wooster, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 11, 1900
Page
3
The article notes rising beet sugar production with 1898 factory dividends and cash payments to nearby farmers and workers. It cites Belgium beet areas yielding 2.7 million tons, factory labor costs totaling 1.9 million, and 34 000 workers, highlighting escalating confidence and projected 1899 activity amid protectionist respect.
State Agricultural Commissioner Wieting launches a statewide crusade against unclean milk cans. He warns that dirty cans spread disease and orders dealers to obey the law or face prosecution. He cites urban return of filthy cans from rural areas and describes inspecting a train baggage car to witness the stench and unsanitary conditions firsthand.
An experiment with well rotted manure mixed with straw shows irrigation from main to laterals delivers nutrients directly to roots. The treated plants ripened well at a high altitude and indicate that liquid fertilizers can repay gardeners and small fruit growers who depend on the market.
Probate Court before Judge J C McClarran with numerous administrators filing first and final accounts and inventories. Hearings set for February 2 as many estates including Huntsberger McClarran Romich and Shaffer proceed with appointments and bond details noted.
A half pint of kerosene scented grease used on hogs can deter disease and boost growth. For cleaning horses, a dry bag sawing method creates heat to dry skin. Summer dairy notes suggest keeping butter firm when delivering to private customers using a galvanized pan setup to collect melted fat and keep butter firm at homes.
The piece argues artificial pollenization can boost melons squashes and pumpkins especially in rainy seasons when fruit set is poor. Bees and insects already do some work but weather limits natural fertilization. If blossoms are fertilized artificially vines need more manure, a cost easily offset if yields can be doubled or tripled on existing ground.
A 14 year old boy Sad Repp was badly mangled after stepping on a stick and being dragged about 60 feet between freight cars at Burbank station at 4 p m Sunday. He was the son of John and Eliza Repp of Salem area. The incident followed alleged coercion by older youths and occurred during a return trip from Creston. Funeral was held from the M E Church with interment in Hazzard County.
The council on Monday night granted a franchise to the Barberton Maasillon Electric Railway Company to build a line in the area. The project aims to connect local districts with electric streetcar service and promote regional development.
Mrs Jobe McGuff age 41 wife of postmaster John McGuff of Craton died after a brief illness with pneumonia at noon Sunday. She is survived by her husband two sons and one daughter. The funeral was held Tuesday.
A settler with a leg broken while hauling timber north of the Canada line on Tuesday. A small fire on Bowman Street at Jacob Geiselman’s home caused bedding and chair damage. Multiple marriage licenses issued including Geo Rickabaugh with Clara Long and several other couples. Goslings and geese noted as a seasonal business issue with supply timing from November to March.
The West Salem home of Bherm Rickle nearly caught fire Monday morning after gasoline spilled into water and fumes spread before being subdued. Miss Gertrude Deakins of Wooster joined Dr Hess and Clark Monday as an additional stenographer. Wayne County National Bank stockholders re elected the old board with Jacob Frick as President and J R Overholt as Vice President. officers include O S Front as cashier and J M Oriley as assistant cashier.
D was the only company in the 8th O. N. G. at Colamboa on Monday. Special services evenings at Wooster Reformed church. Revivals, weddings, births and deaths appear across Orrville area with multiple obituaries. Ward and building society elections noted. inquiries into a desertion case and a police warrant.
Readable parts show a list of times and codes such as 10:29, 8:00, 11:02 a m, 3 4 5 6 34 p m and 16 10 26 bpm with notes that items 7 and 18 do not appear. The fragment lacks clear events or context.
Advertises home seekers excursions by B & O Railway with round trip fares to Southwest and West points. Tickets valid for seven days from date of issue, with specifics to be obtained from agent Ol W Kinlog in Wooster.
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