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Newspaper
Wayne County Herald
Location
Wooster, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 29, 1903
Page
3
Scientific observation suggests a daily average of 6.5 million tons of water enters the Dead Sea from the Jordan and other sources. Evaporation exceeds precipitation, keeping sea level low and creating a persistent haze. Thunderstorms may rage in the heat flooded gorge pockets, while surrounding mountains remain barely visible.
The Quarterly Review questions the purpose of the rattlesnake rattle noting theories that it paralyzes prey through sound, fascinates animals, attracts mates, or warns off attackers, but finds no solid evidence supporting any of these explanations.
A Baptist minister recalls inviting a laboring man to define felcity in a sermon context. The man replies he does not know the exact meaning but believes felicity is part of a pig’s inside. The exchange highlights language misunderstandings in rural church settings.
A vivid fragment urges the hunter cook to test venison by fire. It describes spitting meat on a peeled stick, rubbing salt in, broiling over woodland flames, and the scent rising as hunger grows toward a sublime dining experience.
An Irish harvester visits a Scottish town and asks a passerby about a tall gasometer at the gas works. The Scot replies uncertainly, while the Irish mockingly calls it a huge dinner cab, highlighting regional humor and mistaken distance.
A fragment from the Cleveland Plain Dealer quotes a conversation about indigestion and a husband who eats only when his wife cooks, noting the man says his condition makes him unable to judge properly. The dialogue highlights family meals and taste as the cause of his stomach trouble.
A French Astronomical Society bulletin suggests a size comparison by mapping planets to franc amounts. Earth equals 220, Venus 15, Mars 2, Mercury 7, Uranus 280, Neptune 820, Saturn 1,840, Jupiter 6,800, and the Sun 6,780,000 francs.
A dialogue hints at a broken engagement as one speaker cites the father and a postponement tied to years of discretion. The exchange centers on Reginald and a fiancé named Reggy, suggesting family approval delays.
In a light家庭 vignette from Tole do Bee, Mary responds to her father as he directs her to ask George for bedtime leniency. George agrees Mary should sleep if she feels tired, reflecting a gentle domestic exchange.
An estimated 150000 sel soldiers pass through Waterloo station in London each year, reflecting a steady flow of troops through the historic hub.
A passage discusses Sadat, a 13th century traveler and observer, and his anecdotes. It cites translations from Persian poetry and highlights lessons about time, wealth, and judgment. The examples include a pupil and teacher exchange about distractions and a farrier remedy that leads to a magistrate’s remark.
Roscoe Conkling began a New York law practice by handling a major murder case to build reputation and secure needed fees. After the client’s family refused payment, Charles O Conn or advised that while charges were reasonable the case might have been settled for less money.
The article explains how ptarmigan feathers in winter blend with snow. A black tail creates a shadow that makes the bird appear as a dark burmup on the white background, aiding concealment.
The Mainz Psalter, Caxton prints, Rosetta stone, and Nineveh bulls form a high value collection at the British Museum. The Mainz Psalter second book printed with a date valued at £5000 and Caxton prints contribute to a sizeable museum fortune, while the Rosetta stone could fetch from £100,000 to £150,000,000 and the Nineveh bulls with human heads seem inexpensive by comparison.
A fragment shows a young wife sobbing about returning home to her mother while Clarice consoles her. Mir Binks, husband of a union member, refuses to buy a new tongue for Mrs Binks, prompting the Amnigamated Wives union to order a strike.
A humorous exchange ends with Mrs De Bride accusing herself of untidiness over walking shoes. Her husband concedes they might have mistaken the shoes for his, and the pair have not spoken since the visit.
A local Allen County man announced his candidacy for the legislature. When another asked if he could give a speech he replied that it did not matter since the house always elects a speaker, reflecting a witty political quip from the Iola Register.
A quirky exchange reports a South Carolina quail asking how climate changes him. The ricebird, noting a new creature in himself, recalls calling itself a bobolink after leaving New England last fall.
A historic note argues for clear rules to inter veer with conduct, warning that vague governance risks undermining Sem Voltains and public order. The text emphasizes uniform standards and precision in law to prevent corruption and ensure stability.
A New York bank president recalls hiring a redheaded boy who claimed a banker needs to “make all the can” by multiplying and subtracting. The boy’s odd answer, given after a father’s recommendation, lands him the job for his clear math aptitude and quick reasoning.
A Philadelphia Record clipping lists seventy year old medical rules from a Roxborough man's family lore. Quack remedies include brimstone in pocket for cramps, basins of water and rum for colds, and hiccup cures involving wrist pressure.
A narrative links George and Mary Evans to Thias and Lisbeth Bede as prototypes for Adam Bede characters. It notes Robert Evans as the origin of Adam Bede, Samuel Evans as Seth Bede’s prototype, and Mary Ann Evans as George Eliot related to Adam Bede with ancestral ties cited by W Mottram in Leisure Hour.
The article traces jackstones back to antiquity, noting the game of dibs or knucklebones using ankle bones from sheep, ox, deer, and pig called astragal in Latin. Itmentions Scotland’s pebble variants and shows how stones were numbered and colored to symbolize kings queens knaves and pawns.
The article explains a method to pop corn by soaking a small amount in cold water until saturated then drying before popping. It claims the kernels become very large with no hard center and notes red popcorn is considered the best.
The piece notes the superstition of the evil eye targets whole peoples. It cites Thebans Nigrians and Thracian women as historical examples and says modern Asia Minor Christians view Turks as do Turks view Christians.
A dinner moment has the toastmaster apologizing for calling the principal speaker professor by mistake. The speaker replies the title suits him better, noting he professes to be a doctor but has little practice. The exchange, reported by the Chicago Tribune.
In a tense domestic moment the young wife asks what's next after mixing batter for angel cake while the husband coldly responds with a call to summon the doctor, revealing cruel indifference in a sharp, quoted exchange.
The exchange between Mr. and Mrs. Skimmerborn turns personal during a debate as Mrs. Skimmerborn recalls Mr. Skimmerborn asking for marriage and admits he appeared impulsive. The moment blends humor with lingering tensions in a social setting.
Doctor replies that all patients will now get well addressing the caller in a terse exchange from a Baltimore America syndicated piece.
Mary Ann, a solid and healthy motive of Prince Edward Inland, ruled a Boston household for fifteen years. At twenty she announced plans to marry within a month, saying she had wandered the world and now seeks a home with a traveling stove lifter and gas burger salesman who will take her along.
During a Newcastle visit, the mayor greets circuit judges with a custom. He offers two ancient coins a macobus to the senior judge and a carolus to the junior. Each must buy a dagger and the senior buys one twice the size of the junior's dagger.
A Oregon resident found a stranded young seal on a plank wharf. Unable to reach water, the creature lingered in a tank with the man offering care. The seal showed affection, whimpering at night and returning to the wharf for nightly contact before being released back to its natural element.
The piece traces the phrase riding the goat to ancient Egypt and the zodiacal Capricorn. It links the celestial goat to knowledge in Egyptian mysteries and notes the goat’s earthly contempt versus celestial power. It also notes a cultural shift toward a modern comic association with the term.
Description of the tea used by China's ruler kept in a walled garden. Pickers must abstain from fish to preserve aroma, bathe three times daily, and wear gloves while harvesting for the court.
A tall kitten, envied by others for catching what they pursue, laments happiness as the mystery of human discernment unfolds in a fable tone. The narration contrasts desire with contentment, ending with a reflective note.
The National Magazine notes a long standing practice in which U S senators distribute small envelopes with their cards at the opening of each Senate session. The custom is said to predate living senators and even official records.
A reader explains owing friends almost $3,000 and fears repayment by others. The message shows financial strain and uncertainty about who will help. The note reflects informal concerns about debt and social expectations in Chicago.
A dialogue notes a tragedy and a farce, contrasting youth tastes. The first youth reflects on the tragedy as a great event, while the second youth says their parents avoid serious fare and attend lighter entertainment.
A German proverb links the phrases Take It Easy and Live Long as brothers in common wisdom. It reflects a cultural emphasis on relaxed living guiding longevity.
An excerpt discusses heating air causing it to rise and explains the concept in a period voice. It connects air motion to atmospheric pressure and mentions effects on the earth's surface and weather phenomena.
An unreadable OCR fragment mentions a boy accused of offense and a doctor state. references to Temple, a character named Just Veunt, and a phrase about being proud. The text lacks coherent facts or clear events to summarize beyond a shady scene at a temple.
The article explains a method to clear a choking dog by restraining the animal and using a cloth to loosen the obstruction. It describes inserting a handkerchief or towel between the teeth and over the upper jaw and forcing it forward while one person holds the jaws open, then a second person performs the dislodging push.
A fragmented passage describes water birds as unique for never being wet when afloat. It notes their feather structure repels water, leaving them dry even after death, and blames their aversion to washing for this trait.
Fragmentary list of geographic names including rivers lakes mountains and places such as Damariscotta and several long indigenous style terms. Many spellings are garbled and no coherent event or context is provided.
A Washington Star passage describes a husband and wife striving to co operate and complement each other. Mrs Torkina explains Charley plays the system and she joined a don't worry club as they seek harmony in their relationship.
The court questions Pete Smith about his occupation and ammer. He replies he does nothing currently, wandering about. The judge declares retirement from circulation for thirty days in a dry, theatrical tone as reported by Green Bag.
In a domestic exchange a wife accuses her husband of damage after an accident with a smelting bottle. He quips that nearly everything she owns is broken and adds that even she is a little cracked, highlighting a comic marital spat.
A humorous exchange shows a husband asking where to go and a wife replying she wants a place to spend money, followed by a comment about wanting a change. The line captures a light domestic dialogue with a playful tone from Smart Set.
A short exchange from the Pittsburg Pree notes a lighthearted preference for ladies over other company with Miss Cutting joining Augustus Aubrey-Do in dialogue about social favors.
Misa McClelland of Allegheny becomes last matriculate welcomed into the university community. Rev Leonard Barrett of Chicago accepts pastorate at Wilgon Ave Presbyterian in Cleveland. son-in-law to P. S. Hing of Bloomington. March to mark new church relations. Prof Selo Frame Vance enjoyed Sabbath in Milwaukee. Dr Sef Scovel preached in Wheeling West Virginia. Liberal and History exams underway through Wednesday. Day of Prayer for Colleges and Communion services planned nightly in Taylor Auditorium. Rev A. Campbell of San Antonio visited Wooster. trustee of the University. Westminster Sabbath listeners heard Rev Woodbakly recently returned from Sidon. Sylla Mis spoke on Orient missionary life.
Rev To McKinney, long in charge at a Toledo pnatorate, accepts call to Presbyter church in Canal Fulton and begins duties last Sabbath. Rev Adolph Lehmann, recently moved to Wooster from Cadiz, may settle as regular pastor at Beech Spring after meetings there. Taylor Hall work ends. Severence Hall fixtures not priced. Day of Prayer for Colleges service at Memoraa Chapel at 10 o'clock with Dr. Meldram preaching. Concert by Boston Ladies Symphony Orchestra highlighted by several solos and selections. Basketball schedule updated for Wooster and nearby colleges. Dr Elder advertises eye ear nose throat services in Wooster.
Washington January 26 Colonel Theodore Bingham superintendent of public buildings and grounds in Washington reports to Congress requesting 110264 dollars for the White House for the coming year up from 35000 this year He cites higher costs for maintenance due to changes and mentions expensive silver fixtures and work to keep floors tiling and laundry services up with the large family and entertaining duties.
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