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Newspaper
Wayne County Herald
Location
Wooster, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 10, 1902
Page
3
In a dark room at night a candle is moved before the eyes to create a reddish air, showing the retina and its vessels in bold relief. The central dark trunk marks the optic nerve entry, illustrating that light sensation parts lie behind the shadow of the vessels.
The Denver Times reports Governor Taylor faced a legislative committee demanding limits on pardons. He responded by declaring the right to pardon absolute, then ordered pardons for every inmate, asserting his constitutional authority. The scene ended with a firm warning to any future interference.
An elderly John Quincy Adams, at eighty, meets an old friend in Boston. He notes his home is dilapidated with a worn roof shutters and trembling walls, and predicts the sixth president will likely have to move, though Adams himself remains quite well.
An account recalls Lord Queensberry challenging a theatre performance after a controversial scene. He concealed a horsewhip and announced a discussion with the editor, presenting a restrained response in the presence of an elderly spectator.
The Duc de Roquelaure meets an ugly Auvergnat with a memorial for Prescot at Versailles. Louis XIV grants the favor and learns the man could have been the ugliest in the dominions without him.
A mother and her son discuss seeing the moon in daytime. The boy doubts daylight visibility until he spots the pale disk overhead, then notes it is not lit. The exchange captures a child's blunt logic and a quiet sky moment.
He vows never to marry a woman who parts her hair on the side and she vows never to marry a man who parts his hair in the middle. Silence followed by a remark that they may as well part forever.
A dialogue shows one speaker lamenting worsening memory and asking Wickera for ten dollars for about thirty days. The other asks for clarification and confirms the request. No further context is provided.
A nervous Tenderfoot questions lodging at a grim hotel as the Proprietor hints at danger, suggesting options from the grim X-n-8-8 to the graveyard on the hill. The Indianapolis News framing notes how few desire what others pursue.
Historical geographers note that during the Tan dynasty chief Shang Lieng ordered 10,000 workers to carve through Shense mountains and span gorges with early suspension bridges. The technique built from debris filled canyons yielded crossings up to 3400 feet long over 1000 feet deep chasms, a mystery to modern engineers.
A Chicago Record Herald Rome letter reports an unknown artist carved St Peter's tomb and planted a jest about Pope Innocent XII era details. The tale notes a misattributed Jupiter Capitolinus origin and a practice of kissing the pope’s toe, amid questions of the statue’s true purpose.
A London doctor notes how a firm grip signals physical strength and vitality while a weak limp handshake suggests frailty. He distinguishes nervous, excitable temperaments from nerveless ones by touch and warns that a collapsing grip can reveal fear or poor health.
The article notes no current sale for bezoar stones as values fall. It recalls a time when well formed specimens commanded 8 percent or ten dollars and were kept in a lucky-stone pouch, while bezoars are described as hazardous and formed from animal hair in the stomach.
A Lunatic a s Advice recounts Mr A gael Brough playing a billiards match inside an asylum. He concedes twenty points and is soundly beaten. A patient then privately cautions him that continuing to concede points will ruin him, humorously warning of becoming a misfit in the asylum.
A short, fragmentary excerpt mocks polite dinner conversation among intellectuals, noting their shift from books to discussions of food. The line references Emeline and Edgar and presents a witty snapshot of social interaction in Detroit.
A brief Chicago Herald dialogue contrasts concern about marriage with a proposal to wed and test their bond by living together. The exchange centers on Reginald and the woman’s doubt about lasting affection after marriage.
Dialogue heavy excerpt from Stry Stories and The Proprietor in Indianapolis News shows a doctor advising not to take what contradicts you and a patient retorting about a steady job with his wife present. The pieces reflect brief humor or social exchange in 1900 era newspaper text.
A brief dialogue fragment where Opugque asks Mike for the tale of a dirty window and Mike notes the window is opaque. The Chicago News attribution appears to signal a newspaper voice or source for a conventional anecdote.
The article explains how to brew tea with hot water and a preheated teapot. It cites Tung Po and describes using water from streams or springs boiled over a lively fire, with a specific ratio of tea to water and a lively boil that exhausts the most vivid imagery.
Excursion tickets to Cleveland and Mt Vernon are offered by Pennsylvania Lines. Tickets available at one fare round trip for travel on July 16 17 and July 21 22 24 26 28 for the Obto Baptist Assembly and related events. Contact ticket agents for fares and details.
July 16 and 17 excursion tickets to Canton offered at one fare round trip for Reunion Eighth O V I. Another Sunday excursion to Cleveland on July 13 at $1.25 round trip from Fredericksburg Applecreek and $1 from Orrville via A C Special trains depart Fredericksburg 6.42 am Applecreek Orrville 10.10 am Central Time.
The Wooster Michigan Sleeping Car line on the Pennsylvania-GR & T Route extends to Mackinaw City with through service from Wooster to Grand Rapids Petoskey and Mackinaw City. Departs Wooster at 10 55 am central time. Breakfast at Grand Hotel in Mackinac Island and Harbor Springs Wequetonsing Little Traverse Bay and Indian River Crooked River areas prepared for breakfast. For details contact Geo W Loyola Wooster Ohio ticket agent.
Excursion tickets go on sale Thursday July 31 via Pennsylvania Lines for trips to Atlantic City Cape May Avalon Angles on Holly Beach Ocean City Sea Isle Wildwood NJ Ocean City MD and Rehoboth DE Return limit is ten days. Details available from G W Leyda, ticket agent in Wooster.
A single summer excursion via Pennsylvania Lines offers round trip tickets to ten Atlantic coast seaside resorts on Thursday July 31. The trip includes through car service to Atlantic City and returns within ten days. For fares and details contact G W Leyda, Ticket Agent, Wooster.
Special Pennsylvania Lines fare offers listed for trips to Minneapolis Tacoma San Francisco Salt Lake City and Niagara Falls. Dates span July to August with events including National Educational Association Y P CC U meeting Knights of Pythian Biennial Grand Lodge B P O E and Grand Reunion. Through car service extends to Petokey for Northern Michigan resorts with weekly departures on Train No 9 Fort Wayne Route. Excursion tickets from Wooster July 24 valid to return within 12 days.
Mra Susan Leyenberger resigns as matron of Livingstone Missionary Home due to age. Mra Sherman of Montrose appointed to fill the post. Ralph Ferris to deliver a missionary address at Jefferson Sunday. Prof. Wilson to lecture on astronomy in Memorial Chapel Friday. Prof Seelye and his son touring the East. John D Fackler resigns as financial secretary to pursue insurance. Prof George Bacon new Physics instructor buys Gillam property on Beall Ave. L C Holden of New York architect inspected university buildings in Wooster. Building delays due to material shortages with lumber tram wreck between St Louis and Cairo causing delays. Contractor Gaylord of Binghanton NY in charge of heating and power plant work visited Wooster. G A Stahl elected principal of Middletown high school. Dr Henry A Nelson gave lecture on The Regeneration of Missouri at Summer School. Miss Gertrude Plank class of 1896 elected to a position in Kent schools. Twenty four class of 1903 members in Wooster for Fourth celebration. list of local attendees and honored professors.
Dr. Elder opens an eye ear nose throat practice in Wooster Ohio offering exams and spectacles. Local residents can book appointments for vision and hearing care.
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