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Newspaper

Wayne County Herald

Location

Wooster, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 22, 1897

Page

8

Gown Purchases and Household Life in The Paston Letters

The Paston letters reveal Margaret Paston as a practical housewife managing a large Norfolk estate. She orders gowns, fabrics, and fittings while her husband and son are often abroad, outlining domestic economy, market sources in Norwich, and the care taken with wardrobes, grooming, and family needs.

Agnes Paton Stockton Margaret Mauteby John Baster Puston Margaret Puston Hear Tunatead Norfolkshire London Scarlette Lay Norwich Henry I Philippa Damo Puston

The Inconsistent Sex

An archival fragment from The Quilting Bee features a narrator expressing joy and sorrow as a baby grows, with phrases about the child’s future speech and steps, and a mother’s emotional reflections on change and longing. The text evokes intimate domestic moments and poetic musings on motherhood.

A Lesson in Economics From a Washington Star Column

A Washington Star piece humorously explains a young man sending notes with flowers as a cheaper alternative to messenger services. A witty female adviser demystifies cost comparisons, suggesting flowers or candy as gifts. The tale ends with the recipient sending a 60 cent bouquet and thanks for the tips.

Landers Washington Star

Two of a Kind on Broadway Retail Street Snares

A chaotic New York scene centers on two smartly dressed men loitering at a Broadway wholesale dry goods warehouse. One man’s attempt to “buy” a passerby escalates to a struggle with a bold street peddler who jeers at class and pride, exposing rough street tactics and a sharp rebuke by the coat holder.

Worth Street Park Row Baxter Street Broadway New York San

Dwarf in Battle Under Genghis Khan Chronicle

A historical note describes Casan, a dwarf under Genghis Khan, rising to command and earn praise after aiding in battles against Chinese forces. The Mongol leader declares him a khan and assigns him a large troop command for future campaigns.

Zasan Wen Genghia Khan Mary Shears Roberta St. Nicholas Echotella Casan Mrs. Roberts Genghis Genghis Khan Catan Irush Cosun Forg the Conqueror Armas

Harvard College In the Seventies recollected by Judge Grant

Judge Robert Grant recalls freshman customs at Harvard in the 1870s. Freshmen wore tall hats and canes, celebrated emancipation with theater trips, and faced hard times driving them to old clothes. Yard life featured pranks, the Glee Club performances, and the famous Hands out yell in Holworthy windows.

Robert Grant Marvard Loncon Street Bouton Holworthy Glee Club Nellie Lesa Harvard College Scribner's

Spanking an Elephant on Trial by Court Martial

A New York Journal account describes Elephant Abdul (No 16) being tried for killing a keeper in Campbellporo India. Major Cameron presided as Abdul was sentenced to 60 lashes and two years imprisonment. Laila No 1 served as flogger in a public ceremony before 14 elephants and Army officers.

India Martin Campbellporo Abdul Swas Kittie Syco Rambouolea Agniveto Cameron Hoagraa Native Infantry Laila Lalla New York Journal

Did You Ever Try Electric Bitters for Female Complaints

Advertisement promoting Electric Bitters as a remedy for female complaints and general ailments. Claims include appetite loss, constipation, headaches, fainting spells, nervousness, sleeplessness, melancholy, and dry spells. Recommends purchase at Fifty contand and Boyd's Drag Store.

Contand & Boyd's Drag Store

Local notes piece lists residents visiting and traveling

Capt Benham of LeRoy in city. Judge Taggart at Newark court this week. Robert Cameron plans a Scotland visit. L 8 Coolay to Atlantic City and other East points. Rav Hall Young with Prof Black at Wayne church. Adam Leib of Chicago vacationing with father east of city. Edith Woods of Cleveland visiting her mother Mrs W F Woods. Gen Sherwood of Canton in city on county fair business. Jeane Hanby a Chicago vocalist visiting James Coe near the city. Marie Reabm and Fern Kieffer at Owens Lake with Dorothy Anderson of Londonville. Florence McQuigg and Maggie Amberson of Pittsburgh guests of Mr and Mrs Mahlon Boneh. Rev G Cochel of Smithville in city Tuesday pleased with five new carriages. Prof G E Thorne and wife at Minneapolis attending US Experiment Station Officials convention. Prof J O Notestein and son Frank depart for Otsego Lake Michigan to join Compton family and Wallace Notestein on vacation. St Clair Hatfield of Sidney son of ioo D Hatfield not yet named to State Board of Pardons by Gov Bushnell. Mies Bienner Blocher class of ’95 of UW to teach music and elocution at Washington College Tenn. Mrs Harriet McCoy of Wayne township visiting with sister Mrs Slorgan at Olney. illness of sister Mica Johnson of Canaan. Mrs Morgan accompanies and visits Wayne county friends.

M L. Benham LeRoy Frank Taggart Newark Robert Cameron Scotland Coolay Atlantic City Young Waa Prof J. Black Wayne Church Adam Leib Chicago Edith Woods Cleveland W. F. Woods Gen. Sherwood Canton Jeane Hanby James Coe Marie Reabm Misa Fern Kieffer Owell’s Lake Dorothy Anderson Londonville Florence McQuigg Mies Maggie Amberson Pittsburg Mahlon Boneh G. E. Thorne Minneapolis Minn Experiment Station Oficiala J. O. Notesteln Frank Otsego Lake Michigan Compton Wallace Notesteln Clair Hatfield Sidney, O Ioo D. Hatfield State Board of Pardons Bushnell Hatfield Lea Wayne County Mies Bienner Blocher U of W Washington College Tenn Shoe Herriet McCoy Wayne Towns Slorgan Olney Mica Johnson Canaan Mre. Morgan Wayne

Chance for a Cheap Trip Boat to Philadelphia

The Pennsylvania Lines offers low rate round trip tickets to Philadelphia on August 24 for the A W meet. The excursion rate is open to all. Contact the nearest Pennsylvania Lines Ticket Agent for details.

Pennsylvania Lines Philadelphii Pennsylvania Llue

Bucklen Arnica Salve Ad Promises Swift Cures

Advertising copy touts Bucklen’s Arnica Salve and Tax Bear Salve for a range of ailments including burns sores ulcers fever blisters and chapped skin. It guarantees satisfaction or refunds and lists a 25 cent price per box with Lavvacs and Born as sellers.

Lavvacs & Born

Smithville Notes and Local Happenings

Prof Wile treats a minor eye injury with a small bot repair in Smithville. Mr Strang from Wooster visited town to tune pianos. Miss Mabel Fike visited grandparents at Fredericksburg. Grandfather Brenner gave an American coat from 1794 to Mr Carson.

Strang Wooster Tarvey Carson Ats Brenner Mr. Carson

Massillon and area notes from a rural week

A roundup of local life across Massillon and nearby towns recounts visits by Cy Bowman and family, Mrs. Weaver and Jonnie Brown’s surprise party, harvest progress, fruit crops, and ongoing improvements. Reports include health, travel, church preaching, unfortunate thefts, and preparations for pickle works operations.

Mrs. Weaver Jonnie Brown Isaac Huff Honeytown

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