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Newspaper
Wayne County Herald
Location
Wooster, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 03, 1900
Page
2
The text discusses advertising rates and subscription terms for a newspaper, noting objectionable matter rules and changes of address procedures. It mentions per year rates prior to April and after, and warns that editorial communications require proper addressing and postage.
A critical examination argues that the Anti-saloon League uses public sentiment to enforce Prohibition style goals while acknowledging some benefits. It notes hypocrisy among speakers, cites Nash and staff ties to the liquor industry, and questions the League’s effectiveness and methods in shaping law and conscience.
A speaker argued that the cause must triumph with divine support and warned against expecting nationwide prohibition, urging patience for slow progress while asserting that a God on the side of righteousness in a county is capable of broader state influence.
The League reports 9 873 saloons operating in Ohio in January, only 65 more than when the campaign started in 1894. A Dow Law tax of 350 dollars went into effect in 1897, after earlier taxes 250 dollars. Political resistance and party bosses blamed for lack of temperance progress.
Fragmentary lines discuss how temperance measures die within political parties not aligned with the cause, due to lawmakers’ reliance on saloon interests. References to good Christian men, Rome, and the League imply political maneuvering and election influence shaping outcomes.
An obituary notes Miss Ella Baker aged about 33 died from smallpox in Fallston Pa after her brother Kit Baker fell ill with fever. Ella had stayed with her brother and died at 12 o clock on Monday night after a relapse, with interment at 9 o'clock that evening. she was born and raised in Swaver.
Several couples received marriage licenses with ceremonies conducted by various reverends. William and Mary Etta Gorel of Franklis tro Melgin N, Genaemer and Vincie Mc Kerr of Creaton tied in a ceremony officiated by Rev O Olls Carter Lools Primo of Mazaillon and Cella Rose of Wooster with Rev Gensberg. other couples include John H. Wiley and Harnet M Berry of Weat Salem officiated by Rev Conkling and Thomas Fry of West Salem with Mary Fohrman of Weat Salem officiated by Rev Clair.
Frank Holmes remains at Ashland under Dr. Sherick after a surgical operation and shows signs of recovery. The Pleasant Home camp-meeting executive committee set dates to begin on August 16. Various residents, including Elio Hawk and Verna Swinebert, are mentioned with family ties and recent travel. A wedding of Wills O Schrock and Fannie Schwain occurred at high noon with a dinner for attendees, and the couple plans to move to Indiana soon.
Proceedings held before Judge E Adair Jr and Henry Snare as executors of Levi Snare estate with inventories and appraisements filed. Assignments, guardianship, insolvency filings, bond actions, waivers, and notices for next of kin and witnesses noted among multiple estates including Beam Nolser Musser Zang and Hershey. Hearing set for June 1 with various bonds and orders recorded.
Probate court hearings and actions include petitions to sell real estate, appraisements and inventories, and final accounts for numerous guardians and executors. Insanity inquests include Beth and others judged insane and ordered to state hospitals.
The piece discusses fear of microbes and germs in babies. It notes typhoid fever from rotten vegetables and contaminated well water, highlighting how open exposure can spread illness.
The piece notes mercerized cotton surpassing silk in shirtwaists and dress fabrics. European mills supply many mercerized goods now indistinguishable from silk, with imports rising. Mercerizing strengthens yarn by 25 percent and imparts lasting color, while duties remain lower than for silk.
The Chaparro tree of Tolima known botanically as PHopsala obvata grows fifteen to twenty feet high with a nine to twelve inch trunk. It resists the frequent savannah and hill fires, even seeming to seek them, leaving sterility-reduced areas covered with regular growths resembling a cultivated plantation. Its bark outer half inch thick is of peculiar composition and does not perform vital functions.
Mrs. George A. Sammis of Huntington L. I. placed three pieces of rare old lace on her lawn to bleach. In about two hours the lace vanished and a servant saw a bird with fluttering material. The bird was Tobin who wove the lace into a nest. The lace was recovered somewhat damaged.
A historian notes the statement that a quart of oysters contains about the same quantity of a certain Duritive substance as a quart of milk or a pound of lean beef, highlighting comparisons used in period dietary discussions.
The article describes volcanic mud baths in Mendocino County California where bathers lie across crater mouths on saplings and slide into icy mud. It explains the dangerous thrill and purported medicinal mud, noting about twenty five active mud belching volcanoes near Cahto and their link to ocean conditions.
Bridesmaids wear white mousseline de sole gowns with plaited ruffles and lace sleeves. They carry yellow daffodil bouquets as spring flowers dominate decorations. The Easter bride features a grand train and a princess gown with lace and orange blossom accents, many artificial for fragrance control.
Dr Burt Q Wilder of Cornell Ithaca issues circulars asking prominent Americans to donate brains to the university. He says brains of exceptional cerebral development are scarce and vital for scientific progress. A bequest form includes a clause to ease relatives' objections after death.
A French physician develops an electric helmet with a small motor running at 600 rpm. The device is claimed to cure nervous headaches and induce sleep by its whirring action.
Timetable lines show north south service with trains No 27 Ex4 65am No 2 Mail 10 38am No 36 Ex9 42am No 38 Ex3 20pm No 9 Mail 3 26pm No 28 Ex10 33pm for the Ohio and railroad route through Orrville.
Fragmentary text includes scattered proper nouns and locations such as Chicago and Bulipére with incomplete names and dates, offering no clear event or outcome to summarize into a coherent news item.
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