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Newspaper
Wayne County Herald
Location
Wooster, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 05, 1883
Page
6
James Favluner, a 94 year old resident of Dansville, N Y, is said to sign 300 bank bills in just two and a half hours with no fatigue. The report notes he is old enough to have signed the Declaration of Independence.
Banks in New Haven displayed placards urging subscriptions for Western flood sufferers. In three days eleven banks reported a total subscription of 1, returned by the Second National Bank.
In Boston a suit over a $1.50 dog license reached a Supreme Court decision. Mr. Palmer, summered in 1880 at Winthrop with his dog properly licensed in Boston, refused a Winthrop fine claiming Boston license valid statewide. Court ruled against him.
The article notes a new law banning adulterated tea as helpful to the public amid widespread cheap weed tea. It also reports a deadly incident near St. Louis where John Jacobs, age 20, shot a young woman with a loaded shotgun in a failed prank, drawing threats of lynching. the victim is described as 18, very pretty and popular.
Ex Senator Tabor joked to acting Vice President Davis about joint marriage plans and a palace car trip west. Davis reportedly reddened, glared, and Tabor retreated toward the door, avoiding further contact for the rest of Davis's term.
Attorney Mr Coleman argues Carpenter's final breakdown began with an 1876 Milwaukee accident. He slipped on a Racine curb, hit his head, lay bedbound three days and never fully recovered, with spine injury possibly fueling the illness that led to his death.
The Times argues the system is inadequate for basic schooling, noting half as many children study privately, insufficient early-child facilities, and funds wasted on older students’ elective instruction. It cites Chicago’s high per-child outlay versus state norms and mentions the death of pianist Leopold Meyer.
An aristocratic Vienna gathering hosted by Lady Meyers featured a piano recital inviting the Emperor Franz Joseph. After Meyer performed, the Emperor praised his style, saying he had heard Liszt and Thalberg but none perspired as Meyer did, in a moment described as a tableau.
The passage notes Spar’s anticipated success despite a previous year with no deficit and predicts notable achievements next year. It recalls Ford’s claim that Estremadura could feed half Europe and suggests ten quiet years could raise Spain to great wealth, referencing Spain's vast 1780000 square miles and 17 million population along with the Spaniard’s temperate, simple life.
Mrs. Charles J. Peterson hosted a Philadelphia Riding Club dinner at her private residence. The table and ornaments followed a horse motif with horseshoe shapes and horse references in all dishes. Guests received horse favors and horse cakes, celebrating the host’s passion for equestrian sport.
Washington report notes Matt Carpenter's estate totals $150,000 in cash with $70,000 life insurance and $25,000 Milwaukee Sentinel stock. Mrs. Carpenter and daughter Lily stay in the city as the estate includes $8,000 sought for records and briefs plus library sales at $7,000. Paul Carpenter, frail but gifted, stands to inherit future profession.
A simple-minded man visits a bucket shop and pays five dollars for a bucket. The shopkeeper reveals the bet is worthless as the bottom drop occurred long ago. The man vows to take the bucket home to his wife, prompting a tirade from the proprietor about misfortune and usury.
Cincinnati plans a World's Fair in 1888 to coincide with its centennial. Citizens have begun preparations early, aiming to raise funds and organize events to complete the project.
A long rural farming column discusses improving manure use and silage, feeding cow rations, wool gains from extra feed, seed potatoes storage, and corn measurement. It cites experiments on bumblebees, argues seed should be improved on the home farm, and extols hedge fences as an enduring farm barrier.
The fragment outlines do it yourself repairs for knife handles using Bashc brick-dust and resin, safe ear irrigation with lukewarm water, and several kitchen notes including Spanish pears fried in yolk batter. It also suggests magnesia for stomach acidity, a dressmaking toilet-set craft, and a traditional plum cake recipe with detailed steps and timing.
A satirical exchange between Mr. and Mrs. Spoopendyke unfolds in their room as they discuss the legislature, lawmaking, and the public perception of law in the era. The dialogue mocks legal rigmarole and contrasts it with political realities.
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