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Newspaper
Wayne County Herald
Location
Wooster, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 17, 1900
Page
2
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In a Chicago gathering the Methodist temperance committee adopted resolutions condemning President McKinley for his stance on the anti canteen law. The debate contrasted reform zeal with political backing as anti saloon sentiment grows. Officers and speakers from Michigan North Dakota and New York participated, signaling a national temperance current.
The report denounces the anti-canteen law as a dangerous nullification and criticizes the president for endorsing a nonbinding opinion. It argues the commander in chief shirks responsibility for the canteen issue and urges an early presidential use of power to protect soldiers from temptations and hazards of military life.
Activities include a golden wedding anniversary at Wm Hutchison’s home with about 60 guests, visits by locals Jessie Yoder and Lon Brenomen, and several probate court proceedings in Wayne County detailing appointments, guardians, and estate actions. Also reported: cattle shipments, a Spears League convention, and various personal items from Na varro to Akron, Baltimore, and Cleveland.
David Heffelfinger of Newark Ohio aged 77 died Tuesday evening. Father of Mia Ed Ruesel of West North Avenue survived by wife and several children. Remains to arrive Wooster via B&O Railroad at 4 55 p m Thursday for interment. Funeral from the depot. Bubechba for the Herald.
Farmers should separate seed by soil type and harvest time. Upland varieties improve with years of selection, while bottom land corn may not perform well upland without adapted seed. Practical husking yard sorting and a small wagon box aid careful seed selection for consistent field performance.
The Practical Dairyman presents an illustrated detailed cow stall design by Chas Thorp from Burnett Wisconsin. It describes slotted 2x4 posts with a 2 1/4 inch spacer, long partitions, a washable manger built from cleats and boards, and a front slanting platform. The row uses windlass action with sash cord pulleys to raise partitions, eight stalls shown, with the possibility to add more. It notes the method is not patented, mentions other improved stalls, and suggests evaluating all options before adoption.
A bushel measure box should be 13 by 16 inches inside, about 8 inches high to hold around sixty pounds. Sides and bottoms 1/2 inch thick, ends 1/2 inch. End pieces should fit tight, nailed, corners bound with light cord, handles at ends. Made from light pine such as Texas or white pine from Michigan if needed.
A fragmented old snippet discusses valuing cows by weight, comparing a potty cow to a poor dairy cow and noting the need for farmers to know each cow’s worth to gauge feeding and fattening decisions. It emphasizes prudent husbandry and shared work among farming families.
A garbled list shows numerous marriage licenses officiated by various reverends in several towns. Names include Adam A. Mowery Mary Viola Hartman Harry D. Knox and Daisy Goodyear with Wooster and Sterling connections, along with Mildred Hogalet and others.
Practical guidance for farmers on feeding and breeding stock, soil upkeep, pruning, water additive use, and orchard management. Emphasizes ground preparation, deep plowing, proper feeding limits, well cared for young stock, fence upkeep, and choosing varieties suited to local soil and climate. Includes notes on Montana orchards and large Bitter Root operations.
William D. Adame of Reedeborg died Tuesday morning May 16 after a stroke while resting in his chair. He was rendered unconscious and died within minutes. He had just celebrated his 75th birthday on May 8.
Officials of the Wooster Lutheran church met Monday night and accepted plans by F. O. Weary of Akron for completing the church tower. Trustees Waller Foes I. N. Klamey and R. B. Snyder were instructed to advertise for bids for the work.
A traveler recalls a summer in the Alleghenies with a jolly party. After a meal at a rustic farmhouse we explore a neglected family graveyard and hear hymn singing from the parlor organ. The contrast highlights the author’s remark that human nature is a queer thing.
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