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Newspaper
Wayne County Herald
Location
Wooster, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Nov 04, 1897
Page
7
An excerpt from the Ohio State Journal features characters Aira Plann and Mrs Winpigan discussing routines. Dennis asks why someone is home on Wednesdays while the panel discussion is referenced. The passage mirrors a small town domestic scene with playful dialect and domestic chatter.
Cleveland hosts its second annual horse show from November 10 to 18 featuring trotters pacers saddle and carriage horses and notable exhibitions. Special rates apply from multiple stations with limited reduections for group travelers and excursions promoted by Nickel Plate Road agents.
This prayerful note touts Bitters as a remedy for insomnia caused by indigestion and nervousness. It claims relief for malaria constipation liver and rheumatic conditions and kidney issues, presenting Bitters as a speedy cure.
Novel items for wheelwomen include buttonhole watches that tuck into cuff or coat buttonholes and a compact aluminum box with toilet and sewing articles weighing only a few ounces. The text notes bikes have many attachments similar to sewing machines and mentions a 100 dollar reward for catarrh cures and various Toledo druggists.
To judge an egg's freshness without breaking it, hold it to the eye or spin it. A clear circle around the yolk and a firm white indicate freshness. A drop test shows a sinking egg is likely fresh. a floating or unstable egg is doubtful or bad. The shell should be full and not glossy.
An old advertisement extols Grain-O as a safe coffee alternative that nourishes the body without harming nerves. It claims Grain-O relaxes the mind, aids sleep, and suits the whole family, with grocers offering 15¢ or 25¢ packages. The piece mixes testimonials and various product pitches in a period newspaper style.
President William McKinley designates November 25 as national Thanksgiving and prayer day. The proclamation praises divine providence for improved labor conditions and prosperity, urging all to observe religious services and emit gratitude for free government and domestic harmony. Signed in Washington October 29, 1897 with Secretary of State Joann Sherman.
A vast crowd in Madison Square New York witnessed Miss Evange line Cisneros and her rescuer Carl Decker as she appeared on the platform amid cheers. Police and bystanders watched a Cuban battle song played by the band. Miss Cisneros bowed, thanking the audience while Decker guided her to the carriage and back to Delmonico's, ending a dramatic reception.
A crowded Dalmonico’s reception in San Francisco hosted Murat Ualsted as chairman with Senator Thurston of Nebraska as the lead speaker. Thurston spoke of backing Cuba and hinted at a naval response, while Congressman Sulzer and Doctor De Zayas addressed the crowd alongside noted Cuban colony members. Prominent attendees included former Ambassador Eustis, Col. Eben Allen, and Charles Dann Gibson. Endorsements hint at Coast and Geodetic Survey resignation and possible replacements at Lick Observatory and Washington University. Passengers arriving aboard the Alameda from Apia include Mart Load Biayeneon and his wife.
The article discusses health, exercise, and muscle use, noting sprains as a risk and promoting St Jacobs Old as a quick remedy. It then shifts to physiognomy, describing how hat style reflects character, with guidance on reading personality from hat wear, including signs of bluster, independence, and mood. It ends with a note on detached rocks called logan or rocking-stones found in Britain and other places.
An old advertisement touts Kemp's Balsam as a instant cough stopper. It claims rapid relief and offers a free sample bottle from druggists, noting stock sizes 25 and 50 count bottles and mentions taste and delays in delivery.
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