Penny Postage Revolution in England's Mail System
The piece traces pre penny post era costs and hardships of letters in Victoria's England, noting prohibitive rates from 4d to 1s 8d, franking privilege for elites, and the impact on working and middle classes. It covers Rowland Hill's 1840 uniform penny post, initial skepticism, and the surge in letter volumes from 80 million in 1887 to 1.9 billion by 1897 with substantial revenue gains.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coleridge
Wilerniga
Jin
London
Rowland Hill
Quarterly Review
Oroker
Macaulay
Lord Lichfield
St. Martin's-le-Grand
Maberly
Europe
United States
English titles and wartime rank trend draw satire
A fragmented piece mocks English practice of granting noble titles to children, citing Midlands families and a diarist’s claim that such conferral could turn every future child into a field marshal. It contrasts with trivial wordplay from London Tit-Bits and mentions Japanese food preservation habits and table manners as social compliments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Midlands
Ravn
London
Birmingham
Tommy Atkins
Mud Baths at New Mexico Hot Springs
A Denver Republican description explains the Santa Fe railway access to New Mexico hot springs. It details peat formation from ancient vegetation, a mud processing method, and how the mud bath is performed to draw impurities and relive rheumatism neuralgia and skin diseases. The piece notes many visitors report cures after two weeks of treatment.
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New Mexico
Baye & Gontlawan
Las Vegas
Santa Fe Ruaj
Sas Vegas
Carlsbad
Germany
Tod
New Byoxiook
Halle
Denver Republican
Lemon John the Lemon Peel Specialist in Chicago Saloon
Amon nicknamed Lemon John earns fame by peeling lemons to the white inner layer for ready use in West Side saloons. He works between midnight and dawn, methodically stripping peels with a sharp knife, leaving a pristine finish. Saloonkeepers soon employ him for his quick, inexpensive service, boosting his thriving monopoly in Chicago.
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Amon
Lemon John
West Side
Down Town
Daetriots
John
Chicago Times-Herald
Noble Surgeon Save From Cancer Operation Tragedy
A London hospital recalls a visiting surgeon who saved a patient during a cancer operation ten years ago. A student had cut an artery, risking fatal bleeding and cancer contamination. The visiting surgeon steadied the artery with his finger, delaying the cut until ligature could stop the bleed. The move saved weeks or months of life but allowed poison to spread.
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London
Dexter
Abe
Lato
Unclaimed Letters at Wooster Post Office 1897
In the Wooster post office several letters remain unclaimed as of Act 4, 1897. Names listed include ladies Jean Monroe, Mrs C A Ryan, and gentlemen T. E. Dibbell. Miscellaneous items show Varner & Cantlels. Please call for advertised letters and provide the hat number.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wooster
T. E. Dibbell
Varner & Cantlels
J F.marcnano
P.M
Tri County Institute Meet At Lodi October 15 16 1807
Tri Q County Teachers Institute meets in Lodi October 15 and 16 with programs on Friday and Saturday. Invitations go to teachers and others interested in education. Officials include President Charles Haupert and Secretary Anna Rollins with executive committee members from Loudonville Wooster and surrounding towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tri Q County Teachers Institute
Lodi
Opera House
Charles Haupert
Wooster
Anna Rollins
Loudonville
J. W. Scott
A. W. Breyey
Litchfield
R. A. Leiay
Marshallville
Cemetery Election at Wooster Cemetery Association
Wooster Cemetery Association held its annual election for trustee and secretary treasurer. Jeasehic McClellan was reelected secretary and treasurer, with J B Overbolt as treasurer. The secretary reported 1897 burials 111, total interments 4,873 since 1697. Endowment receipts 856.25, permits 473.75, interest 896.60, graves 112.19, lots sold 345, annual care 214.77, repairs 55.58, expenses 115.07, salaries 703.44, loans 3100, total mortgage security 12,632, cash on hand 855.
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Wooster
Wayne County
Lota
Lote
Sexton Wedl
Century Club Meets at Webster Home for Lecture on Vaccination
The Century Club held a Tuesday evening gathering at Prof. F. Mr. Webster’s home. Treasurer Rey S. M. Grenn reported funds. Dr. J. E. Barrett presented Exanthemata topics, advocating germ theory and vaccination. Debate touched on compulsory vaccination. next meeting set for October 10, 1997, at Albert Shape’s home with Dr. J. H. Todd presenting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Century Club
Barrett
Albert Shape
Egon
J. H. Todd
Students and Faculty Activities At Wooster University CANAAN
Principal A H Etling and Geo B Roth from Mt Eaton visited Wooster University. The illness of Persian student David Yobanovn prompted a Cleveland hospital operation. Dr Mateer and Dr Ewing spoke at meetings while lectures focused on Educational Enthusiasm. Athletic Association kept inter class games, Roy Cook and Jolt returning home. First entertainment in the University Lecture Course scheduled for Oct 30. New matriculates include Harry Hutchinson and R W Frankhauser. CANAAN
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A. H. Etling
Geo. B. Roth
Mt. Eaton
L. P. MecCulloch
Mt. Hope
Henry Barrett
Ile
Bever Street
North
Lewis Smead
Walter Johnston
Savannah
Atudenta
David Yobanovn
Mateer
Cleveland
Ewing
Volue Loors
Music Hall
Quintain Gravatt
Columbia
Scovel
Helen Black
de Ewing
The
Athletic Association
Roy Cook
Cooktop
Wooster
Lucas
Kauke Chapel
Ietter
Mateor
Tri County Teachers’ Association
Lodi
Wooster University
Harry Hutchinson
Milton Center
R. W. Frankhauser
Loings, C
Lodi Area Notes From Past Week
Miss Muen Hawkes returned to Lodi. B R Shaw and wife headed for Chicago Sunday night. School opened Monday with Mr. Zook and Misa Pearl Smith from Smithville as teachers. Mrs Isaac Turoor of Florida visits sister in law Mrs F N Haskins. Miss Libbie Owen of Boros and Will Smith of LeRoy attended Sabbath preaching in Canaan. C E Society will hold no meeting next Sabbath due to services at Jackson.
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Muen Hawkes
Lodi
B. R. Shaw
Chicago
Zook
Misa Pearl Smith
Smithville
Isaac Turoor
Florida
F. N. Haskins
Libbie Owen
Boros
Will Smith
LeRoy
Canaan
C. E. Society
Jackson
Community Notes From Smithville and Surrounding Areas
Local society notes report visits by Mrs Dora Schroeder and Mrs Miller in Smithville, attendance at Canton and Wooator fairs, and farm activities amid protracting drought. Several delegates were chosen for missions and synod meetings, while families welcomed a new son and others travel for events. Activities include school openings, church gatherings, and a horseshoe of small-town movements with names like Yoder, Conrad, Gerig, and Bieri prominent.
Reedsburg Notes and Local Visits Highlight Week
REEDSBURG items note W S Adame now of Tiffin returning home on a visit Mies Della Hices on sick list Will Bowers and family visited Frederick Bowers last Sabbath Wooster free fair attendance George Kauffman and Wooster friends visited J S Kauffman Will Graham formerly of this place now of Canton visited over Sabbath Torah T. Roach died September 30 1897 aged 2 years 4 months 4 days Mrs Charity Starn died September 30 1897 aged 87 years 9 months 24 days
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Will Bowers
Frederick Bowers
Wooster
Open School Preparations and Local Notices At Wayne
Golden Corne reports no dust shortage. Communion service at Wayne church next Sabbath at 11. G W Irvin ill with malaria fever under Dr Young care. Edith Gearbart injured fingers in drill. Schoolhouse ready for opening in two weeks. Farmers sales day at Wooster praised. aim to continue yearly. Mrs Thompson of Pennsylvania visiting J P Smith family. Thos Monocker working for Frank Wicon in Doylestown. Floyd Walmer injured arm from grape vine fall. Lolo Whitworth visiting Canton friends. Frank Armstrong and Zane Myers named delegates to S S convention at Wooster. S S convention at Madisonburg praised by attendees Roy Criley, Mrs R J Smith, Miss Gordon. Miss Mand McCoy helping Mrs Stewart McCoy with mill ration distribution to 26 men.
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Wayne
W. Irvin
Dr. Young
Overton
Edith
Frank Gearbart
Drosa
Wooster
Frank Wicon
Doylestown
Floyd
Jobo Walmer
Lolo Whitworth
Canton
Frank Armstrong
Zane Myers
West Canaan U. B
S. S
Wooator
Madisonburg
Roy Criley
R. J Smith
Miss Gordon
Mand McCoy
Stewart McCoy
H N Mateer M D Digestive Disorders Specialist Addres
H N Mateer M D offers special attention to diseases of the digestive organs blood liver kidneys and lungs with examinations of blood stomach fluid urine and sputum for aiding diagnosis. Orrick ap Rasipence 60 E Bowatay Sr Orrice Hovuss 12702 and UTOBP mw
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Orrick Ap
E.bowatay
Train schedules for Cleveland area lines and connections
Local time card lists B&O EB BE trains on the Cleveland Wooster Morkingam Valley routes with connections. SOUTH Central Standard Time and NORTH No. 1 and No. 12 noted.
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B&o
Cleveland, Wooster
Morkingam
Wonster
WEAT
Orbville
Mali
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Jean
Monroe
C A. Ryan
Tri County Institute
Ashland
Medina County
Supty
Supt
Mise Blanche
Elia Beach
Sapt. Everett
Applecreek
Misa Ellyn Shipley
Prof
J H Dickagan
Misa Wioolfred
Wileon
Mies Emms Roth
Bhreve
R.O
Mobler
Orrville
Hoover
Sterling
O. E. Badd
Loudonville Township
Jawosnel
A A Schear
Liverpool
Sarah W Bsagith
Medina
Papile
T. J Teepie
L. J Hostetler
Shave
Nise
Lora B. Kean
Wooater
F. H. Longnecker
Rittman
Mies
Mary Murdock
Engliah
Roblnwen
Rome
C. E Kiplinger
Perryeville
F. Smith
Prof Webster's
University Notes
McClure Stove & House
Bouthweot Corner
G. R
Dora Schroeder
Gloveland
Ira Miller
Wells
Christian Alliance
Bothel
Mra
Dr. Buchanan
W E. Jarvis
J. A. Miller
E. O
Sanders
Pontiae
Bloily and McGown
Nappanoo
Ind
Milo
Menno Schumaker
Nappanco
Mias Yost
Clinton
H. B. Hunsbergor
Oe Mies Marion Smith
Anatn
C. Z. Yoder
Peter Conrad
Bishop Gerig
Mifflin Co
Sam A
Orio Hooley
S. P. Hartzler
John Heikes Sr
Fred Curio
2 Hospital
St. Paul
Minnesota
Will Fike
Reedsburg
W.S. Adame
Tiffin
Mies Della Hices
H. N. Mateer, M.D
Sse Johnson
Lau
Taylor Johnson & Taylor
Attorneys-At-Law
Wooerss
Omics
Mice
Biouk
Ato
Propucx
Oorz) & Co
UHLIO
John Willanar
Baltimore
G. Palc
Nicago
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