28 Feb 1884
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Newspaper
Wooster Republican
Location
Wooster, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 28, 1884
Page
1
A fragmentary OCR line reads Who asks me every day for money with counter and funny and calls my boy and honey My little woman. The text hints at a domestic verse with affectionate address and lingering incompleteness.
A first-person reminiscence recalls life as a Hudson River Railroad fireman. He describes the path to engineer, daily duties from oiling to firing, and camaraderie with engineer Doc Simmons. The night of February 6 ends in catastrophe as a bridge collapses after a wreck, with Doc killed and the narrator surviving.
A discussion on soil fertility contrasts natural permanence with fertility created by manure. Rotation and judicious fertilizing renew soil year after year, while poor management exhausts nutrients. Lawes of Rothamsted show manure boosts yields, delivering profits up to 100 percent on cost.
In a fragmentary exchange at a Men’s club discussion, Mr. Drew quips about gender roles while recounting a horse sale gone awry. The wife’s fuss over the deal emerges as a notable domestic dispute amid trade talk.
Anews style summary notes a witness recounting court testimony about a marriage ceremony. The witness describes being in a field, returning home, meeting a man named Hutchins, and receiving a certificate. He explains he hurried back to work and had only a brief exchange with the involved woman.
Readable fragments discuss smoking, a Pittsb man, and exchanges with Tom Dick and Harry. The text mentions diseases, a plea for serenity, and references to contact and fingers in a rough, disjointed style.
A cowboy in Elitch's chop house orders rattlesnake on toast with milk gravy, then balks at the meal. Waiter and cook improvise, serving snake dish while the patrons watch. The rider grows nervous, tries to flee without paying as Cheyesme Sutte notes the odd scene.
A late night scene from a house shows Key coming home in stocking feet. One shoe slips from his grasp and slides downstairs to the entry as he mutters an ironic line to Sis about the profit of a runoff.
Advert says Dr King’s New Discovery for consumption cures coughs hay fever asthma colds bronchitis and throat lung ailments with guaranteed relief. Also notes a social ball diamond found at Vanderbit’s after a grand ball valued at $1000 and a $10 cost to serve its purpose.
Stinging irritation of urinary passages and diseased discharges described as catarrh of the bladder, claimed to be cured by Buchupaiba. Available for $1 at druggists, Ohio Depot MOD PARK AND SON, Cincinnati, Ohio. 25m1
A sick lawyer refuses to make a will despite urging from a physician who warns he may not live long. The doctor insists it would be prudent, but the attorney contends his family needs his small remaining property.
A wife near death from Consumption was deemed hopeless by three Allegheny City physicians. A neighbor brought Dr Hantaan who ordered hourly spoonfuls of Peruna. the patient improved after the first dose and recovered within months.
A Fall River shoe store reports a pattern involving a purported preacher from the West. The man allegedly weighs 410 pounds and his shoe measurements are given as 214 inches long with a 21 inch around and an 18 inch around for the sole, details stemming from a dubious store claim.
The text depicts the kidney as a crucial organ removing excess liquids and wastes from the body. It emphasizes that proper function prevents unhealth and supports overall wellness. Kidney Wort is promoted as a remedy to keep kidneys in good order and encourage healthy action.
Fragmentary text mentions a sum around 35 000 and a note about a debt or bill. Names, places, and clear actions are unreadable, leaving only a vague monetary reference and partial phrasing.
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