06 Mar 1884
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Newspaper
Wooster Republican
Location
Wooster, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 06, 1884
Page
1
A fragmentary poem on a woman's power and influence over men and fate contrasts with a domestic tale. Mrs Skinner confronts fear of her husband’s madness, finds his razor missing, and returns home to a softened, reconciled husband. The piece ends noting a transformed, happy family.
Mrs Skinner scolds Lot for napping with boots on as he seeks rest on Sunday. He disappears to a hidden upstairs nap, sparking panic over his absence and revealing a strict household where cleanliness vies with churchly restraint and family routines.
The Washington Star notes that of twenty six Senators sworn in this session only twelve are new. Morrill is patriarch while Edmunds appears oldest. Kentucky leads with native Senators, Ohio next, and New York follows. House natives include Ireland born Finerty and Cullom, with a diverse mix of origins across states and nations.
Christopher Dunleavy, a United States mail wagon driver, was tried in General Sessions for assault and robbery against Michael Fleming. He claimed a sudden strike at Fleming, and Judge Cowing asked how the blow was delivered. Dunleavy demonstrated, provoking laughter as the judge and jury observed. The jury convicted him of assault and battery. Judge Cowing sentenced him to six months in the penitentiary.
The article argues for delaying hog fattening to cut costs and boost profits, noting early fattening often yields poorer returns. It urges swine breeders to measure costs versus receipts, stress on grass feeding, and assess true profitability within five years amid potential price shifts.
The article warns farmers against heavy corn feeding and skimpy diets for laying hens. It urges fresh daily water, light morning feed, and bulky, coarse foods to prevent fattening harm to ovaries and egg production, noting winter feeding evils and the need for varied rations. It cites breed differences and stresses moderation to avoid dead birds and empty crops.
A World note warns that winter cattle losses from smut and staggers often result from overeating fibrous corn stalks with insufficient water. It urges gradual acclimation, ample hay, and daily water or salt to prevent stomach blockage and death.
A prowler calling himself a life insurance agent approached Charles Ba of Thomaston Connecticut. He pressed to obtain Burns’ name for a policy and pretended familiarity. The encounter lasted about twenty minutes with awkward exchanges and odd references to Walden and past events.
A lawyer visits a city office and a friend tests handwriting by showing an unreadable letter. After failed attempts, a signature triggers recognition of a familiar name revealing a land title matter. The tale underscores illegibility’s impact on perception and status.
A young man arrives at a boardinghouse seeking Go, while Miss Parkins and her mother argue over who should greet him. Mrs. kins orders Jane to answer the door as the guest waits, with sound of the piano and the improvised ruse to suggest two servants.
Old commentary notes the Lord Mayor of London began as a warehouse porter and, through persistence and merit, advanced to prominence. The piece touts Dr Bull's Cough Syrup as a leading family remedy for coughs and colds and comments on borrowed books and their return. It also praises Parker's Hair Balsam for youthful appearance and briefly remarks on man's need for occupation.
New remedy promises a complete four day cure for urinary affections including frequent painful urination and kidney issues. Sold at druggists with Ohio Depot MOD PARK and SONS Cincinnati Ohio. Also notes a contrasting claim about headache from daytime complaints and nighttime wine consumption.
A fragmented advert style piece touts Parker's Gin ger Tonic as popular and life giving. It touts medicines for “invitatisfied” vitality and farmer prosperity as a great teacher adversity, along with Hep Plaster for aches. Ends with a proverb on knowledge and action.
An advertisement touts Well's Health Renewer as a cure for nervous debility and generative weakness priced at $1 and placed in Cincinnati Ohio. The item references an official North Carolina gold mines report noting 95 mines and rising yields, with a claim of substantial eastern mining investment in 1883 totaling over $2,000,000 from New England capital.
A man in Detroit area laid dying from a swollen kidney condition was reportedly cured by Kidney Wort. M M Devereally of Ma Mich claims doctors had given up, declaring him incurable as he recovered after thirteen days.
An advertisement touts Ely's Cream Bulm for catarrh and nasal relief with a soothing application by finger. It also notes a London physician's instant toothache remedy using zinc and silver coins to generate a small electrical current.
At a recent private ball in New York a new figure was introduced as dancers moved in three abreast pairs. The scene featured dancers harnessed by silken ribbons, with eight men guiding three women on each side as polka music carried them across the ballroom.
Wife nearly died from consumption as Allegheny City's doctors gave up hope. A neighbor brought in Dra Harruan who prescribed a teaspoonful of Peruna daily. She improved from the first page and within a week rose from bed, now well in less than six months. See page 0 in the list of life free from your druggist or write Dr Hartman Osborn Ohio. T. S. Eberlein South Chicago Ill
The article attacks sham libraries in Boston where shelves hold leather bound wood blocks imitating classics by Shakespeare Tennyson Carlyle and other famed authors. It blames John L. Sullivan influence for the fad and its spread in the city.
T W Atkins of Girard Kansas commends Electric Bitters to customers, claiming fast action and strong sales. The ad touts the tonic as the best medicine for cleansing blood and improving health, urging readers to purchase through local merchants.
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