26 Oct 1865
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Newspaper
Wooster Republican
Location
Wooster, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 26, 1865
Page
1
A historic notice blends a quiet poem about nursery prayers with a detailed livestock and poultry exhibit. The cattle department lists premiums for Durham, Devon, Native and Spanish Merino stock, horses, jacks, mules, sheep, and poultry with multiple ages and premium amounts across many exhibitors. Also appears are entries for bells, canaries, cheese and butter, and assorted farm products with premiums awarded.
A long list of exhibits and premiums from fruits vegetables wines pickles dried fruit and domestic manufactures with names of exhibitors and their awards across apples peaches pears grapes quinces jams and fabrics plus needlework and textiles showing multiple first and second prizes.
A reflective essay warns that success hinges on choosing the right company. It chronicles how poor associations derail promising youths, citing a schoolmate who fell from study to intemperance and horseflesh enthusiasts who isolate themselves from educated peers. It urges targeted aims, self discipline, and joining well bred circles.
A New York World style column predicts the fall of the waterfall hairstyle in favor of Mair-Braids and Pompadour influenced looks with Greek braids and floral accents. The piece notes rival hairdressers, inventive twists, and a shift back toward a dignified, modern coiffure as society watches fashion evolve.
The article notes New England's population and tax share, citing Massachusetts paying nine percent of Internal Revenue duties. It criticizes Governor Seymour and others for anti union talk. It reports the New York Central R R Superintendent's plan to arrest boys at depots or trains with a $600 fine per offense, plus jail if unpaid, and comments on a reform with such universal enforcement.
An old advertisement urges boys to be honest and industrious to be highly valued by merchants masters and families. It argues that such traits guarantee work, good references, and a secure future, with many roles waiting for a trustworthy youth. The piece emphasizes character over ability.
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