Beell Beats McAuley In Heated Wrestling Showdown
Beell defeated McAuley in a four fall wrestling match at the opera house Saturday night. Ollie Mullenbach won bantam bouts with Phil Griffin, and a gas-pipe trio concert followed the final fall. McAuley praised Beell as the fastest man, while Beell displayed aggressive wrestling and introduced a dramatic hammerlock sequence.
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Opera House
McAuley
Beell
Phil Griffin
Ollie Mullenbach
Manly
Ollie
Russell
T. F. Lyons
Adam Paulus
Marshfield News
Matt Wright
John Thomas
Mcllvy
McAwley
Beckl
St. Paul
Naval Academy Appointment Examination in Rhinelander Wis
Candidates for nomination to the U S Naval Academy will be examined at Rhinelander Wisconsin starting 2 PM Friday April 24 1903. Tests cover reading writing spelling punctuation grammar geography US history world history arithmetic algebra plane geometry and assessment of physical condition. The top overall physical and mental score will yield principal appointment with three alternates in order of standing. W E B Brown Member of Congress.
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U.S. Naval Academy
Rhinelander
Wis
UG Se
W. E B. Brown
Congress
R. A. M. Chapter Constituted in Marshfield
Past High Priest C. 5. Stock well led fifteen Neillsville brethren to Marshfield to constitute Chapter No. 75 R. A. M. Officers were formally installed and the RK. A. degree conferred.
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Stockwell
Neillsville
The Fashion of the House Folly
A servant girl at a farmhouse endures the mistress’s temper as she dutifully cleans boots. The mistress throws the boots into water after the girl cleans hers, prompting the girl’s calm reply that it was “the fashion of the house.”
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Raistrasa
London
Legends of London’s Name from Brute to Londinium
The Dictionary of Dates notes London’s old names Lynden or Lignein meaning the city on the lake. Londinium was a Roman foundation called Londinium. Tradition links London’s founding to Brutus and Lud’s walls name Caer-Lud, echoing the modern city London.
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London
St War
Hardn
Lynden
Lignein
Londen
Brute
Ueneas
New Troy
Troymorant
Lud
Caer-Lud
Luds Town
Silk’s ancient lure and royal ban on display
The passage traces silk’s rarity and value from ancient times to medieval Europe. It notes Tiberius and later emperors restricting use to nobles, mentions laws against public wear, and records Charlemagne gifting silk coats to King Offa of Mercia, illustrating the fabric’s prized status and long history.
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Europe
Tiberias
Teliogabalus
Charlemagne
Offa
Merelu
Hearts and the Spade Playful Poker Tale
A New York Herald clipping narrates a humorous draw poker tale where a man discards a club for a spade after counting four hearts. He bets $7, provoking a quick raise from another player and a rapid exchange of money, with a wry tagline about calling a spade a spade.
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Moril
New York Herald
Before You Tell a Secret Plan
The advice urges a pause before sharing confidences to weigh the regret of revealing versus withholding. It stresses choosing friends wisely as confidants only with weighty reasons and belief they are trustworthy.
The Pink of Pothencmn and Humps of Camels
A fragmented historical note mentions Colonel David Crockett praising General Jackson as a strict official and recounts Crockett’s reaction to a presidential drink. It also describes camel humps as fat reserves, noting they shrink when food is scarce and the skin hangs over the flank when empty.
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David Crockett
White House
General Jackson
Crockett
Turkestan Marriage Custom Sets Engagement Terms
In Turkestan every wedding engagement begins with a large payment to the girl's parents. If the girl jilts her lover, the engagement gift must be returned unless the parents have another daughter to offer as a substitute.
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Turkestan
Skagway Prices and Alaska Prosperity Notes
The Daily Alaskan at Skagway argues Alaska can produce all needed foods and praises improving Klondike transport. It cites freight rates from Seattle and lists numerous merchandise prices including ham bacon flour sugar coffee tea evaporated goods and canned items, noting Seattle level clothing drugs and broad merchandise availability.
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Alaskan
Skagway
Alaska
John G. Brady
United States
Klondike
Seattle
Perth
St. Charles
Died at the Hospital Sad Travel Death of William Dickson
William C. Dickson of Madison aged 38 died at St. Josephs hospital after an appendicitis illness begun at the Hotel Blodgett. He was attended by Drs Hayward Wable and Budge, left a widow and one child, and had been active in cheese industry circles as president of the Wisconsin Cheesemakers association. The notice notes his two marriages and prior candidacy for state prison warden.
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William C. Dickson
Madison
Blodgett
St. Joseph’s Hospital
Hayward
Wable
Budge
William ©. Dickson
Marshfield
Trainor
Laura Scott
Dickson
Wisconsin Cheesemakers’ Association
Towne
Easter Novelties Down in Prices Across Shops
Easter items including chickens owls rabbits and eggs show price reductions across local shops as retailers promote holiday novelty selections. Shoppers compare deals on decorative eggs baskets and themed accessories amid spring travel and festival preparations.
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M’auley
Japan
China
East Indies
Naval Academy
R. A. M. Chapter
Marshfield Gun Club
the Park
Herman Beell
Alex Johnson
Albert Wirkus
Gloria Silk
PBC
Tiffault-Kamps Mer. Co
S. Central Ave
Marshfield, Wis
Baker’s
Salton Taffy
Ralph J, Baker
Remie
Dr. Secrist
Dr. Suchvt
Tie
Chicago
Milwaukee
Calumet Ave
Roosevelt
Peter J. Kraus
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