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Newspaper
Marshfield Times
Location
Marshfield, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Apr 21, 1899
Page
7
A salty narrator recalls a voyage in which a giant shark named Pete became a celebrated mascot aboard ship. The crew hooked, towed, and fed the shark, which repeatedly escaped, then earned a place of honor as they shared salt pork and daily scraps. The tale ends with the crew tipping caps to the creature and a humorous note about steak smothered with onions.
A veteran returns from war to run for congress in his district. Critics question his bravery and honesty, arguing others earned the battles and his valor was overstated. The piece contrasts past praise with current doubts about his record and claims of earned honors.
In Little Rock Arkansas a violent dispute at a court trial left one person dead and two others fatally wounded. Authorities reported a deadly altercation as the trial proceeded, with ongoing investigations into the motive and parties involved.
Mercury based catarrh treatments are warned against as dangerous, with claims of harming the sense of smell and overall health. The ad promotes a Toledo made remedy by FJ Cheney Co, misrepresenting safety and efficacy while urging purchase through “crucists” and testimonials.
Grain-O touted as a new food drink replacing coffee, safe for children and adults, with a rich mocha-like color though made from pure grains. Various notes mention community events, a town fight, coupons, and a Chicago burglary report, reflecting a collage of items typical in a dated newspaper page.
A short, dubious medical ad promises a single day cure for a cowl with laxative medicine. It offers refunds if it fails and notes the genuine tablets carry L. B.Q. or each tablot. It also mentions Former Senator Gorman seeking the Democratic nomination for president.
Shake Into Your Shoes Allen's Foot-Ease is a powder claimed to cure painful swollen smarting and nervous feet, ease tight-fitting or new shoes, and stop sweating and aching feet. Sold by druggists and shoe stores with trial packages offered by mail. The Mississippi River flood note follows, reporting high water and road damage at Bisrack N and nearby areas.
The notice lists a June 13 gathering for the Wisconsin state federation of labor in Junceville. It comments on Grain-O as a coffee substitute and promotes various products and health claims in an informal, promotional style. Ex Justice Feld of the U S Supreme Court is noted as deceased in Washington.
In a crowded St Louis store Frank Callaway fatally shot his wife. Police report a domestic dispute turned violent as bystanders watched. Investigators secured the scene and are pursuing leads. The motive remains under investigation.
In a special Navy order Admiral Dewey allowed six large ships laden with Manila fibre to reach the Deering Wine Works in Chicago. The fibre will be used to bind the sheaves of this season's harvest worldwide, supporting the Deering Harvesting concern in Chicago.
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