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Newspaper
Marshfield Times
Location
Marshfield, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Apr 27, 1906
Page
12
The piece imagines translating earthbound muscular power to the moon, noting gravity is eighty parts lighter. A 140 pound man would weigh about 20 pounds on the moon yet retain the same frame. He could shoulder an elephant and yank a small mountain from the earth, bound over a 24 foot wall, and run a mile in under two seconds.
The painter Ziem lived in a top Montmartre house on Rue Leple, part fortress, part museum. An upper window signaled visitors, a corded basket received messages, and a swinging bed anchored his eccentric life. Persian manuscripts valued at thousands of francs filled the rooms. The gilded gondola prow guards a staircase, while Venice scenes define his defiant studio retreat.
A London Tribune item recalls rare Irish snake sightings linked to alien origin. A son of Erin who fled to Australia sent home soil from old Ireland to surround his dwelling, dreaming of an Australian St Patrick and finally sleeping in peace.
Amateur and professional painters worry over brush disposal after work. An authority recommends soaking brushes in water to keep bristles soft for future use. The method supposedly keeps brushes as pliable as new, a tip shared by the New York Press.
The Houves of Varliament report a fire on Oct 16 1834 that destroyed the old houses of parliament. The current Palace of Westminster opened Nov 9 1852. It rests on twelve feet of concrete, spans nine acres, includes 1100 apartments, 100 staircases, and over two miles of corridors. The Victoria Tower rises 246 feet at the southwest end.
A house mistress, newly installed, greets a knock with firm views on industry. When a man asks for food after a visit, she eyes the wood pile and coldly proposes an ax, but he insists his teeth are fine.
A bride asks her husband to return the ring and replace it with one bearing a diamond at least half as large. She speaks with a sweet, confiding gaze and vows the wish was hers as they begin marriage.
A quirky exchange about apples prompts sarcasm about Johnny's appetite. The speaker, described as a bachelor with groceries on a tight budget, faces scrutiny for a claimed misstep. The item reads like a fragmented personal quip from a social gathering.
The piece reflects on memory of a love affair and the lasting imprint it leaves. A witty dialogue contrasts learning by heart with the enduring impression love makes, citing La Rochefoucauld on the many copies of one kind of love.
A long list of guests staying at various hotels and venues across multiple cities is provided, including names such as HOTEL BLODGETT attendees and Mansion House patrons. The roster features individuals from Chicago Milwaukee Minneapolis Detroit St Paul Philadelphia Boston and more, with numerous appendices of names and cities, highlighting a seasonal social influx. Additionally a brief note mentions a moon atmosphere claim, a purported Electric Bitters tonic advertisement, and a livery business update at the old Erion barn on Fourth street with contact 201.
An old-style ad warns against imitations of Foley's Honey and Tar for coughs and colds, noting the genuine product contains no opiates and is safe. It also promotes Sexton Bros Homeseekers' Excursion to the Northwest via the North-Western Line with reduced sale tickets and various car accommodations.
Mr L Bowar of Wayne West Virginia says Foley's Kidney Cure cured his kidney disease after other treatments failed. He reports a one dollar bottle and part of a second cured him entirely and he could stand straight again. Sexton Bros.
The building committees led church work with 52 thousand dollars in outlays and highlighted the Marshfield Catholic school run by Ven. Sister M Utha for twenty three years. It notes enrollment growth from 86 in 1882 to nearly 600, with nine teachers including Theodine, Christora, Phileta and others. It lists Catholic Knights of Wisconsin, St Joseph Society, Catholic and Women Foresters, St Aloysius, Altar Society and St Agnes with memberships totaling several hundred, praising unity and growth. continued next week.
The demand for graduates is high, so the Wisconsin Business University will stay open this summer and offer a special summer course. Enroll by the first Tuesday in May to receive special inducements. Free catalogues with portraits of over 1000 graduates in high grade positions. Address Wisconsin Business University La Crosse Wis.
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