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Newspaper
Marshfield Times
Location
Marshfield, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Apr 28, 1909
Page
6
The article surveys evolving dairy practices from farm separators to new milk products. It notes farmers lag in adapting to care and delivery, while cow testing, tuberculin testing, sanitary stables, ventilation, humane stalls, and use of registered sires rise. Soil care and alfalfa adoption grow, and overall efficiency and returns hinge on farmer education and action.
Miss Josephine Rein and Fred Schroeder wed in Wausau on April 19 after a Saturday license, a Marshfield visit, and a Riverside hotel return. Mrs Schroeder taught in county schools for years. Mr Schroeder has run a Wausau blacksmith shop for four years with steady patronage.
Unclaimed letters listed for Marshfield up to April 27 1909 include Austin D W Essend Jacop Randall E Stromers Hildegard Stevens William William Arthur Persons. Addressee must say advertised when calling for letters. P M Joan F Cole Parcel post office notice.
A reflection on the divinity of man, praising the rare soul while affirming the greater wonder in common humanity. James Russell Lowell’s quotation celebrates discernment and reverence for every person’s inner divinity.
In Character section a joke asks if there is a difference between a fort and a fortress. A husband replies that a fortress is harder to silence. The item list mentions Lippincott's underwear at 39 cents each and notes K. A. Arneson Land Co. in brief.
R1 Baker is confined at home with grip. Fred Beell and Frank Gotch are slated for the championship early in June. Mrs M A Bly of Oshkosh visits her son H A Bly. Mrs Bly returns home Thursday after weeks at Sacred Heart sanitarium Milwaukee. Postmaster John F Cole injured dropping a heavy block of wood on his foot. Gent's clothing sale aims to clear stock at cut prices. Mrs H A Bly improves after six weeks stay in hospital. 300 pairs ladies shoes offered 49 cents each. Merchants Arneson Land Co and others feature ads. Local notables A Conley and O Neal visit family in Marshfield. Eye doctor Raymond has office hours listed. W B Rice, veneer factory accident survivor, is recovering. Dr C A Pater to visit Marshfield May 1. Koenig plans store upgrades including heating plant and display fronts. Wesler wind-mill dealer listed. Normington Brothers expand to include Grand Rapids. Arneson store to stay open late for stock clearance. Local bakers maintain bread prices amid rising wheat costs. Case & Johnson move to new barn with funeral hearse. Wisconsin Division locomotive No 1209 lettered locally. 55 and 50 cent suspenders offered at 19 cents. Richfield man’s horse causes sidewalk chaos near Hotel Blodgett. Piano tuner John Dotvel establishes Marshfield service. Potatoes worth $1.00 per bushel sold by holdouts like Wm Burhopp. For sale 160 acre Marshfield-area farm with buildings, woodlot, and trade options.
A local column notes odd town gossip including a flirtatious encounter under a new moon, a burglar problem in Stevens Point and Grand Rapids, and warnings about prowlers. It also advertises Fox SALE-A Guernsey, Frank L Zweck talking machines, and concerns over new gold coin minting. Citizens urged to report incivility to tramps and avoid feeding them.
The Oratorical and Declamatory contests are set for Adler Opera House tomorrow under the school banner. The Annual Literary Ball is planned for Friday if music is secured, with the juniors preparing a banquet for seniors on May 7. Declamatory League contest moves to Marshfield around May 4 in the Opera House. Miss Dyrud was absent Monday and Tuesday due to a death in her family. Examination week reports arrive today as seniors push the class play readiness.
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