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Newspaper
Marshfield Times
Location
Marshfield, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Aug 03, 1910
Page
4
The Marshfield Times issued on Wednesday August 3 1910 by Marshfield Times Co. presents local news and notices in a historic period voice. This readable fragment reflects early 20th century reportage and community updates likely including civic items and social notes.
A Youth's Companion excerpt recounts Gilbert Watson's tale in which a temple statue of a stone god heals a child's bruised knee after a frail old woman offers flowers and a prayer. The little girl’s trust transforms the idol into a comforting, loving healer in her eyes.
An old man scolds two chatterers in a train compartment as they debate possible carnival contestants. One friend names figures from Isaac Newton to Tom Jones, while the other flounders. The elder warns the redhead off with a pointed quip about posing as a poached egg.
A London Truth excerpt notes synovial effusion of the knee, called housemaids knee in England, now common in West End Paris due to nerve strain and motor activity. It mentions a specific knee swelling below the cap and links to nervous conditions in certain individuals, including empresses.
A historical account praises Swedenborg for blending mysticism with practical science. It cites his engineering of a 16 mile canal for siege logistics and his method for valuing money, plus his role in mining and smelting studies that advanced Sweden’s industries.
Cleveland Leader reports on Derby results noting Mise Yangkie and Lord Chichester as notable contenders. The piece discusses their performances, crowd reaction, and questions about future races. Local sports notes reflect mixed opinions on form and potential upcoming events.
Arabel asks Gertie for ideas to surprise her sweet heart on a big birthday. Gertie warns about revealing ages, suggesting thoughtful, discreet plans that hold sentimental value rather than spotlighting the date.
After a conference in San Sebastian between King Alfonso and Premier Canalejas, Spanish ambassador to the Vatican Marcus Emilio de Ojeda was recalled. Officials foresee a rupture with the Vatican as Canalejas pushes anticlerical reforms despite royal support. Tensions rise with miners unrest and Catholic versus anti Catholic clashes.
Washington reports census bureau figures show larger cities pay the highest totals for schools and for police and fire protection. Per capita costs are about 470 for schools, 2.25 for police, and 1.72 for fire services, across cities over 20,000 population in the 1908 financial operations report.
Relatives were notified Tuesday of the arrival of the twentieth baby in the home of Mr and Mrs Maxim Margouilier of Me Nominee Michigan. The parents are former residents of the vicinity.
Edward Stafford of Cleveland Ohio, serving two years for burglary, was paroled Thursday to travel to his Ohio home and participate in the division of an estate worth several thousand dollars among relatives.
A fire destroyed a homestead six miles from Union on Wednesday, resulting in the cremation of Mrs. J C Dean and an adopted daughter. The blaze damaged the residence and adjacent property, with local authorities investigating the cause and circumstances of the fatal blaze.
Grand Island Nebraska Willam J Bryan spoke before the Democratic state convention Tuesday night for an hour urging retention of county option in the platform. He defended his minority report on county option and urged party unity while signaling continued opposition to liquor interests. The convention voted down Bryan planks 645 to 194, and he pledged to support the party’s nominee if Metcalfe fails to secure the nomination.
Chicago high officials of the Illinois Central railroad conspired to divide graft profits from car repair plants. Harold A Lima testified before Master in Chancery Mason in a suit to recover 300000 from Memphis Car Co. He described method and share of profits in the scheme.
New England New York and Baltimore mill owners have joined to form the International Cotton Mills Corporation under New York law with 10 million dollars in preferred stock and 10 million dollars in common stock. The company consolidates 22 mills 85 brands owning 10000 acres of land and employing 10000 workers with an annual output near 18 million dollars.
Ma Twenty two new ptomaine poisoning cases were reported to the board of health Friday. The week’s total reaches 102 with two deaths and several victims in dangerous condition.
Dr. Frederick Lien thal a leading German physician and pioneer in solo... (text incomplete)
From Beverly Mass a telegram from President Taft congratulates Warren G Harding on his Ohio GOP nomination for governor. Harding won on the third ballot aided by Garfield administration support and the Cuyahoga delegation. The platform was adopted almost unanimously signaling a model for future conventions.
Ottumwa Iowa Democrats meet and ratify a state ticket after a contentious resolutions committee debate. The party endorsed a local option liquor plank, denounced the tariff bill as unjust, and confirmed Claude R Porter for governor along with A Vanwagonen and Judge Wolf for the Supreme Court. Jerry B Sullivan of Des Moines led the meeting and attacked Theodore Roosevelt in remarks.
At Virden Girard and other towns miners and operators condemned the compromise plan and called for the resignation of United Mine Workers president Lewis. State President John Walker warned he will resign if Illinois miners reject the referendum. Girard meeting thanked William Rogers of Albion for supporting the Peoria agreement.
Samuel A. Michaels, 50, of Logansport, shot and killed Levi C. Pippinger, 50, a tenant on Michaels farm in Carroll County. The long running feud flared during a grain threshing dispute leading to Michaels firing twice at point blank range.
Denver miners from the Western Federation of Miners attacked AFL president Samuel Gompers arguing his retirement would help working people. The confrontation occurred on Thursday amid labor tensions in Colorado.
A Friday execution at Charlestown state prison used the electric chair for the serious case involving roommate Joseph J. Gailloux in Baston Boston-Napoleon River of Lowell.
Rioting broke out when traction service resumed in Columbus after troops were called. Shots exchanged between rioters and strikebreakers, with about a dozen hospital cases. Governor Harmon’s troops dispersed rock-throwing crowds and 50 arrests followed.
South end reports show crews short handed as Grand Trunk railroad faced delays moving freight. Nonunion workers backed by protests endured a two day shift amid a mob, while officials vow to resume yard engine service once enough crews are found. A 1500 to 2000 strong crowd attempted to torch a refrigerator car near Oliver's crossing. fire was quenched after 20 minutes.
Chicago reports a general strike of 37 building trades unions aimed at pressuring Otis Elevator to settle. About 635 workers have already quit, with leaders predicting up to 2,800 on strike soon. carpenters are not involved. The dispute centers on Otis restricting machinists from elevator construction work, a task reserved for elevator constructors per AFL policy, affecting 37 building contracts now under construction.
In Chicago an inquest into Ira Griffith Nawaz’s death as president of the Monon Railroad concluded he was killed by a bullet from his own revolver held in his hand. The jury added that surrounding circumstances make suicide the probable cause and debated insurance implications and potential court actions by relatives seeking policy payments.
Henry vision, deputy attprema chief ranger of the Independent Order of Foresters, died at his Hartford home Friday after a long illness. He was witty years old.
A Minneapolis letter describes severe health troubles and a dramatic recovery after using Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. The writer urges publication to show benefits to other women and notes confidentiality for advice from Mrs Lynn of Massachusetts.
The landlady complains about tenant Mr Hall Roome, claiming he is the meanest man she has met. She mentions his demand for a reduced board price after he lost two teeth, highlighting her conflict over payments and his conduct.
A western attorney recalls hiring a bright boy who applied for work at the office. The boy was told that to work there he would need to learn to write telegrams and telephone messages, requiring a fairly high level of schooling. The boy smiled confidently, answering he was educated enough.
The youths converse about speaking only when having something to say, while a hostess teases about society’s stifling rules. Mrs Lead and a father’s admonition frame a lively exchange on manners and conversation.
A fragmented OCR note mentions a rehearsal scene labeled Pan-What, with references to bases full and a title resembling Mar a Stanford University Chaparral. The text is incomplete and mixed with stray phrases, yielding a partial glimpse of a campus setting or performance rehearsal. The exact event, date, and participants remain unclear from readable fragments.
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