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Newspaper
Marshfield Times
Location
Marshfield, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Aug 04, 1915
Page
8
The French have replaced blue gray with a neutral blue coat for infantry as winter approaches. Red is now forbidden for uniforms. vermilion caps are blue capped. A wounded soldier recounted that red insignia once helped Germans misidentify him, suggesting color had mixed value in combat.
A guide on proper winding of eight day clocks and watches to reduce wear and improve accuracy. It advises winding twice over several days and not letting mainsprings run down. Also profiles Margaret E Knight as a prolific female inventor with 87 patents and lasting machine uses. A dog named Gyp reappears after two years away, returning to owner Edward Sayre in Orangeburg New York wearing a license from Mechanicstown.
The article notes Europe is slightly denser per square mile than China, challenging the common view that China is the most densely populated. It cites China’s population at 429,000,000 and states Europe is about one tenth smaller in area but with higher density.
A fragment describing alleged cheating by farmers weighing fowl claims in Maryland, noting a nugget of gold found in a chicken crop and questioning if dishonest practices can be stopped.
Two boys balanced on a single skate glide down Murray Hill on Fifth Avenue near Thirty-fourth Street. One boy sits on the other’s foot as a contraption moves along, the ten or twelve year old steadied by grasping his friend’s knee while both cheerfully descend toward Madison Square amid morning crowds.
A San Francisco Chronicle report notes Taurine, an émigré from an American warship, drinking heavily at a local hotel bar where two bits paid for libations then rising to two dollars a shot uptown. His lieutenant scolds him as the crowd looks on at the waterfront misadventure.
Mrs. Sarah T. Langdon cited a pet colt as part of cruelty allegations against Tessie Langdon in a divorce before Judge Monroe. Langdon threatened to dispose of the animal, which Langdon said she raised and wished to keep as a pet, but the court ruled desertion and nonsupport.
The Dundee museum receives a valuable gift of Egyptian artifacts from Rev. Dr. Colin Campbell. The collection includes nine inscribed funeral cores, papyrus fragments, and mummy linen strips with hieratic inscriptions intended as charms for the deceased, all said to be genuine from Thebes.
An essay decries the Iron Cross award to a Gypsy for gallantry. It argues outcasts of Europe face continued derision and predicts gradual progress toward reducing prejudice as humanity progresses toward equality.
A public health exhibition at the City Club of Chicago compares tuberculosis victims marching four feet apart to a procession stretched from Lincoln Park to South Chicago. The statement is used to bolster the battle against tuberculosis.
A London observer recalls seeing a young German heir at Portsmouth in the late 19th century. The future Kaiser, then a visitor to Queen Victoria, lamented Germanys lack of ships and vowed to build boats like the British fleet. He dreamed and spoke of ships both day and night, while hobby sailing a 20 ton model of a British frigate at Potsdam.
A Sunday school superintendent tests children with a scripture puzzle about sides of the Lord. Philander answers Republicans while others reveal quirky misreadings and confusions, including a child asking what plicitys look like and whether they resemble lice, mice, or bears.
A foreign health concern prompts study of shuttle kissing in weaving. U S consul Ingram notes thread shuttles via sucking motion risks lint inhalation and infection. Disinfectants used. some groups favor self threading shuttles or compulsory regulation to improve safety and spur further innovation.
Dave Rosler of Mathews Hart at Port Clinton tried to light his pipe by striking a match on his trousers. The resulting flare set his clothing ablaze, forcing him to jump into the river to extinguish the flames. He sustained minor burns and his trousers were badly burned.
A wry quip notes that patience for a hoped gain often ends with disappointment as the arrival brings a burden rather than a reward. The saying suggests time may yield trouble or misfortune instead of fortune.
Mill Creek reports Theodore Wondrow lost a valuable brood sow last week. Mrs Lottie Fohllion returned from Waupaca to attend her father’s funeral. One of Thomas Horn’s horses was injured by an infuriated animal last week. Edward Wanke is erecting two new sheds. Charles Wondrow and John Schroedler assist Thomas Horn with haying between rains. Miss Laura Gaier visits with her parents. Mr and Mrs F E Sullivan were in Marshfield on Saturday for business.
In Richfield Aug 2 Dr Tanner's film presentation shifts to Pittsville after a week at Klondike. Little activity reported as showers persist. Mail carriers begin new routes this week. George Specht remains on No.2 and Layton Davis takes No.7 routes. Dean Knapton visits from Abbotsford. Arthur Ewer buys a small gasoline engine for barn work. Frank Henbest hosts his brother Dr Henbest of Appleton and Mrs. Charles Howard as guests. Mr and Mrs Alvert Hathaway welcome a new baby boy.
Aug 2 Mohle notes Gali Bopkins returns home in Oerlensburg after visit with Mr and Mrs Brown Morey. William Schmidt couple welcomed a baby boy born Saturday. August Kreeger and Penney family travel back to Waupaca after a visit. Heckel and Gesaerz families host guests. Minton in Wauparn this week.
Staadt Aug 2 Miss Trene Trim born who has been visiting at the home of her brother B. J. Trimborn returned to Milwaukee Saturday. Mr. and Mrs. H. G. Hellerman of
Milwaukee team visits at the home of brother B J Trimpera. Local residents attend dances, travels include Wausau Marshfield Winneconne and Chili. Relationships noted among Konig Rens Wix Kautzer Michalski Gleichsner Sicklinger and others with multiple visits and routine events through the week.
Bakerville notes Mrs Krea of Oshkosh visiting with her parents Mr and Mrs A Yungwrith. She left Sunday as John Eberlein moved to Wasalt.
Hewitt reports Paul Gramer depot agent and postmaster visited his brother Frank in Colama by car Sunday. Farmers delayed by rain. Gregor Durst bought two new automobiles, 25 horsepower, from a Marshfeld agent. A F E union met at the town hall. Miss Wilhelmina Doll and Mr Peter Bruske wed Tuesday at Michaels Church with Rev Ad Miller officiating.
The saying connects two women who lack courage with warmth of character, while noting that those troubled by sweaty feet may also be involved in similar social chatter.
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