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Newspaper
Marshfield Times
Location
Marshfield, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Aug 11, 1893
Page
7
A short catalog blurb for a small book claiming a guaranteed cure for tobacco addiction. It advertises Notodac a harmless economical remedy and promises free mailing of the book to readers who can quit. Includes a garbled Indiana address and promotional wording.
The tale recounts a frontier gathering where talk of moving to the Promised Land sparks a tense scene. Elders and families debate polygamous promises, with neighbors and wives discussed as men are led away. A later segment shifts to Mrs. Hopkins, a lecturer on women's cycling, promoting proper dress and etiquette to make bicycling graceful and healthy for women.
A curious social essay discusses women's bicycle riding, noting it prompts scorn from some and admiration from others. Mary S Hopkins and others attribute looks as deciding factors, with riding increasingly admired as healthful and fashionable despite critics.
A garbled mix of theft report, electrocution injury, tonic ad, and obituary snippets. Thieves entered J A Rodolph’s Antigy store and $1 worth of goods were stolen. Nik Locus Sr. near Shperior was fatally struck by an electric car. An ad offers 8100 reward for a cure. Menasha settlers die at SS years old. European and American death totals appear in a fragmented header.
A New York Tribune writer recalls the Empress of Austria as the loveliest woman seen in youth, vivid in violet attire and regal presence. Descriptions compare Brazilian beauty in Paris and note beauty routines and aging fears, including wrinkle prevention and fashion rituals. A separate note mentions Anatole France on journalism and a Clinton firm, Duvigneaud & Co., making an assignment in grain trade.
An 19th century column discusses preserving complexions for women in hot weather. Topics include sun and wind exposure, berry juice baths, sour and sweet milk, rose or flower waters, lemon juice for whitening. Noted is a shift away from plain soap and water and a nod to Mrs George Augustus Sala.
New York City health officials advise against alcohol in children on hot days. Aboard district health groups warn whisky in water or food risks drunken infants. Dr Moreau Morria opposes the recommendation citing harmed mothers and hospital cases. Prohibitionists meet at Prohibition Park on Staten Island.
An urging notice invites readers unhappy in current jobs to write to B I Johnson & Co. in Richmond Virginia for guidance on finding proper work. The message emphasizes happiness and profitable employment as outcomes of suitable employment.
John Bolt of Evansville was arrested on a charge of assaulting John Finnerin of Maxwolia in Rock County. He was fined 25 dollars plus costs and, in default of payment, jailed for twenty four days.
The statement from J D Cox of Allegheny Pa says five months of dyspepsia with after eating and heavy stomach pain ended after two weeks on August Flower. He reports improved appetite, weight gain of twenty pounds, and full recovery under Henry Druggist of Allegheny City.
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