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Newspaper
Marshfield Times
Location
Marshfield, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Aug 11, 1905
Page
9
A poem-like verse chronicles Little Willie’s illness with alternating meals and symptoms. Doctors and remedies are referenced as caretakers wonder what ails him, noting his lack of appetite and languidness across a day’s meals.
Fragment of a diary describing a 19th century fancy ball in vivid detail. The narrator and Miss Ireland labor over dresses, with servants arriving to assist. Attire is described in lavish terms, including diamonds, lace, and velvet coats, reflecting high social fashion and expense.
The narrator strolls through a coastal town recalling sights of Wutchat and the Bristol Channel view from St Decuman's tower. A discussion with Dorothea and Borethen turns to the Ancient Mariner and Coleridge, debating whether the poem's mariner is fictional.
Town and Country notes several spring brides received handsome presents from pets at the house. Dogs cats and otter animals contributed gifts in a light hearted local feature highlighting animal generosity.
The article surveys historic marine disasters from the Grosvenor 1782 wreck near Africa to later ships like the Salter and Kent, detailing survivors, rescue efforts, and the peril of voyage across oceans. It lists numerous 18th and 19th century sinkings with casualty totals and noted ship names.
The article describes Easter in Crete with a cathedral service end of Lent, a Paschal procession, and crowds lighting tapers. It notes festive preparations, a lamb feast, and a late resurrection service, followed by a transformed city with flags and cafes. It also mentions carved treasures from Babylon and traditional wax toys and dolls used in weddings.
Fragmentary notice from the Pillsburg Dispatch lists unknown dolls in a local folio. Readable text mentions a collection or display, with no clear dates or names to identify participants or locations.
The passage recalls how children were buried with their dolls when the little girl died before adulthood. Dolls were buried with the deceased, and the surviving specimens in museums reflect the kind and fashion of those toys from ancient times.
A reflective piece argues that deer embody trust and gentleness, challenging the urge to kill. It contrasts the deer’s innocence with the hunter’s impulse, noting nature’s law and the Yellowstone stance that wild beings deserve freedom, urging restraint and respect for life.
A garbled critique mocks fashion for impractical clean styles in a dystopian Dresg world. It depicts absurd garments with shiny parts and stiff silhouettes, condemning uncomfortable trends that make wearers feel shame and exposure.
A garbled item recounts social comments about a coming out gown and dress concerns. The dialogue mentions names like Mrs Newan and Geraldine and references fashion talk, with unclear references to stockings and bumps. The piece reflects slang and rumor typical of society columns.
The Cincinnati Enquirer notes that law administration rests with lawyers who exploit statutes. It argues for better legislators who craft clear statutes to prevent exploitation and reduce lawyer power over the system.
The narrator describes a Russian who, in a yard by a well, dug holes to bury dirt, closing one hole by creating another. He continued this method until he eventually left town, using the digging tactic to vanish.
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