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Newspaper
Marshfield Times
Location
Marshfield, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Aug 12, 1882
Page
2
The piece surveys attendance and possible votes on the River and Harbor bill, accusing absent members of cowardice and predicting how they would vote. It critiques farmers as too partisan, urges political engagement, and blames railroad and corporate interests shaping primary outcomes.
A fragmented 19th century recap notes the New York and Wisconsin party activities, mining expo opening oration by W C Keansy, and notable labor and political events. It mentions a Denver telegraph strike, Nebraska property value, Mongolian immigration limits, Milwaukee line lease changes, and the Watertown Insurance absorption by Sun Life.
Reported wrecks and fires spread chaos from Tux Peterhead to Caeser's Falls. A gas coal gas incident at a hotel in Chicago left a death. Two Swedish workers were killed near SmNestown after a paneing train collision. A fire at Kerra paper tent caused about 40000 dollars in damage at Caeser's Falls Mara. Yellow fever resurfaced in New Orleans and virulent Rio Grande outbreaks spread. New Jersey forest fires caused heavy losses. A crash at McEwene's Station blocked tracks, and a severe storm on August 5 flooded basements, damaged property, derailed a passenger train, injuring several people. Lightning caused further destruction to structures and shipping, with damages running into thousands.
A garbled wire service memo recalls French resistance to armed intervention in Egypt, British troops near Ramleh, and Arab unrest. It notes Chipp’s search party at Tobolек, a captured officer's hints of planned crimes, and European officials debating Korea with America. Rumors of a Christian massacre threaten Cairo and Alexandria amid British naval and military shifts.
A chaotic wire of reports describes a planned Sullivan Wilson bout blocked. a fatal seabird boxing match in Yudiamapolia. robberies in Bar Harbor. seduction charges in Providence. a Chicago case at Woodatock. a union stockyard dispute in Lavi Wilcox. a Wallack's lobby incident. Cumberland strikers driving state police from mines. Governor Foater predicts liquor dealer rebellion. forts and troops cited at Fort Leavenworth. Apache threats and Indian reservation tensions. an Indiana expedition with derailed roving bands and unsettled orders near the Raton mountains.
W W Auton nominated for minister to Rome by the vice president. several banks reorganized as charters near expiry. Allen of Ypsilanti named Indian agent for Michigan on Ferry's recommendation. Denster's bill on passenger carriage by sea passed, immigration bill approved, liquor shipments to Alaska for medicinal use amid fever outbreaks. Grant retirement bill debated, Senate table motion failed, Taiwan referred to committee. President Arthur to remove portmaster Clark for affliction with half-breed wing. Muratex to prosecute paper owners. Judge Wylie rules Chinese naturalization barred. Japan indemnity fund dispute, principal and interest refunds urged. Congressional licenses cross river and harbor to president. session disbursements exceed $70,000,000. Star Rode trial details include Buell Warrington admission of financial aid from Brady and Walsh. libel charges against writers.
The article contrasts legitimate advertising with exaggerated claims, arguing that genuine tonics like Wustetter's Bitters deliver real benefits such as malaria fever relief and bile flow improvement. It notes public discourse through The New York Hour and mentions St Jacobs Oil as a claimed rheumatic cure.
The July sessions show a string of amendments, votes and adjournment moves across the Senate and House. Key items include amendments to naval and Fort Larned proposals, retirement bills for Ulysses S. Grant, and a pension bill for wounded soldiers. chamber leaders signal near-term adjournment as fiscal and diplomatic measures move through committees and toward final actions.
Fragmented text references medical care and gratitude for treatment. Mentions lingering suffering and a doctor named Rittrd or Rittrd The exact events, names, and places are unclear from the readable fragments.
Milwaukee market notes show mixed, largely steady prices across commodities. Hog and beef quotes edge around par, with rye and barley near unchanged. minor shifts appear in oats and flour related items as traders report demand and inventory levels.
Chicago market notes August grain and livestock prices with mixed outcomes. Wheat bids ease while supplies show slight decline. No. 2 Chicago spring oats and other grains feature modest shifts. Butter fat and lard demand softens. pork and whiskey prices pull back amid steady freight notes.
The article discusses tobacco cultivation practices, noting that rain favors crops and wind harms leaves. It highlights Wisconsin and Northwestern Illinois as strong wrappers and fillers sources, and Connecticut as a traditional leader. It warns about tobacco worms, worm-control measures, and the use of Jimyon weed to attract pests, with methods like fires, poisons, and even turpentine sprays.
A strange event on Robert Jackson’s farm six miles west of Middleville Michigan produced a fresh water stream bursting from dry soil. The water is sulfurous with a strong odor detectable at some distance. Nearby a large owl tree was blown over, likely by the force of the spring. The incident is noted as unusual local lore with no known cause.
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