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Newspaper
Marshfield Times
Location
Marshfield, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Aug 18, 1899
Page
11
A narrator recalls following a maiden into a garden where a red rose bloomed. She bends her head to kiss the rose, sighs softly, and the speaker nears her, then a buzzing bee distracts and disrupts the moment as the scene shifts to the flower and petals.
A bitter tale reports King Louis II of Bavaria ordered thirty horses driven in a Western field with trumpets cannons bombs and other noises. The animals reared and bolted in fear as the king observed from a stand until many valuable horses were killed or ruined by the cruel display.
Mrs. E A Russell, Red Cross vice president, returned from New Richmond noting flawed cyclone relief parcels. She found clothing ill suited for displaced victims, with winter garments and unrelated items, while residents lacked underwear and sewing tools. Sorting and distribution required extra labor due to mismatched donations.
A good attorney in a melodrama plays a stout role as an elderly actor and Junior attempts a store raid. The senior struggles to move the heavy actor who stands on his toe to aid the comrade, while a gallery boy calls for “Take what you can and come back for the rest.”
In an English newspaper from January 16 1797 John Metharington haberdasher of the Strand was brought before the mayor on breach of the peace and inciting to riot charges. He was required to give a bond of 500 pounds. Evidence shows Metharington wore a silk hat with a shiny lustre on the public highway causing women to faint, children to scream and dogs to react.
A distorted testimonial letter from Chicago praises Peruna as a cure for many female ailments. It extols relief from cholera, dysentery, and summer complaints, citing Dr. Hartman and urging readers to request a free copy of Summer Carmert.
A fragmentary report states a Mug ish man, son of Cord wainer Thomas, was crowd assaulted during a public scene. His arm broken, he was seized by guards and brought before the mayor. The defendant claimed no legal violation, asserting his right to wear a headdress as a matter of rights.
A 73 year old man and 63 year old wife failed to agree on a site for a grave and sought a divorce. A 40 year London wife filed for divorce after disputes over daily stout. A Cincinnati man claimed his wife hid a glass eye before courtship, while a Chicago man showed a photo of his hair before remarriage to prove baldness. A Comia man sought divorce because his wife went sea-bathing barefoot.
The Detroit Free Press recounts a wistful mused poet returning from the northwest who laments a lost opportunity to savor beauty and sustain his writing. He contrasts sublime scenery with a poor boarding experience and poor rest, noting genius has its limits and the ache of unfulfilled potential.
In a curious Nile episode two donkey-boys amuse travelers with flags of nations. They guess origins and name each donkey Cleveland and McKimley, provoking delighted laughter at the clash of familiar names in strange surroundings. The scene shows quick wit and playful flattery as locals chant at the travelers.
A brief feature highlights Cillan Bell as she contributes to Woman's Home Companion. The piece notes her writing and influence within the magazine, emphasizing her role in shaping domestic topics and lifestyle columns.
Selection of humorous verse and quips from newspapers includes a cartoonish exchange about a second hand bicycle business with Fuddy and a witty dig at the Boston Transcript. The Detroit Journal features a playful royal anecdote with the ambassador and queen. A Denver Times joke has Willie and the teacher discussing biblical strength.
Use gas or oil stoves instead of coal for comfort and economy. A handful of oatmeal in water makes a healthful drink. Chill drinking water in bottles on ice but don’t add ice to water. A little lime or lemon juice aids health. Keep food covered and avoid open air exposure. Don’t eat meat more than once daily in summer. Protect foods and dishes from spoilage with tea as a preservative.
A Philadelphia Bulletin item notes Bushy loses patience with his wife saying she cannot get a thing through her head. The quote adds that Pha finds his words enter one ear and exit the other, highlighting humorous misunderstanding.
Jelphia Record reports J Shaker plans to call on Ming Loviling tonight at 10. Ke. The stationer notes Loviling left an order for visiting cards under the name Mrs J Shaker, suggesting a private meeting with Shaker easing nerves.
A garbled excerpt mentions a person named Macey and references death and illness. The legible bits suggest a personal note about a spouse and sorrow, with unclear surrounding context and missing details.
The Sheridan should leave Manila in the evening.
An old advertisement touts Allen's-Poot Eric powder to soothe swollen feet and bunions, claiming cures for calluses and corns. It advertises a five cent sample and instructions to write for a trial sachet, stressing quick comfort and widespread availability in druggists and shoe stores.
Fragmentary text describes a cyclone progressing northward toward the American coast with mentions of Scouting groups and chemical company names. Details about places, dates, and precise events are unclear, resulting in an incomplete, ambiguous report.
Fragmentary page listing varied items including public notices funerals educational ads and crime quotes. Mentions yellow fever death in Santiago and a Jackson Louisiana tragedy. Includes references to Spencerian College Milwaukee Newton Georgia and Philadelphia ads.
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