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Newspaper
Marshfield Times
Location
Marshfield, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Aug 25, 1899
Page
3
An old verse laments the wireless telegraph and its mystified critics. It mocks experts and press for praising Marconi while lovers seek simple, direct messages beyond machinery and batteries. The poem contrasts arcane jargon with human longing for connection.
A missive recalls Adm Winfield Scott Schley and his youthful courtship with Annie Franklin of Annapolis. It claims long ago suitors and social rounds before his naval prominence, noting Franklin’s eventual agreement and Schley’s rise to command, with hints of lingering public interest.
A massive tank structure near Washington DC is to be inaugurated as the largest ever built for naval testing. The 500 by 50 by 60 foot facility includes a crystal roof, a wide exterior facade, and an overhead electric crane train that travels along rails to move boats at speeds up to 26 miles per hour.
In the navy department corridor models of turabips and tank boats on exhibition show prototypes 12 to 20 feet long scaled at one inch to a foot. They resemble cabinetmaker craft in red varnish with precise passages for water and air. ballast to dip them and simulate sea strike, measured by delicate machinery aboard the traveling car.
William Archer argues in Pall Mall Magazine on the Spanish American War era and its impact. He notes Union victory, postwar reconciliation, and the healing of sectional wounds under Hayes, praising southern talent and unity against multiple crises. He calls for a broader view of history and imperial parallels.
Sir Henry Irving, famed stage figure, is described as a practical joker during a New York visit. A letter sent to him by a reporter carried a pen and ink portrait of the Astor and his head. Irving replied with a wry thank you note and an envelope bearing a donkey’s face and oversized ears, a playful dig at the sender.
A quoted snippet from Lavies' World questions various home remedies. The text suggests palm oil, lemon juice, lavender oil, and orris powder as cures or preventive aids for stains, teeth, nerves, and skin. It presents a mix of dubious claims and old fashioned household tips.
A distressed traveler asks about the Heaven Rest, and the courteous usher replies that it is nearby and as comfortable as the dining area, prompting the group to proceed toward the Cleveland Plain Dealer observance.
Ramon Reyes Lala, recently consulted by President McKinley, has lived a wide education across Hong Kong Singapore London and Neufehate Switzerland. An article notes the Philippine islands host about thirty tribes led by the Tagalos Visayans and Moros, with Tagalos seen as most advanced under Spanish influence. It highlights Filipino elites favoring protectorate or annexation and describes other tribes like the Igorrote and Torgorates, their traits, and conflicts with American authority.
The passage describes Tinguianes Negritos and Visayans, noting their appearance, customs, and perceived intelligence. It contrasts their independence under Spanish rule with American prospects, mentions tattooing and dental practices, nomadic Negritos, marriage rites, and regional varieties like Tagalos and Mujammedans in the Sulaa. It reflects colonial-era judgments and hopes for American governance.
A child recalls waking Grandma in a quiet morning scene. He softly tapped, whispered, and shared a gentle kiss on her forehead as she woke. Grandma spoke of a night angel’s kiss and the moment she opened her eyes to greet her visiting grandchild.
A temperance gathering for mothers is planned at Pilgrim Chapel next Tuesday at 3 AM. Mrs. MR. B Smith or a speaker of talent will address the audience. all interested in temperance, especially mothers, are invited.
Peddlers report a remarkable early lily season at a Norwalk pond, with 15 cent boat trips and license arrangements for picking water lilies. Greeks operate pickup and packing for New York markets, while locals reflect on the bustle, risks, and a plan to open a tavern near the pond.
The article reports on a massive army subsistence bill in the 1890s, detailing multiple military appropriations and allotments totaling over 25 million dollars. It notes the rapid spending, balances, and outstanding charges against the Commissary Department, with officials stating most funds will not be returned to the treasury. Commissary General Weston discusses rationing and wartime food provisions beyond regular fare.
The report describes soldiers in Manila receiving rations and occasional milk and eggs with no public complaints. It notes eight to ten months since army cook experiments began, with some regular officers like General Weston opposing professional cooks and preferring officers for roughing it in volunteer regiments.
Twenty years ago General Charles King visited Frontenac Minnesota with a party staying near the hotel. Wolves and coyotes roamed the bluff, howling with trains at night, creating a memorable concert that inspired his vivid frontier writing.
A South African tale from Londen Mall recounts a young woman who fled a planned Southampton to Natal wedding twice. After accepting and then rejecting a ringed match, she finally returns to her parents in Mugland, leaving the groom and wedding plans in emotional uncertainty.
A Chicago Times Herald note describes a bride’s violet theme with a wreath and bouquet of violets, bridesmaids in violet flats, and violet decorations adorning the church as the couple wed. The account emphasizes the couple and bridal party’s coordinated color scheme.
A garbled note records a surreal exchange about diamonds and waves, mentioning Methreelaboon and a 300th wedding anniversary. The fragmentary text hints at a ceremonial or symbolic milestone tied to a distant or fictional locale, with scattered names and phrases.
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