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Newspaper
Marshfield Times
Location
Marshfield, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Aug 25, 1905
Page
4
Illinois has decided to hold the annual convention of the Upper Mississippi Improvement Association in La Crosse on October 11. Plans call for presenting to Congress at the evening session a proposal for a lower water channel on the Mississippi River from St. Paul to Cuba.
A tangled report outlines ministers and royals across Europe negotiating a range of issues. Key figures include King Edward, Alfonso of Spain, and Polish leaders, with reports of a medical expert’s views and a British colonial tension. Resignations and alliances ripple through the region as talks address governance, marriage alliances, and military strategy amid mounting unrest.
A jumble of obituaries mentions Mary Snipes Gorge and editor figures, with references to Nicolas Magnaine in Cairrsvithe and Solon Wbd in Kemston. It notes deaths of Lothawan university professor, General Sam Houston, and several others, detailing family losses, separations, and a Russian musician who lost his mind during an American tour, ending in a Dayton hospital at age 66.
A reader muses on buying cheaper dress materials and ready outfits during year end sales. They note the practicality of investing in durable clothing while bargains abound, especially with reliable traditional pieces remaining timeless investments.
Prof J H L McMurray of Central College Huntington has accepted the presidency of Lincoln College Lincoln Illinois. The announcement notes his prior role in higher education and specifies the appointment date in August.
The telephone expands domestic service, letting housekeepers order groceries and arrange deliveries from distant towns. Rural users and summer residents increasingly rely on phone orders to coordinate meals, groceries, and errands, with Bell System reach widening to 20 000 locales. Tradesmen report customers using calls to confirm daily needs or seek the latest news, showing the phone as a central link in home life.
An article describes department store ease in ordering weekly provisions and theatricals, plus the growing use of telephone and mail to obtain prescriptions. It notes family physicians can share prescriptions with local druggists and deliver medicines by mail, highlighting convenience and remote access in medical care and shopping.
The Indianapolis News notes neglect at Nancy Hanks Lincoln grave near Lincoln City. Rockport Journal quotes Cal J. S. Wright of Rockport saying no funds have been spent since dedication, while Spencer County officials and local Loyal Legion members discuss improvements and a permanent memorial plan. Gov. Wann Jr. pledges to convene the commission to decide on a fence or other enhancements.
The Cleveland Leader questions high estimates of American expenditures in Europe this year arguing actual outlays are far lower than the widely cited 450 million dollars. It notes about 150 thousand Americans travel to Europe annually and warns against using 1,000 dollars per person as a typical yearly average, suggesting the total would be much less. The piece emphasizes the impact on the United States balance of trade and global business.
The piece argues that scolding harms more than it helps, warning that overscolding children or politicians worsens behavior. It compares reform to a parent’s harsh approach, noting the essential spirit of reform often resembles frequent scolding and can drive negative perceptions and outcomes.
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