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Newspaper
Marshfield Times
Location
Marshfield, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Aug 26, 1908
Page
7
An analysis argues that girls throw differently from boys due to anatomy. It claims girls use a rigid whole arm throw while boys use a relaxed arm motion, attributing the difference to a longer collar bone in females and its effect on arm movement.
The article discusses early local actions linked to the American Revolution. It notes the assault on Fort William and Mary, the St John incident in July 1764, and Alamance, arguing these events were locally driven and not war-changing. It cites a tablet marking Fort Constitution as the site of America’s first victory.
A fisherman reels in a sunfish after a long struggle at a lakeside spot noted for perch. Heat-born grass scorched by the gundshot, the man collapses and is said to be sanetruck. In Philadelphia American a letter to a son warns of a plotted murder and forgery with threats of a madhouse and a fatal dager, signed JACK from the London Express.
A fragment from Canterbury municipal records, copied for an English magazine, cites how burning heretics in 1636 during King Henry VIII era was a cheap amusement. It lists expenses for wood and gunpowder, plus a stake and staple, reflecting crude deterrence and state procedure.
In a celebrated England case a New Year gift of fine cigars to two Manchester club men led to poisoning. One man died after smoking. the other survived, aided by a cigar holder. Initial hush money concealed blame, then a wealth owner was cleared as the motive shifted to revenge over a woman. A refined stranger in a railway carriage offered the cigars, vanished, leaving the case unsolved.
An elderly New England churchman famed for liberality refused to sign a 1869 subscription, leaving the church $400 in debt. After a failed on-site pledge drive yielded only 200, a controversial motion urged doubled subscriptions. He sprang up to second it, eager to spur a needed result.
A witty Scottish farmer, after Prestonpans, wrote a ballad that angered an English officer who challenged him to mortal combat at H. The farmer replied from a field, offering to fight if able, or to run away if not, and invited the officer to return to Master Smith for a time to come.
Report from Kansas City Independent describes a traveling troupe’s dark band playing in front of a theater when a cornet player, Mose, quits mid tune after dispute over pay. The band’s leader asks if he’s still working, Mose retorts about getting inspiration from Ab, implying delayed wages.
A Chicago Tribute line shows a man admitting he may be over insured due to a new employer note. A Washington Herald quip praises a novel title The Dungeon as a clever marketing gimmick.
A clipped exchange shows Wilkins complaining about liberal education and payment for every item, while Hobba asserts none is given at the college. Saphedde and Caoustique chime in on generosity and thoughtfulness in a social skit style discussion from newspapers.
The London Opinion notes that economy may be the road to wealth and questions if many can afford rising costs. It argues good roads improve travel as the movement makes it smoother, reflecting concerns about affordability and infrastructure.
The state prohibits hunting rabbits before September first. Deputy J. W. Foster reports several violations and will enforce the law. The notice also lists uncalled letters at the Marshfield post office through Aug 19 1908, with names including Blake E, J Burans, J H LaLour, Ed Johnson, Lena Knight, and Nellie Melhineb.
Foreclosure judgment orders public auction of mortgaged farm in Wood County Wisconsin. Property: south half of the southwest quarter of section 30 township 25 north range 4 east. Sale at City Hall North Door Marshall on September 9 1908 at 10:00 AM. Sheriff Welch issues notice of sale to satisfy judgment.
Sealed bids for digging and laying 1950 feet of Black Water pipe on Park Avenue and McGee Street and 1200 feet of Pure Water pipe on S Vine Lines, with hydrants, per plans. Bids due by 8 PM August 8, 1908, to Water and Light Co Superintendent, Marshfield. Deposit 10 percent certified check to Lee Water Commission secretary. bid bond forfeiture if contract not signed. The commission may reject any bid. G L Dosen, Supt.
Sealed bids for loading hauling and delivering 3 000 cable yards of decomposed gravel from a Central over pre Norbu Western crossing near Eighth street to Det Isb We will be received until Aug 82 1805. Bids require a certified check for 100 and must be marked Bids for delivering decomposed gravite. The Board of Public Works may reject any bids. M G Pleckenstein City Clerk Jared Aug Lith 10d.
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