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Newspaper
Marshfield Times
Location
Marshfield, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Aug 27, 1897
Page
9
The gathering drew strong crowds and excellent racing, extended by one day. Dr Kautsky, society secretary, organized a standout program, though patronage at pubs lagged. High costs included building 32 new stables for visiting horses as the three day event concluded Saturday evening.
The Marshfield Chair and Manufacturing Company announced on Tuesday that it has made an assignment. Hon. dos Marsh of Spokeville was appointed assignee, with assets listed at 320,000 and liabilities at 11,000. The plant has operated since 1694, funded by minimal capital and loans totaling about 13,000. Stockholders debated a pro run assessment, but failed to gain approval, and the factory now faces possible sale as an idle plant.
A local plea urges Marshfield shoppers to favor home grocers over agents from Minneapolis. It attacks itinerant traders selling cheap packages, claiming they cheat customers and harm town prosperity. The message invites readers to compare offers and report if Minneapolis prices beat local options.
One fare for the round trip on National Recompuient Sons of Veterans events. Travel to Indianapolis via the Northwestern. Tickets valid September 8 to September 9, with final return by September 10. Apply at Chicago & Northwestern Railway agent.
The report notes that items in the market have never before been made available here, signaling a first time introduction of a notable product or offering. Local vendors anticipate demand as shoppers respond to this new addition.
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