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Newspaper
Marshfield Times
Location
Marshfield, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1897
Page
16
An Antigo Republican piece laments moral contagion in cold climate society. It blames immorality for sins and scandals, calls for doctors to judge souls, and argues degeneration stems from men’s actions and social doubles standards.
A 19th century report argues Mormonism is thriving in the United States with many missionaries in Utah and other Rocky Mountain territories. It notes 100 mission stations, self funded by volunteers, and increasing converts. It claims Mormons politically influence Utah's government and urge a constitutional marriage law to unify divorce rules nationwide.
The Housekeeper celebrates its twenty first year with a bold subscriber offer. Readers are invited to join for a ruby stone gift at a low price. The periodical promises practical, economical advice on home life with departments on crafts, parenting, entertainment, and social duties.
North Western system announces reduced price excursion tickets for winter travel. Valid December 24 and January 4 1895 1898 with return by January 4 1898. Tickets cover routes within 200 miles of main stations and up to 400 miles on selected lines. Applies through Chicago St Paul Minneapolis and Ontario routes with sales through agents.
The notice lists a barrage of quack cures and panacea claims for coughs, colds, and stomach troubles. It touts One Minute Cough Cure and DeWitt's remedies, mentions sensational anecdotes, and cites names from Chicago and Milwaukee. A mix of promotional blurbs and dubious testimonials follows.
Notice from JOHN AUSTIN Rozelmil Wis calling owners to prove property and reclaim a wood colored yearling heifer marked with a bucking tag in Range 5 Township 26 cast, dated December 4 1897, charges to be borne by owner.
The city of Marshfield Wisconsin adopts a lengthy ordinance granting A Goetschius and assigns the exclusive right to erect and maintain telephone wires and poles within the city limits. The franchise includes pole placement, charges, maintenance, and a twelve to eighteen year term with conditions on public works, curb clearance, and penalties for noncompliance. The mayor and board of public works oversee extension, wiring standards, and annual payments linked to private dwelling connections.
Notice is given that by an execution issued out of the Cheese County Court of Wood Wisconsin the Marshfield Driving Park Association was plaintiff and the defendant is named Dated October 28 1. Glo H The property described is the Northeast quarter of the Northeast quarter of Section Seventeen Town Twenty two North Range Marae in Wood County Wisconsin. The sale will occur December at the front door of the Marshfield courthouse to satisfy the execution and costs.
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