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Newspaper
Marshfield Times
Location
Marshfield, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1897
Page
4
The Marshfield Times parodies a 1890s debate on a 25 cent tax to fund a sinking fund for bachelors, then lampoons marriage, breath sweeteners, a Montana skeleton linked to Ton Williams, Hetty Green’s daughter Sylvia, and social expectations. The text mixes satire with sensational crime and elder social commentary on women’s choice.
A young couple from Grand Rapids and local Alaska reports weave a tale of crossing to the Yukon for fortune. Albert Gray, first Wood County Alaska hero, is said to have struck a claim in San Francisco with a wife at his side. Secretary Ayler recommends 300 reindeer for Yukon provisioning and drivers to accompany them via the Chilkoot pass. A letter from R A Dunaven describes expeditions, quantities mined, and goods needed for winter, with details on perils, costs, and preparations as the river nears closure.
A letter chronicles scarce provisions in Alaska camps with traders selling dog meat for 23 cents a pound and boats bringing scant supplies. It notes many arrivals, planned river work, and hopes for better prospects in spring. Mentions Blue grouse, harsh river routes, expected prices, and crews heading to Cook Inlet and Lake Pagish for wintering.
A strange woman, claiming to be from Plyinfield, visited Marshfield and unsettled locals with an ornate tale and uncertain age. The report notes similar sightings in Eau Claire Madison and Stevens Point, with the mystery spreading as far as someone identified as a sausage maker's wife in town.
From Bakerville Mrs BP V Peterson of Lown of Rock is slowly recovering from an operation performed on Wednesday of this week. Mase Olin of Marshfield is acting as nurse. Mrs Cid Yodah and daughter are visiting relatives at Denver Col. Peter Huson of Rock is getting out timber for a new granary. VLU Mason's well drilling was cut short by the cold weather. He was drilling at Jos Mortison's when the quid snip came. Rora Metnnis, rank and Peter Flor ance were arrested as a week for slowing honey from George Tyers. The honey was taken easy fall but now unl last wel was sufficient proof at hand for conviction. The three above named after appearing in justice court were fined $5 each which they paid. My holiday stock gives you new ideas. It is easy we sledt from. Supplies exactly what you want. FL Mechler watches checw jewelry silverware paywhtivs wits.
Balance sheet style report lists resources such as overdrafts, bonds, circulation, and legal tender. Includes items like due from U.S. treasurer, checks, specie, and redemption fund. State of Wisconsin, Wood County, cashier L. Remax swears to the truth of the figures as of December 1 1897.
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