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Newspaper
Marshfield Times
Location
Marshfield, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1897
Page
8
A reflection from the Antigo Republican condemns widespread moral decay this winter. The piece laments impurity among men and women, argues disease follows from vice, and calls for restraint and vigilance as public scandal rises. It asserts nature and duality of sexes require accountability at the table of society.
A contemporary account notes an expanding Mormon missionary effort in the United States. It reports about 140 missionaries actively laboring across states, serving without pay, funded by donors while focusing on the Rocky Mountain region. The piece critiques political influence and polygamy, urging a constitutional amendment to unify marriage and divorce laws.
A nineteenth century notice extols The Housekeeper magazine as a practical, affordable guide for household management. It highlights departments on marketing, cooking, sewing, music, art, and home entertainments, noting a monthly price and wide subscriber base. The ad promotes excursion-ticket offers and distribution details for readers seeking discounts and year end travel opportunities.
Fragmentary early 20th century style items mention Wit and Wisdom in Milwaukee hosting four canary bird shows, Parrott cannon today, and Minute Cough Cure claims. Mentions Henry Horn, Jom Hogan of Chicago, and various medical cures. several garbled names and phrases reflect OCR errors but indicate a mix of local notices, adverts, and public chatter.
Notice records a taken up yearling heifer on land in Range 3 Lavenship 26, dated November late 1807, owner asked to prove property and pay charges. Dated December 2, 1897. Wisconsin.
Notice of a telephone franchise for Marshfield Wisconsin granting rights to install operate and maintain a telephone exchange on city streets alleys and public grounds. The grant includes poles wires and lines with conditions on construction maintenance charges responsibility for damages and public works coordination. The agreement names A Gustchius and successors as grantors with specified compensation and regulatory provisions. The ordinance requires compliance with board of public works and sets terms for extension replacement and charging schedules.
Notice of sale in Wood County Wisconsin arising from Upham Manufacturing Company versus Marshield Agricultural and Driving Park Association. Real estate described in Section 17 Township 25 North Range 3 East to be offered at public auction for cash. Sale date stated as January 12, 1894, with publication in Murphield Times.
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