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Newspaper
Marshfield Times
Location
Marshfield, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Dec 25, 1903
Page
4
In Marshfield Times a Christmas season note explains Christmas tide in Europe and America, with St Thomas day on December 21 and St Distaff’s day on January 7. It recalls Doling day, charity distributions, church officer elections, and old customs linked to festive observances.
A devotional recounting of Mary and Joseph’s journey to Bethlehem, Jesus born in a manger because no room at the inn, shepherds visited by angels, and the shepherds spreading the news as they glorified God. The passage emphasizes the birth of Christ as a sign of great joy for all people.
The Druids sought the mistletoe by the full moon and used its twigs with two milk white bulls for a healing remedy. Early Christians banned its church use, keeping it in private homes. Under the branch a kiss was demanded with each berry plucked, ending when berries vanished.
Practical guide on replacing a cracked watch crystal by removing the bezel and using tissue to protect the face. It warns to avoid interference with movement and prevent bands from catching on edges during the fix.
The article describes early marriage practices in India with young brides and formal reply customs. It compares this to Western views, then shifts to naval life with the Navy’s ration standards and the need for good cooking aboard ships to keep sailors healthy, citing Uncle Sam’s demand for top quality provisions.
An old French farmer describes a Christmas Eve method using twelve onions placed in a row to foretell each month. Salt-filled onions are checked after four months. melted salt in March signals rain, while unreformed salt in April suggests dryness. partial melt at the top indicates a wet first fortnight and a dry second fortnight.
A London Mail summary explains the hoopes bird as a desert dweller linked to a crest given by King Solomon for shelter from the sun. The crown became a feather crest to avoid hunters, and its notable note comes from a sharp utterance followed by a ground tap producing a hoo yoo hoo sound.
Fragmentary period text notes a kingly expedition to Lucdour with per diem pay of 12 pence. It mentions London muster in Henry VII’s reign and that each standard had at least one drummer and a company of 100 men.
During Washingtons second inauguration many congress members wished to pay respects to him as chief magistrate. A motion to adjourn for half an hour faced strong opposition as a risky gesture that could threaten republican ideals and hint at tyranny.
A jagged excerpt shows a quaint conversation about time spent at a house and a breezy scene with a spank ing breeze described as “pore poles.” The snippet references a pubished setting titled Town and Country and includes names that appear garbled.
Cartoon dialogue shows a mother chiding Tommy for questioning his father while he explains the anger stems from the father’s inability to answer. The exchange captures domestic humor in a single frame.
A fragmentary note from the Syracuse Herald describes Johnson as a man who always remarks about a possible ralp before night, illustrating a witty, informal portrait of his character.
Atlanta Constitution reports a family addition for Jones with congratulations from friends and mentions two sons-in-law joining the household.
A chronicle of Christivd Heinecker born February 10 1721 at Tweck who spoke Latin French and could recount biblical histories by age four. He died June 27 1725 after a brief life noted for extraordinary memory and reasoning. Christmas in the West Indies described with warm social scenes.
A collage of holiday verses contrasts German Christmas customs with a New York Journal line about Yuletide forgiveness and goodwill. A brief jab ends with a Cincinnati Times-Star exchange about discovering a breakfast advocate named Van Major.
Marshfield Lodge No. 244 F. and A. M. passes resolutions honoring W M Graham noting his kind honest and honorable nature. They express deepest sympathy to his wife children and community and direct publication of the resolutions and a copy to the family.
A frightened horse causes mayhem with running occupants and street accidents. The ad extols Bucklen’s Arnica Salve for burns cuts eczema and piles, claiming quick relief. Available for 25 cents at Sexton Bros. drug store.
An advertisement touts Electric Bitters as a remedy for nervousness sleeplessness and stomach upsets with a guarantee and 50 cent price. It also promotes aluminum cookware found in a first city exhibit and a hardware firm selling DeWitt's Little Early Risers pills and heavy woolen goods clearance with two weeks left.
Public notice style advertising copy promotes Dr King s New Life Pills for dyspepsia dizziness and other ailments claiming gentle yet thorough relief. Sexton Bros drug store offers them at 25c Elvis Jewelry advertises Xmas gifts at competitive prices. Cole s Cough Cure marketed for croup with guaranteed satisfaction sold by all druggists at 25 and 50 cents.
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