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Newspaper
Marshfield Times
Location
Marshfield, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Dec 28, 1894
Page
7
A historical advertisement extols Syrup of Figs as a perfect laxative that cleanses the system, aids kidneys, liver, and bowels, dispels fevers and headaches, and improves health with pleasant taste. It notes popularity, medical approval, and that only California Fig Syrup Co. manufactures the product.
A historical overview traces the trotting horse’s rise from Flora Temple’s 1850s records to Nancy Hanks 1892, noting the long tempo of progress and the shift from draft and thoroughbred origins. It highlights California’s climate and pasture as key to yearling and two-year-old development, early breaking, and the care needed to build speed through patient training and proper shoeing, while stressing gradual, safe record pursuit.
The article discusses annual yearling trotter sales, likening bidding to a lottery with a few certaintys of private sale. It notes longevity factors for trotters, cites pedigrees from New Jersey studs, and recalls famous horses and drivers, including Wambletonian descendants and Maud D., with examples of age and racing records. It also touches on piano technique, advising simultaneous key strikes and avoiding right-hand delay for musical accuracy.
A well known piano teacher says that one of the most common faults in piano playing is the practice of over-reliance on a vault technique to hide timing flaws.
An advertisement claims deafness can be cured by constitutional remedies. It alleges local applications fail to reach the affected area and promises relief through a “Guitar Cure” offered by Cheney & Co of Saluda. The text uses dubious and unclear phrasing to urge readers to send for further details.
The event features back up pouches in college colors with ribbons representing the hues. The design aims to honor student clubs by matching their colors on the accessory.
A mangled OCR collage mentions a vase misfortune and a mail solicitation for Dobbingt Soap Meeting in Philadelphia. It references officials, Adjutant General Joslh Porter, Georgia caps, and various fragments about society, chemical soaps, and financial notes including a low gold reserve and talk of a bond issue.
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