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Newspaper
Marshfield Times
Location
Marshfield, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Dec 31, 1897
Page
15
An elderly speaker recalls attempting to move west with his wife Tildy, driven by a promised land bargain. The deal collapsed amid inflated prices and deceptive land sharks, leaving them ruined and warning others to avoid similar schemes.
Since 1855 Mrs Bella Cooke of 493 Second Avenue, New York, aided by helpers, provided dinners to 200 needy families today. The list included 125 turkeys, 175 chickens, five barrels of potatoes, three turnips, tea and sugar, given to wives and children of out of work workers and widows with large families. Born in England to religious parents, she endured loss including a buried-at-sea infant, the death of her husband in cholera, and years of poverty before wealth and influence through sewing for Mrs. William E. Dodge.
Dutch women have advanced through cooperation and organized societies aiding working women and children. Laws granting near equal suffrage and access to municipal posts mark political progress, with plans for a forthcoming women’s fair in The Hague showcasing female industry.
Chicago December 22 Chris Merry the peddler charged with wife eyes age his accomplice James Smith were arraigned in police court yesterday. They pled not guilty and asked for no lawyer. Judge Horton set the trial for next Monday despite objections to delay.
A fragmentary guide on caretaking emphasizes prevention of decay and theft. It urges keeping precious items safe, preventing harm, and maintaining order to avoid lasting distress. The piece references a caretaker’s role in guarding belongings and ensuring comfort.
The Us Secretary Hoke Smith is chosen president of the Atlanta Board of Education by an unanimous vote, reflecting the board's confidence in his leadership for the city schools.
Fragmentary note promotes Allen's Foot-Ease powder as the cure for foot conditions like swelling and gout. Mentions directions to ask druggists and stores, with odd spellings and OCR errors. Also references Olmsted and LeRoy counties and Georgia governors in a stray line.
Scattered rumors speak of a dangerous sea situation affecting ships underwriters bracing for losses. Reports note stifling ailments and stomach disorders among crew amid unsettled seas and harsh weather. A proposed Mangus Pacific Railroad sale has been postponed sixty days.
A fragmented account notes bogland society favoring tea over coffee and nervously discussing new beverages. It contrasts public social life with a sign reading Private Way Welcome near a hotel, hinting at local cultural shifts and casual descriptions of drink habits and etiquette.
A garbled 19th century item lists bizarre cures and medical anecdotes days after a stormy event. It mentions Tane's Family Medicine boasting daily routines, mysterious pills, and dubious tonics. Other lines reference legal judges, a Milanese killer, and a town rumor about Mrs. Luetgert in Ashland.
A disrupted scene in Arsasyilla N B follows a raid on the town as bonds of 500 to 2000 dollars are mentioned with a note of delayed events. An earlier earthquake startled residents and a Kootney man wed the granddaughter of a girl who refused him, highlighting local upheaval and social tales.
Ad for Allen's Foot Powder promising quick relief for corns bunions chills frost bites sweating feet. Claims ease of new shoes and uses simple ingredients available at druggists and aloe stores. Free sample offer mailed to Allen Olmsted Le Roy address.
Fragmentary OCR text mentions rewards, legal history, a river setting, and various ads. It cites Druggists Cheney Co Toledo Ohio, mentions family pills, a San Francisco Bulletin feature, and a 2005 date in Michigan. It references a London Chronicle claim about brain workers and notes European emigration figures.
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