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Newspaper
Marshfield Times
Location
Marshfield, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Feb 25, 1898
Page
4
The Marshfield Times reports a half cent per mile rail rate cut from St Paul to the Atlantic coast and notes Milwaukee St Paul railroad plans for a premier train with ware coating orders worth 100000 dollars. It also covers local political moves, legal opinions, and public notices affecting Wisconsin communities.
Frank Houston of Dawson writes to the Grand Rapids Reporter, challenging Aug. 20 claims as misleading. He notes many Grand Rapids and Centralia readers may hope for a milder winter while Eldorado routes remain blocked and warns that thousands of Yukon veterans have faced harsh delays and false impressions, urging readers to separate fact from rumor.
The writer urges readers to seek Canadian Klondike wealth, noting real estate deals, claims sold for large sums, and warnings about harsh winters, high prices, and tough work. Letters describe Dawson and Eldorado properties, stockpiled goods, and the opportunity as dramatic yet risky.
Synopsis of social notes lists Miss Caddie Harden in Grand Rapids and Miss Katie Reitz of Black River Falls visiting area residents. Mentions include James Boyha of Thorp and Mr Ben Vanderhoof of Fenwood visiting Marshfield, plus other local guests of Lieut Spencer and Mrs Spencer.
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