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Newspaper
Marshfield Times
Location
Marshfield, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jan 10, 1912
Page
8
A janitor named Mike tells a curious small boy about the Dimdummeries, a secret society from his homeland. He claims to be its chief and describes summoning fairies by a full moon bonfire on a Tuesday night, though the boy senses the tale is fanciful. The tale ends as the fire dies and the boy’s mother calls from the back porch.
A quotation from a satirical note in Puck contrasts a prosaic view of Christmas customs with the claim that Romans were always early in their Saturnalian shopping, suggesting a playful debate on historical origins.
A Pittsburgh Dispatch piece cites widespread debate on whether men or women should educate girls. Proponents for men argue broader thinking and lasting influence, while supporters of women cite tact and sympathy. The letter quotes a man condemning governesses as narrowing.
Don't permit wild demonstrations of temper. They demoralize parent and child. Begin as soon as babies are born to train them in the right way, and they will grow up happy, healthy and wise. If a child is spoiled and disagreeable nine times out of ten it is the parents' fault.
A health ad promotes Rexall Orderlies as a safe remedy for aged people with bowel and stomach disorders. It claims the candy like tablets are non irritating, easy to take any time, and won’t cause diarrhea or nausea. The ad offers a personal guarantee and lists prices of 10c 25c and 50c from The Rexall Store.
A fragmented timetable from Northwestern Station lists multiple trains and routes to Fond du Lac Merrillan Oshkosh Sheboygan Milwaukee and Minneapolis. It notes daily and Sunday exceptions, made up trains, arrivals and departures to Fond du Lac Merrillan Wauana Chicago Milwaukee and other points with several train numbers and miscellaneous notes.
A fragmented timetable lists Velvet Special service between Duluth and Chicago, Main Line and Urale Limited trains from Minneapolis to Chicago, and multiple branch line trains including Greenwood Loyal Nekousa and Eau Claire routes. Occasional "Except Sunday" notes appear with daily mail connections and notable city names such as Milwaukee, Grand Rapids, Ashland, and Greenwood.
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