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Newspaper
Marshfield Times
Location
Marshfield, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jan 15, 1886
Page
3
A garbled text presents archaic and religious phrasing, referencing heaven's treasure, the grave, a crove of Cheist L ory, and Prom the Crown. It evokes laments, praises, and ritual imagery with distorted spellings, suggesting a damaged poem or hymn fragment about faith, sacrifice, and redemption.
Betty laments a sigh over ten dollar buttons bought for her husband John. A sharp quarrel erupts, followed by gossip from Miss Simmons. John consoles Betty, revealing love and patience. Betty’s sigh and a birthday gown gift lead to reconciliation and renewed harmony.
A garbled mix of rustic verse and domestic guidance centers on farming improvements in Washington Territory sugar beets and cattle shows, then shifts to practical kitchen and housekeeping tips. It notes mechanization aiding farmers, a sugar factory proposal near Alvord’s place, and lessons from cattle shows, followed by advice on frying, cloth care, and safe signatures to avoid scams.
A Philadelphia News fragment recounts a Monday pawn shop superstition that the first customer must buy something or invite bad luck. A man reportedly bought a $40 overcoat for $6 as the first shopper, illustrating the superstition's grip on patrons and sellers alike.
A Denver reporter visits a Larimer Street area shop to witness what a foreman calls the upcoming Catron electric saw device. The machine uses a platinum ribbon heated by electricity to cut through locks, safes, and iron, enabling quick burglary. The exhibit includes vault fronts, spray fountains, and other instruments sold through pawn shops and saloons, with 20 to 50 workers depending on demand.
A Birmingham claim of John Wilkes Booth's survival is refuted by his widow who declares she saw his burial and identified marks on his body. She urges the public to leave the Booth family in peace and credibly links the case to a larger conspiracy led by authorities. The item also includes a carousel of unrelated items and advertisements.
A tangled item lists various medical claims and testimonials about tonics and balms, including Dr Hall’s Balsam and Elye Cream Balm. It mentions individuals from Lafayette Indiana and Reading Michigan, with references to doctors and druggists. The piece reads like a jumble of advertisements and reader testimonials.
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