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Newspaper
Marshfield Times
Location
Marshfield, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jan 20, 1893
Page
6
A chaotic scene unfolds at the O K hotel where tensions rise over a stranger claiming to have killed Bronco McGee. The gathering includes Clambar and Armstrong, with talk of a secretive stringer and the local Mexicans in Chill U. W. The night ends with veiled threats, accusations, and the hint of a murder charge looming as dawn approaches.
In a Boston Transcript item a chemistry class scene shows a shy girl coached by Joan who helps classmates recall vapor density. On exam day the group performs better, but the standout student panics and fogs the final answer, causing the key concept to momentarily fade from her mind.
An Engineering Magazine feature by R H Edmins discusses adaptability of workers and industrial progress, highlighting a Birmingham iron and coal company president facing a $5,000,000 contention as one example of broader Southern industrial advancement.
In a fragmented reminiscence a man recalls joining a great company years ago when its chairs were in poor condition. He took the task despite no knowledge of iron work, saved the firm from ruin, and turned it toward a strong front rank amid harsh market conditions. References to Birmingham and other places appear in garbled form.
An article describes the season’s fashion with details on gowns, hats, and hair pins. It notes white vests and plastrous belts, jet girdles, and jeweled hair pins. Describes new wig shane bonnets, low headwear, and lace, ruby velvet trimmings, and mentions a reception attended by the Gomeesse de Pourtales.
A Western Farm Journal summary on heifer development notes the dairy value of steady hay and rough fodders, warns against overgrowth and excess bone, and recommends controlled growth to mature into productive dairy cows. It emphasizes anticipatory feeding for seasonal crops and stable stomach health to avoid injuries and ensure profitable milk production.
The Nile shaped Egypt's wealth and civilization from Thebes to Memphis. Trade along the river powered vast construction, granite transport, and urban growth, while seasonal winds and currents allowed sailing without storms.
A market poller lists multiple poultry breeds for a diverse farm operation. After testing many varieties, Black Minorcas are favored for eggs and size, while Silver Wyandottes are noted as versatile for multiple roles.
The text covers crossing various fowl breeds for winter laying and roasting, listing Bratimas, Black Langshan, Wyandotte, Leghorn, and others for crossbreeding aims. It mentions Pekins for ducks and Toulouse for geese, plus turkeys like Bronze varieties. An anecdotal aside describes observing water consumption in cows and a visit by visitors to a rural setting.
An uncertain customer pesters a clerk about skins including calfskin cowhide and sheep skins in a dilapidated store scene. The dialogue drifts through odd phrases and coded hints as the clerk and customer search for a specific item, the exact nature of which remains elusive.
A derailed tale recalls a Dresden incident where a young English pupil faced medical discipline involving a leaden disk placed on the tongue during singing lessons. The pupil initially denied swallowing it but was persuaded, and after three weeks she passed the indelible object. An American doctor later treated her with a diet of quids to aid disposal.
Extracts on Whittier from Margaret Sidney's Wide Awake papers praise his love of nature and children. The reminiscences describe his gentle kindness, interest in simple pleasures, and influence on young readers. Anecdotes include a parlor scene with a parlor bird and moral reflections on innocence and humanity.
The Western Farm Journal highlights A J Vailuck’s duck farm on Tong Island north of New York City, breeding one thousand ducks for eggs and meat. The operation includes 33 incubators, three brooding houses, and plans to double shipments, with annual releases of tens of thousands of ducklings and eggs sold widely. The article notes strong profits, neighbor farms, and growing interest in westward expansion of duck culture.
Fragmentary passage questions the fate of a tomboy who rejects societal norms and prefers rambunctious peers over well behaved girls, hinting at pressures as conventional expectations encroach.
A Philadelphia Times piece explores girls who favor rough play and physical tasks over dolls, arguing many tomboys mature into demure, capable women. It asserts early rough behavior is not ruinous and that girlhood independence strengthens later womanly instincts and resilience.
A fragment describes a traditional Paris wedding day with civil and religious rites, a Bois de Boulogne promenade, cascade scene, and festive banquets. It paints crowds of observers, public joy, and the lively social ritual, noting venues like Champs Elysees and various cafes where Parisians study character and appearance.
A Boston transcript recounts a tale from a traveler about a plantation with a devout black woman who steals two teapots from a neighbor. The mistress confronts her as she plans to attend communion, causing a witty exchange about risking the sacrament. E. B. HL. Lam of New York has sent Northampton, Mass., the deed for an academy of music built last year at a cost over $100,000, tied to his family roots there.
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