Otomobeel misadventure told by Lar Larson
In a rambling tale, Lar Larson recounts a wild Otomobeel ride with Dok Kriedler aboard a steam wagon. The episode features improvised carousing with farmers, hot seats, and humorous mishaps, ending with a ride home and a scolding from Hulda about drunkenness and social missteps.
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Meestur Editur
Gae
Kriedler
Gar
Bane
Haydees
Byanby
Evry
Meestur Editus
Larson
Lar Larson
B.S
Threshermen’s Review
Showing the Way Dean's Kidney Pills Help Marshfield Resident
Marshfield resident G A Anderson of 504 S Central Ave says after suffering backache and severe pains his kidney troubles improved quickly. He took one box of Dean's Kidney Pills and reports complete relief from backache, weak back, restless nights, dark urine with sediment, and overall kidney discomfort. He recommends the remedy to others and notes Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY as U S sale agents. Remember the name Dean's.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marshfield
G. A. Anderson
S. Central Ave
Marshfsid
Wis
Dean
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo York
United States
Municipal Unact and Feathering at Athens N Y
A local Athens New York report claims citizens feathered after displeasure with tar pavements marks the first such incident in American municipal history. The piece weaves in commentary on public finance and governance, noting Britain’s telegraph losses and local debates on municipal banks, taxes, and road ownership. It also recalls the origin of the phrase An ax to grind and cites historical reflections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Kendrick Bangs
Athens
N.Y
Om Mapateh
New York
Berence
York American
Philadelphia Gas Plant Grievances Spark Citizens Meeting
Residents from Tacony and Holmesburg recount a decade of gas supply failures. A committee was formed to present the grievance to the mayor after a Philadelphia Record note described the plant as outdated. Frequent main breaks cut gas service to households and business, hindering growth in the district.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Philadelphe
Tacony
Hulmesburg
Philadelphia Record
Provitt Ie
Civil Service Exam Anecdote from Canada
A Canadian politician appointed to four positions not legally eligible faces exam questions about the law. When asked what he knew of the law he confessed ignorance. The board altered the question and reported that he answered all questions with entire correct peas, per the Cincinnati Citizens Bulletin.
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Canada
Board of Examiners
Wis OD
Aoes
Itwan
Cincinnati Citizens Bulletin
Irish applicant’s beat remark sparks police service doubt
An Irish candidate during the police exam was asked the distance from New York to San Francisco. He replied that if that line of duty was his beat he did not want the job, showing reluctance to commit to an exact measure.
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Roao
Elgll
New York
San Francisco
Auction Room Incident At Market Givect
A chaotic auction scene unfolds as a boy wins a note by bidding five to fifteen cents, the crowd silent until a 10 cent bid, then the boy reaches 65 cents and receives his note with change. The auctioneer lectures the crowd after the sale.
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Asie
Ite
Uptladelphia Steard
Saw His Own Finish
A humorous tale from a periodical recounts Judge Blank rewarding his wife for cooking by gifting an ermine cloak after a cook leaves. The story mocks social envy as Mrs Jerome shares the anecdote and contemplates obtaining a longterm cook, prompting a joke about a larger robe.
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Lone
Judge Blank
Lone legends and moral lessons stir playful childhood
A fragment recalls a child who lies and faces rebuke from a teacher. The boy asks if anyone has told it truthfully in heaven, and the teacher refuses to absolve him. The moment ends with the boy pondering a dull fate for George Washington.
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Bos
Auel
Detr
George Washington
Loudon Chroatete
English Pride and Fragmented Verse in Odd Prose
A garbled passage reflects English identity themes and scattered quotations. It mingles lines about Virginia, England, and American subjects with a misquoted dialogue and a fragmented classical reference, creating a collage of disparate phrases and names.
Motoring Fashion Sparks How-To Mask Question
In a playful exchange from the St. Louis Republic, Miss Heamley fears a quiet passion for motoring may be harmful while Miss Cutting counters that it would be becoming to the wearer. The dialogue turns on wearing a mask during motoring as a stylish, practical detail.
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Og Pluspher
Ely
Jan
Corudr Saloo
Miss Heamley
Miss Cutting
St. Louis Republic
Crushing a Bore
A playful dispatch notes travel scenes with references to Europe and Naples. Misa Sharpe’s quip about advice and travel humor contrasts with Young Boren’s remark, highlighting a lighthearted social moment.
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Europe
Naples
Misa Sharpe
Theater Official Deters Chorus Joiners
In a dramatic exchange the theater official forbids students from joining the chorus. Students respond that they are attempting something different and proceed with a confident line about their upcoming plan. The scene hints at internal tension and a shift in rehearsal dynamics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Germany
Studanta
Yroe
Studenta
Civil Service Clerk and Carrier Examination Announced
The civil service commission announces an examination on February 8 in this city for the post office clerk and carrier positions. Application blanks and instructions are at the Marshfield post office, care of the secretary of the board of examiners.
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Civil Service Comission
Post Office Service
Board of Examiners
Marshfield
Summons in a Wisconsin Circuit Court case
A list of named defendants in Wood County Wisconsin faced with a summons to appear and defend a civil action. The document cites a court clerk, a plaintiffs attorney Williams, and an attachment writ, with service details and a deadline for appearance. The text reflects a fragmented OCR reading of a legal notice from the Wood County Circuit Court.
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Circur Court
Wood County
Casper Panuraiz
Pred Micci
William Andike
Pred Bochuing
Charles Krempen
George Usrdau
Rudolph Senrueder
Willams
Marshfield Wood Co
Aero
Girone Cours
Wiscomins PL
Gour
Wood
Wow C. Poors Plaintifs
Gmaraufield
Wis
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the Marshfield Times
Williams & Bailey
Wisconsin
Mand
Dan@ruti
Flay Spec, CO
Newark
Not
Sexton Bros
R. J. Strauss
Bhoop
Bedwate
Astorucer
Gothee
Wien
Dr. Shoop
Jay Lapp
Liveryman
Herman Buchmiller Dray Line
Marshfield Real Estate Exchange CO
Turnham & Ebbe
Rembs & Sturm
Marshfield, Wis
Lor Lerson
Kuteat
Great Britain
Telephone Department
Britain
Orsane
Vox
Gevaril
Coupany
Ommuntelpl
Front Fortland
Portsmouth
N. Th
Biddeford
Saco
Kennebusk
Wells
York
Solomon Libusel
Rex
Weaver
Benjamin Franklin
Charles Miner
Pennsylvania
Mleigh
Spook
Guy
Los Angeles
England
Virginia
Ann
Richmond
Worcestershire
London
Magnehie
Troy
Faris
Hector
Leetor
Paria
Toyor
Goguas
Smaquim
Pauditruy
Dee
Sane
Tor
Terry Vof
Grind
Rapies
Charles F. Beck
Adolph Salzman
Marshwild
Auld
Athar Nertons
J. Conway
DR. Humphre
Peller
Wunty
Numphreys’ Homlo. Medicine CO
Wildain and
Jubn Streets
Ladiaa
Alwave
Hood
THE
Tiffault-Kamps Mercantile Co
Stevens Point Tannery
Frank Mioskowsaki
Public Square
Wisconsin St
Stevens Point
Goa
Abros
C.B. Edwards
Nat
Bask BurLorne
Geo. H. Welton
Deming Building
Tron Nooklotton Dallo
Steves & Co
Chicago
Clavaland
Detro
John A. Hoffman
M.C. Lueckenbach
General Avenue
Miller Bros
South Central Ave
O. D
North Side
Louig Baumanh
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