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Newspaper
Marshfield Times
Location
Marshfield, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jan 26, 1906
Page
12
Beloit Wisconsin reports a broke dyke at the old Brooks mill causing a flood in eastern neighborhoods. Homes, cellars, and furnaces were damaged as residents fled. City authorities work to stop the race flow while owners in Chicago seek relief, and Rock River stage recedes signaling end of the threat.
A new country pastor mocks practical Christianity in his first sermon by asking how many women had spoken harsh words to their husbands in four weeks. After a few rise to confirm, he reveals there are fifty-two widows, humorously exposing himself.
A critique of fault finding as stifling growth and a note on maintaining faith in people. The piece then explains the term greenhorn, tracing its origin to western hunting lore where a fawn’s green hair around its horn signified inexperience and gullibility.
Journal entry from April 12 1667 notes Pepys discovering a maid’s misdeed and his rough punishment. Two days later he visits Mercers and Jamaica Louse with maids, watching wagers and social interactions. The fragment includes reflections on solidarity and human cohesion.
A historical note describes the seventeenth century Dutch monopoly on North Sea herring grounds. It claims 60,000 Hollanders fished the coasts and 160,000 more were involved in distribution, supporting Amsterdam’s wealth and naval buildup.
The Columbia Jester features a joke on why the Middle Ages are called the dark ages. A reply about women keeping ages dark is rejected with a light alternative, prompting a playful back and forth.
Relatives in Nerraginze Wisconsin fear foul play after Mildred Owen 16 vanished November 17 in Waupaca area. She left home October to visit relatives, then went to Park hotel to wait with a companion en route to Marshfield Millsville, and has not been seen since. Describes Miss Owen as tall and well built with dark hair gray eyes and a scar behind her right ear. Distinctive marks noted. she wore a white dotted blouse when last seen. Evening Wisconsin reports.
Louis Kohler Sr is ill and Mrs Cady on the sick list. Otto Mendenwaldt went to camp. Rog ney born to Mr and Mrs Thomas. F M Putney and wife visited. Wm Drollinger home for camp. Nora Baltus works at R Conner Co. John Zwaschka moved from Milladore. A F Mercer of Marshfield visited. James Mercer resigns from R Conner Co. Wm Van Ryzin back at Connor's store. Mrs Otto Mendenwaldt visiting Albert Mendenwaldt's family. Pauline Herman of Marshfield visiting her parents. An athletic association organized with twenty members at Kowler's hall to gym and install equipment.
Peter Haass of Iowa is on business in Manville. Mrs. Schlagel of Marshfield visits Mrs. E Huber. Miss Margaret Seubert calls on Miss Emma Hintz in Marshfield. Miss Harriet Bentz, a Wausau teacher at Mannville, is ill. Marietta and Tillie Frey host friends after church. Young folks attend a masquerade at Bau manns. John Feess of Marshfield visits the ill Conrad Seubert. Barnie Martell returns from the West to stay with family. Mable Gerspach recovers from appendicitis and returns to school.
Milwaukee market notes show grain prices including Wheat No 185 Wheat No 85 Barley Rye No 1 Corn No 414 Oats with varying figures for Thursday reports.
The College of Agriculture announces a Farmers Course in Agriculture and a Housekeepers Conference in Madison from February 6 to 15. Sessions cover soils, crops, livestock, dairying, horticulture, foods, water, ventilation, and house furnishing for farmers and their wives. Open rail fare offered. circulars from Dr H Orts, in charge.
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