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Newspaper
Marshfield Times
Location
Marshfield, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jul 02, 1897
Page
11
Fragmented text recalls chaotic Fourth of July scenes with firecrackers and frayed voices. Confusion over events, safety, and conversations hints at a community celebration disrupted by stray blasts and puzzled reactions. Names and clear details remain largely unreadable.
A long, fragmentary retrospective traces Thomas Jefferson and the Declaration of Independence. It recalls Friday events, the drafting and passage of the document, and reactions by Adams Webster and Franklin. It notes Jefferson’s life, family, and evolving view of American freedom.
Fragmentary quotes urge adherence to a founding pledge of 1778 and a constitutional faith. The speaker envisions America rising among nations, emancipated millions around an altar, and a nation grounded in natural rights including liberty and equality before God.
A fragmentary report describes a Boston regiment parade with a tame military escort. It notes a show of discipline and mentions officials including a secretary and commander, reflecting ceremonial pomp and strict conduct amid the event.
fragmented OCR mentions independence declaration and public display with garbled terms and names. unable to extract concrete facts or entities beyond reference to a declaration and publication context.
A readable fragment shows a recurring rhyme about a versatile boy and a cat, with lines mentioning taking the cake and a cracker. The source text appears as archival verse with broken phrases and unclear context.
A garbled World article fragment shows a boy urging a giant cracker to hurry and the giant snapping back. The brief exchange suggests a chaotic moment as bystanders react, with little coherent context or clear outcome.
Sunday School talk on the first Sunday after July 4 as boys listened to Tommy Treker recounting a scene with three fingers and a piece of an oar. The fragment from a Chicago Tribune transcription preserves a child’s vivid memory and local tone.
Washington Star reports a cryptic sport item about M6 making a mistake and a finger being blamed with a quarrelsome tone. The brief mentions a sole culprit and references a short page line about blame and injury.
A garbled archival verse quotes various fictional mayors and leaders lamenting a fourth of July event. Portraits of civic figures stray into oblique lines about explosives and parades, concluding with a dated signoff by Robert Runtette and a faded sense of a past public ceremony.
Two aging inmates of the Portland County Poor Home, John and Jim, plan a hoped for Fourth of July visit to Warwick. They reminisce on past Fourth celebrations, fear the present lack of joy, and debate a promised night of revelry after impending confinement in the institution. John hints at a plan to spank Nancy for not sweeping the walk, reflecting the harsh, stagnant life inside the home.
At the county farm in Kansas, news breaks that John Lane’s long-awaited pension has been approved. The 730 dollar monthly sum covers ten years of back pay and a future allowance, bringing relief to John and Nancy as they dream of retirement in comfort. The moment reshapes life at the home, after years of hardship under overseer tensions and hopeful talks of Fourth of July celebrations now possible at last.
John and Nancy devise a Fourth of July surprise for the Portland county poor farm inmates. They orchestrate a grand celebration with fireworks, treats, and gifts while Superintendent Adams is away, bringing joy and relief to the paupers and leaving lasting gratitude from 200 attendees.
A historic note outlines ten bicycle riding rules stressing proper fit and comfort. It covers selecting a cyclist’s frame and saddle, upright posture with appropriate handlebar height, saddle trials for comfort, and gender based gearing limits. The guidance emphasizes avoiding perineal pressure and favoring supportive saddles with suitable springs.
A cycling physician from the Chicago Times-Herald urges riders to pace themselves not to exceed 25 to 50 miles per day depending on terrain, avoid riding on a full stomach, and ride for pleasure. He warns against alcohol use, hill fatigue, and rushing to destinations, noting proper water intake and gradual conditioning for health benefits.
The Home Circle notes varied footwear from fawn colored yarns to buckskin with patent leather and black or brown. It praises printed silk muslin for bodices and sleeves, describes a ham and egg sandwich variation, and lists Crattonne table covers with frills. It mentions bedroom and toilet drapery colors and patterns like crim sop roses.
Washington reports fresh trouble at Fort Gibson Indian Territory as Cherokee freedmen payment restarts. Negotiations note armed negroes resisting arrests and threatening marshals. Army authority urged to patrol, disarm disorderly persons, and prevent bloodshed while payments proceed. Federal reply insists order be maintained at all hazards.
Lawrence University at Appleton Wisconsin held its commencement day on Thursday in the Methodist church. Rev C C Albertson delivered the address. Following the exercises a dinner was served at Ormsby hall and alumni reception by President and Mrs Plantz. The day ended with a concert by Clauder's orchestra. Attorney General W H L Mylrea of Wausau elected alumni trustee and several incumbents reelected for three years. The officers elected included President ex Senator Lawyer of Oshkosh vice president Dr Stansbury and secretary Dr J S Davis.
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