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Newspaper
Marshfield Times
Location
Marshfield, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jul 05, 1895
Page
7
Fragmented 1904-era ad copy touts malaria cures and stomach bitters, praises California Fig Syrup for ladies, mentions the Prince of Wales and a railway congress, and reports dubious patent medicine claims and broken records at Davenport. The text reads as noisy promotional clutter with dated brand names and misprints.
Tobacco rhetoric extols a quick cure called No-To-Bue as a sure measure to quit spitting or smoking. The ad, published by Sterling Remedy Co in New York City and Chicago, claims guaranteed relief from tobacco misery and cites a police chief Walsis of Ashland as dead.
A New York Herald dispatch from Col Cockerell in Japan details how foreign visitors react to Hinglish and English signage in Japanese cities. Tourists note mis-spellings and odd translations as shopkeepers advertise products and services with humorous and troubling accuracy, including promotions for beer, health tonics, and dental care, reflecting early intercultural exchanges.
The New York World describes Congo sticks used by foresters to tag saplings. Workers wound young trees and let the wound heal, creating permanent growth marks as branches form. The sticks, shown in Congo regions, help identify timber potential and guide logging plans.
A Times correspondent reports on Armenian wedding customs observed in the city. The bride and bridesmaids wore white dresses with veils, while the groom and guests adhered to traditional attire and ceremonies reflected in the festive atmosphere.
The fragment discusses measuring and knowledge for glove selling, stressing leather types and proper sizing. It highlights that customer needs and precise fit determine success, noting terms like vendors and tailoring features. The tone imitates period instructional prose on gloves and sizing.
Fragmented text suggests a Toml Town Telegraph feature on Genesis imagery in a new woman's bible and sensory reactions to the apple motif. It mentions eyes, temptation, and seduction linked to knowledge and power, with cryptic notes on a Dut and Deca. The readability is limited and unclear.
A married couple quarrels after a breakfast dispute about a dream and alleged kiss. The wife warns she will sever the relationship if he dreams of kissing another woman, reflecting a tense domestic moment captured in the fragment.
The image describes Aubrey Beardsley's mother as deeply devoted to her son. It portrays her gentle, old fashioned English nature and reverent regard for the artist amid a hint of admiration and steady care.
Bryan Anghes and his cat Nico Wome claim a third prize in a New York cat snow event. The winner paid $8,000 for a mortal prize while a noisy purchase caused regret. A pedigree scheme and public folly follow as the episode unfolds.
The article comments on Japanese cleanliness due to frequent hot baths and neat floors while contrasting dirty streetcars and foul smells in western hotels. It notes strong oriental cleanliness yet oddly mentions manure piles near Swiss chalets and modest health concerns in urban areas versus expectations from New York readers.
A quotation recalls Andrew Jackson’s high regard for John Quincy Adams. An autograph hunter asked why they all called him “Old Hickory,” and Jackson answered with a witty line about distinguishing between Jackson and Adams.
A misread passage depicts a flood morning scene on a deck where characters discuss Taig and savings. The archaic phrasing shows patriarchal voice, implying society’s worthlessness and a spectacle before them.
A garbled column touts Hall's Catarrh Cure as a positive cure for catarrh and other ailments. It claims constitutional support and direct action on mucous surfaces, with bold statements about efficacy and leadership figures.
A garbled note reports calamity in Gowand Kansas with ruin and stones and references to a Chicago dispatch. The readable fragments mention pestilence, ruin, and regulsting as stray terms, offering no clear events or dates.
The narrator recounts Columbus returning from his voyages to a warm reception by Ferdinand and Isabella. He would rename the lands in honor of the monarchs, proposing to call South America Isabella and North America Ferdinand. The kings rewarded him with the Order of Bath and urged him to stay longer in Spain.
Stevens Point Wisconsin June 2 a fire destroyed the Centre City brewery owned by Frank Mihaliski. The loss estimated at 5000 dollars covered by insurance. Twelve horses and a residence were also burned. Exports have fallen off in eleven months. 1000,000
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