Local guests and regional industry notes on a Fourth of July
Brief mentions of Mr. and Mrs. S P Ellis visiting North Freedom and considering Marshfield for residence, a Farwens ad seeking top market prices for wheat and grains, granite deposits near Sauerherting and on Yellow River, Galvanic soap advertising promises, and sports news on wrestler Fred Beell taking a layoff while Frank Gotch defeats Dr Roller in Seattle.
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S. P. Ellis
North Freedom
David Turnham
Ellis
Marshfield
Farwens
Upham Mty, Co. Ad
Fred Beell
Fred
Mintner
Seell
Dr. Roller
Frank Gotch
Seattle
Roller
Gotch
Lost In the Hills at Adler’s Opera House
R W Fraser presents Lost in the Hills a western comedy drama at Adler’s Opera House on July 11. Child performer Master James Fraser headlines with Ava Richards and Arudna Fraser in a touring vaudeville portion. Reserved seats cost 25 and 55 and 30 cents at Sextons.
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Adler
Opera House
R. W. Fraser
James Fraser
Sacramento Valley
California
Fraser
Les
Ava Richards
Arudna Fraser
James S. Fraser
Middle States
Unclaimed Letters at Marshfield Office July 1908
Post office notices uncalled letters include Miss Kendrik Mr. Austin Saober Mr. J. M. MacFarlan Mrs. Geo Sharlis Geo Watkins awaiting pickup through July 8 1908. Persons who call for these will say advertised. Joan F. Core P. M.
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Marshfield
Kendrik
Austin Saober
J. M. MacFarlan
Geo. Sharlis Geo. Watkins
Joan F. Core
P. M
First to File Papers for Marathon County Assembly Candidate
The first primary election candidate to file in Marathon County is A. E. Beebee of McMillan town who submitted nomina tion papers for assemblyman from the First District to County Clerk John King in Wausau last Thursday. Treat your feet as well as your pocket book buy your shoes. Peter J. Krags- 383.
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Marathon County
Fle Paspers
A. E. Beebee
McMillan
John King
Wansau
Peter J, Krags
Oration on Cuba and the U S role in liberty
A speaker praises Cuban resilience under Spanish rule and lauds U S intervention as a moral act advancing civil liberty. The oration argues Spain’s tyranny warranted war, Cuba’s future under American guidance, and the duty to uplift education, justice, and democracy while acknowledging lingering American influence in land and policy.
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Atlantic
Iba
Columbus
Spain
Cuba
Republic of the
U. S
Republic
Poor man’s path to opportunity cited by Sentinel
The Milwaukee Sentinel argues that milla and lumber camps are disappearing and that the only way for a poor man to gain a chance is through a method akin to that used by the speaker. It is not philanthropy, but it is viewed as good work to help create American citizens.
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Milla
Milwaukee Sentinel
Extra fare rule on North Western road prompts refunds
A new rule requires conductors to collect ten cents extra from passengers who board without tickets. A receipt is issued for the extra amount and refunds are available at any ticket office upon presentation. The aim is to discourage paying fares on trains.
Bond To Keep Peace In Neillsville Case
W C Pradt of Colby was bound over by Neillsville court on a peace bond for threatening the life of Dr BE V Kautsky of Colby. The $100 bond runs for three months. The contested case saw an appeal, but Pradt plans to move to Texas soon, likely ending further action.
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W. C. Pradt
Colby
Neillsville
BE. V. Kautsky
Texas
Dances Halted at Union Park by Mayor Roddis
Mayor W H Roddis ordered no more Sunday dances at Union Park on the Northside. Park owners and patrons, who run the city’s only picnic resort, are upset by the action and its effect on weekend recreation.
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W. H. Roddis
Union Park
Where Farms are Manufactured in the North State
John P. Hume of Marshfield proposes manufacturing farms as a cash economy. He describes selling small land tracts with houses and cows, paying settlers in cash, and using labor to clear land, all while offering ongoing employment and affordable entry to ownership. The plan targets unemployed men, enabling land ownership through a four month personal work cycle and cash purchases.
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John P. Hume
Marshfield
Postor
Justice Goss Rules Saloon Keeper Cannot Be Fined
Oshkosh justice Goss rules a saloon keeper cannot be convicted for selling liquor to a posted person even if the party is posted. If the decision stands it will lessen the impact of a city council resolution to post pictures of posted persons.
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Justice Goss
Oshkosh Fas
Starfish Feast At Aquarium Demonstrates Grasping Power
Cincinnati Enquirer describes an aquarium exhibit where a curator showcases starfish feeding on mussels. The starfish attach to the mussels, stomachs protrude from their bodies, and the shells are melted open by gastric action, leaving empty shells as the creatures move away.
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Aucer
Aquarium
Cincinnati Enquirer
Early married life drunkenness noted in London Spectator
The London Spectator comments on a passage from The Early Married Life of Maria Josepha Lady Stanley describing a nine teenth century christening with twins and neighbors rejoicing. It recalls guests as drunk as ever seen, while workers are not pushed to full swinish intoxication. Lady Shofield regrets missing festivities praising friends’ happiness and shared revelry.
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Maria Josepha
Stanley
London Spectator
Maria
Shofield
London
Clay and the Salary Grab Story from 1816
An old member recounts how Speaker Clay faced a salary hike in 1816 that pushed pay to 1500 dollars a year. A Kentucky barber, loyal to the people, jokes he will back the man who can’t easily steal from the treasury, reflecting political brass and public outrage.
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Clay
Quinn
Kentucky
Toby Pope
Federalist
Barber
Treasury
Access Magazine
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Yellow River
Big Bull Falls
Monument
Glyes
Crosby
Génhuine
Erehint
Cas
Goro Mena
Fioun
Sheerin Hardware CO
S. Central Ave
Sheerin
the Marshfield Times
Wisconsin
Incorporated
Wood County
Taylor & Scott CO
Wood County Abstracta
Grand Rapids
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