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Newspaper
Marshfield Times
Location
Marshfield, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jul 12, 1901
Page
3
Chicago July 6 a mob of about 3000 drove 21 Dowie followers from Evanston after eggs mud and missiles rained on them. Police 30 men struggled to protect the group as Dowieites fled toward the town cars.
A reflective piece contrasts the daily habit of newspaper reading with abstinence, arguing the modern press fuels life movement and knowledge. It cites Carlyle as a warning and endorses balanced, critical engagement with newspapers to safeguard the century’s mental vitality.
The removal of revenue stamps alters pricing for patent medicines. Unredeemed stamps on bottled drugs cannot be claimed. druggists with stock lose stamp value unless they prove purchases within two years to reclaim from the internal revenue district. Some manufacturers raise prices to offset stamp costs, while many have not reduced prices.
The morning paper comes with the breakfast for all who must hurry off to their toll as the day begins. A workman makes his way into the scene as the day starts with routine tasks and news.
Notes and Queries discusses the historical spread of the phrase and which in four clause constructions across early modern English and translations. Examples show occurrences in authorized versions, classical translations, and literary works by authors such as Purvey, Sir Thomas More, and Dr. Johnson, illustrating evolving syntax and the shift toward neoattribution over time.
Horace Walpole recalls Lord Chesterfield’s wit in two anecdotes. In one, he asks about a dispatch and the king opts for the devil, while Chesterfield questions the form of address. In the other, a dirty inn plate leads to a muttered quip about eating dirt and a menu.
Kaukauna Wisconsin July 6 the only flouring mill in the city owned by Russell brothers was burned to the ground yesterday, causing an estimated loss of 50008 with 11909 insured. The mill had capacity to grind 125 barrels a day.
Wisconsin may see a complete state wide telephone circuit formed by independent companies joining to build about fifty miles of toll lines. The plan envisions a route from La Crosse to Beloit via the North Western Railway, Madison, Monroe and Janesville touching key points. The aim is to connect farm houses with all parts of the state boosting service and requiring cooperation at a late winter meeting.
Mrs Anna Lea Merritt American artist recounts a Century paper anecdote about her dog pairing with an elderly woman. The ill matched duo zigzags across hedges and gates as the dog adores speed and the woman endures a long painting session with a loyal companion guiding and observing.
The article notes a plan for a regional telephone system linking Beloit to Milwaukee Fond du Lac Oshkosh Green Bay and Marinette with additional northern town formations. Independent systems already connect hundreds of farmers, and in Dane Walworth and nearby counties about 300 farmers own phones in these networks.
A local druggist warns that rising sponge demand and flat yields drive prices up and push wholesalers toward ruin. He notes foreign adulteration, with molasses sand and salt used to bulk sponges, and cites dwindling Florida yields since 1839. The British Honduras bed and Greek divers are referenced as limited prospects.
The McKinley party travels to Canton for the summer season, seeking rest and new experiences away from home. The group plans to return in the fall with renewed energy and stories.
Baron Gustaf Raab, ex army officer, envisions a nationwide pension fund funded by government and employer assessments. Targeting three groups including aged desitute, invalids, and dependent orphans, the plan aims at annual pensions around 300 kr. A public committee, with top workingmen societies, pushes to present a definite government proposition by next fall.
Consul Robert Bergh at Gothenburg reports Sweden dislikes the English export duty on coal. Sweden imports about 220000 tons yearly valued around 17.152 million dollars, adding 0.776 million dollars in extra costs due to the duty, with Octticuluré city bearing about 164,805 dollars. The press notes growing interest in the United States as a coal supplier and urges a direct steamship line to reduce transport costs and boost American coal's market.
Consular Agent Harris states Denmark restricts Greenland commerce with Denmark, exports mainly foodstuffs firearms ammunition woolen goods implements and tobacco. Greenland ships hides skins of seals foxes and whale to Denmark annually about 4000 dollars in seal oil sent. In 1005 Denmark received 2600 skins of blue and white arctic fox. trade controlled by Royal Danish Greenland Company with nine ships and no access to other nations without Danish consent.
King Oscar of Sweden, honorary member of the Stockholm Press Club, will actively participate during the press week festival. A daily paper will publish throughout. King Oscar will contribute, while Prince Eugen will be represented by several sketches. Captain Berling of the Swedish army has requested dismissal due to the treat.
Icelandic Americans totaling about 20000 in America are counted in Manitoba where one district has a majority. They have already sent a representative to the provincial parliament, B. L. Baldvinson, editor of the Icelandic newspaper in Winnipeg, a wealthy and influential figure. Thomas H. Johnson, a Winnipeg lawyer, is also a native of the Arctic Island region.
Danish traveler Johannes Medaen recounts visiting 400 Boer prisoners at Ragama, Ceylon. About 30 are foreigners including six Scandinavians Swedes Norwegians and a Dane. They are guarded closely and comfortable yet harbor hatred for the English and hope to escape to resume fighting.
A translation of Hjorngon's Laboremus appears in Novoje Vremyi, the leading Russian newspaper edition. The work translates the Latin title as a study of labor in social and political contexts and signals cultural exchange between Russia and foreign authors.
Notes record Gunnar Hazelius succeeding his late father at Skansen in Stockholm. Telemarken eyes a tourist resort, Danish agents stirred interest. A new library building for St Olaf College is planned, brick two stories high, to be erected next summer. Charlotta Wiche Bergen signs for America with a $100,000 contract.
Four men died and three were seriously hurt in a gas explosion at the Torrence Road Waterworks shaft in Cincinnati on July 5. The seriously injured include Martin McLaughlin, James O'Brien, Robert Barnett and Jamce Bryant. The blast is believed caused by a small puff of gas in the excavation.
Retired farmer PF Brackett from Atlantic Iowa killed his wife and later shot himself at the Des Moines home of his daughter Mrs Otis H Powell. The incident occurred amid a chain of domestic tragedy with authorities confirming the deaths and suicide.
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