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Newspaper
Marshfield Times
Location
Marshfield, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jul 12, 1901
Page
7
The article extols Marshfield hotels as a premier boast for the town, noting visitors repeatedly praise the service and lodging. It highlights strong demand for private-family boarding and small houses, predicts growth in boarding options, and warns supply may fall short by fall if more establishments are not added.
Experiments show that Angara can be used to guard flocks by placing horns with locked sheep reducing dog trouble. Western sheep producers report dogs harassing mixed flocks, but Angara guardians may deter pursuit as the animal is said to be fierce and quick. A farmer on Richfield road lost four Shropshire sheep, including a buck valued at 25 dollars, highlighting ongoing depredations.
Frank Wing sold his Marshfield drug stock to H J Kamps amid claims of high taxes. B F Wing argues Marshfield taxes are excessive, though assessments show Wing’s stock valued around 2000 with small tax debt, and later reports suggest value near 5000. Court house grounds undergo fencing removal, water works planned, and park-like enhancements urged for improved appearance. County residents praise the remodeled courthouse and maintained premises by officials.
A council ordered a 30 day试 trial of a bell device at Central crossings to test its efficiency in warning approaching trains. A watchman stationed at Central avenue will activate an alarm via an electric current fed by battery connections to ensure continuous ringing until danger passes. The outcome is uncertain, but the council acted fairly in giving the company a chance to prove its plan.
The Irish World in Boston was suppressed last Sunday for a disgraceful cartoon of the United States flag. The publisher plans a defense arguing the flag falls to federal protection, but state law may apply. Authorities stress respect for the flag and warn satirists to refrain.
Wisconsin Central begins graveling its line from this city to Abbotsford with grade adjustments and gravel surface planned along the entire distance. Several high spots will be cut, fills made, and Abbotsford may become a permanent division point. Property values have surged as buyers push toward the town, with sales climbing from 35 to 100 dollars. The move’s ultimate significance remains uncertain.
Weather over the last two weeks boosted crops of all kinds with corn turning into a heavy yield in this section. Winter wheat and rye are ready for harvest despite lodging in spots, oats and barley mature fast, hay is better than expected, and a second crop looks likely. Potatoes and tobacco show thriving conditions locally.
The premium list for the fourth annual state fair under the state board of agriculture has been issued for Milwaukee from September 9 to 13. An unusually large exhibit is promised in each department with liberal prizes. Excursion rates on all railroads will likely draw many visitors from the locality.
Milwaukee-Downer College promotes its status as Wisconsin’s only women’s college, highlighting college work with teaching certificates, a homey environment, and moral culture. A new residence, College Hall, will house about fifty students, while the Seminary continues at Polton Hall.
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