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Newspaper
Marshfield Times
Location
Marshfield, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jul 13, 1910
Page
10
A collage of satirical notes and brief items from science to society, citing Edison on fully automated goods, a church agent dilemma, high wills and fortunes, fashion and housing quips, astronomy, rail and telegraph progress, earthquakes near the canal, and humorous asides on poets, lawyers, and myths like Plymouth Rock, with assorted quips about education, alcohol, pets, and coal trusts all wrapped in a July issue of a small town paper.
New York July 11 massive rail and industrial orders signal continued prosperity. Eighty six firms increased dividends this year by 57.6 million, with railroads contributing 13 million. Baltimore and Ohio plans 7 million for 6,600 freight cars and locomotives as Hawley lines order 6,500 cars. Bridges rising rapidly reflect booming activity and demand.
Estra dans forces and American plant ers and merchants repelled an attack on Pearl Lagoon. The Madriz gunboat San Jacinto, aided by Venus, fired on the town center. Captain Solis and several sailors died. forty to fifty were wounded as the attacking ship was largely exposed and defeated.
The Duke of Westminster narrowly escaped drowning near Cowes while testing a hydroplane. He was rescued unconscious and revived after artificial respiration. Lady Crichton acted quickly, sending assistance as the party struggled in the sea.
Washington reports a reduction of more than 100 million dollars in the postal deficit for the first nine months of the fiscal year. An analysis from the auditor attributes the drop to efficiency gains and cost controls across postal operations.
Pasadena hosts visiting doctors from across the country for memorial exercises honoring Grad members. Speakers include Dr. W John Harris and James C Wood with Governor Gillett and Mayor Earley attending the formal opening. The program features a president's address, a medical program, ball, scenic excursions, a banquet, and polo matches through Saturday.
The Modern Woodmen of America a large fraternal society with over a million members and more than a billion dollars in certificates is to be examined by the state insurance department after FS Webb of Chicago a longtime member and former advertising manager accuses officers including editor F C Van Galder of withholding Webb's advertising statements in 1906 and 1907 and supplying false misleading reports to deceive the department Superintendent Potter said an examination would be conducted as soon as possible.
John D Rockefeller Sr addressed Euclid Avenue Baptist Church on July 11, claiming all religions will unite. He cited a Rome Catholic bishop letter, saying there is more of the spirit of Christ today than ever before. He praised believers who will join across sects to accomplish a shared mission.
In New York on Sunday the heat killed three and prostrated ten others as temperatures climbed after a sultry night. Philadelphia reported ten deaths and many prostrations, while Washington D C logged a 102 degree reading on Pennsylvania Avenue as heat swept the region.
Durham July 11 reports Mrs R M Baxley of Hillsboro cured of a severe pellagra after systematic blood injections. Doctors credit the treatment with proving pellagra is a blood disease and highlight the case as strong evidence for the blood theory.
The Order of Elks Grand Lodge convenes in Detroit for its 46th annual session drawing about 100000 members. Oldest Elk Daniel O Connell of Owosso, 105, leads at reception. elaborate parade plans include uniformed marches, boat rides, wild west show, floral parade, and fireworks on Belle Isle.
In Yampa Florida on July 11 a Black man named Melotomb, pursued after a public safety incident, was surrounded in a swamp near Kathleen by a sheriff posse and struck when he resisted arrest. Strickland Lumber’s D Strickland had funded the pursuit after a prior money request was refused.
Laporte Ind July 11 physician report that John Shippee who engaged in a prize fight with Charles Parnell on July 4 will die from the injuries he received in the fight. Shippee lapsed into unconsciousness.
Elery Han Genachield, a teenager and son of the former Sheri Handerschield, died from lockjaw after severe injuries suffered in a dough mixer at a cracker factory. The incident occurred July 11 in Dubuquets.
Three youths attempted to rob the Missouri, Kansas & Texas Southwest flyer No 3 near Larimore, with revolvers at the ready. The engineer and fireman escaped the baggage car, the train sped away, and the bandits fired shots as passengers were hurried to safety. Police report three suspects in custody and search for three more. Conductor Walker kept passengers calm during the 40 minute incident. Authorities say thousands of dollars were involved in the baggage car theft attempt.
Milwaukee July 11 Wisconsin forest fires are estimated to cost nearly 3 million dollars. North of Chippewa Falls and in Manitowoc and Wausau areas each face about 1 million in losses near Medford and Prentree 1 million. Twenty of Wisconsin s seventy one counties suffered this year. Five mills destroyed with 200 000 average loss. Main damage is to standing timber with no confirmed fire deaths though heat prostration caused several fatalities.
Democrats in Lincoln and Lancaster County backed W. J. Bryan to carry a county option plank to Grand Island on July 25. A county option delegation was formed and prepared to push the issue at the state convention, despite some delegates opposing the stance. Bryan drafted the resolutions.
New York July 11. Dr Robert N Keeley of Philadelphia returns with more stories of vanished polar explorer Dr Frederica A Cook. He brings a photograph showing her in a long rain coat holding a golf club and without the mustache she wore during lecture tours.
Bar H. Kiser, once a champion bicycle rider, faced arrest for causing the death of Hugh Callen, sixty, when his touring car struck Callen while he crossed a street. He was arrested and later released on a 2500 dollar bond.
July 11 at Wellesley Massachusetts Florence Jennison and Mary Falmer college classmates drowned while bathing in Lake Wabans Miss Falmer drifted beyond depth and Miss Jennison went to aid her both students from Wellesley College residents of Massachusetts and the tragedy occurred during a regular swim session at the lake
Mrs A E Fulton of Portland reports severe swelling and abdominal bloating, with disordered secretions before using Doan's Kidney Pills. After starting the remedy, dropsy swelling diminished and she was cured. The advertisement urges readers to remember the name and buy at 5 cents a box from Foster Milburn Co.
In a brief exchange, Mr Parvenue questions church attendance while Mrs Parvenue cites a headache. He suggests sending the butler to ensure the family is represented. The dialogue hints at social expectations and domestic duty in a formal tone.
The passage presents Daniel W. Field, a Boston shoe manufacturer, praising economy as essential to wealth. He distinguishes prudent thrift from niggardliness and cites William Brewster of Sag Harbor as an example who avoided oysters to escape wasteful shell costs.
A humorous patter exchange recalls a large sheet with diagrams near a desk. The husband asks about a map of Hasseys comet while the wife misreads it as a pattern for a sewing task. The dialogue captures a comic miscommunication.
A waiter serves water to a squeamish guest who doubts its quality. The guest notes the water tastes strong for distilled water. The waiter assures it is hard boiled distilled water, maintaining a light, humorous exchange.
A short dialogue shows an elderly woman praising a boy for watching his younger sibling while the boy reveals a fear of child abductors after swallowing a dime. The piece captures a cautious, old time sentiment about child safety and guardianship.
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