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Newspaper
Marshfield Times
Location
Marshfield, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jul 17, 1891
Page
3
Fragmentary poem lines describe light contrasts and longings in a lonely room. References to stars, morning light, and distant loved ones convey mood and longing. The text is highly garbled but suggests a meditation on dawn, hope, and loss.
A distressed husband confronts his wife Amelia about fear and endurance as they discuss a perilous Arctic expedition. The dialogue reveals social and physical anxieties, a tragic tone, and a strained, desperate longing as the couple contemplates the costs of a dangerous journey.
A long, artifact laden feature traces Damascus ancient ruins and Syrian heritage, noting Josephus on Uz and Damasuskus, with vivid relics from Assyrian bricks to Parian cups. It surveys later Roman and Saracen chapters, Druse and Christian tensions, and the city’s place in Western Asia.
A chaotic narrative describes a household incident with a bookish doctor, a housekeeper, and a runaway fire cover as a key is repeatedly requested and a sweetheart is confined in a coal closet. The piece then shifts to a legal update on trials by jury, a Japan harbor murder case, and a report on the Mata Vita murder society with commentary on it as communism run wild.
Wisconsin man Willee David Mallett was arrested in Warrensburg, Missouri for bigamy. He traveled with a woman identified as Nellie Elizabeth Grant, maiden name Elsabeth. The story notes Mallett’s associates and mentions Michigan origins.
A chaotic scene depicts a native African encounter with a strong European figure demanding civilization through coercion. The exchange features racial hostility, calls for dress and behavior changes, threats of jail, and pushback against cultural imposition in a colonial clash over civilization and labor.
A vintage style guide outlines a safe practical riding outfit for a young girl. It recommends a plain tunic or skirt, few accessories, and a loose blouse waist, with emphasis on comfort, modesty, and ease of movement while avoiding overheating.
The article reviews Italy’s strained ties with Germany and Austria within the Triple Alliance, Italy seeking definite British support to guard its Mediterranean coast. It notes England’s ambiguous role, Rudini’s renewal hesitation, and Italy’s treasury strain from armament, plus concerns over France and the political commentary on Bismarck and contemporary European politics.
The Valley City Bank failed after six months of poor management and a market squeeze. It assigned to Mechanics Trust Company with assets about 400 000 dollars and deposits likely paid in full but stockholders lucky at ten percent. A sensational robbery drained 400 000 in cash and coins from the vault. Separate items note a U S government appeal for Marshal locating a bank president and remarks on France’s foreign policy, plus miscellaneous notices and ads.
July 6 report says the steamer Kinloch rescued part of Dunholme’s crew after a collision in a third fog near Gravesenda at 2:50 a m. Seventeen aboard are missing. captain, mate, two sailors and three firemen saved. Kinloch aided survivors as far as possible before boats could be lowered.
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