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Newspaper
Marshfield Times
Location
Marshfield, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jul 23, 1897
Page
6
A sweeping, raw summary of incidents across the nation and world. Notable items include arrests for murder in Rochester, church fires in New York, deaths of prominent figures in Maine and New Jersey, varied crop and tax news, railroad and industry updates, and civil notices.
Readable items report strikes looming in Britain with 120000 workers likely to protest annexation treaties. Expedition forces to increase by 20000. Rail collision near Ojentotte injures eighty four. Cuban leader Sanderas reportedly killed. various European monarch and political tensions noted. Emperor William injured onboard yacht. Berlin dispatch hints at Germany Russia cooperation to isolate Britain. Belfast parade passes without incident. Major fire destroys Hiberfeld chemical works. losses around 1 250 000 marks. Armenia report details clandestine killings. U S officials discuss international bimetallism with London.
Washington reports from July describe a prolonged tariff conference with friction over wool and sugar schedules. Indications point to a sugar compromise while wool demands remain stiff, and a later deadlock in Senate actions on railroad restitution and public works.
England, Germany, Rusels, France and Italy renew the Tunils appeal regarding frontier settlement in peace talks with Greece. All back Austria’s Friday message that the sultan’s claims cannot be approved. The sultan’s proposal to send reinforcements to Greve signals he will not yield on the frontier issue.
A digest of innovations ranges from a spring hook fish trap and improved extension table to handcars with stored spring power and a gas generating bicycle lamp. Pocket fire escapes and electric cooling fans join a vision of Ruskin era cottages built into mountains, guilds, and reform-era social shifts amid property offers to Ruskin.
In a London report, John Ruskin’s interest is noted in the Debs led socialistic colony plan. The Brantwood author known for St George's guild founded in Abermaw Wales in 1875 still exists, with thirteen families inhabiting stone cottages. The piece recalls Ruskin’s 1871 push to rally workers for England’s salvation and the guild’s aim to health, wealth, and political strength amid Britain’s perceived decline.
The article describes rent money used to improve cottages while keeping original low rentals. Mrs Tibor runs the property under the master's wishes, focusing on comfort without altering the cottage character. Tenants, many since 1575, are personally known and cared for, with emphasis on punctual rent, good character, and prompt remedies for issues.
Article lists everyday uses for salt in washing hair whitening teeth extinguishing kerosene fires preserving colors in fabrics and starchy foods with practical home remedies. It cites a Boston Traveler writer noting salt’s soothing effects on stomach cramps indigestion and general digestive upset.
Advice on keeping fires efficient and rooms well ventilated, freshening stale bread with scalding water, and weathering glass and silk stains. Tips cover yacht table service trends, paper crown decorations, and lace, plus methods to clean brushes by flour, magnesia, and combing.
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