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Newspaper
Marshfield Times
Location
Marshfield, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jul 23, 1897
Page
7
Poem fragment describes a lively maiden whose smile and laughter enchant the observer. It contrasts her merry voice with moments of bold defiance and blushes, hinting at a deeper attraction and fate. The speaker likens the maiden to the sea, expressing affection and awe amid playful, lyrical lines.
Flora Wilde navigates family pressure and a proposed boarder arrangement in a Falls town. Kilbourne, a bachelor, falls for Flora and contemplates a quick wedding while Flora balances duty, romance, and the Falkland family influence during a rainy spring month. The scene blends social expectations with small town intrigue as new plans unfold.
Flora greets the Falkland family and introduces herself as the middle one. She returns from the ceremony laughing, secures money upstairs, and avoids Mr Kulbuene while appearing at dinner in fine dress. Kilburne, Flora’s old bachelor uncle, reveals plans to settle a substantial sum on the bride elect, as the love story at the Grange unfolds amid teasing and cautious suspense.
The piece describes the Bubr Joussut or canal of Joseph in Egypt, tracing its origin from the Nile to a 250 mile irrigation corridor that raised Mayaum’s fertility. It notes enduring functionality into the far future, cites classical sources, and discusses the canal’s role in medieval legend and Roman and Greek histories.
A brief quip features a speaker asking how to account for the drop in farming, and the reply that the business has best run into the ground. The exchange reflects contemporary concerns about agricultural downturn in a concise, period voice.
A passer by questions a man about a missing latch key while the judge quips about a spare key. The fragmentary dialogue hints at a simple domestic misunderstanding captured in a street scene.
The Minnesota Board of Pardons denied a pardon for the Younger brothers amid testimony and claims about Frank James as Heywood's killer. Keyes argued reform requires naming the killer. Northfield affidavits suggest Cole Younger and others killed Gustafson and influenced events outside the bank. The Missouri petition carried little weight as governors refused surrender, urging justice against James and the gang.
The Frederick and Middletown Electric Railroad in Maryland is described as financially sound in its president’s annual report. The line serves a dense agricultural region, crossing Catocin Mountain, and linking fertile farms to markets. If profitable, this electric road may prompt further construction and extension of similar county lines.
The text notes vast idle capital awaiting investment in electile roads and highlights water power as a ready source to harness for transporting passengers and moving goods to market. It suggests the twentieth century could bring development, surpassing nineteenth century progress.
Fashion notes describe veiling gowns with skirtain plaits and blouses belted all around, transparent materials like organdie and striped yellow and white skirts, and new trim hues such as red with pink and violet shades. Trends include gowns with front overdraped blouses, corded belts, and careful color harmonies for summer party wear.
Mrs Batey president of the Michigan Woman's Press association urges daily papers to include cheerful hopeful content on the women’s page. She envisions home corner features with reliable recipes health hints and domestic wisdom to aid tired mothers and uplift readers nationwide.
A sepoy regiment outwalks European troops, marching on sparse food they would find nearly impossible to sustain. They remove boots and socks, slinging them over their shoulders as they march, demonstrating exceptional endurance and discipline in the grueling routine.
In remarks attributed to analysts, a trend is framed as an opportunity while coaches discuss leveraging a player who often finishes plays. The discussion centers on maximizing contributions and adapting tactics to exploit his strengths for success.
A fragmentary note laments blind readers in a printed era. The text hints at foreshortened foresight and a belief that true wisdom remains unseen by those who lack caution.
A New York World piece catalogs a series of dramatic acts by women across regions from Coney Island to Atlantic City, noting rescues and bold stunts alongside sharp criticism of women’s behavior. It sketches contrasts between courage and inconsistency while praising daring actions by mothers, widows, and daughters amid a broader reflection on gender roles.
The city of Asheville North Carolina enacted an ordinance banning free lunches in bar rooms and the mayor approved it. Severe penalties are set for violations. Proponents argued free lunches entice drinking and deter diners from restaurants.
The article argues that a baby's cry signals needs, especially thirst for water. It notes babies communicate before speech, and caregivers should seek causes for crying. Water loss via breath and skin requires hydration, and milk cannot substitute. Some infants need more water, and introducing a teaspoonful early is advised.
Army surgeons note facial expressions of fallen troops reflect their causes of death. Those killed by sword wounds show repose, while those slain by bullets display pain on their contorted features.
The Detroit Free Press reports a divorce case where the applicant, referred to in a heated courtroom voice as my wife, seeks dissolution of marriage. The judge grants the decree after a tense, shivered delivery during the proceedings.
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