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Newspaper
Marshfield Times
Location
Marshfield, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jul 27, 1894
Page
1
Madison Wisconsin July 15 1594 Horticulturist Goff outlines a kerosene emulsion treatment to save corn from chinch bugs. Mix soap with kerosene and hot water, apply with sprayer, plow furrows to trap and kill bugs, and persist with repeated applications as bugs gather, warning of potential large losses if not applied vigorously.
Marshfield residents witness the Marshfield Bedding Company starting production on Wednesday with seventeen men on the first floor and five girls sewing. The factory hums with new machinery and orderly operations as shipments begin and optimism grows for Marshfield’s prosperity. Nearby, the Marsh Seid Chair Company prepares its monster building, with machinery arriving soon, and a newly opened street from Central Avenue to the plant highlights local progress.
Marshfield Base Ball Club promoted a spring fundraising paper and planned a game against Morrillan. They recently defeated Stevens Point Normals away, then returned victorious after a 4:25 a m trip home, signaling strong play. Merrilian holds a 22 to 9 advantage in their favor, with another game expected soon and local support urged.
Prompt action by Upham mill workers and the fire company prevented a major blaze around 10 a m Tuesday. Firefighters arrived quickly, spraying water as a logging engine area and dry kiln roof were at risk. The incident was contained before major damage, and the crew earned praise for their rapid response.
Relic of territorial days and Wisconsin pioneer Moses M. Strong died at his Mineral Point home last Friday morning at age 34. A lawyer and influential figure, he helped establish law and land offices, served as U S attorney for the territory, held legislative roles, and authored a territorial history of Wisconsin. He also contributed to railroad building and was a high degree Mason.
Clark County Republican gathering at Neillsville names state delegates James Ifiden Joe Gibson John Stewart Chalky Burpee and May Upham for the state convention. Congressional delegates include James ONeil A Graves A Halverson J Garrison Dr D Freeman T Sinrdevant and A Stuwand for Ring. Senatorial picks James Page Bryden Stockwell. Local ticket fields Marsal Shel don Bradford Stockwell Yagsenlaus Tucques Crawhers Pounder Esch with a predicted Clack County majority of about 1000.
Purloined gear leads to arrest of Herman Hehud near Nasoaville for alleged theft on Oct 5 1892 from Lindsay levelk worth 8. Deputy Kraas filed the case. Hehud pleads guilty but a language issue delays trial until next Monday for counsel. Minnie Peck of Omaha addition suffers a sprain from an accident while playing near the road.
Superintendent George McKerran reports to Paul Blaine of Dorchester Wisconsin on a sample of army worms damaging Clark Marathon Wood and Langlade counties crops. Professor F B Gold of the University confirms the worm species Expernunta puntata and notes destructive outbreaks follow dry seasons. Preventive methods include trenching six to eight inches and burying away, burning infested material, and scattering plaster mixed with Paris green on grass to deter spread. some animals eat the worms.
The notice outlines a horse racing meet with events scheduled for Tuesday and August 1st, including distance races, entry fees, and purses. It lists organizers W. L Arnast president W. A Sexton treasurer and A. Lavumor secretary, with rules about weather failures, entry closings, and the American Trotting Association affiliation.
The Russian thistle or tumble weed is spreading across the Dakotas and neighboring states, choking roadsides and rail corridors. Farmers face a pest that uproots crops by wind, with the Minnesota Experiment Station issuing a bulletin and sending pressed specimens to newspapers and schools to aid control efforts.
Rev Benedict travels for left eye operation described as a delicate internal calcareous issue requiring removal of a crystalline lens fragment. In his absence Rev Hoff will preach at ML BE church next Sabbath and following Sunday. A prayerful community hopes for restored vision. Community tea served as details given.
The North Western Line announces July 22 to August 31 excursion tickets at reduced round trip rates to Madison and return valid through August 31 1894. Tickets and full information from Chicago & North Western Railway agents. Also tied to Green Bay Wisconsin meeting July 29 to 24 another reduced fare excursion to Fort Wayne with similar return validity and Chicago & North Western agents for details. Wheels not in your head but to ride Monarch Pus Srumonons Agest.
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