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Newspaper
Marshfield Times
Location
Marshfield, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jul 29, 1898
Page
17
The notice requires payers to settle special war revenue taxes by July 31 or face a 50 percent surcharge and possible criminal prosecution. It lists owed taxes for pawnbrokers, custom brokers, theater and circus proprietors, tobacco dealers, and billiard and bowling facilities. If unpaid by August 1, billiard and pool tables incur 7.50 per table and theater owners face 150 after July 31.
Madison leader President Andrews warned of an imminent continental war and urged the United States to aid Europe now by retaining war gains and seeking an alliance with Great Britain. He argued steam and electricity make global action essential and endorsed an assertive, not subordinate, stance toward Britain.
Resolutions from M W A Camp No 1842 Marshfield Wis and Pine Tree Camp No 1444 note the deaths of Peter Reese Herman Buttel and Harman Bartels. They honor their service, extend sympathy to families, and order mourning observances including publication in local papers and engraving for display.
We thank kind friends and neighbors for volunteer notes of kindness during illness and sorrow. Special thanks to the Lacies committee, the Badger State Band, Rev Hill, Marshfield Pine Tree Camp M W A Unit 1842, for aid in care and settling a $3000 life insurance draft received seventeen days after proofs of loss were signed.
The list of unearthed mail in Marshfield includes Frank Aigner, Mrs Ans Bay, P Le Clark, Fred Fredericks, Bertha Gerka, HB Goens, Hausser, Miss Auguste Heckal, Chas dacelie, Matt, Joacham Geo W Johnson, Ernest Koherberg, P P Kock, Miss Lizzie Ku ding, Miss Lizala Kuding, Miss Lottie McKiahan, Wilhelminia Mueller, Fred Reckelein, Julius Schindaske, Mrs Brine Smith, Jos Southner, BE Travis, Mrs ML Wolls.
A long, instructional excerpt explains Wisconsin Republican caucus procedures under laws from 1897 and 1807. It covers preliminary meetings four days before caucus, officer roles, ballot preparation, nomination and voting processes, oath and affidavit requirements for challenged voters, ballot inspection, and canvassing by a five-member board.
Wanting to close stock of musical goods I offer instruments supplies and music at half price or less. Sample bargains include mandolins guitars banjos violins piccolos accordions concertinas autoharp and music copies at deep discounts. Trade offers accepted and calls invited to A P Adams Marshfield Was.
An old newspaper fragment advertises low round trip fares to Wis Central, Cincinnati, and other cities with deadlines in September and October for events including the National Encampment G A R and state conventions. It lists various routes in the Midwest and West with special terms, mentions rail agents, and quotes Chamberlain's Medicine Co praising their products.
The article urges self reliance and industry as keys to success and promotes fine hardwood farming land in northern Wisconsin near the Wisconsin Central lines at reasonable figures. It highlights rich deposits of iron ore, clay, kaolin and marl with large hardwood timber tracts as incentives for locating manufacturing plants. Details pamphlets and maps via W H Killen and company officials, plus a railroad excursion offer with favorable time limits to western and southern destinations.
A stream of testimonials touts DeWitts Witch Hazel Salve for piles eczema and skin diseases claiming rapid relief. DeWitts Little Early Risers are praised for constipation stomach and liver troubles with notes from H Horn Bob Moore and others. One Minute Cough Cure is hailed for immediate relief and prevention of consumption.
A fragmentary note touts cheap whiskies and wines with a stray call to BH and mentions Biche and Af in unclear context. The readable text is limited, offering no clear event, date, or person to anchor a concrete news item.
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