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Newspaper
Marshfield Times
Location
Marshfield, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jul 31, 1896
Page
7
The latest lock idea discards a dial and opens by finger feel or hearing. A frame drops into corrugations and is guided by audible and tactile cues as the knob turns. It offers 250 possible combinations and allows changes at any time.
The Tadianapolis Journal notes a paradoxical remark by a counted philosopher about political actions. It highlights the idea that a man purchasing many squids to turn himself into a gold figure raises unusual political considerations.
The piece describes spring fashion trends with Charluing pocketbooks, satin and chiffon trims, narrower skirts, and horsehair laces favored by milliners. It notes black and cream color pairings, decorative buttonwork, and durable bows. It also reports library incomes: Boston $170,009, Chicago $125,000, Minneapolis $55,000, highlighting a sizable gap after the top two.
James P Benjamin once a prosperous Wall Street financier and Vanderbilts ally, lost millions in a period panic and now lives in New York with barely enough to buy tobacco. He recalls Gould, Vanderbilt, and Fisk as the era’s defining insiders and credits insider knowledge for his past rise and current ruin.
Mrs Jaws Panitsu of Minneapolis describes severe left ovary and womb pain with backache and kidney troubles. After doctors failed to help, she used Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound and found lasting relief from pain and fatigue. She urges other suffering women to try the medicine.
A European hunter in Hogan, Madras district, was shot by a Martini Henry round fired during a pursuit. The bullet fractured a man’s wrist, zigzagged over hills and a pond, then struck another man, creating a dangerous chain of impact and a noted warning on bullet sharpness and trajectory.
An Irishman attempted to ignite burning wood with powder from a keg but failed to control the stream, causing his own death. The coroner, delivering a grave verdict, stated the man died not from self action or intention but from lack of common sense.
Red Sha Miracle describes the Link River near Oregon, a two and a quarter mile stream that links higher and lower water systems. The river nearly dries up at certain times, though briefly, and this pattern repeats for only a few hours.
Historical notes describe people crossing a 300 foot wide river without wet feet when wind-driven currents lower water levels. The riverbed forms rocks and shoals. walkers risk being stranded as trout become exposed. Local beliefs blame wind and seasonal lake outflows, with spring winds driving receding waters and dangerous crossings cited by residents and youths.
A fragment discusses a bicycle factory literary bureau and its press releases, claiming money-saving schemes for riders. It mocks dull publicity and highlights supposed daily penny savings and perks, noting dubious value and questionable promotions.
Workers in Limoges porcelain factories threaten to strike over higher wages. Furnace temperatures are described as terrifying and immeasurable by instruments, with grinders, fireproof gear, and chain workers alternating shifts from Sat to Sat. A single worker per five minutes exits the furnace to rest on a mattress as others rotate back to the blaze. Pay is described as a day rate.
Athens editor recounts a sensational and racially charged incident involving Clyde Brooks a 14 year old Black boy from Athens accused of trying to steal watermelons. J J Maddox and J B Maddox confront the youth in a store yard as locals describe the confrontation and accompanying hurtful remarks. The piece notes the boy’s claimed age discrepancy and includes sensational, dated language reflecting the era’s attitudes.
A breezy roadside scene features Miss Edith and Miss Baith as bicycles hum under shady trees while the refreshed crowd enjoys a cooling wind. A young man abruptly stops near a tree and inspects his chalk, seeking graphite from Miss Edith.
A fragmented OCR item touts Hostetter's Stomach Bitters as a remedy and tonic for dyspepsia constipation and related ailments. It urges residents and travelers to obtain this tonic as a safe, beneficial aid for stomach issues and general well being.
In a crowded ballroom Miss Edith smiles as Van Bibber tries to be agreeable and amusing while ex Governor McKinley and Mrs Hanna glance on. The scene mentions a troublesome chain and a curious repair request, ending with a sharp rebuke about not running a wheel repair shop. Mrs Kimberly of Monroe, Virginia is reported fatally burned by gasoline. A Gluma product is praised in a stock line, while New York druggists note a Bryan and Sewall women’s club formation.
The article describes the fashionable bathing suit of 18 6 featuring embroidery silks ribbons and mohair with serge and flannels. It notes materials like cravanette waterproof Persian lintage suran and china silk, bloomers in black surah with white flannel, broad collars and various skirt styles, belts and bows in black satin, and bathrobes Turkish towels with braided sandals to complete the outfit.
A German saying and Scandinavian lore are cited to express hope that life’s burdens ease with time. The lines reflect a belief that better circumstances lie ahead as the speaker notes tomorrow offers a fresh start.
A fragmented clipping notes farming methods with seed sowing by shotgun on steep hillsides and contrasts it with missionary work in Africa using a repeating rifle. It blends quirky rural practices with a gospel effort and promotes a Dobbins Soap free dictionary offer, while mentioning the Sanford National Bank of Sanford, Maine starting business with $50,000 capital.
Personal notice promises valuable information to anyone who purchases Dr Williams Pink Pills by writing to Pink Pill A. P. O. Box Philadelphia.
A garbled ciphered note describes a cold scene with vague references to syrup and a laxative remedy. It mentions a father or mother and a child, with dubious outcomes and uncomfortable imagery. The text is fragmented and lacks clear events or names.
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