Richfield Local Notes and Social Roundup
Fleishmann and Louis Bass finished a cellar wall and begin a basement wall for an addition to William Burhopp's barn. Miss Alice Miner helps Mrs. E. E. Butters. Neighbors visit, carpenters busy on Sam Baum's farm, Mrs. Geo. Trossen stricken blind. Community events include song service, ice cream social, Willing Workers meeting, and visits among residents.
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Richfield
Fleishmann
Louis Bass
Halvor Moon
William Burhopp
Alice Miner
E. E. Butters
George Knanton Vis
Walter Clark
North Auburndale
A. Towle
A. Willett
Pittsville
Sam Baum
Maxwell Place
Geo. Trossen
Harshner
Ed. Esser
Bethel
H. A. Knapton
John Matson
Arvid Baxtrum
Mayr’s Wonderful Stomach Remedy Gains Noted Use
A simple blend of pure vegetable oils, said to originate in France, is reported to aid stomach liver and intestinal troubles. George H Mayr of Chicago popularized it after personal cures. Sold widely by druggists including Dr J Strauss Coalty Cyeteein. A light moment follows about dental costs in New York.
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France
George H. Mayr
Chicago
Mayr
BR. J. Strauss
Signature of Chas H Fletcher Ends Long Polytechnic Era
A long tenure ends as Chas H Fletcher signs off after more than thirty years with Cabtoria Beare, marking the close of a era and noting The Kind You Have Always Bought as his enduring hallmark in this enduring business relationship.
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Chas.h.fletcher
Kendalls Answer Laconic Declines Statement on Wreck
Captain Kendall, aboard en route to Montreal, refused to blame Captain Anderson for the Empress of Ireland collision. He said he could not answer now but would have details in a few days as officials from Canadian Pacific greeted him.
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Quebec
Kendall
Montreal
Canadian Pacific
Anderson
Munchausen Legend and Real Life Timeline
The London Chronicle recalls the original Baron Münchhausen and his later notoriety. It traces the myths around a traveler famed for wild tales and notes a timeline where he allegedly died in 17M, then details a June 1763 murder of his wife and August execution, framing the legend against the factual record.
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Munchaugen II
Munchausen
Idie
London Chronicle
Too Large and Too Small
A Kentucky story recalls Colonel J C Blackburn who preferred speeches or storytelling. While touring with friends they met welcoming Kentuckians, but one observer noted Blackburn seemed unsettled, remarking the crowd was too large for an anecdote and too small for a speech.
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J. C. Blackburn
Kentucky
Remarkable Arm of Prizefighter Verger Buried in Westminster Abbey
The article notes a sculpture arm near the north door modeled after John Burton, once England's champion prizefighter and verger at Westminster Abbey. Burton asked for his status to be noted on his tomb, but the inscription was omitted. He was buried in the abbey with no indication on the stone of his identity.
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Westminster
Abbey
John Burton
England
Burton
Barton
Landon
Neapolitans Eat Spaghetti By Deep Breathing
Irvin Cobb humorously notes a Neapolitan style of consuming spaghetti by inhaling the strands in one breath rather than twirling on a fork. He contrasts this with American eating habits and jokes about a nation accustomed to deep breathing.
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America
Irvin
Cobb
Evening Post
Unfair Handicap In Pie Shop Cause For Resignation
Willie quits bakery for carpenter's shop earning less pay. A social investigator questions his choice and Willie explains the pie department harmed his mouth. He disliked the cherry pit work and the rule that kept workers whistling while toiling, signaling they were not eating cherries.
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Willie
Bean
Wille
Popular
Fiji islanders Sugar Cane Dance
The Tondon Standard describes a Fiji ritual called the sugar cane meke or sugar cane dance. Dancers begin crouched with dimmed eyes and murmured words, then rise as they grow taller, wave their arms, and chant louder. The final figures portray fights symbolizing chiefs forcing labor to harvest crops.
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Fiji
Etruscan Vases and Greek Artistic Roots
The famous Etruscan vases are misnamed as Etruscan. they originate from Greek genius. Their forms are elegant and decorated with foliage bands and figures of high artistry. One class uses black figures on red clay. the other in reverse. Dates span about 400 B C to around 300–350 years later.
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Etruria
Tobacco in France and the first daguerreotype
Tobacco in France notes that twenty factories cover national production and state control of retail permits favors widows of military and government workers. It also mentions the first daguerreotype brought to America showing Washington Square Church in New York, captured by Prof. S F B Morse after fifteen minutes exposure.
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France
London
America
Washington Square
New York City
SF. B. Morse
Afteen
Magazine of American History
Ear the Owls and Night Echoes at Jenkins Home
A fragment from London Punch recalls a nocturnal disturbance tale as Lady Jenkins asks if owls kept her awake. The reply shows polite dismissiveness and a playful exchange about which dog might have created a noise, reflecting light social humor of the era.
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Lady Jenkins
Locu
London
The Ruler Facetious Friend Teasing Exchange
A brief exchange shows a facetious friend teasing about marital rules. Mr Youngwed responds with hauteur, noting they can afford to keep a copy. The dialogue highlights social banter and class implied by wealth.
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Mr. Youngwed
Sometimes Not A Stub in a Forgotten Witty Exchange
In a brief exchange quoted by the Cincinnati Enquirer Mrs Gabb laments a forgotten moan after death and Mr Gabb counters with a wry remark about marriage to a widow, reflecting social tone and humor of the period. The fragment preserves named individuals and a pointed, period voice.
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Mrs. Gabb
Mr. Gabb
Cincinnati Enguirer
Early Treatment of Servants in a 17th Century Diary
A selection from the Newdigate family archives shows Sir Richard Newdigate’s diary detailing servant discipline under Charles II. Fines are listed for teapot breaking, pride, unready Sundays, and drunkenism, alongside a reward to Tom Cooper for hard work after an injury.
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Newdigate
Newdigate Newdegate
Richard Newdigate
Charles II
Nap Newton
William Hetherington
Cook
Redding
Tom Cooper
London Chronicle
Prompt Cure for Bat Colds Promoted by Cough Remedy
Advertises Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as a prompt, permanent cure for colds, claiming it relieves lungs aids expectoration opens secretions and restores health. Notes world wide sale and that it is sold by all dealers. Also included are probate notices from Wood County Court in 1914 regarding the estate of Alexander McKercher and a June 4 reception at Adler opera house in Marshfield.
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Chamberlain
Wood County Court
Alexander McKercher
P. N. Christensen
August Broker
Anc
Grand Rapids
Marshfield
Aid County
W. J. Conway
Open meetings notice for public reception event
The proper committee invites the general public to attend a public reception honoring grand officers delegates and visiting dignitaries. The event signals openness and welcomes community attendance at a scheduled gathering for organizational recognition and交流.
Bakerville Faces Nasonville In Weekend Baseball
Bakerville hosted Nasonville in a Sunday baseball game with Nasonville winning by a score not clearly printed. Ida Know Caroline Michels and Kate Michels traveled to Milwaukee midweek. Bakerville residents attended a Marshfield band concert Saturday and a Lincoln Park dance Monday. Mamie Jonas honored at a granite shower Wednesday. John Jonas visited his in laws Sunday. Kohl family and Tena Nuber from Marshfield visited the Michels home. Frank Binder of Stratford paid a Sunday visit.
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Bakerville
Nasonville
Ida Know
Caroline
Kate Michels
Milwaukee
Marshfield
Lincoln Park
Mamie Jonas
John Jonas
Kohl
Tena Nuber
Mike Michels
Frank Binder
Stratford
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Kestel Bros. Co
August Senn
N. Maple
Chichester
Aland
Bakerville News
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E. F. Mechler
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