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Newspaper
Marshfield Times
Location
Marshfield, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1896
Page
7
In Washington on June 6 a mild sensation arose from a report of damage to the Marquette statue. Five bronze feathers on the heads of the Bronze Indians and on the pedestal were missing after an examination. Guards suspect relic hunters and have been ordered to tighten watch on the monument.
An editorial urging awareness of women’s silent sufferings from uterine ailments. It warns of dangers tied to dress and life and recommends Lydia E. Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound as a twenty year proven remedy to relieve distress, restore tone, strengthen muscles, and ease pain.
The article traces the evolution of national nominating conventions from early town meetings to the current convention system, noting the shift from unpledged electors to congressional caucuses to party conventions. It highlights the absence of formal platforms in early years and predicts the growing scale and complexity of future conventions. It also critiques gender dress norms and argues for rational dress reform in a separate editorial excerpt.
A writer argues public prejudice against men wearing skirts in cycling attire is unfounded. He asserts skirts offer better warmth and dryness in rain, reduce illness risk from knickerbockers, and provide greater safety compared with knickerbockers and stockings, urging freedom to choose the best cycling dress.
The piece reflects on primeval solitude in South Africa, contrasting untouched wilderness with man made landscapes. It notes the traveler’s mood shifting across Kurroo rails, Matabeleland highlands, and distant mines, highlighting how vast horizons deepen the sense of isolation and wonder.
Fragmentary OCR text suggests a note about the release of four leaders of the Johannesburg reform committee. The passage mentions Hull's Hair Renewer as a product and hints at regaining hair, but the readable portion focuses on the potential release of those leaders.
The article describes rapid growth and wealth from the Saw Pit region near Duran and Golu, detailing rich ore bodies, investors, and the late nineteenth century mining fever. It mentions the Late Tyo Gold Mining Company, local shipping crews, and hopes tied to the new discoveries fueling speculative activity and industry expansion.
Rev Charles H Parkhurst argues in a Ladies Home Journal piece that practical college training should be supplemented by real world experience. He urges young men to learn by doing, to engage with current events, and to see reality as the oldest university that can build vigor keenness and perseverance in them.
The American steamer St Paul set a record from Southampton to New York, arriving with a run of six days five hours and two minutes, shaving about two hours off the prior mark. The report notes timing and routing details.
Barker, a Wisconsin resident since 1852, died in Plainfield aged US years. The report notes his long residence and death location with minimal details.
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