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Newspaper
Marshfield Times
Location
Marshfield, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jun 30, 1899
Page
7
A brief Chicago Tribone notice proclaims a heroic death for Jobooy North who died on the Fourth, marking a somber wartime or patrol sacrifice as a solemn local tribute.
Captain Chevers returns from Manila to Hampton where a Fourth of July celebration honors him as a hero of Manila. Tracy Wordsworth reappears, and a formal program ends with her singing the national anthem. Chevers and Wordsworth exchange brief reunion gratitude amid community pride and Harriet’s playful matchmaking.
Experts report widespread winter damage across southern Wisconsin and nearby states. Blackberries, elderberries, grapes, roses, hickory and white ash, plus fruit trees, show heavy losses as roots die while canopies appear healthy. Differences in hardiness, soil, and exposure explain why some trees perish and others survive. Exotic species fared better in many cases. A university experiment seeks to revive affected trees by stimulating root activity with water pressure.
A romantic Madrid tale, if true, may illuminate reasons behind Cervera's fleet defeat and the wider Spanish misfortunes in the Philippines, Cuba, Porto Rico, and East Indian colonies, suggesting links between events and a broader collapse of Spain's naval power.
A London writer describes a new breed of expert a consulting cyclist who offers medical and practical advice on bike use. He claims to guide speed, gears, saddle fit, handlebar position, and gear selection tailored to individuals. The piece notes doctors often endorse cycling without mastery of cycling specifics and praises focused cycling knowledge for rider comfort and safety.
An electric barbershop in Paris attracts crowds with an electric cutting comb that burns hair with a red hot wire fed by a storage battery. The rapid process clips heavy hair in minutes, prevents frizz, and includes electric shampooing and quick drying via fans. The owner envisions further electric devices replacing hand labor.
A kindly visitor reflects on an alleged burglary case. The dialogue reveals public misgivings about zeal for free silver and the role of the convict, named N, in the wider political climate.
A lively verse satire from Cleveland, celebrating a returning figure with a raucous marching song. It lists instruments and calls for rousing cheers, urging players and singers to celebrate on the homeward track with shouted humor.
The article discusses peach rot harming crops and advises early Bordeaux spraying, selecting rot resistant varieties like Champion and others, and burning diseased fruit to prevent future outbreaks. It warns against cheap uncertified trees and stresses careful, timely actions by growers.
A discussion on art framing notes that frames once dominant in 25 years past are now seen as distractions. Frames should support the painting, not overpower it, with rich materials for oil works and simpler, harmonized setups for watercolors. Gold mats and frames suit colorless bodies, while mats and glass protect fragile faces, and thick back boards aid preservation.
This guide notes frame choices for etchings and engravings to suit different works. It recommends simple natural woods like ash chestnut and holly for most etchings, warns against overdecoration, and suggests black frames for old engravings used sparingly. It also covers matting tones and testing whites against artworks.
Emma J Garmmblebae of Dallas, Colorado, former postmistress, is charged with large stamp cancellations. She claims innocence while confessing to falsifying reports to cover declining postal business and admits stamps worth 413 dollars were destroyed in a stove fire by her young daughter. She says she tried to cover the loss by seeking funds from Ed Carmichael.
A judge directs Mrs Lowlywed to send John and Mr Newlywed to report the needed errand by half past the hour. The urgency stems from a late office deadline and the clock showing near the hour. The dialogue captures a domestic exchange with formalities and haste.
Mrs Hanes says the landlord paid the quarter’s rent and showed the baby, noting her wish that the owner had given him the baby and shed light on the quarter’s rest. The dialogue hints at missed opportunities and awareness from the night before.
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