Strange Cure for Lunacy in Old Parishes
London Graphic recounts 17th century practices where whipping was used as a cure for lunacy and even smallpox. Entries from 1691 record charges for restraining and whipping distressed women, and later payments for whipping two people with smallpox. The term bang beggar described a parish beadle who chased away beggars, a role tied to brutal public punishment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Huntingdonshire
Midland
Cheshire
London Graphic
Fox and Plenm Reynard and the Moss-Flea Scene
A fable describes foxes tormented by fleas. They gather moss from tree bark and carry it to a deeper stream where they immerse themselves, allowing the fleas to depart with the moss. Afterward the fox returns to shore relieved as the insects float away.
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Reynard
Fleur
Caution Urged On Self Prescription And Medicine Use
A physician warns against the belief that more medicine is better. He notes quinine can help but people buy excess from drug stores and self dose after a prescription. Careless use by those unfamiliar with consequences causes more health ailments than most sources.
Marriage in Scotland as proof of union by note
The Chicago Record-Herald cites a Wikie Collins novel example where a woman calls a man her husband in a note and the man replies “Your Trust band” on the back of a letter. The note, though informal, is used to argue lawful marriage through the exchange and handling of the paper evidence.
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Scotland
Jyon
Ams
Wikie Collins
Ly Owl
Pho
Chicago Record-Herald
Constant precipitation zones near Tierra del Fuego and Seven Sisters
Alwayn Ratolag notes islands south of New Zealand known as the Sisters experience nearly constant rainfall. He compares Tierra del Fuego where rain often falls as sleet and snow. A belt around the world shows zones with persistent rain and others with very little rainfall.
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Alwayn Ratolag
New Zealand
Tierra del Iruego
The End of Knowledge Quote Recounted
A fragmented quotation argues that the purpose of knowledge is to use human reason for the benefit of mankind and to serve others rather than pursue curiosity fame algebra or self sustenance a Benighted restatement cites an antique author Bacot or Bacotl.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bacotl
Rare Revolvers Spark Confusion In Antique Trade
In a chatty exchange the dealer touts two rare revolvers while a customer questions their era. A passerby quips Columbus carried such items, prompting jokes about gun history and the so called human thermometer nickname for a local figure.
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Columbus
Supertinoga Note on Ladies and Cards
A fragment from Life quotes Bridget and Virgil in a sharp exchange about calling cards. Bridget notes the ladies wanted to call but a threadbare era kept them from presenting better cards while Virgil emphasizes adjusting field manners.
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Bridget
False Report Sparks Hearsay as Man Emerges From Trance
James Mulligan of Ida Wisconsin allegedly lay in a three day trance while a funeral procession moved to the church. A hearse driver reportedly heard groans and glass smashing then Mulligan sat up fully conscious asking where he was. The Loyal city paper carried the claim. Iola postmaster denied any such incident.
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James Mulligan
Ida
Wis
Mulligan
Loyal
Iola
High School Commended by Accrediting Board Letter
A February letter from A W Tressler secretary reports Marshfield High School remains on Group A accredited status. Inspectors praised building equipment and condition, qualified teachers, and well engaged students who performed strongly across studies. The committee recommended continued inclusion on the accredited list.
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Manisey
Wis
D. C. Gile
Marshfield
Marshield High School
A. W. Tressler. Secy
The
Cou
Teachers Examinations for Spring 1906 Date Schedule
Teachers in Flittsville Grand Rapids Marshfield and Arpin must attend exams if their certificates expire this school year. Examinations start at 9 am at each location, bring current certificate. Rupert Morris County Supt dated February 24 1906 Arpin Wisconsin. Wenzel and Wenzel advertise meat supply with telephone 56.
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Flittsville
Grand Rapids
Marshfield
Arpin
Wisconsin
Rupert Morris
County Supt. of
Travel Class March Ltd Roll Call
Quotations from Oliver Wendell Holmes presented in a travel class roll call style. Included are notes on Hawaii first paper and subsequent papers with brief mentions of Mrs. E C Pors Mrs Hinman and Mrs Hahn Reynolds.
Schroeder Returns to Old Stand for Blacksmith Work
Robert Schroeder resumes business opposite the Mansion House inviting former customers to visit for horseshoeing and all blacksmith services. He promises reliable craft and satisfaction, urging locals to call or stop by to discuss repairs and new work.
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Robert Schroeder
Sitt
Unclaimed Letters At Marshfield Post Office
Unclaimed letters remain at the Marshfield post office up to February 27 1906. Names include Carl Bergeson Bernhard Dres cher Miss Fauster Joseph Tamei Michael Kenney Albert Keller Jesse Rowe Miss Karliner Soyer John G Taylor and Joan F Core P M. Please say advertised when calling for shore.
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Marshfield
Carl Bergeson
Bernhard Drescher
Fauster
Joseph Tamei
Michael Kenney
Albert Keller Jesse Rowe
Karliner Soyer
John G. Taylor
Wisconsin Central Excursion Rates Advertised
It states that the Wisconsin Central offers the best service and lowest rates regardless of destination with excursion rates to the west and south. W L Atewood, Agent.
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Wisconsin Central
W.L. Atewood
Agt
Company A Wins Central and Northern Wisconsin Championship
The Company A basketball team captured the regional title by defeating Birnamwood 17 to 16 on Thursday night. Birnamwood then lost 25 to 24 to the Wausau YMCA on Friday. A home game tonight against Wausau will decide the championship with a clear title likely if Company A wins.
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Company A
Central
Wisconsin
Birnamwood
Wausau Y. M.C. A
Wausau
Company Boys
Local Wood Yard Offers 3000 Cords at 1.35 Each Delivered
A wood dealer advertises 3000 cords of stove length mill wood for sale at 1.35 per cord delivered anywhere in the city. Customers may order from the teamsters or leave orders at the Main Office. Terms cash.
Millinery and Talking Machines for Sale by Lueckenbach
Miss M C Lueckenbach sells her entire millinery stock due to leaving town. Store fixtures also for sale, including all makes of talking machines such as Victor Edison Talkophone Sonophone Columbia and other brands. Includes late records from Frank L Zweck jeweler.
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M.C. Lueckenbach
Victor
Edison
Sonophone
Columbia
Frank L. Zweck
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Guyer
Chicago News
Virgil
Jos
A. Alexander
Gile
Wenzel & Wenzel
Shore
Joan F. Core
P. M
Uureaus Ste
Ates
Chas.h. Fletcher
the Gandymaker
First National Bank
Avam Harex
Windia
Uthmeifr
McMician
L. TH
Tuom
Tomas Davy
Fre Vollmar
Leander Choate
U.S
First National Bank OF
Resources
Blatz Wiener
BLATZ
Wiener Beer
VAL Blatz Brewing CO
Milwaukee
Marshfield Branch
Ata
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