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Newspaper
Marshfield Times
Location
Marshfield, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Mar 03, 1893
Page
3
A bank robbery in Leechburg ends in a fatal shooting as two masked men attempt to force entry. Citizens mob the scene, police surround the area, and a suspect is captured while a second robber remains at large. Local authorities vow a nationwide search.
The Daily News notes Mr Sylous, a famed explorer, is in the Alpica wilds gathering observations. He has endured discomforts with minimal rest and rejects funds for a voyage home, citing safe travel amid dangerous terrain. He reports rare venomous snake bites and compares risks to London travel, while noting no fever or clear illness.
A fragmented tale follows the boy king and his mother as crowds demand to see the royal pair in a tense arrival. The crowd roars for an audience while the leaders pass through amid fear and shouts. The scene closes with the queen facing the mob and a demand to behold the king.
Fragmentary medieval scene shows a queen beside a sleeping king as courtiers linger. A vague gallery setting unfolds with royal imagery and implied threats of dethronement or violence amid whispered murmurs and hidden tensions.
A fragmentary report recalls Roba Lents Slovene, son of Jan, dying from consumption as tobacco use devastates health. It notes Stevenson as a cigarette smoker, consuming many per day, and mentions long voyages with tobacco supplies, letters from the Adirondacks, and a pattern of heavy smoking leading toward medical ruin even as he traveled from New York to Samoa.
Fragmentary text describes a person with weak lungs and a resistance to sacrificing cigarettes. Mentions Robet Love Sle Vemson and a muted subsistence theme, with references to tobacco and modest smoking. Content is unclear but centers on health and smoking.
The St Louis Republic recounts lore about a plant linked to Calvary cross symbolism. It describes a trefoil flower with three round leaves bearing a central red spot, once tied to Pilate and the crucifixion narrative, with claims of its Indian origin and later Christian interpretations.
A London Times report discusses riding horses through floodwaters in Australia during the rainy season. It notes horses vary in how they swim, sometimes with the saddle above water and other times nearly submerged. Riders should stay in the saddle if safe, otherwise let the horse go and signal the animal to swim to the nearest shore. The key danger is the horse wetting its forelimbs and bridle, which can be mitigated by proper rein and bridle handling.
An account recalls temptation to sample a prickly pear in a rural setting and the ensuing painful encounter with burrs. The narrative shifts to a later incident where Frank P. Bradley of Janesville reports being held up and robbed of $65, detailing the alleged offense and its impact.
An inventor named Belorm unveils a perpetual timekeeper that uses wind and gravity. The device winds automatically via a fan attachment or wind-driven pulley, keeping a heavy weight in motion within a frame. A brake engages as the weight rises, and a clutch-like cord guides the mechanism. The design emphasizes resistance to weather and eliminates manual winding, with demonstrations noted from 1878.
A long confusing note reports on kerosene trade in Sumatra with mention of new wells in the northern Sampiea region, near Malaca, and Dutch grants favoring Dutch and British capitalists. It cites rising monthly output, deep-water access, and claims a large, rich territory around Langkat with significant production potential.
The Sleapy Unsuny cemetery near Tarrytown New York hosts the resting place of Washington Irving and prominent local families. Noted individuals such as Manton Marble General Delaven George Lewis and the Tate George Jones are buried there along with other prominent New York families. A Maine woman was buried there with full ceremonies. A Maine man was hired to take potatoes at one barn door and sell them elsewhere. The trap involved transporting potatoes from a barn across the border to Maine and New Brunswick without paying duty.
A historic note states Poxax has sixty seven counties larger than Rhode Island, two larger than Connecticut, and one larger than Massachusetts. It claims Texas area is at least equal to New York New Jersey Pennsylvania Ohio Indiana and New England combined.
A brief humorous exchange notes Mrs Lotos praising Mr Gushly as a lovely man after fifteen years of marriage. The dialogue then mentions his wife’s death last spring, reflecting a playful yet pointed line from the period humor column.
A stylistic old manual outlines practical uses for discarded newspapers. It covers dusting, protecting plants, lining curtains, boosting home insulation, padding cushions, and repurposing sheets as carpet underlayment and warmth. The piece blends household economy with seasonal chores and clever reuse.
A chopped OCR tale contrasts a political encounter with John Quincy Adams and a defiant criminal brought before justice. Adams recalls a family memory while a dampened farmer speaks, then a criminal declares contempt for the court, invoking the king's justice.
Dialogue scene through a snowy stretch of garbled lines shows characters Vin Winkle Tam Cagared and Kenilaine trading terse remarks about staying warm and toying with effort while a toaster and others comment on gender roles in a brisk, chilly setting.
A garbled Chicago News-Record excerpt shows a quirky editor and a young woman in a manuscript exchange. The dialogue hints at tension, a stalled romance, and the editor’s awkward attempt at flattery amid a busy newsroom.
Fragmented overheard dialogue recounts a grouchy hotel landlord and a troublesome drummer seeking a room on a cold night. Guests clash over price, towels, soap, and a lack of warmth as one man clings to home comforts and complains of drafts, while staff bicker about service and forgotten courtesies.
The Hindoo god Lingua, twelve and a half inches high, was bought by an Englishman at an 1888 auction of Fast India relics for 18 dollars. The idol features a gold base adorned with diamonds and gems, with a pyramid-shaped apex and a horse shoe finial. Discovered after the capture of the Bad Shah, it was traced to Queen’s hidden stash, then to London and finally to Mr. Spencer in New Orleans records.
The article notes amber as fossil gum from ancient forests found in marshy grounds and dredged from sediments. It traces sources from the Baltic, Mackeeas, and German Ocean, then says supplies are exhausted and imitators rival the real product, with India and China demanding amber lamps while eastern idol uses remain prominent.
A Chisago News-Escord item records a quirky exchange about plans and timing. The speaker hints at awaiting Christmas to reveal a hoped for augmentation, suggesting secrecy before the holiday. The dialogue sheds light on local chatter and seasonal anticipation.
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