Robbed in son's name Greenwood swindle shocks western telegraphs
A Greenwood farmer, Sam Mowden, was swindled via telegrams from supposed relatives in the west. The scam used multiple names to extract money, including 80 then 70 then 130 dollars, with family members misnamed to induce trust. A detective persona allegedly aided the fraud, but the fraud was uncovered after the real James Howden address was found.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam Mowden
Greenwood
Howden
James B. Howden
West
Missoula
Mont
Jim
Ponte
William M
Harry
John Henry
Jim Howden
Milwaukee Sentinel
Library Notes Show Sharp Gain in Early 1906 Circulation
The library circulated 961 more books in January and February 1906 than in the same months previously. March is hoped to match or exceed that increase. The Norwegian traveling library has been returned to the Free Library Commission, with another expected soon. Since Feb 23 the library has opened in the morning from 9 to 12 o'clock, a change welcomed by borrowers and reference users.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Free Library Commission
Unclaimed Letters At Marshfield Post Office
The Marshfield post office lists uncalled letters through March 6 1908 including Jos A Alexander (2) Miss El yina Falasky Robert Flosshauer Mrs S B Hillier Dave Hines Charles McCinney Miss Esti Star Sotogling J R Thomas R J Thompson Mrs Rachel Traux T R Voss Addressees should say advertised. Also an ad for Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea to keep children healthy. 35 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marshfield
Jos
Rabbit Haunt Death Trap Arrest Report
A boy was found with two dead rabbits on the southern English coast after a rabbit shooting incident at a preserved site. Police questioned him as he disclosed a bizarre method involving a candle and grease applied to a crab, followed by pursuit of a rabbit as the situation devolved into a chaotic scene with a rake and crumpled gear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Combs
England
Promse
Korey
Pure Air as the Vital Fluid and Its Value
An analysis extols the supremacy of clean air over energy, condemning polluting waste and praising the life sustaining power of pure air. It argues no material need is greater than breathable air and cites Professor S. U. Woodbridge on health and vitality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thornbs
Gortver
U. Woodbridge
Cork Trade Drives Spanish Portuguese Villages
The article describes women and children in the mountains of Spain and Portugal employed in cork cutting. Villages supply cork to agents from Seville and Lisbon annualy, with purchases reaching millions. Corks of various sizes are sorted, shipped by the ton, and recut by hand at a rapid rate to satisfy buyers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cortes
Spain
Portugal
Factorius
Seyllle
Lisbon
Mip
Araby and Portentis Art Note on Embroidered Images
An artist recounts failed attempts to photograph Arabs in Algiers and a Moor who warned of trouble for making images. The elder says the real harm will come to the maker in the next world for pursuing own will and pleasure by giving souls to the figures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allah
Origin of Woman From Wood in Norse Myth
In the Scandinavian tale Odin and his brothers Vil and Ve shape life from ash and elm driftwood. They carve a living man from ash and a female from elm at the shore, granting both godlike vigor as they awaken.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Odin
Vil
Injurious to the Memory and Frugal Suspicions
Home Chit warns against inattentive reading and the habit of skipping news items leading to poor retention. It also condemns trashy novels as harmful to profitable reading. The Falladelphia Bulletin mentions Suspicious Directors and quareashlee noting Driggs lunches with frugal suspect Hom and calls for an investigation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Qureashlee
Driggs
Besi
Falladelphia Bulletin
Domestic Animal Riddle in Brooklyn Life
A boy asks what a domestic animal is and is told it is a domestic answer. Mam ma mockingly contrasts a club life with a dull home, noting a Dill is better receipted and an old chair better resented, despite their unlikely resemblance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mamma
Papa
Brooklyn
Doings 1h Wisconsin State Items of the Week
Wisconsin items from Manitowoc to Madison cover autopsy details in the death of Morgan and Henry Brichkain, with testimony planned before the coroner’s jury. Reports note a saloon robbery den, a railroad death, pine ore prospects in Norway, and a Woodmen of the World headquarters move. A fire fatality in Areutia and other local incidents are included along with weathered updates.
Chamberlains Cough Remedy Endorsed After Campaign
A voter recounts overheated throat injury during a political campaign and credits Chamberlains Cough Remedy with rapid improvement after two doses. The testimonial notes inflammation subsided by morning and credits the medicine with enabling continued speech throughout the campaign. Sold by Sexton Bros. and H. A. Svhamaser.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain
Horm Shenick
Pyoria Stichiego
Sexton Bros
H., A. Svhamaser
Marshfield to Buy Stone Piles From Farmers
City of Marshfield will purchase old stone piles from farmers at 2.50 dollars per 15,000 pounds delivered to Marshfield stone yard. Stone must be no larger than eighteen inches in diameter. Dated at Marshfield Wisconsin January 4 1906. M.G F
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marshfield
City of
Wisconsin
M.G, F
Chamberlain's Pain Balm Praised by Conn Mail Carrier
Chas Drake of Chapinville Connecticut says Chamberlain's Pain Balm is the champ of all liniments. He suffered rheumatism in the shoulder for a year and after trying several cures found relief and a permanent cure with short use. For sale by Sexton Bros and H A Schumaker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chas. Drake
Chapinville
Conn
Sexton Bros
H. A. Schumaker
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Marshfield Times
Williams & Bailey
Son
City of Tating
Lucas Co
Frank J. Cheney
F. J. Cheney & Co
Toledo
Hall
A. D
A. W. Gleason
Library Notes
Joax F. Cone
P. M
Hollister
Rocky Mountain
Telegraph
Manitawoe
Mean
Morgain
Morgan
Asin
Thyraettre
Smu
Marcin
Niles
Yin
Bens Inn
Ostriet Atterngy Hougen
Tench
Taeing
Wie
Ekill
Henry Brichkhain
Skeboysiin Wis
Bravkmaiy
Mit
Charles Stemmbach
Kenoshn
Kenosha Ayil
Frederick Daemon
Walsh Hong
Mareh
Castor
Den
Marinelle
Wis
Moreh
Art Nohich
Arlen Olson
Pierve
Nina Road
Joe Nahlechek
Salion
Wisconsin Life Company
Madson
TL Tushnell
Wisconsin Life Compunny
Milwaukee
Fifth Avenue
Tudianapolis
Unk Russell
Philadelphia
George Menasle
Chicago
Auditorium
Mussel
Memsic
Omaha
Lowe
Root
Woodmen of the World
Order
Omeba
Cronstadt
Gulf of Finland
Yermaka
National Biscuit Company
Frotana
Raw Smoke
Templar
K Cgar
P. O. Drinkwite
Miz
Qi Smith
Smiths
Harper's
Certain
Gsmith's
SMITH
Smites
F. Smith
Seventh Avenue
New York City
Wiener
VAL Blatz Brewing CO
Marshfield Branch
Weapper
Bears
Astoria
Incorporated
Wood County
Taylor & Scott Co., Wood County Abstracts
Grand Rapids
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