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Newspaper
Marshfield Times
Location
Marshfield, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Mar 11, 1898
Page
1
County Superintendent Muvenor discusses the rural school problem and calls for stronger teacher training and expanded high school pedagogy. He argues improved pay and training, a statewide pedagogical program, and better resources to prevent rural exodus and elevate country education.
A town meeting approved a nonbinding sewerage referendum for the municipal election. If voters express support, further steps and estimated costs will be considered. The measure seeks to gauge public opinion on sewerage amid local plans and expenses. Also notes local bicycle shop activity and a property sale on Wednesday December 13.
Crowds ignored by crowds last Sunday as Ostrom and helpers held a revival at the Presbyterian church. Talks touched on Isumb prophecy and the need for inner life change. Tuesday morning and Thursday evening meetings targeted workers at the hoop and shirt factories with sermons on the Holy Spirit. A children’s service is planned for Sunday afternoon and the next address will be for teachers. The Sunday afternoon service may be men only and officials expect strong turnout from all ages to reflect a growing Christian interest.
The paper notes a recent surge in young cattle shipments from the area with Mr Reynolds as a buyer. It highlights high prices for calves and beef futures, warns of indiscriminate selling of heifers and dry cows, and urges breeders to replenish beef stock while prices remain favorable. The piece stresses prudent farming to sustain supply through spring and beyond.
The three-year-old child of Mr and Mrs Sdo Tungelberger of Marsh-Sold town suffered severe scalding when the mother, while scrubbing, left to fetch water. The child, found in a basin, was badly burned on one side but expected to recover. a warning to mothers to guard little ones from such dangers.
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