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Newspaper
Marshfield Times
Location
Marshfield, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Mar 11, 1908
Page
8
A ship encounters a violent gale as it nears harbor. Ben Paddock mans the wheel with calm mastery guiding the vessel through a dangerous, twisting channel to safety. The crew credits his cool skill and steadfast resolve for bringing them to a secure berth.
A fragmented antiquated account describes dangerous marine life including sharks and morays off Bermuda and Aqtan waters. It notes terrifying features such as lethal tails and spikes and mentions fears among fishermen about deadly sea creatures and their environments.
A historical note explains the Gregorian reform to correct calendar drift by adding a century rule and skipping years divisible by 100 but not by 400. It states the 400 year cycle yields only one extra day, with a French proposal extending the rule to 4000 years. The piece ends with aHumor column anecdote from New York Post about a court case over a chicken theft, illustrating social attitudes of the era.
The author explains South African town names ending in fonten meaning fountain and laagte meaning shelter for animals. Examples such as Bloewfonten ellandsfooteln and Ellandslsagte illustrate how sites were named for springs and animal shelters.
Spencer B J Landaal was a business caller at Marshfield Wednesday. Mrs Bodle visited relatives in Dartford Saturday and Sunday. Mr Watson and family moved to Stoughton renting a farm. FOL Schofield and Miss Hogne attended a Marshfield teachers meeting. A sleighing party visited Miss Ina Damar Wednesday evening. Mrs Elizabeth Potts spent a few days with daughter Mrs M A Pottet in NY. Mrs Ethel Heath went to Marshfield Thursday for a second operation at St Joseph's hospital. Mrs Kvath and Mrs Daymon spent Monday with Heath at St Joseph's. Mrs E B Follet went to Milwaukee Wednesday for W C T State executive board meeting. C M Christiansen confined to bed with the grip for days, now recovering. Fourth number of the lecture course comes Friday evening. A concert by home talent at E church with choruses and solos. admission 25 cents adults 15 cents school students.
Miss Elisabeth Snyder teaches in district No. 3 and visits Coley with her parents. Mr and Mrs Dickerson return from Merrill after a few days with their son. L Stemmier of Stratford accepts a dames position. August Dope praised wood cutter work at J A Pennanecker's. Ladies Aid Society meets at Stratford Presbyterian Church. Mrs H Wagner solicits church funds for Stratford Catholic Church. Joe Condan Sr and brother-in-law survey for a milk cow shipment amid farm belt strain. Staadt plans a new saw mill with shingle mill to ease lumber needs for locals and avoid long hauls to Stratford or Riverside.
Saturday brought the best sleighing of the winter as Eddie Eckes hauled a nice load of three foot wood to Marshield Jas. William Schlaike has about sixty cords cut and ready. Wm. Peariof Marshield is hauling wood to the city for Mrs. Fapp in the Greenwood section.
Madam claims Mother Gray's Sweat Powder cures feverishness teething disorders and bowel issues in children and destroys worms. Advertises 10000 testimonials and a 25 cent price with free sample from Allen S. Olmsted Le Roy New York.
Atty Davis of Grand Rapids visited Pittsville last week while Will Wagner fans were at home due to a weeklong illness. Frank Golworth returns to activity after a severe flu. C Currie and family move to the third ward. Marshfield visitor Frank Johnsen and Mr Mrs C E Nowatney attended events. Teachers from Marshfield attended a local institute with Glen Junk man and several students. An orchestra with Chas Schrimner leader formed in town. members include Arthur Mitchell and Emil Werner. A large hall dance drew about thirty couples despite mailed invitations, finished with a late supper at Elm Park and Crown Orchestra providing seven pieces.
A house committee report favors restoring In God We Trust to coins and recommends placing the biblical inscription Know That My Redeemer Liveth on all clearing house certificates. Representative Knowlend of California joked during discussion as the panel voted unanimously to back the proposal.
The article notes Chasios Vades, famed for impersonations, will perform at Adler's Opera House with solid credentials and comic verse. It mentions Mr. Varley appearing Wednesday March 18 and Case & Johnson moving to a new barn on South Central avenue with a funeral hearse.
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