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Newspaper
Marshfield Times
Location
Marshfield, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
May 15, 1907
Page
11
An Illinois legislature debate over a draft automobile bill sparks unrest with a string of farcical sections. Provisions demand disguises for autoists, odd speeds, and improvised methods to conceal damaged machines, while others prescribe vehicle color changes by month and comically harsh penalties for certain conduct.
Universal praise from press and public marks In a Woman's Power as a top melodrama. The absorbing drama and romantic story, combined with a splendid scenic setting, make this production first class. It will be presented at Adler Opera House this Saturday May 18.
Stevens Point readers learn the Wisconsin Central plans a new timetable that would move passenger train No 1’s arrival to Stevens Point to about 7 am and shift its Chicago departure from 2 45 am to around 1 o’clock. The change would push readers to rely on train No 11’s 12 20 daily arrival for morning papers. Rumor also mentions possible mail cars on trains 11 and 12.
A look at sixteenth century sonnet production with references to Housard and Quevedo, plus early English poets Wyatt and Surrey. The piece notes Shakespeare and other grand poets as great sonneteers, and ends with a Dundee Advertiser account describing orcas attacking a whaling ship and carrying off a killed whale, highlighting orcas as intelligent and bold.
A tranquil Trent in Ast summer evening is shattered when a horseman bursts into a homestead and abducts Farmer Brown's daughter after accusing Squire Tamp of a theft. The farmer awakens to the dramatic scene as the town rumor mill stirs.
Odd snippets discuss animal coloration and a fox mind theory, noting a blind animal lacks color change and a basin of minnows turns pale. Quips from Cleveland Plain Dealer and Washington Star reflect social banter on wealth and bets, ending with a Philadelphia Press joke about freight costs comparing feet of distance.
Dialog shows farmers Meddergrass and Naybor arguing over who should send help for wood cutting as Hiram and Silas await assignment. An advertisement offers a free Preventics sample and Golés booklet from Dr Shoop of Racine Wisconsin to prove the product’s merit for colds. Preventics described as candy cold core tablets without quinine or laxative. Sold by Sexton Bros.
A compact note explains that all natural wings share the same principle. When wings beat they trace a continuous figure eight path in space, alternating down and up strokes as they propel the creature.
An old advertisement touts Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy as a trusted universal cure. It claims decades of use, ease of taking when diluted with water and sweetened, and notes Sexton Bros. as the supplier.
A quoted exchange from the Baltimore American shows an angry citizen declaring to railroad the case through the courts, while an astute lawyer retorts that the block system now works perfectly. The terse dialogue reflects local tensions over legal tactics and procedural control.
Piles get quick relief from Dr Shoop's Magic Ointment designed for piles. Itching pain protruding or blind piles vanish with use. Large nickel capped glass jars priced at 50 cents. Sold by Sexton Bros.
The north wall of New York City Hall is brownstone while the other sides are marble. Built in 1803 on the city outskirts, its rear wall was not considered important as the City was not expected to grow beyond it.
Wenzel and Wenzel offer top meats and take supplies with strict cleanliness. The shop serves everyone equally, from children to experts, ensuring absolute cleanliness in every transaction.
Very low round trip fares to San Francisco Los Angeles Portland Tacoma Seattle and North Pacific Coast points from June 20 to July 12 with liberal return limits and favorable stop over arrangements. Apply at any North-Western Life ticket agent for full particulars.
A London Sketch fragment contrasts an anecdotal tale of a curate’s child and a vicar’s child with a bishop’s remark on foundations and a quip about adversity. Seneca is cited as a counterpoint to worldly ignorance.
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