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Newspaper
Marshfield Times
Location
Marshfield, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
May 22, 1907
Page
4
A miscellany of whimsical observations and brief curiosities from The Marshfield Times. It mentions happiness through work, gender dynamics, Japan’s peace warship, pets named Teddy, and quirky local reflections on Lake Tirle fish, English folklore, Carnegie medals in pawn shops, and divergent views on exploration and science.
A Boston Globe note highlights Franklin Square housing since its founding, housing 11,462 young women and serving about 7,680,000 meals at a slight over 14 cents per meal. It also cites Mrs. Thomas F. Ryan’s vast charity, allocating about 4,009,000 dollars to buildings and religious institutions.
The Charleston News notes that automobiles often fail to move, remarking they will stand still unless hitched. The piece laments ongoing problems with vehicles failing to move when they should.
A Cork native named Paddy Donovan surprises Rev. Croonerberghs in the Victoria Nyanza region. Donovan claims to be chief of the local tribe and accompanies the missionary as they travel, aiding the establishment of the territory’s first Roman Catholic church. The piece recounts Croonerberghs 15 to 16 years among tribes, his linguistic mastery, and his vivid descriptions of the Nile and Victoria Falls.
The piece recalls George s Inn as London s last remaining coaching tavern where Dickens met Pickwick and other figures, preserving century old furnishings and traditions. Ownership has stayed with the same family for generations, with a descendant still running the establishment and keeping its historic ambiance. An adjacent note highlights Edward P. Allis Jr of Milwaukee as a Legion of Honor recipient for his fisheries research and morphologic work, living in Mentone, France, who publishes an ongoing quarterly journal at Bowlon.
Ripon college schedules a week of June events including commencement exercises. Dr William J Mutch of New Haven Conn professor elect for philosophy and pedagogy will deliver the commencement oration on June 12 titled Pragmatic Ideals. Alumni activities include a June 1 address by Rev Fred J Selden and an alumni banquet.
Delegates from 27 cities, 10,000 members, elect J T Martin of Green Bay state deputy and W D McGwire secretary at annual meeting. Power contract awarded for 75 000 electrifying power house to O Keefe and Organison.
Mrs Charles N Preston of Elkland Pennsylvania recalls a three year struggle with fatigue yellow complexion and dramatic weight loss due to sugar in the kidneys. After using Deans Kidney Pills her health improved rapidly with weight restored and sugar eliminated. Bought by all dealers 60 cents a box Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY.
A provincial bootmaker’s bill of a multifaceted craftsman describes a man who blends shoemaking with learning and surgery. He heels and performs cutting operations, sells soles and heels, and offers sharp, well-argued speeches.
Personal trains run in July via the Chicago Union Pacific and North-Western lines at low round trip rates with sleeping car accommodations meals and full tour arrangements. Write A Hutchison Manager Tourist Department 212 Clark Street Chicago for itineraries and details. History Will Be Costly notes Boer War cost. one volume published. Other ads promote remedies and products with brief quips and trade lines.
The Bean & Maxwell sawmill in Park Falls was destroyed by a fire, with an estimated loss of about 3,000 dollars and no insurance. The blaze marks the fourth sawmill fire in Park Falls within a four time period.
A fragment discusses perception of color blindness, noting that a man may lack paleness in eyes without vision impairment. The line challenges the idea that eye color reveals internal conditions.
A testimonial letter cites Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound as curing nervous prostration and female troubles. Mrs Nellie Makham of Buffalo and Mrs Geo A James of Fredonia describe long struggles with nerves, despair, and relief after using the remedy. The notice invites other women to seek advice from Mrs Pinkham in Lynn Massachusetts, claiming free guidance based on extensive experience.
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