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Newspaper
Marshfield Times
Location
Marshfield, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
May 26, 1893
Page
7
A fragment from a New York fashion discourse describes Bunson outfits and Len t Taylor’s sales lure, with anxious first-person reflections on city life in early autumn. A separate item notes Victoriology Inspector Vin Atten's visit and twelve boys murdered at work, plus a marriage report for Miss Lydin Ie and John Balwur.
John King was arrested on a charge of illicit liquor to Indians on the Lac Court O Reilles reservation. He was transported to Madison for trial.
Dr Willia Biddle Atkinson of the American Medical Association comments on euthanasia and the allure of painless death. He notes the mind outlives the body, discusses morphine and other agents, and cites patient reports of near joyous sensations at life's end, while stressing the variability and pain of terminal agony.
The Lewiston Auburn area sees a rapid Canadian exodus with roughly 1,000 per year crossing the border. Many Canadians seek work in Maine as taxes rise and opportunities shrink at home, with hundreds arriving weekly to join local families. The flow is described as driven by government pressure rather than wealth, and may ease only if annexation to the United States occurs, granting access to prosperous lands.
The excerpt gives farming notes for May in Silas Wisconsin including soil warmth, soil moisture, and timing for corn and small grains. It references physiology of planting, soil temperature, and practical steps like stirring the surface, avoiding plowing when wet, and spreading manure while waiting for ground to dry.
The report states Theodore Thomas did not send his resignation to Director General Davis as of this morning. It is unclear whether the letter was misplaced or not delivered, leaving the resignation undelivered and unresolved.
The article outlines a standoff between the board of reference and the national commission over Thomas and the exposition. Members debate whether to force Thomas to resign, with some favoring withdrawal of support and others warning against changing his stance. Choral Director Lombas refrains from discussing the dispute as pressure mounts.
Green Bay Wisconsin May 20 At a meeting of the city council last night a resolution was carried to hold a special election early in June to bond the city for 15000 dollars to be offered to the state to aid in the building of one of the normal schools here should its place be selected. This is in addition to Brown county's 35000 dollars and a favorable site. Green Bay expresses interest in hosting the school.
An indoor tea event unfolds with Mrs Darker and Miss Combe hosting lavish treats. Guests sample toasted muffins, cookies, and sandwiches prepared by Mrs Darker while Josie sits at the tea table. The scene includes chatter about players, doubles partners, and a diary mention from a Demorest Magazine feature.
fragmentary OCR text references Seward, Cahieveds, and various names with unclear context. It mentions price and battle terms, but lacks coherent events or clear entities to summarize into a full case-worthy card. The readable bits include geographic cue Seward and priced battle term 72, yet no decisive outcome or action.
A new structure will be erected at Columns this summer with cost details not disclosed. Local officials expect progress to begin soon and confirm the project involves municipal planning and funding considerations.
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