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Newspaper
Marshfield Times
Location
Marshfield, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Nov 13, 1903
Page
8
The Marshfield Times reprints President Theodore Roosevelt's Thanksgiving Proclamation of 1903. It designates Thursday November 26 as a day of general thanksgiving and calls on the nation to cease labor and offer thanks to Almighty God for mercies and blessings. Includes emphasis on peace, liberty, and duty.
Local Colby Phonograph page excerpts show two day buyers clashing over hay prices in northern Wisconsin. J. E. Lyons bids highest, paying 8.10 per ton, while rival E. Lyons is urged to stay in the market. The exchange hints at price wars, rival strategies, and a looming winter buying season amid other notes and casual warnings.
In a Civil War tale from Wisconsin Eighteenth Regiment stationed at White Oak Bouck confronts a chaplain who reports seven conversions in the Ohio regiment. Bouck, enraged, orders Adjutant to detail fifteen men to be baptized at nine o clock in the morning, threatening a strategic move to outpace Wisconsin forces.
A mid 19th century review notes the play The Burglar blends naturalistic action with two sided humor as a burglar confronts his daughter Editha, mothered by his betrayal, in a scene of recognition that drives the plot. The critic praises the comedy while noting it lacks broad appeal for all audiences. Seats available in section six on Wednesday night November 28.
In the John Week lumber mill near Knowlton, workers found a large number of snake eggs inside a hollow log likely from the Wisconsin River pinery. The eggs are oval about one and a half inches long, with at least two quarts present. When released the snakes were dead or domed, and the eggs stretched to about eight inches when straightened. The log’s origin and exact timing of egg deposition remain uncertain.
The Northern Wisconsin success in tobacco cultivation for three years boosts optimism. Farmers report net profits of about 76 dollars per acre, four times grain returns, with curing and leaf handling creating large employment at centers like Sparta and Ragerton, signaling tobacco as a major Wisconsin staple.
Sandy Bottom comes to the opera house Friday November 20. The production is praised as one of the best constrained plays on stage in modern years with a clever script and stylish staging. The company has been specially selected for its fit and pacifiera.
A period piece argues for mild coughing to protect delicate lung tissue. It notes that loud coughing harms the lungs and can reduce life years, urging readers to train themselves to cough gently for long term health.
The text explains plant savings stored as starch in tubers and roots. It notes potatoes as a prime starch source and compares Savings Bank roots like taproots in primroses, carrots, beetroot, and turnips. These organs store energy for drought and contribute to human profit.
A New York clergyman, invited to a sea shore home, was asked to lead a Sunday service after a prior visit. Two grooms overheard talk in the stable about attending the service, noting the preacher is well meaning and had performed before without harm.
The text argues thin lips improve articulation by allowing lips to move freely for speech sounds while thick lips hinder speed and clarity. Mustache and beard covering the mouth also impede articulation and can cause words to be less distinct.
A clever magpie fortifies its home with thorn branches forming a dense nest and bushy surroundings. It adds both a front and back exit mound to ensure escape when disturbed, creating a formidable shelter in northern locales lacking lofty trees.
In Hungary a gypsy ritual decides a baby's future by a four-cormars bracket toss. If it lands on its stomach, it signals a boy for monalelan. on its back, a thief. The text extols perseverance with the motto press on never despair despite storms, darkness, or failure.
Avatal Mrs Proudimin reports that Our Willie received significant commendation at a school gathering last week. The piece voices concern about rising strange diseases among children and the reaction of Mrs Bull to the situation.
A humorous exchange defines executive ability as the faculty of earning your bread by the sweat of other people's brows, as Professor Broadbend explains to his son Pucle. The dialogue uses a playful, old fashioned tone to illustrate a mistrusting view of managerial power.
Hyomei is pitched as a stomach-safe cure for catarrh. The complete outfit costs 1.06 and includes an inhaler, a medicine dropper, and a bottle of Hyomei. If one bottle fails, an extra bottle can be bought for 50 cents. Sexton Bros. advertise large sales and offer a refund guarantee if Hyomei does not cure.
Reduced fares to Chicago via the Wisconsin Central railway for the International Live Stock Exposition. Tickets on sale November 20 to December 1, inclusive, with return until December 7. The event promises the grandest live stock exhibit in the country and a visit to Chicago will be profitable and interesting for stockmen. Further information from local agents W. C. Ry or James C. Pond, G. B. A. Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
Disastrous wrecks and lung troubles are linked to carelessness but Dr King’s New Discovery for Consumption Coughs and Colds can cure worst cases. Mrs Lois Craze of Dorchester MA credits the remedy with saving her life. Guaranteed for throat and lung diseases. Sexton Brothers sell it for $1. Trial bottles free.
The Mayor and Common Council of Marshfield Wisconsin adopt Chapter 40a to regulate recovery actions under the Wisconsin statutes. The ordinance clarifies adoption for the City of Marshfield and authorizes related corporate powers and continuance of existing ordinances until amended by law.
Notice from the Mayor and Common Council of Marsfield states the proposed ordinance will be discussed at the regular December meeting. The meeting of the common council is set for the seventh day of December in the year AD 5.4.
Marshfield Wisconsin adopts an ordinance to create a Public Library Fund funded by a tax on real property. The fund, to be administered by the city treasurer under the library board, replaces prior provisions and directs annual levies from assessed city valuations. Effective upon passage, with publication notices in the Marshfield Times. Also noted is a probate matter in Wood County Court regarding Albert Rollath and related will, with hearing set for December 12, 1903 in Grand Rapids.
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