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Newspaper
Marshfield Times
Location
Marshfield, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Nov 27, 1896
Page
12
A garbled paper column reports on various topics including a suicide by a wire nail maker, a faked flying machine tale, and a call for a Milwaukee meeting of Wisconsin Exposition committee. It notes Weiler’s look, New York Democrats celebrating a Republican win, McKenna’s Wisconsin tour, talks of a special Congress session, royalty gatherings, and McKinley’s Thanksgiving turkey abundance.
The piece urges the next legislature to align Wisconsin deer laws with Michigan and Minnesota. It calls for stringent, enforceable open-season rules, a deer protection tax for residents and higher non resident fees, harsher hunting with dogs penalties, and rewards to informants. It warns without reform Wisconsin deer could vanish.
The Loyal mill, burned this fall, is near completion with a new structure valued at about 9,000 replacing the old 7,000 mill. Improvements include two kilns at 1,200, boiler and engines already in place, and work to start next week under owner Mr Ruplinger. Also noted are evening services at BME church with Miss Mae Walker of Neillsville leading singing and Rev Pepper delivering the address to a large audience.
A Russian proposal urged the secretary of state to convene a world conference with major wheat producers including Russia Austria the Argentine Republics India and Australia to set a permanent price. The plan aims to curb speculation and stabilize the staple by storing surplus during large crops until demand returns.
A graphite mine was opened one mile east of Denetion City by Stevens Print people and partners planning to ship by Da. 1oun. The deposit is large and deep with dark mineral features. Tast July the Wisconsin Graphite and Mineral Wain Manufacturing Co. formed to mine and market the graphite. Nearby, a red mineral paint was found at another mine a mile away. The Central area deposit lies on land owned by a Centralia lady who had previously leased it.
Advertising note for the Wisconsin Semi Centennial Exposition offering reduced excursion tickets on the Northwestern line from December 1 and 2. Tickets to Milwaukee include return fare and December 1866 travel, with full details via Chicago and North Western Railway agents.
A coarse, morally pointed monologue urges a son to abandon laziness and cigarette habit. It mocks idleness and government critique while condemning poor appearance and breath. The speaker compares the son unfavorably to a store dummy and cites self discipline as cure.
A county race stirs county politics as a farmer received beer from supporters and was later linked to Marathon County loyalty. The episode aimed to sway voters in Scott and Tet, while Lincoln County supporters press on for votes that did not come.
John Jadack of Milladore bought a bullion for 1000 from M E B Mew, a Chicago importer. The animal, weighing about 2000 pounds, stems from the Brilliant strain and is described as a prize winner in both France and America, to be kept on Jadack’s farm for breeding purposes.
On November 17 December 1 and 14 1896 the North Western Time will set excursion tickets to many western and southern points at very low rates. For tickets and full particulars apply to agents Chicago and North Western Railway.
William Dennings Bryans visit to Peover this week honored beyond description as he participated in the twentieth anniversary of Colorado's admission to Lie Union. People from miles around gathered to greet the occasion with much enthusiasm and ceremony.
The second examinations for the present school year were held in the various departments last week. Parents and patrons are invited to note the lists of pupils. Names include many from Seventh and Sixth Grades, with several securing averages of 90 percent or over. The piece also includes notes on teachers and broad references to local schooling activities and products.
A First Session begins at 10 o clock with the aim to share methods for saving work and improving land. Several hundred books will be distributed free, signaling practical guidance and practical tools for farmers and readers attending in the event.
Thursday and Friday sessions feature talks on crop rotation dairy education and feeds. Speakers include JW C Buappiy VW C Biadley and H A Brunas with recitations music and questions on farming topics. Bring family neighbors and program to this institute for breading and home economics demonstrations.
W. H. Norton of Suter Creek California reports the severe cold plagued him long and caused a lingering cough. He credits Chamberlain's Cough Remedy with curing his ailment and urges friends with coughs or colds to try it. Sold by Henry Horn.
Readable text invites young people of good character to invest ten dollars to join a New York corporation offering a profitable opportunity in a cash sale business. Mentions protection by a first class guarantor and a chance at enterprise in merchandise retail, with emphasis on low capital and rapid start.
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