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Newspaper
Marshfield Times
Location
Marshfield, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Oct 02, 1896
Page
11
A cut from a 19th century letter column discusses women seeking public disclosure of medical cases and money matters in relation to Mrs. Pinkham’s herbal remedies. Readers request quick guidance as a fiancée faces September marriage and relocation to Boston. The piece questions physicians candor and the demand for truthful information among women.
A historical sketch of Tavolara the small Adriatic island republic off Sardinia. It details its transition from monarchy to a free government ruled by the Bartoloni family, its isolation, population around fifty five, and unique status as a pocket nation. The piece contrasts Tavolara with San Marino and the Sardinian mainland, noting its lack of war and foreign intervention. It recounts how King Paul V died in 1682 with his will and signature ink dry and intact on the table, sealing the fate of the tiny realm.
The young leopard suffered a tail amputation after a fly caused bleeding and self-mutilation. Keepers and vet surgeons performed a rope lassoo procedure to remove the damaged tail end, apply salve, and fit a skin patch. The tail heals as the animal recovers on its side. New York Sun reports.
A German shopkeeper on Third Avenue recalls a swindle using matched coins. He explains how con artists try to test coins to trick customers, highlighting a clever ploy observed at his store as they cooled outside.
A New York Tribune recounts a tale of street swindlers who hire a gambling game using two cent coins and a trick with heads and tails. The victim and associates, including a friend named Max, orchestrate a sequence to separate con men from cigars and money, ending with the swindlers exposing the setup and escaping with the goods.
University of Wisconsin offers instruction by correspondence across many subjects. Work by correspondence counts toward degrees under conditions and requires no examination for initial online work. Students may enroll with university guidance, and full information is available via January El Ray University of ESL Mandisus Wisconsin. The New Mexico populist termitorial convention nominated ex Gov L Bradford Prince for delegate to Congress, seen as a strong candidate for the Republican nomination.
Rufua BR. Thomas, 69, a well known Philadelphian, died unexpectedly from heart disease. The report notes his prominence in the city and the sudden nature of his passing.
Fragmented ad laden copy notes scams and dubious cures while a chaotic riot in Leadville leaves property damage estimated at $25,000 and five men dead. Mentions Madison Square Garden speech by Generals Palmer and Buckner and a steer of miscellaneous names and misread promises.
The Massachusetts third district Republicans select Reverend Samuel F Barrows of Dorchester to stand as their congressional candidate at the party meeting.
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