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Newspaper
Marshfield Times
Location
Marshfield, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Oct 14, 1882
Page
3
A jumble of humorous notes and tempers from the era. misquoted quotes and quirky lines mix with short citations of explorers, dignitaries, and public figures. The column cites Wendell Phillips, Archimedes, and King Humbert, among others, plus notes on a Vermont golden wedding and Italian diplomacy.
A melodramatic Enoch Arden style tragedy unfolds in Miladelphia as Mrs Meyers, a 64 year old widow, plans to wed boarder Frederick Grubb while her first husband returns. Grubb, jealous of the renewed union, shoots himself with a revolver, dying at once, ending the sensational romance.
Sanitary Engineer reports Paris authorities halted a milk adulteration plot at Batignolier station area. Twenty five policemen guarded a large warehouse vat as milk was tested for watered content. Officers captured the illicit crew amid resistance and discovered bicarbonate of lime and contrivances to remove seals on milk cans.
The piece surveys steamship performance and aging, noting reduced speed after years and differences in routes to England and America. It emphasizes steerage profitability and cites 19th century figures. It also discusses Egyptian policy debates, praising Spectator’s proposals for native government, stable administration, and British influence.
Major John N Edwards and a companion presented Frank James at the Missouri Governor Crittenden’s mansion. James offers to surrender with a letter pleading amnesty, citing family and desire to restore his name. Governor declines any promise but requests James appear before the courts for a proper hearing.
Professor A Forbes State entomologist of Illinois reports the Chinchi bug ravages and control in 1582. Cool wet weather delayed egg deposition and shifted damage to corn broomcorn and sorghum, with bugs widely scattered across fields rather than concentrated, reducing harm to small grains. The unusual outbreak and timing complicate assessments of live bug numbers and potential damage.
The text warns of substantial chinch bug populations in capital Lingilis and urges proactive fall searches in corm stalls, grass, weeds, and trash. It notes that heavy wet seasons do not curb the bugs and reports experiments showing drenched fields fail to reduce their numbers, with possible biological controls and cheap kerosene emulsion as potential large scale remedies.
A discussion rebutting press claims that nine tenths of navy apprentice applicants are physically unfit. The piece argues most rejections arise from poverty and bad upbringing, not inherent degeneracy, noting improvements in American youth due to better food and clothing and more exercise, with fewer invalids among respectable circles today.
The treasury department raised extraordinary steps to keep standard silver dollars in circulation, but the effort fails. Assets rose from 69,689,937 in January to 292,228,647 by October, a three quarter year gain of 22,633,710, about 2015,412 per month, matching roughly the amount coined. The piece argues that limited demand for silver coin will cause embarrassment and loss, and questions when the problem will become severe.
A travel vignette describes Swiss women’s hill ascent scenes as tour members observe women carrying heavy loads, knitting, and guiding others. It contrasts American notions of female exertion with Swiss practices, noting a strong, capable Swiss woman balancing a basket and knitting during a mountain ascent.
A Times letter reports the marriage of Bertha Rothschild to Berstein, Prince of Wagtar, in Paris. The bride, born Bertha Rothschild, left Judaism for Catholic baptism, aligning with the noble circle of Rue Laffitte. The union, amid feigned secrecy, links the Rothschild dynasty to a French prince and its European interests.
In October a twelve by six foot plot was manured and planted with onions lettuce and spinach. By mid March onions appeared in early frames and lettuce followed by a march harvest. The author notes earlier yields than open ground and suggests mulching with straw for radishes next fall. The piece concludes with local birthday observance mention for Euphril Bantio on March 28 1883.
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