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Newspaper
Marshfield Times
Location
Marshfield, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Oct 16, 1907
Page
4
A page of miscellaneous items and oddities from the Marshfield Times includes quips about a widow’s sister marriage joke titles, a darning needle found in an egg, etc. It notes the swastika plaque, a bottle invention, and other humorous observations. It mentions New Zealand politics and a New York clerk embezzlement, plus advice on seasickness and a reflection on moral character.
Andrew Cyvneriv declines to fund a plan for Berlin while hinting at aid for those who avoid staging the event. The message appears garbled but references a stated preference tied to Berlin and unnamed heroes.
A garbled line discusses the idea of half of suspenders for every pair of trousers and mentions Wey AGL and a chief officer claiming more poles of trousers than suspenders.
A fragmented report notes a controversial claim labeling a new law as the word of God and denouncing opponents as disrespectful. The passage hints at a radical turning point, with accusations and a sharp social fracture reflected in the text.
Prof Varkio alleges marriage for life is a grave crime. He remains evasive when questioned as 1,800 details worsen the scene, while Aleohn’s probe hints at a hidden viewer stirring Lin.
In the Pacific Ocean area known as the silver sea a striking golden tint appears at the mouth of the Santa Clara River California. Tens of thousands of coated oranges washed from orchards have been dumped into the river by nearby packing houses, coloring the water and affecting the local harvest.
A garbled text mocks illegal or controversial marriages among clergy and relatives, noting scandal and law. It muses on a wealthy man proposing inscriptions for a statue of Rockefeller, offering various tongue in cheek epitaphs and biblical quotes as possible options, suggesting toned humor.
Fifteen year old Bessie Hessie, a stage actress and worker for Irving, was arraigned at the children's court after a midnight adventure. She left home after a play, wandered into a dangerous area, was chased by two men, then rescued by a passerby. She collapsed at the station house before hospital treatment and faced vagrancy charges despite claiming no fault.
On Staten Island a Prussia bound for coal from Norfolk to San Francisco wrecked near New Years Island amid a bitter storm. Four crew members died. Capt Johnson perished. Survivors Sabata and Hammond missing. Stagislaus Porthan and Hermin Harke treated in Punta Arenas. Stranded on a 311 foot sand strip, 18 men faced a freezing night as the vessel broke apart.
A crowd at the Lawrenceville mill distric t attacked detective J K McCollough mistaking him for a union man. He was hanged by a rope but survived with only a welt. John Anderson and John Manning, one a nonunion worker, fired as the clash escalated, wounding Manning and sparking a broader melee.
In Richmond a man from Manahrs named David Walke recovered after brain surgery to remove a clot and repair injuries. He regained ability to walk and talk, showing rapid improvement and discharge from hospital within weeks.
A Clayton New Jersey ghost scare prompts Mayor Nichols to seek explanations. Evidence suggests a female visitor used a torn hall, with lit rooms, broken glass, a parasol, hairpins, and a face cover. Doors and windows show no disturbance, and keys remain with the public property committee who deny knowledge of nocturnal visits.
A 23 year old girl named Rachel wrote a piece about wildflowers praising arbulus and other blossoms of a dell at dale. Her editor father reminds her she wrote on both sides of the sheet and she retorts that printing on both sides is common practice.
A convalescent merchant, bedridden with typhoid, imagines a feast at his bedside while a nurse delivers eating in measured proportion. The doctor insists restraint and balance guide all actions. Two hours later the patient demands orderly tasks and red postage stamps for reading.
A New York Sun column describes a nationwide craze for a tobacco formula associated with Booth and a famous mixed blend. The piece notes travelers from remote regions and New York alike seek the same brand, often to find the famed mixed tobacco but frequently find the mix fails to satisfy and smokers abandon it for their usual blends.
The city nickname Mound City derives from high limestone bluffs in St Louis once linked to the enigmatic Mound Builders of the Ohio and Mississippi valleys. No adequate explanation exists for their method of memorials. The bluffs provide a solid limestone foundation for downtown businesses.
A chaotic country road scene ends with an automobilist turning back to town after a shouting stranger claims the driver was speeding. A constable presence and a rescued passenger add to the odd exchange, while a stray comment about weather and teams hints at a larger, unfinished incident.
A Delaware boy tested a bell on a rat to drive away pests. The belled rat moved constantly and woke the household, drawing curious new rats to the home. When a harmonica was tied to another rat, the creatures appeared to dance at night.
A husband asserts readiness to accept a nomination while cautioning about political attacks and public vilification. His wife interrupts with skepticism about prior engagements and hints at past romantic rumors, highlighting tension over public life and personal history.
A boy who has just turned five rides with his mother when asked his age, the conductor refuses fare after the correct age, and the boy loudly protests that the information was incomplete. The scene ends with the boy declaring the mother’s age as thirty one.
A historical reflection on how hypothetical selen lists and unbelief sow doubt. Real believers act with unity and mysterious divine demonstrations, while those who disperse false Wille gain fame and public success. The text argues true success benefits humanity, unlike mere dress or ignorance.
Kay Spence of Mexico Missouri, a noted horseman, bet on Wing Ting at ten to one after discovering a Chinese laundry ticket in his wallet. Spence placed on Wing Ting and won $1,000 at Louisville’s race meeting, a result attributed to a reliable hunch and his large stable of runners.
A vigorous exchange unfolds between Collier's Weekly and the Religion Press of the Cogniry ers with libel suits and sharp critique. The Post and Grape-Nuts maker defends its methods while denouncing sensational tactics. letters from across America color the public controversy as media battles heat up and readers weigh alleged mercenary motives.
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