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Newspaper
Marshfield Times
Location
Marshfield, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Oct 23, 1896
Page
15
A historical note extols apples as a health tonic before sleep. It claims apples boost brain function, aid digestion, promote liver action, disinfect the mouth, aid kidney secretions, prevent gallbladder issues, and relieve throat diseases, asserting safety for delicate systems when ripe and juicy.
Reported in Cleveland Plain Dealer, Lebdir-Say, pa Mr Winters and Grace rode a tandem yesterday afternoon. He fell at the corner, rose, and swore, claiming he was perfectly fine afterward. Driver Sam Grace noted the incident was natural for a man to swear after a fall.
In large city retail stores many women are employed as saleswomen. Men held the posts earlier, and women face long hours and frequent ailments. Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound is advertised as a remedy with a testimonial from Mrs. at 6th Avenue Brooklyn praising relief from fatigue, dizziness, and nervousness after using the product.
An excerpt from the Fortnightly Review recounts Boer courtship rituals in intimate detail. The narrative traces steps from visits to the front room, family questions, the candlelit night, and the exchange of rings, to the dangers of prolonged proximity and eventual marriage ceremonies, with emphasis on parental consent and formalities.
An old politician advises a young missionary volunteer to win votes by convincing people they are favored. He suggests personal flattery as a path to electoral support in a distant section.
A London and New York press debate the idea of a three-nation confidence bloc led by Great Britain, Italy, and the United States on the centennial of Washington’s farewell address. Critics warn such entanglements threaten American peace and prosperity while stressing urgency in British and allied policy toward Armenian massacres in Constantinople and the fate of foreign residents.
A dialogue contrasts two kinds of financiers a government expert who can guide national policy and a private person who manages personal finances. The speaker explains a true financier in public service would advise prosperity, while a capable individual handling his own finances should ensure his family’s welfare.
A testimonial from Ad Nicholson of Lovinville claims long illness with rheumatism tuberculosis and spinal issues improved after using Pink Pills for Pale People. He swears the pills restored activity after years of pain and hospital treatment and cites a March start and a doctor’s corroboration.
A young bachelor debates marriage as a serious life decision. The lover argues delaying is unnecessary, insisting a sensible man should marry when ready and with sufficient prospects, dismissing the problem as overstated.
Fragmented OCR notes recount attempts at reform with vague arguments and scattered slogans. The piece mentions Montiethte’s Stomach Bitters, a rumor about Hobart, a confection reference, an archbishop’s death by apoplexy, a Borax product, and a Georgia election tally with Democrats claiming a 36 000 majority.
Mrs. Carl F. Nice was murdered in Chicago by her husband, who then killed himself. The crime ends in a double tragedy as investigators probe motive and timing.
Fragmentary OCR text notes a medical cure and court case references, mentioning internal remedies, a change in treatment, and uncertain terms. The readable fragments suggest a health remedy discussion intertwined with legal or administrative notes, but specifics and names are unclear.
A fragment appears to discuss politeness in a terse line attributed to Atehian Giche. The text is unclear and fragmentary, offering limited concrete detail or context for a proper summary.
An assortment of old advertisements and notices intermingle claims for tobacco cessation products like Ne-To-Bac promising renewed vigor and weight gain, dubious cures for consumption, and ads for hair regrowth solutions. Mentions include Rockford bank failure, Joel A Sperry gubernatorial nomination, a Boston Republican mass meeting, and a postal deficit figure of 8,127,088 dollars.
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