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Newspaper
Marshfield Times
Location
Marshfield, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Sep 11, 1907
Page
4
A garbled OCR fragment from the Marshfield Times touches on diverse 19th century topics. It mentions weather, education, Prohibition era views, and cultural notes, referencing figures like Peary and Abbott. The piece blends social commentary with scattered anecdotes about commerce, law, and public life.
A Boston newspaper profiles 16 year old Dolores Poquette who dresses in men's clothing and overalls, preferring boyish attire for farm life. The feature highlights her athleticism, reading, and independence, noting her aim to wear male clothes at home and on the farm, and describing her family and upbringing.
In Moetrisle New Jersey a farmer James Moran previous suitor to Molly O Gorman removes the hayloft ladder while the family is away at church. Moran traps Molly in the barn loft, wooing her with declarations of love until she agrees to marry him to save the dinner from burning. Marsa neighbor observed Molly enter the barn and plans the ruse. The incident ends with Molly yielding to Moran and promising marriage.
Mrs William Sutter of Somerville says a stranger used hypnosis to control her 13 year old son Frank. The boy vanished with the man for two weeks, reappeared in New York, was confined in an asylum, then escaped and was arrested in Watchung, where he allegedly hypnotized officers. Doctors call him hopelessly insane.
A historic note describes giving a teacup of cold water with salt to treat severe colic and to revive someone stunned by a heavy fall. The remedy is stated to work quickly when swallowed, with a tew (two) spoonfuls suggested as a dose.
A seven year old, praised for patient training, amuses his mother with a playful misquote about a dog’s game of balls. The boy admits he does not fully understand his own wording, declaring the phrase “like H” and comparing it to “lickety split” as faster. The exchange highlights a child's earnest, misapplied linguistic curiosity.
A dramatic critique lauds Dr. Charles Bernays as perhaps America's finest surgeon, citing pioneering Caesarian, enchotomy, and gallstone operations. It condemns the American Medical Association for expulsion, portrays a looming medical bureaucracy, and warns of a closed shop on physician practice and drug regulation.
The Pitetrim Congregational church near London, founded in 1016, is described as the oldest church of the denomination in the empire and is noted as the origin of the London contingent recounting the men of the Mayflower.
John Speck a hunter and trapper was arrested by Sheriff Severson and deputies on a murder charge after the body of Barney Lombard a quarter blood Indian with a wife and three children was found near Speck's Barnes township cabin. Lombard died from a gunshot wound and investigators believe the body was dragged from the cabin site. Howard Barnes son of George F. Barnes alerted authorities after hearing Speck claim Lombard's body was found in the woods.
An employee of Burger Bedding at 31 Market Street, Ukee-Tacol Johnson, died after falling into a shaft with ten inches of water in Wiehottan Tunlery. A search found his body. The case spurred public sympathy for Mrs Pant Matin, jailed at Virogh, with coroner's jury handling acid poisoning of her brother-in-law Carl Schmidt. In Genoa, farmers resist theories of innocence as the defense seeks acquittal.
Tanesville Henry Micka, 32, admitted breaking into the road passenger depot and stealing cash, leaving a broken key in the drawer lock as the sole clue. He bought a similar key, aiding the investigation.
A 16 year old girl from Appletot Eisle Kressen who had been deaf for years suddenly regained hearing during play. She felt a rumbling sound in her ears followed by a shock like a heavy blow on the head and then could hear perfectly.
Trains to Duluth were halted on the Superior side after the Northern Pacific drawbridge was struck by an unknown steamer. The bridge cannot be closed for train passage until repairs are completed. Immense frog caught near Franksville by B Yenney measures 173% inches and weighs two pounds. Milwaukee Deaf School opened with large attendance as 1907 compulsory schooling begins. Third Wisconsin Veteran Volunteer Infantry reunion set for September 17-18 in Waupaca.
George Schmidtz and teamster at Case Threshing Machine company was kicked in the chest while leading a horse to water. He was lifted off his feet and hurled ten to twelve feet, now in critical condition at his home.
The fetal board of health elects Henry C. Baker of Madison as health officer after his recent selection as chief of police.
A fragmentary account notes positive recovery from catarrh of the head and chest after using an unspecified remedy. The writer thanks a supplier and mentions improved strength and appetite, with lingering pains and a regained health trajectory.
A man contemplates his future after a raise as his family bears the burden. His wife and mother in law live on fifty cents a week from his earnings, prompting him to consider striking for a dollar. The excerpt captures hardship and tension within a strained domestic scene.
A distorted notice contains scattered names and dubious claims about cures and medical claims. It references various individuals and places with unclear affiliations and dates, making the overall intent hard to discern. The text reads like a derailed advertisement or personal notice with numerous typographical errors.
A garbled OCR fragment lists product pitches and slogans including Defiance Starch directions, Sapphire mining revived by European natives, Allen's Foot Ease, and various mis-spaced typos. It resembles a miscellaneous newspaper ad clump with no clear single event or person.
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