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Newspaper
Marshfield Times
Location
Marshfield, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Sep 22, 1893
Page
6
A reflective piece praising a woman for her quiet influence and care. It extols her gentle love, steadfastness, and ability to guide others toward virtue. The passage lauds her as the center of home, illuminating moral paths and offering help to those who falter. It hints at social expectations and the value of female virtue.
In Paris at the Rue de l Augionne Comedie, Orson Tobinard, a shopkeeper who hates art, is plotted against by Art students led by Daburon and Daburon’s ally. They pressure him to carve plaster molds of Tobinard’s legs, turning the punishment into a brutal prank that ends with Tobinard trapped in plaster after a staged procession.
In a crowded saloon Francisco area, counterfeiters Whitn et and John McDonald posed as a doctor and patient to fleece patrons. They used staged drinks and a running gag about a prescription to manipulate the bartender and patrons, swapping fake and real money. One victim finally realized he had been swindled after the men departed.
The Globe Democrat argues the brass baggage check is being phased out for local use, replaced by pasteboard cards. Immigrant confusion and delays from the old system are cited, with risks of bags misrouting without clear origin or destination markings.
A historical note explains a shift from brass and paper checks to new “paper checks” used in rail travel. The system prints destination and origin on checks, leaving blanks for routing, enabling fraud prevention as baggage moved between cities.
A Detroit Free Press excerpt describes ruthless men from southern states drawn to mines. It quotes Crowe of Idaho City about their cruelty, lack of remorse, and belief they owe nothing to society. The piece contrasts their violence with a moment of civic sentiment, noting broader political shocks in Holland and home rule.
A garbled text reviews the powers of the first Comptroller of the Currency and other federal authorities, recounting disputes with the President, Attorney General, and Treasury over treasury payments and legal audits. It veers into marriage customs and exotic global wedding anecdotes, mixing government authority with ceremonial rites and historical practices.
A historical survey of marriage customs across Europe and beyond notes that rings and wedding practices vary widely. It mentions Roman rites, Spanish superstition about water, English crown symbolism, and noted marriages of Luther and von Born with crucifixion emblems.
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