Early Day Missionary Story and its Revival
A historical account recalls the spread of a missionary movement that inspired growth, from a cottage school to a 4 chapel project funded by benevolent donors. Rev. Joseph Brown narrowly survived a carriage accident, with prayers from across the state credited for his recovery. The effort led to the McGregor Presbyterian church and fifteen missions, culminating in the building of the M. B. Church and a broader circuit, fulfilling a prophecy of renewal.
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Autum
Joseph Brown
Brown
Pine Grove
McGreggor
Wim. Jones
M. E
Jones
Mr. Brown
M. B
Growing Old Verses About Elder Care and Need for Kindness
A brief poetic reflection on aging, seeking gentle affection for the elderly. It emphasizes that old people still need love and attention, and that compassionate moments from younger companions help them cope with loneliness and fatigue in late life.
Fly Traps of Columbus Spark Civic Cleanup Narrative
In Columbus Wisconsin summer visitors encounter odd fly traps outside grocers bakeries and homes. Built from screens beer saucers and yardsticks these eccentric devices evolved into a citywide sanitation effort attracting curiosity while reducing fly populations and promoting public health. The piece notes the traps’ artful oddity and their role in improving cleanliness and health in the community.
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Columbus
Wisconsin
Weokangos
Two Strings to Our Bow Moral Parable
An honest peasant tells an infidel that belief in the Bible gives two strings to his bow. One string supports living rightly now, the other promises reward in the next life. If the Bible is ignored, the infidel has only one string and faces dire consequences if the threats prove true.
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Christian Witness
Selecting Coram From Seed Plots
A Wisconsin Bulletin explains seed corn selection from milk stage stalks to mark healthy ears for seed. Ears are picked after full ripening, then dried with air circulation. For large seed needs, harvest, leave in shock, then separate seed from feeding corn. Early ears reduce vitality. prefer earlier varieties.
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Wisconsin Experiment Station
Pedigree barley yields high on Wisconsin plots
A Wisconsin Experiment Station bulletin reports pedigree barley from the University of Wisconsin College of Agriculture breeding plots yielded 50 to 57 bushels per acre this summer. Started fourteen years ago to improve uniformity and smut resistance, the program shows an average 4.9 bushels per acre higher than the state’s best varieties in five years of tests.
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College of Aptis
Culenre
University of Wisconsin
Wisconsin Experiment Association
Wisconsin Experiment Station
Learn to Forget for Better Memory and Health
A St Louis Christian Advocate piece urges mastering the art of forgetting to shed petty annoyances and injuries. It argues deliberate forgetting frees attention for worthwhile thoughts, enhancing literature, business, science, and overall mental and physical health.
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St. Louis Christ
Ian Advocate
For Sale of City Property in Washburn County
65 acres good farm land 25 acres under plow part pasture and wood land with a jog house and barn. Good water and black soil. capable of raising anything. Price 1800 terms 1000 cash balance in 5 years at 5 percent. Address John A Kestel Marshfield Wis. 4ot4.
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Washburn County
John A. Kestel
Marshfield
Wis
Prophylactic Knicker Flowers and Liniment Claim
An odd ad-like fragment mentions a product called Chamberlain's Liniment for sprains. It asserts a sprained ankle heals in two to four days with use and provides directions on the bottle. It also references a phrase about flowers and a claim of being deadly to chickens. Sold by all dealers.
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Chamberlain
Doan's Kidney Pills Help Marshfield Woman
Mrs. Fred Gentle of Marshfield Wisconsin reports backache and weak kidneys were relieved by Doan's Kidney Pills bought from Seeton Bros. Drug Store. The testimonial notes kidney and bladder inflammation as cause of pains and urges use of Foster Milburn Co. Buffalo New York agents.
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Dean
Marshfield
Fred Gentle
Fourth St
Wis
Seeton Bros
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo
New York
United States
Doan
Living Comfort Via Cheap Labor In Egypt’s Blue Nile Region
A report describes life in the Blue Nile region of Egypt where native laborers can live comfortably on six to eight cents a day, highlighting economic conditions and living standards for local workers.
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Blue Nile
Egypt
Zemo soap free trial offer in Marshfield
Detailed ad promotes a 25 cent trial bottle of Zemo for skin conditions with a free trial cake of Zemo Soap and a guide on care. Claims include soothing skin, head washing benefits, and child happiness. Return bottle if dissatisfied. guaranteed by druggists. available at R J Strauss drug store in Marshfield. produced by E W Rose Medicine Co. St Louis.
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Marshfield
R. J. Strauss Drug Store
E. W. Rose Medicine Co
St. Louis
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