The O'Brien Murder Case Ends in Unlikely Acquittal
In a tale with mistaken identity, Miles O'Brien is found guilty of murdering his wife Molly after circumstantial evidence points to him. A late confession by Molly reveals a twin sister none existed and the judge frees him as a dramatic courtroom twist unfolds. The couple later learns a burglary abroad led to the false verdict and life returns to normal.
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O'Briens
Obrley
Miles
Molly O'Brien
O'Brien
Mrs. O'lfrien
Brien
O'Heren
Wis
Gma
Miler O'Brien
Larn
Slater
Malea O’brien
Molly O’brien
Mrs. O'Brien
Emmaline C. Euree
Improving Farm Cream Care and Butter Quality
Hoard's Dairyman argues that cream kept on the farm for five to eight days spoils quickly and cannot yield high quality butter. It urges strict sanitation, prompt cooling to 50 degrees, and farm visits by an instructor to teach proper creaming and butter-making, ensuring separate processing of spoiled and good cream.
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Hoard’s Dairyman
Carl Carlson "A Prince of Sweden" at the Opera House
Carl Carlson presents a bright comedy heavy program at the Opera House Thursday night April 1th. The play features good acting and a superb company with songs dances and specialty acts plus special scenery. It is praised as one of the season’s best entertainments. Prices 75 cents. Seats available at a store.
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Carl Carlson
Sweden
Opera
Ole Olson
Sale Promises Value At G R Gustifion Store
Sprint brings new dry goods patterns at Gustifion's. All items offered at rock bottom prices. Sack Wenzel and Wenzel advertise top meats and table supplies with strict cleanliness. Open to all ages and both experts and beginners.
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G. R. Gustifion's
Administrative Letters in Wood County Court Decree
The Wood County Court orders the executor to publish notice of probate claims against Peter Muller deceased. Creditors must file claims by the first Tuesday of November 1907, with examinations set in Grand Rapids in Marshfield Times publication for four consecutive weeks starting within fifteen days of the date.
Probate Court Issues Claims Notice In Gowls Axchyy Estate
Wood County Probate Court orders creditors of Gowls Axchyy deceased to file claims by November 4 1907 for examination or adjustment at Grand Rapids probate office. Notice to be published four consecutive weeks in Marshfield Times starting ten days from order date April 1997.
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Tate
Wisconsin
Wood County
Gowls
Bremner
Latiers
Louis Aschoubrenavr
Havin
Bron
Tina Ix
Uni
Grand Rapids
Marshnald Times
Marsnfold
Sala Vour Nly
Com
Every Watch Is A Compass For Sun Navigation
Most people think they know their watch, but Stanley the explorer showed a watch can compass. Point the hour hand to the sun and the halfway between the hand and 12 marks south. For 4, the XI marks south. for 8, X marks south. Two watches and sun suffice to avoid getting lost.
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Stanley
A Prince of Sweden at the Opera House
A Prince of Sweden, a record breaking Scandinavian American dialect comedy, comes to the Opera House on Thursday April 7. Enhanced by lavish scenic equipment, leading American stage comedians star in the production with added specialties. Prices are 25 35 and 50.
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Sweden
Opera House
Dr Shoop’s Cough Cure Promoted as Safe Choice
An old public notice urges mothers to demand Dr Shoop’s Cough Cure, claiming no poison marks on its label and warning that other cough medicines may carry poisons. The text promotes comparing packages and insists on Dr Shoop’s as the safer option sold by Sexton Bros.
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Dr. Shapp
Dr. Shoop
Sexton Bros
Metric system origin and the ten millionth of a line
The passage notes a metric system basis tied to the Earths polar distance and mentions a unit defined as one ten millionth segment of that distance, reflecting early definitions.
Ina Pinch Foot-Base Promises Relief for Aching Feet
An old advertisement touts Ajlen's Foot-Base as a powder for tired swollen feet with over 30 000 testimonials. It claims relief and urges readers to buy from druggists for 25 cents, offering a free trial package by mail to Allen Olmsted of Le Roy Maine.
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Allen
Olmsted
le Roy
Eye and ENT Services by Dr od Burna
Dr od and W Burna operate Spectatiot Eye Ear Nose and Throat over American National Bark offering eye tests glasses fittings and operations. Indoor facilities reference spectral equipment and routine patient care noted with measurements including two feet context.
Irreverent Catarrah Remedy Ad Sparks Punctuation Curiosities
An ad copy touts Dr Shoop s Catarrah Remedy trial jars and free tests from Racine Wisconsin while segueing into a playful note on punctuation. It references Sexton Bros and a curiosity about misused words, ending with a jumbled line about language and spelling.
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Dr. Shoop
London
Beware of Mercury in Catarrah Ointments Warns Against Mercury
Public health warning urges avoiding catarrah ointments containing mercury as dangerous and ineffective. It praises Hall's Catarrah Cure from F. J. Cheney & Co Toledo as mercury free, taken internally, with testimonials available and sold by druggists. Also promotes Hall's Family Pills for Constipation and cites a quip by Sir Boyle Roche.
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Hall
F. J. Chensy & Co
Toledo
Ohio
F. J. Cheney & Co
Fricé
Lane
The New Pure Food and Drug Law Clarified by Foley’s Honey and Tar
The notice states Foley's Honey and Tar for coughs and lung troubles is not affected by the National Pure Food and Drug Law as it contains no opiates or harmful drugs. It is recommended as a safe remedy for children and adults. An Avgtean engineer named Pol has invented a device that uses sudden suction and pressure to dispel foam in front of slips.
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Foley
Sexton Bros
Pol
The Price of Health In a Mala District Advert
Ells Slayton of Noland Ark touts Dr King s New Life Pills as a health remedy costing 25 cents per box and claims great cleansing and vigor with satisfaction guaranteed at Sexton Bros druggist. Local notes mention women elected as county treasurer and superintendents of schools. Wayne W Va resident praises Foley s Kidney Cure. Madagascar’s ayees noted for large eyes.
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Dr. King
Ells Slayton
Noland
Ark
Sexton Bros. Druggist
Woley's Kidney Cure Ad Promises Relief
An old advertisement urges readers that kidney and bladder troubles are curable with Woley's Kidney Cure, claiming the remedy stops irregularities and cures cases within medical reach, attributed to Sexton Bros.
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Woley
Sexton Bros
The Wonders of Arctic Travel lecture ends in dispute
A lecturer closes a course on Arctic travel inviting questions. An auditor interrupts with irritation, asking if a man with a bad cough should attend, disturbing the audience as reported by the Tribune.
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Ike
Tribune
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Miles O'Brien
Wenzel
Peter Muller
Pole Muller
Muller
Pepa Muller Demmsoc
Mullen
Lely Order and Police
Marshfield
Legion
Milwaukee
Stoti Wiener Export
VAL Blatz" Brewing CO
Milwaukee, Wis
Prince of
Ina
Ajlen
Od, W. Burna
Uneeda
Boyle Roche
Madagascar
Incorporated
Abatella of
Tiina
Taylor & Scott CO
Wood County Abstracts
Raa Estate
Vocalions
Steinway
Everett
Steck, Starr
Harvard
Richmond
Jewett
Edmund Grom
Farrand
Estey
Aeolian
Steinway Hall
Grand Avenue
Chippewa Sugar Co
Chippewa Falls
H. EF
BAUER
Marsh
Field
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