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Newspaper
Marshfield Times
Location
Marshfield, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Apr 16, 1913
Page
11
A claim by Horgave and associates offers cures for rupture without surgery and urges readers to verify by contacting cured individuals in Wisconsin. The letter lists numerous names and addresses as testimonials, promises a written guarantee, and invites inquiries and in person consultations to prove effectiveness.
A Milwaukee doctor advertises cures for bronchial asthma chronic nasal catarrh and other ailments with a written legal guarantee. Patients cited include Mary Farr of Geaver Dam Henry Kofframus of Hilport Wisconsin Albert Fricksom of Lowell Wisconsin Lillian Hudson of Fond du Lac Wisconsin John Burna of Watertown Wisconsin and Henry Redmond of Red Graniti Wis. The ad promises confidential treatment no operation for chronic appendicitis and a flexible fee within common means. Consultation free with hours 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and a call or write option.
Washington reports renewed border clashes near Naco Ariz with US troops ordered to repel any fire while not crossing the boundary. Other dispatches note Montenegro’s King Nicholas warning against Scutari attack and Servia annexation threats, plus a Mazatlan shooting involving a California cruiser officer.
Porter L. A. Ferguson of Minneapolis plans a $5 million agricultural commune near Gilman Wisconsin to aid young Scotchmen toward independence. The project begins on 80 000 acres of northern central Wisconsin land with two state universities Minnesota and Wisconsin among sponsors. Details remain undisclosed as Ferguson builds model farms near Marshfield for regional farmers.
The Wisconsin pure food act, passed in 1908 and enforcing fines and imprisonment for misbranded goods, was declared void by the U S Supreme Court. The decision nullifies state branding regulations. Final statewide totals show State Supt. Cary with 113 528 votes over 81 659 for Kittle, with county results listed by region.
The Times lists charges for insertion of notices including Card of Thanks not for subscribers, Resolutions, Poetry, and six words per line for most items. No charge for death notices and life facts, or single lodge church or organization meeting notices. Extra insertions billed at line rates. Mail notices with payment and signature. deadlines: 3 PM Monday for the following week.
The College of Agriculture reports seed potatoes for Wisconsin farmers are completely exhausted this spring. Prof. J. G. Milward states the horticultural department offered two bushel lots at near cost, but demand was instant and the supply sold out almost immediately.
A humorous dialog frames a passenger asking if placing a foot on the rail would be dangerous on an electric tram. The conductor, described as an Edison manque, replies that danger only comes if the other foot is placed on the overhead wire.
An advertisement promotes Dr Miles Laxative Tablets as effective for constipation, asserting that the product has helped others and will help you. The message presents a health-related claim in a period advertising tone.
The play Freckles by Gene Stratton Porter, produced by A G Delamater, is hailed as a major success and set to open at the New Adler Opera House this Friday April 18. Critics predict it will rival the novel in popularity, with a strong stage investiture and spectacular scenery. The production is praised as a gripping love story with vivid adventure and striking stage pictures.
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