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Newspaper
Marshfield Times
Location
Marshfield, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Apr 17, 1912
Page
5
An advertisement argues Ayer's Sarsaparilla is a tonic not a stimulant, offering steady, even benefit with no alcohol. It urges readers to consult their doctor and trust medical guidance, noting J G Ayer Company of Lowell, Mass has produced Ayer's Pills for over sixty years.
An advertisement promises Rexall Dyspepsia Tablets will relieve indigestion or cost nothing. The 15 day supply comes in an accent box with larger sizes at 50 cents and 1.00. Sold at The Rexall Store run by J Strauss in Marganesa Wisconsin.
In line with Taft administration aims, Postmaster General Bitehead moves to end deficits and push reforms for cheaper postage, including a possible penny rate. The program adds 3,744 new post offices, 186 more carrier miles, and 2,670 new routes, while boosting postal staff and promising rural free delivery and parcel post expansion. The administration urges Congress to adopt cost-based postage realignment and village level free delivery.
The article notes a large rise in salaries for rural carriers post office clerks dry letter carriers and railway clerks by Taft era policies. It highlights growth in postal savings deposits aiming at 50 million by year end and expansion plans to 40 000 offices with ongoing fraud investigations and improvements in mail handling and star route consolidation.
Taft curbed railroad rate hikes by emitting a firm ultimatum and steering a new law. He shifted the burden of proof for reasonableness to railroads, enabling shippers to challenge discriminatory rates. Railroads sought raises but Congress denied them after reviewing proof. The quiet reform impacted all Americans.
The article lauds the Taft administration for establishing the bureau of mines and its work to cut mine fatalities. It cites research on coal dust explosions, safer handling of explosives, and the Pittsburgh experimental station. It notes 1907 deaths at 3,125 and that deaths were halved by 1908 through bureau efforts and funding. It highlights rescue corps successes and ongoing fuel resource investigations as part of conservation policy.
Dr Harvey W Wiley former chief of the Agriculture Department declares Taft saved him from ruin in Washington and asks for Taft reelection. He praises Taft’s defense when efforts were made to ruin him.
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