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Newspaper
Marshfield Times
Location
Marshfield, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Apr 17, 1912
Page
8
Miss Violet Mills endures a purge of regret as Elsie Wangnesa schemes to trap Arthur. Arthur visits with golf clubs and a fraternity pin, drawing rivalries among Violet and Elsie. When Arthur leaves he reveals his engagement to a back east sweetheart, leaving Violet to claim she knew it all along.
A Marshfield testimonial urges use of Doans Kidney Pills for back pain dizziness and nervousness linked to kidney trouble. Mrs Fred Gentle reports rapid relief after buying from Sexton Bros Drug Store. Ad notes price 50 cents and Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY as sole U.S. agents. Remember the name Doans.
The article argues attention is the first ad requirement and promotes illustrated syndication as the best way to attract readers. It warns against poor pictures and touts paid high quality illustrations, weekly series, and national-writing support, claiming thousands of retailers succeed with syndicated advertising.
An aged reader focused ad offers Texal Orderlies as a safe remedy for constipation and bowel disorders with a personal guarantee refund if it fails. Rexall Orderlies are candy like and claimed to have no harsh side effects, available in three sizes at a local Rexall store run by R. I. Strauss of Marshfield Wisconsin. Worrying about work is criticized while a laxative spring remedy is promoted as a blood and system cleanser, Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea, 35 cents per package, from Sexton Bros.
A St Paul physician advocates the term esophagoscopy as a new method to view the esophagus for foreign bodies and injuries. He notes many objects swallowed by all ages, from pins to teeth plates, risking perforation and death unless promptly spotted and removed with a combined mirror and light instrument.
Paul McGregor loves his mother’s stories shared with friends. An unwelcome guest interrupts a tale to claim Billy Wilke has a sore on his hand, prompting Paul to insist the boy prove it. The Cleveland Leader notes Paul may one day enter diplomacy’s top ranks.
An appellate court rejects a literal reading of slang as decay in a belt deemed dangerous. The decision recognizes common meaning in context, noting the belt’s loose lap posed a menace and risk to the worker. The Hartman v Staver case is cited as precedent.
At a Hutchinson country club luncheon with President Taft, guests wrote lines of sentiment on writing paper. Taft led with golf, others followed. When Senator Bristow hesitated, Emerson Carey urged him to write anything, or simply say I am for Taft, prompting Taft to respond with a notable remark.
A wry exchange contrasts experience as a teacher with Wall Street concerns about financial risk. A readywade philosopher cites experience as the best teacher while a troubled financier warns that tuition payments can topple you into bankruptcy, highlighting risk and caution.
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