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Newspaper
Marshfield Times
Location
Marshfield, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Apr 23, 1913
Page
14
A county highway commissioner explains how the state aid system works to fund road improvements in Wood County. The article outlines the highway commission's authority to ensure efficient use of road taxes, selecting proper personnel, materials, and drainage to achieve at least a twenty foot wide graded roadway.
An advertisement promotes Rexell 93 Hair Tonic claiming baldness stems from scalp microbes. It cites Professors Uno Sabouraud and a French expert, offers a one month trial with money back if unsatisfied, and states the tonic will halt hair loss and may promote new growth. Available at a local store for 50 cents and one dollar.
Fragmented OCR text discusses Recall Stores and a recommendation in Wisconsin with unclear names and places. It references emake Sore Winconsin v0 fan Rexall iL Store and mentions Sean, naualy trey, and cemmended. The passage hints at a public or commercial recall context and local store brands.
Governor Francis E. McGovern proclaims Friday May 2 1913 as Arbor Day to be observed in Wisconsin schools with nature education and beautification efforts. The proclamation also designates the day Fire Prevention Day urging cleanup of inflammable materials to prevent fires.
The State Commission will grant state aid for better roads and grading to state standards. County engineers handle the road design, drainage, and culverts. Towns like Marshfield Auburndale and Grand Rapids skip this aid, while Sherry expects about $3000 worth of highway work from a $1473 tax, combining state and county funds.
The piece argues state aid as a incentive system where towns that raise more for road work gain more state funds, while those with little or no funding lose. It highlights shifting highway oversight away from politics, claims cities pay about half taxes yet gain less, and urges local support for good roads, with various local notices and a town council viewpoint mixed with unrelated anecdotes and advertisements.
The text touts Humphreys Specifics used for over fifty years by buyers. It lists ailments from fevers to worms, infant crying and wakefulness, coughs, headaches, indigestion, and rheumatism. It claims a free medical book and offers orders by mail from Mumpereys Home Medicine Co. in New York.
Dr N A Goddard of Milwaukee releases a medical book promising safer, cheaper treatment for appendicitis and other chronic ailments without surgery. He offers free expert consultations during monthly Marshfield visits and at Blodgett Hotel on Wednesday May 1, with hours 9 am to 6 pm, no charge for friendly visits.
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