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Newspaper
Marshfield Times
Location
Marshfield, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Apr 23, 1913
Page
6
A reprint from Louis Amundson, Wood County Highway Commissioner, explains state aid for county roads. The piece argues for efficient use of road taxes, proper project officials, best materials and drainage, and a twenty foot wide grade to improve roads at low cost.
Advert shows Rexall 93 Hair Tonic claiming to halt hair loss and revive growth based on dermatology experts Sabouraud and Unos. Promises money-back trial after one month if not satisfied, priced two dollars and one cent. Reader urged to start now and request refund if unhappy.
Fragmented text notes Rk J Strauss endorsing The Perel Store in Wisconsin with garbled phrases about Rexall and America’s creative stores. The readable parts mention endorsement and store names though full sense is unclear.
Governor Francis E McGovern proclaims Friday May 2 1913 as Arbor and Bird Day in Wisconsin to promote appreciation of nature and flowers. The proclamation also designates the day as Fire Prevention Day encouraging removal of inflammable materials to prevent fires. Made at the Capitol Madison March 14 1923.
The State Commission will grant aid for better roads not below their standard with engineering left to state and county commissioners. Grants cover grading draining and culverts, straightening roads, and cuts and fills. Towns like Sherry expect three thousand dollars of highway work for a one thousand dollar local tax plus state aid.
The letter argues that towns paying more in state and county taxes get greater benefits from state aid roads while towns paying less receive little. It notes Marshfield Auburndale Grand Rapids and Sherry figures and asserts county and city dynamics favor the town that spends more. It also mentions local projects and personnel changes, with nearby scenes and casual notices from Wood County communities.
A historical catalog from M umphreys Homeopathic Medicine Company lists numerous ailments and symptoms including congestion inflammations worms diarrhoea croup laryngitis rheumatism malaria and whooping cough. The advert promises the medical book sent free and claims remedies can be obtained from druggists or by mail order.
A short pamphlet by Dr N A Goddard promotes modern nonoperative treatment of gallbladder diseases and other conditions. It claims many surgical cases could be treated medically, offers a free booklet by mail, and invites readers to consult the doctor at a Milwaukee hotel on May 1 with complimentary, friendly visits from 9 am to 6 pm.
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