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Newspaper
Marshfield Times
Location
Marshfield, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Aug 12, 1908
Page
8
A newspaper advert claims Hall's Catarrh Cure cures catarrh as a constitutional disease and offers one hundred dollars for any case that fails to cure. The ad promotes internal use to reach blood and mucous surfaces, builds constitution, and notes accompanying Hall's Family Pills for constipation.
An overheard train conversation ends with a jest about weight based fares and a calm reply that a car would never stop for a thin man. The passage shifts to an advertisement touting Dr Shoop Restorative claiming health benefits within 48 hours and urging readers to buy from Sexton Bros. Pa-wWell. The clip closes with a quip about inheritance tax from Harper's Weeks.
Mrs. M. M. Davison of San Jose endorses Electric Bitters as a strong general remedy for headaches biliousness and liver and bowel torpor. She asserts a bottle offers more health for digestive organs than any other remedy known, with Sexton Bros. drug store selling it under guarantee.
An old newspaper fragment promotes Dr King New Life Pills as a laxative from Sexton Bros and touts Dr Shoop Coffee as a coffee substitute. It mentions health claims and a free trial offer, listing Dr Shoop in Racine Wisconsin and noting products sold by Sexton Bros in West Franklin Maine.
The New York World reports millions spent on a Park Row Brooklyn subway loop may be wasted as engineers doubt the plan to run trains around a sharp curve to the Brooklyn bridge. Officials say the loop could remain unused without the bridge being rebuilt, with weight and grade concerns blocking operation. Public Service Commission findings echo fears of a costly dead end.
Valley City No D votes to sell the electric plant after more than a year. Edmonton Alberta considers buying the municipal street railway. Spirit Lake Iowa votes to sell or lease its electric plant citing unprofitable municipal operation. 2007 eight months earnings were 8823 with expenses 828 remaining costs near 350 a year before depreciation or taxes.
Colonel John Van Wormer, vice president of Lincoln Safe Deposit, touring Europe, questions municipal ownership of utilities. He cites higher taxes and corruption risks in public bodies, warning both officials and businessmen. A related report notes Tekonshi Michigan defeated a bond proposal for a municipal electric plant.
A historical retelling of the Alamo siege 1836 in San Antonio. Texans led by Travis Bowie and Crockett hold against Santa Ana’s forces, with Moses Rose and others attempting escape. The piece extols heroism, compares defenders to Spartans, and notes the fate of the fallen on the blood red flag day.
A public notice announces Republican candidate 3919 R. E. Andrews seeking the nomination for District Attorney in Wood County. The statement designates Andrews as the candidate and clarifies the party affiliation and office sought.
James McLaughlin announces his candidacy for sheriff of Wood County. He pledges to discharge the duties of the office to the best of his ability if nominated and elected. His record as sheriff and deputy in the county speaks for itself.
Mrs Mary Lee of rural route writes that her husband James Lee recovered from severe throat and lung problems after using Dr Kings New Discovery. She credits the remedy with restoring his health and notes its effectiveness for coughs and colds. The ad promotes a 50c and 1.00 price with a trial bottle free at Sexton Bros. drug store.
Two full evening entertainments will be provided nightly at the State Fair Milwaukee September 7 to 11. In the Live Stock Judging Amphitheater there will be horse shows riding driving and high concerts by Liberati's Concert Band. In front of the grand stand illuminated chariot races and high class fireworks will be presented by the Pain Pyrotechnic Company of Chicago.
The New Colorado Special Electric Lighted leaves Chicago daily at 10:00 A M for Denver with one night en route. Pullman drawing room sleeping cars free reclining chair cars and observation parlor cars. Dining cars offer meals a la carte. Round trip fare 30 dollars from Chicago to Denver Colorado Springs and Pueblo. Two trains daily. For full particulars contact any North Western Line agent.
Notice is hereby given that the assessment roll for the City of Marshfield will be open for examination by taxable inhabitants on August 15, 1908 at the city clerk's office. Dated August 4, 1908, M. G. Pleckenstein City Clerk.
An assortment of advertisements includes Dr. Shoop Night Cure and antiseptic suppositories promising quick, certain relief. Also listed are talking machines and records at L Zweck’s jewelry, repairs on watches clocks and jewelry, JE Case & Johnson livery with new barn and funeral hearse, and Wausau Business College adding modern office appliances and offering catalogs.
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