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Newspaper
Marshfield Times
Location
Marshfield, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Aug 16, 1916
Page
2
Wisconsin senator Robert M. LaFollette will address the Marshfield Fair. The orator is set to speak at noon and asks attendees to come early on Thursday for the event faith.
Wisconsin physicians have sent over 10 000 specimens to the state laboratory of acid erhigh founded in 1902 to aid disease prevention. About one third of the 2281 doctors in the state used the lab in the past three months providing free anti typhoid vaccine and various tests. During Milwaukee typhoid epidemic the lab distributed about 7000 doses of vaccine. The lab also supplied anti synchoid vaccine for National Guard in 1912 and 1913.
A Marshfield resident testifies that Doan's Kidney Pills relieved backache and kidney symptoms after using them in September 1910. The ad notes the product remains effective over three years with no return of trouble and urges purchasing at local dealers. A separate piece praises the Gollmar Brothers circus visit to Marshfield, describing performances, parade crowds, and tent repairs after a tornado damage.
Prof W W Clark of Wood County agricultural school sends an open letter to farmers about 20 grade Holstein cows selling for 2000, plus other stock sales in Washington county Minnesota. Buyers seek quality, dairy type, size and proper breeding. The writer urges buyers to consign pedigreed cattle, join cattle associations, and use the school to improve stock. county sales start October 22.
A Clark County correspondent recounts Charles Galt discovering a giant corn stalk with a den containing four baby coons after a dramatic opening from a nearby tree. He and neighbors aided by axe and saw to access the cavity, while the tale notes a hungry Mrs. Coon and a humorous misadventure with dinner plans gone awry.
The Cranberry Creek drainage district of Wood County sues the Elm Cranberry Company and others over water control. The drainage commission denied the request. Details are unclear due to damaged text, but the case involves water management and a local drainage authority.
The notice lists dates August 29 and September 1 1916 for the Marshfield Fairy event and invites friends to attend. Inquiries should be addressed to R. R. Williams, Secretary. 1st.
Official notice lists elected offices to be filled at the September 5 1916 primary in Wood County Wisconsin. Candidates include Governor Lieutenant Governor Secretary of State State Treasurer Attorney General United States Senator and various county and district offices in the County, Assembly, and Court system. W T Nobles County Clerk signs and dates the notice.
Advice urges outdoor activity to keep bowels regular with a glass of water before breakfast and plenty of fruit and vegetables. Encourages daily bowel movement and, if needed, Chamberlain's Tablets for a mild gentle effect available everywhere.
The markets list hay prices for No 1 Timothy at 12.00 per unit and other hay grades. It notes dairy butter per dozen, live weight pork dressed, and various veal and sheep prices per weight unit. Calf hides, boot hides, and chickens are also mentioned with prices or descriptors.
The Spark Cereal Company lists prices for flour and grain items including wheat, oats, barley, rye, and corn per various measures. Bulk feeds such as bran hominy oil meal pig feed and cow feed are priced per ton or per barrel with ranges from five to twenty dollars.
An advertisement urges women to request information about Triumph Pills from the National Medical Institute in Milwaukee Wisconsin. It promotes irregular or delayed use as safe and dependable, and says the relief material is free with address provided.
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