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Newspaper
Marshfield Times
Location
Marshfield, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Dec 10, 1913
Page
11
Dr Chas E North of New York explains bacteria as part of the vegetable kingdom. Most bacteria are useful like many plants, with few poisonous ones. They are among the oldest plants and ancestors of all vegetable life. Before animals appeared there were no tuberculosis or typhoid, but after animals and humans arose some bacteria began to inhabit human noses throats and intestines.
Directory style listing of local doctors including J C Hayward Henry Wahle H W Milbee and C M with offices over shops in Marshfield Wisconsin. Provides office locations residence addresses and phone numbers with hours listed.
The article discusses carriers who harbor bacteria without illness and spread diseases such as tuberculosis typhoid and diphtheria. It notes Typhoid Mary as a cited case and mentions protozoa caused illnesses like syphilis malaria dysentery and sleeping sickness, plus experiments by bacteriologists to kill germs by introducing friendly germs.
James J. Hill, in New York to buy Christmas gifts and handle business, reports Northwest optimism with no signs of a low mood. He notes slower retail trade due to warm weather, and farmers holding grain as prices are lower than last year, awaiting better prices.
Wisconsin tax commission reports statewide land values rose about 100 percent in ten years from actual sales. Wood County shows substantial gains alongside Clark and Marathon, with Marshfield cited as a trading center. The table lists 1908 and 1913 values per acre for numerous counties, highlighting dramatic growth across the state.
Hemp cultivation has grown since Prof Norgard initiated experimental work at Waupun prison farm three years ago. This season 800 to 500 acres were planted mainly near Waupun Brandon Fox Lake Beaver Dam McMillan and Union Grove, valued for weed control and erosion of quack grass and Canada thistle with grass yields ranging from 45 to 94 dollars per acre.
The Times subscription appeals feature Castoria Benra with the familiar slogan The Kind You Have Always Bought. A year’s gift to a friend or relative makes a Christmas choice and offers fifty two issues as a yearly reminder from the giver.
The Judiciary Committee of the Common Council urges residents to submit all accounts with Marshfield Water Electric Light Power Co. They seek records of electric fixtures including lamps heaters stoves electric irons and toasters purchased from the company. Those contacted should call Phone No. 229 for a representative to follow up.
Two cyclists pushing their bikes up a pass encountered two locals and asked if they could ride down the other side. A gruff reply warned that more people had been killed on this route.
Wool blankets keep horses warm and comfortable, reducing feed needs and medical costs. The Wasserberger and Dickoff Harness Men offer medium wool blankets at 1.50 to 3.00 dollars weighing 4 to 7 pounds and fine wool at 3.00 to 7.00 dollars, claiming durability and superiority over cotton.
A lawyer argued in a claim and delivery case over 36 hogs. He urged the jury to decide without compromise and warned that the hog count was three times the jury size, emphasizing they should award all or none.
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