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Newspaper
Marshfield Times
Location
Marshfield, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Dec 29, 1909
Page
8
The narrator contemplates a New Year resolution about spending and giving. Amid self doubt and humor a character argues the plan could bring happiness and meaning, noting the joy of thoughtful gifts and shared warmth over selfish spending.
A curious custom among the Plow Kastels features mass weddings held on a single day each year. Intermediary bas ralaine arranges campaigns starting in September, with fifteen to twenty-three couples wed at the parish church on January 8. After ceremonies, feasting with tripe and strong drink follows, though many guests linger late. Couples separate afterwards and only begin life together the next evening after funeral rites and a second feast.
A humorous personal verse recalls Mr Spilkins facing a comical domestic revolt as his wife rules the home and his wit goes astray. The speaker vows a new year switch from dutiful verse to mischief as he contemplates fate and domestic power. A Harper's Bazar echo is also noted with a jab at classical poets.
Neillsville opens free rest rooms in the Eberhard building to serve farmers, their families, and visitors. City business leaders believe public use will prove the venture worthwhile and sustain it with farmer patronage and ongoing support.
A circular from the fourth assistant postmaster general urges rural patrons to stock up stamp supplies and fit coin holding receptacles in their rural boxes. It cites a New York county rural carrier count averaging 115 one cent coins per week per carrier, implying nationwide totals of about 30,050,000 coins. Loose coins cause hardship for carriers, delivery delays, and potential carrier losses when coins are dropped in snow or on the ground.
State Superintendent Cary allocated common school funds totaling 1 806 780 20. Wood county receives 27 351.43, up 948.57 from last year’s 21 656.06. The per person rate for school age residents is 2 921. The fragmentary insert includes a greeting to Mrs. Trons and a conversational line from Mrs. Lapsling about a dreary day and a desert.
Notice that the 1909 tax roll for Marshfield Wood County Wisconsin is open for collection. Taxes begin December 27 1909 and are due by January 31 1910 with no fee if paid on time. After January 31 a 2 percent collection fee applies. Office hours listed and signed by City Treasurer CS. Vaouck on December 15, 1909.
A readable fragment shows Thrift Fourist slipping on prec ice and begging to give up his room for the night, a moment of humor mixed with hardship. Meggendorfer Blaetror appears in the scene as a nearby observer reacting to the mishap.
The ad argues Dr Shoop's Restore helps weak stomach heart and kidneys by targeting the nerves controlling each organ. It claims nerves failing cause organ decline and urges druggists to dispense the remedy with promises of quick, steady improvement. Sold by Boston Brahm?
A witty remark centers on the philosopher of folly andpoly, noting a man who never bores with his troubles can always tell you about insomnia. The quip comments on reliability and focus, framing insomnia as a topic of endless chatter.
An old box ad urges readers to ask a doctor about a so called pain formula. It claims Pink Pain Tablets relieve head pains and "womanly pains" while addressing congestion and blood pressure. The price is 20 for five, sold by Sexton Bros.
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