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Newspaper
Marshfield Times
Location
Marshfield, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Feb 02, 1916
Page
7
In Wapakoneta Ohio a farmer describes recovery from grippe linked cough and weakness after using Vinol. The testimonial asserts Vinol builds strength and cures nervousness and cough, promoting Virol as a constitutional remedy for weak and run-down conditions across men women and children.
A quirky column lists mock historical vignettes from January and February with fantastical items such as Ivan the Terrible growing peanuts and King Lear folding operatives. It lampoons trivia while mixing in obsolete numbers and odd musings about the Nile, Chicago fire costs, and ocean depths.
The passage offers household advice on curtain care using tooth picks and rust proof hooks for easy cleaning. It also notes photography studio lighting shift from arc lamps to Cooper-Hewitt mercury vapor lamps with guidance on wattage and floor illumination levels.
Charles Gates of Norwich England developed a warning instrument that detects approaching Zeppelins by cutting power to the local electric supply. When the airship nears, a bell rings and a small battery lamp lights. The householder can switch off the bell and use the lamp for illumination.
Daniel Fahrenheit, credited with advancing thermometer technology, is introduced in a historical note marking his birthplace and early contributions to instrument making.
In 1686 in Prussia a young, educated man abandoned a brief period in business to study natural philosophy. He pioneered using mercury in thermometers replacing alcohol, creating an instrument that fixes water's freezing point at 32 degrees. This device became widely used in the United States.
A large serpent known as the anaconda is found in Brazil and Guiana. It can reach up to forty feet in length, spends much time in shallow water, and is non venomous.
O. J. Metcalf reports a severe cold on December 1 and nearly bedridden. After buying two bottles of Chamberlains Cough Remedy he recovered within days and endorses the medicine as very effective for future colds. Obtainable everywhere.
Marshfield high school defeated Stevens Point 29 to 18, leading 24 to 7 at halftime as guard Egger and Seehafer anchored the home defense. Bourn led Stevens Point with six baskets and four free throws, while Wendt Thom Seehafer and Eggeron supported Marshfield’s win.
The Wisconsin Farm and Home Week in Madison from February 7 to 12 marks the 25th milestone in dairy progress since the Babcock milk test and the state dairy school. The program offers extensive courses for men and women, with livestock associations and grain grower conferences planned, and a February 9 banquet honoring Dr. Samuel M. Babcock.
Forest Products Laboratory at Mariston and the Wisconsin dairy department tested cottonwood boxes for butter packaging. Butter wrapped in waxed paper stayed uncontaminated, while unwrapped butter showed only a faint wood taste. Five graders judged cottonwood boxes as good as other woods.
The advertisement advises that a severe bilious attack brings headaches coated tongue food loathing constipation torpid liver and vomiting. It claims relief by taking three Chamberlain's Tablets which are prompt and effective and available everywhere.
About 600 spectators from Marshfield and nearby towns watched a two bout program at the Marshfield Athletic Association. Highlights included Spider Kelly vs Duffy Downey and Young White vs Hal Clark with White earning a narrow advantage as the crowd called for more boxing this month.
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