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Newspaper
Marshfield Times
Location
Marshfield, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Feb 12, 1913
Page
7
Rundown conditions blamed on overwork worry and confinement. Vinol cod liver tonic advertised as iron rich, easily digested, boosting appetite digestion sleep and strength. West Scranton case praised after three years of weakness and loss of appetite. Guarantee offered: refund if no benefit. Sexton Brothers Druggists Marshfield Wis.
Al Nowhof of Walnut Grove Stock Farm plans to install a new B L K milking machine. It is being manufactured for him in Oslo and should arrive in about two weeks. The machine is touted as the latest and best, expected to reduce labor significantly and may influence other farmers to adopt similar equipment.
Fragmented timetable items show multiple trains with origins Minneapolis Chicago Fond du Lac and Milwaukee. Notes include daily departures and exceptions Sundays with details on makes up here and connections at Fond du Lac Oshkosh and Milwaukee.
A testimonial from Mrs. Fred Gentie of Marshfield Wisconsin praises Dean's Kidney Pills for backache and weak kidneys. She says the pills provided prompt relief and notes purchase from Luxton Bros' Drug Store. For sale by all dealers price 50 cents Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY sole US agents Remember the name Dean's and take no other.
Train listings show Velvet Special from Chicago to Duluth daily and other Main Line services from Milwaukee to Ashland and Chicago with various intermediate stops. Notes include mail car services, Sunday exceptions, and timing cues. end with postal office guidance on package delivery and mail close times.
The piece notes that the federal government spends 13 972 25 dollars every four years to transport and certify the electoral votes for the president. It details messengers traveling from Oregon Washington California and Maryland state capitals covering thousands of miles to deliver votes to the U S Senate and House for official counting and proclamation of the president elect. It highlights the ceremonial path and pay rates for each state messenger including Oregon 3100 miles paid 75 50 and California 2989 miles paid 744 75 with Annapolis nearest capital paid 9 50.
An advertisement proclaims that happy marriages stem from health and nature knowledge. It promotes the People’s Medical Adviser by Dr. V. Pierce and the Home Doctor Book, nearly 700,000 copies previously sold for $1.50. Free copies offered with one cent stamps to cover wrapping and postage, with no conditions. Addressed to Buffalo, NM, and dated 8th century style.
The LaCrosse Tribune reports Wisconsin farmer alfalfa yields surpass all states, with 1911 average per acre rising to 4.4 from 2.77 in 1910. Wisconsin’s alfalfa acreage exceeds 30,000 acres as growth accelerates, supported by Wisconsin Advancement Association data cited by A. D B. Campbell.
An 19th century style druggist ad claims a skin remedy called the T.D.D. rematn offers a guarantee and warns that over the first restore size $1010 Lottie will not cost a cent if not satisfied. Sexton Brothers Druggists promote their remedy for skin trouble and promise measurable results with a money back guarantee.
The Fond du Lac Reporter explains Wisconsin as the land of plenty for farming. Government statistics show Badger farms yield more per size and product than many parts of the nation. Rapid adoption of scientific, affordable farming fuels future growth as northern Wisconsin settles and land remains available.
The assembly passed a joint resolution 89 to 12 proposing an amendment to establish initiative referendum and recall. Senator La Follette pushed for passage to counter progressive measures of the past decade. The senate is expected to agree, sending the measure to voters in 1914 for ratification.
The Chippewa Falls Herald cites Superintendent C. E. Urbahns stating the Soo line will lay side tracks on about three acres of land recently purchased in Chippewa Falls to allow warehouses and potato elevators. It will lengthen passing tracks at Bateman Dultart Thorpe and Stanley and ballast sixty miles of track while adding thirty one miles of new track in the northern district next year. He also says steel coaches and dining cars will run on trains Nos. 1 and 2 between Chicago and Minneapolis.
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