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Newspaper
Marshfield Times
Location
Marshfield, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Feb 13, 1907
Page
8
A 1907 Wisconsin bulletin mocks a proposed law penalizing rottener sellers with fines from ten to two hundred dollars, sharing anecdotes of grocery misunderstandings and a satirical look at enforcement. German science notes odd egg based materials. random humor bits follow in the issue.
Unclaimed letters remain on call through February 33 1907 at Marshfield Post Office. Recipients Bodendorfer Fred Cross Geo L Ketter Lizzie Kaing Matti Long Mrs Dora Reese B M Retter Miss Katie Schlasky Miss Mary Tanner Dr Ternes W P Wis Tal Co. Persons should say advertised when calling. Jous F Cour BM.
A collage of cartoonish clippings cites a Cleveland school project in which a Mrs Johnson critiques a bride’s Thanksgiving sponge cake delivery. The item pivots to Dr. Shoop’s Cough Cure praising safe ingredients and compliance with the Pure Food and Drug Law, then a quirky social note about a sandy haired youth pursuing matrimony with a demand for a virtuous husband.
An old advertisement promotes Laxvets candy tablets as a gentle laxative with no griping, sold in lithographed metal boxes for 25 cents by Sexton Bros. It also touts Preventics cold cure tablets at 5 and 25 cents, claimed to halt colds at the sneeze stage and prevent pneumonia or bronchitis, with Sexton Bros selling both products.
Probare to the matter of the estate of Frank Ewald deceased, petition by William Dihmmer administrator for fixed time and place to examine and allow his account and residue distribution. Hearing scheduled March 5 at 1 o'clock in Grim Rapids. Also includes summonses in Wisconsin Wood County cases against Philip J. Kiplinger, Michael Kuphinger, Joan Swenson, and garnishments with notices of debts and property seizure.
A short ad recommends Chamberlains Salve for itching piles and skin conditions including nipples tetter and salt rheum. It promises instant relief and a price of 25 cents, sold by Sexton Bros.
A Civil War era exchange between a regimental chaplain and soldiers highlights the right to hold opinions about Lincoln's emancipation decree. The chaplain notes soldiers may freely hold views if kept respectful and not publicly urged to anger. Also advertised are reduced North-Western Line fares for spring travel with $43 one way Chicago to Columbus region and low round trips including Pullman sleeping cars.
In San Francisco two six year old twin sisters, the Httles girls, draw the attention of famous novelist Mr. London. While en route to his boat he meets one twin, who greets him and inquires which twin she is. He replies with the playful remark I am the one that's out walkin'.
A New Orleans Times-Democrat excerpt extols mothers to keep Chamberlain's Cough Remedy on hand as a preventive for coughs colds and croup in children. It claims quicker cures and that the remedy counteracts cold to pneumonia and prevents croup when given early. The ad notes safety and parental peace of mind with its use, sold by Sexton Bros.
Mrs Eva Unecapher of Grover town Stark Co Indiana recounts severe coughing nearly leaving her bed. She credits Dr King New Discovery with full recovery after four one dollar bottles. Sexton Bros druggists guarantee the remedy with prices 50c and 1.00. Tries bottle free.
In Triadelphia, a stranger soliciting magazine subscriptions asks about big guns. The post minister of Bacon Ridge replies that there are plenty of old guns behind the state, outdated and rusty yet always kicking as politics continue to chatter.
Wm. A. Fertwell of Lucama North Carolina reports a remarkable cure claim after using fewer than three bottles of Electric Bitters He attributes relief to curing brigats disease in the diabetes stage and says it stopped long standing liver and bladder complications Guaranteed at Sexton Bros druggist for 50 cents.
Lady Charles Beresford pursues a hobby collecting ball programs with preference for those painted by bands or featuring works by female artists.
The article describes Lame Back caused by rheumatism of the muscles and suggests using Chamberlain's Pain Balm two or three times daily with vigorous rubbing. If relief is not achieved, apply a dampened piece of channel with Pain Balm for quick relief. Available for sale by Sexton Bros.
An old vessel pilot recalls a Civil War era river clash near a plantation and a dramatic escape. He describes Major Machinery’s volatile confrontation with carpetbagger and Confederate volunteers, a standoff on shore, and his own narrow escape aboard the Talladega as gunfire erupts along the bank. The major's collapse and retreat underscore the story’s point that heroism depends on circumstances.
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