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Newspaper
Marshfield Times
Location
Marshfield, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Feb 13, 1907
Page
9
A man named Pearson in a Washington town is described as able to produce piano like melodies from his lungs. He can play tunes with expression and technique, entertaining at church fairs and picnics, and believes others could learn with practice.
An at home preparation using Fluid Extract Dandelion Compound Kargon Compound Syrup of Sarsaparilla is touted to force kidney filtration and relieve backache weak kidneys and bladder and blood diseases. It instructs shaking a mixture and taking a teaspoon after meals and at bedtime claiming prompt relief though not permanent cure.
A boys encounter with a bobolink ends when the bird sings a warning and the boy relents. A Women’s health note touts Brandreth's Pills as a century-old remedy for feminine ailments. City price lines describe high living costs in Dawson City, with eggs, caribou, and alcohol priced. A safety note discusses antiseptic tablets and poison registration. American migration to Canada is up, with 17,907 arrivals in four months.
The article extols Texas Gulf Coast agriculture from Corpus Christi to the Rio Grande, noting artesian wells on King Ranch, Bermuda onions shipped by John Closner, and diverse crops, while Canada’s prosperity is analyzed as solid and market driven. It also mentions immigration to Central Canada, a promotional book, and a London merchant born on a farm with a London store anecdote.
A quirky dialogue about a baby turning colors after a nurse mishap ends with a patriotic cheer. Cornell University professor George W. Jones, longtime math head since 1877, will retire at year end with Carnegie endowment funds under consideration for a successor. James J. H. Gregory of Marblehead, rival to Carnegie, is noted for gifting libraries to small communities and educators unable to buy them.
An unnamed mother praises Grape-Nuts as an appetizing strengthening food for children. She claims regular use reduces illness and doctor visits, noting her son’s improved alertness after including Grape-Nuts at breakfast. She cites the product's source from Battle Creek, Michigan, and references The Road to Wellville.
On the first and third Tuesday monthly the Iowa Central and Minneapolis and St. Louis railroads offer round trip excursion tickets to many western regions at a stated fare plus two dollars with liberal privileges. One way tickets to Eastern Colorado and surrounding states are offered at a low rate about two dollars over half fare. Inquiries to local agents or AB, CUITS, GP. & TiA, Minneapolis, Minn. English Tongue-Twisters and remarks on irrigated lands in Wyoming’s Big Horn Basin promote homeseeker opportunities. D. Clem Deaver, Gen l Agt, Land Seekers Information Bureau, Omaha Neb.
A jumble of vintage ad blurbs promotes Putnam faceless dyes claiming superior color per package, along with various health and lifestyle pitches. Mentions of Lewis' Single Binder cigars, Garfield Tea, Allen's Foot-Ease, and miscellaneous quotes hint at a bustling, price-conscious consumer page with promotional snippets and self-improvement quips.
The sultan of Turkey often amuses himself by watching Mustafa, the court cyclist, who is said to be the only person to make his majesty laugh. Mustafa accompanies his gyrations with frequent monologues, showing wit on the royal tour.
A personal testimonial from Otto H. Rose of Indianapolis claims Dr Williams Pink Pills alleviated neuralgia tied to a head injury. He describes daily morning pains, eye watering, and dizziness before taking the medicine, noting a rapid pain reduction and full recovery after several boxes. His wife also finds them effective for nervous headaches. The pills cost 50 cents a box, six for $2.50, from Dr Williams Medicine Co. Schenectady N Y, with a free booklet offered.
Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound praised in letters from Mrs George Walters of Woodlawn and Mrs Elva Barber Edwards of Cathlamet. The ad touts the remedy for the three life stages of women: girlhood, motherhood, and the change of life, offering free advice from Mrs Pinkham and claiming long success in treating female ailments.
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