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Newspaper
Marshfield Times
Location
Marshfield, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Feb 27, 1903
Page
11
A discussion on easing rural isolation through improved roads, bicycles, rural telephone service, and mail delivery. It argues social contact, reading circles, clubs, and local communications will broaden life after material needs are met, transforming country living.
Ridicules diet fads while promoting Green's August Flower as a universal remedy. Claims it aids digestion, stimulates the liver, purifies blood, and boosts vigor. Sold by Sexton Bros for 25¢ and 75c.
A valuable shipment passed last Friday on the Central road, a special six Northern Pacific baggage cars train loaded with silks from the Pacific coast to the east. One car broke down at Junction City, was chained up and removed at Stevens Point. Also an ad mentions Kodol Dyspepsia Cure with a testimonial from J B Taylor of Chriesman Texas and an office ad for Kamp's drug Store and office rooms for rent.
Word comes that Brice McMullen of Tomah lies critically ill at home with tuberculosis. A 26 year old former Spanish American War volunteer, he contracted the disease in the South and was once a patient at Chickamauga hospital. He is the sole seriously afflicted member of a family of eleven and is a brother of R. H. McMullen, formerly of Sparta, who also lived in the city and was the first carrier on Rural Route No. 2.
A help wanted ad seeks a trustworthy man or woman to manage business in the county and nearby areas. Compensation includes $20 weekly cash salary plus all expenses, with expense money advanced. Previous experience unnecessary. Address Thomas J. Cooper Manager 1040 Caxton building Chicago Illinois 1517 Hard on Sheriffs. Sheriffs in nearly all counties worry over a bill to place county jails under county boards and allow boards to contract for prisoner board and appoint jailers. The measure may become law despite strong objections to current sheriff charges. State Register.
A Lancaster New Hampshire man credits chronic indigestion and nerve debility relief to Electric Bitters saying they surpassed all prior medicines. His wife also praises them as a grand tonic for female troubles. Sexton Bros. sells them for 50 cents with satisfaction guaranteed.
Frank Florence sustained a broken right leg below the knee while decking logs at Kafer and Kalsched mill last Friday morning. He stood on the roll way as a large log was drawn up, slipped under the incoming log, and was rescued with his brother Lewis narrowly escaping. Doctor Wahie treated him. recovery expected in about a month.
DeWitt's Little Early Risers are praised for curing biliousness jaundice constipation and inactive livers by stimulating secretions and gently moving the bowels They promise lasting relief with continued use and a strong tonic effect on stomach liver and bowel glands At Kamp's.
The Marshfield post office lists uncalled letters as of February 24, 1903. Names include L. J. Brooks Maggie Cops C BE Gauss J W Gainey Anne Greenberg Archie Hill Lillie Johnson J W Kurtz M G McComb Mikey Mart Renetta and Earl Meyers Mr Nash Paragon Oil Supply Co F K Reyza Free Smith Cousin Joe Schafenberg Mrs Franklin Caller should say advertised. Joan F. Coxe P M
A Chilton Times letter praises post office plans for free delivery routes to require paved roads. Bad roads must be repaired with a year notice of improvements. no sudden route discontinuations. The idea, if implemented, would spur road improvements and reflect the principle that free delivery demands first class roads.
Melbourne Florida resident H Haggins writes his doctor said consumption was incurable. A free trial bottle of Dr King’s New Discovery led to recovery, now on the road to health. Sexton Bros. druggists guarantee the remedy for throat and lung diseases. Trial bottles free. Price 30c and 1.00.
Marshfield Gun Club held its season opener on Sunday with five shooters. The contest produced excellent scores across the board, suggesting strong performances ahead with more practice.
The Royce-Dalton company presented Ole Olson In Spiritland to a packed Fremad opera house crowd last Monday. Bert Royce as Ole Olson drew heavy laughs as a Swedish comic, with Minnie McVickers praised for her co star performance and the show’s bell ringing and specialties delivering strong laughs. Adler's opera house will host Monday March 2 with seats at 50 35 and 25 cents, tickets on sale at Sextons.
The brief item notes that figures such as Robert G. Ingersoll Roswell P Flower and Henry George are alleged to have died of heart failure due to acute indigestion. It touts a quick cure for indigestion constipation and biliousness Tis Re Go Tonic Laxative Syrup priced at 25 cents sold by Henry Horn druggist.
Special meeting of the Mundffeld Wisconsin Common Council on February 23 1001 adjourned after aldermen voted to empower a three member committee with the city attorney to secure extra legal advice to validate past bonds and authorize possible sewer bond measures. Mayor Punken presided and several aldermen attended while three abstained. City Clerk O Virpper recorded the proceedings.
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