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Newspaper
Marshfield Times
Location
Marshfield, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jan 12, 1906
Page
8
A 1908 editorial argues office seeking is a degrading practice to be replaced by merit and decency. It cites La Follette’s machine, Lenroot’s call, and voters turning against professional solicitations, urging repeal or modification of primary laws to curb graft and corrupt campaigning.
Regular session of the Marshfield Wisconsin city council held in city hall on January 2. Mayor John A. Hofmedy presided with Aldermen present. Minutes read. finance and public works items discussed. Resignations, street electrification petition, library repairs, and bill settlements approved. council adjourned.
An advertisement by Sexton Brothers druggists promotes Vinel as a superior cod liver oil substitute for bronchitis and throat lung troubles. It cites patient letters, a guarantee, and a court bankruptcy notice for Jacob Ebert, with details of a January 1908 creditors meeting in Madison Dane County Wisconsin.
The list of uncalled letters includes F. J. Craig Bud Campbell Employment Office F. M. Friedberr Lillian Hayward Mrs William Heartry Marshfield Cold Storage Co Miss Edith Miller T R Voss Miss Lena Nolliath. Persons calling for above say advertised Jous F Coxe F.M.
One hundred dollar reward offer for incurable catarrh case. Endorsements from Kirwan and Marvin, Toledo druggists, attest F J Cheney's honesty and firm solvency. Hall's Catarrh Cure, taken internally, claims to affect blood and mucous surfaces. Testimonials available, price 75 cents per bottle. Sold by all druggists. Take Hall's Family Pills for constipation.
Dry wood on hand 3000 cords dry mill wood stove length offered at 1.35 dollars per cord delivered to any city area. Orders from teamsters or at Main Office. Terms cash on delivery. Ura Mre Co Ste.
W H Howard of Husband Pennsylvania says his mother suffered rheumatism for years and could barely move. After using Chamberlain's Pain Balm a few times she found it the best pain reliever and can walk at all times. An occasional application keeps her pain away. Sold by Sexton Bros and H A Schumaker.
A local doctor announces a visit to his office promising cures for ovarian and related ailments, blood poisoning, nerve debility, and other troubles. He claims free initial counsel, reasonable charges for effective cures, and will explain his methods. The notice urges men dissatisfied with treatments to seek guidance, and mentions cures by correspondence with references available for those cured.
Mrs Mollie Holt of Tenn was near death from a lung infection after forty eight hours at bedside. Dr Kings New Discovery was given at urgent request and her condition improved rapidly until a full recovery. The ad notes a 50c cure and $1.00 price at Sexton Bros. druggists with a trial bottle free. Sarney & Co. advertise an inventory sale beginning in January with bargains on clothing and furnishings.
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