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A column of humorous notes, quirky dates, and odd facts ranges from invented inventions and famous figures to humorous exchanges about ventilation and bottle cleaning tips. It blends trivia, tall tales, and light household advice with period voice and playful tone.
Hears & Sawbuck To Dodge Live Ad Towns
Discussion on clipping bureaus supplying big mail order houses with local newspaper names to trim postage. Questioning Marshfield merchants and buyers collaboration for mutual benefit, noting other communities do this and Marshfield should follow.
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