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Newspaper
Marshfield Times
Location
Marshfield, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jan 20, 1899
Page
4
The Marshfield Times reviews Gov. Scofield's message with mixed notes, notes Dingley tariff death, hymn book demand, and college disturbances. It cites church growth totals, warns about Wisconsin cheese and milk production, and recounts Rhinelander dispatches on German geography and rail progress toward Dawson.
The Medford Republican notes the county chose the lowest bidder for county work, making the paper its official outlet. The editorial contends the decision brings misfortune and insult to publishers, marking an ironic turn in local fortunes.
A discussion of a county official publications bid reveals critics say contracts underpay and waste space, while printers risk loss. The piece shifts to the Wisconsin Senatorial fight in Madison as candidates vie amid party ballots and floor votes, noting the current tallies for Stephenson Babeoch and Quarrels and the planned adjournments.
Mrs Lydia Platt, bedridden four years with an incurable spine disease, walked again after twenty years of illness. Local and Chicago Presbyterian hospital doctors said there was no cure. She credits God and prayer for the sudden recovery and walked twelve blocks the next day without pain.
A historical ad claims Chamberlein's Cough Remedy prevents pneumonia by countering colds and la grippe. It cites past epidemics where pneumonia followed colds but reportedly did not after using the remedy. The notice lists Henry Born as seller and mentions a separate real estate ad for a 3 room house on Cherry Street in Greenwood Wisconsin.
Ordinance fixes a tax on transient merchants traders and dealers selling goods wares or merchandise in Marshfield the tax is twenty five dollars per day payable to the city treasurer with duplicate receipts and seals to be filed the mayor and city clerk sign the ordinance and set a bid for pricing printing and related provisions.
The notice promotes Northern Wisconsin lands rich in hardwood forests and clay beds, noting iron ore deposits and favorable transport via Wisconsin Central Lines to major markets. It invites settlers to request illustrated pamphlets and detailed information from W. H. Killea and Milwaukee executives.
Publisher Jones of the Leader Mexia Texas reports recovery from a second attack of la grippe after using Chamberlain's Cough Remedy. He describes rapid relief and reduced bed time from ten days to two in the first attack and about six hours after the second. Sold by Henry Horn.
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