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Newspaper
Marshfield Times
Location
Marshfield, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jan 22, 1897
Page
2
A Wisconsin digest covers party labels among leaders, legislative hopes for a free homestead bill, Spooner’s standing in the GOP, and local officials eyeing district reconfigurations. Also noted are biographical notes on Peter Peters and James Miner, a Milwaukee Sentinel editor’s career, and a train wreck incident near Cabshu bridge with a confessed suspect explaining motive and method.
The article argues for a protective tariff, critiquing the Wilson bill and citing treasuries figures from McKinley era data. It claims hay and cattle duties hurt U S producers, notes rising Canadian imports under free trade, and highlights wool and dairy protections. It also discusses hemlock and tamarack uses and Wisconsin lumber production trends.
The Mississippi Valley Lumberman argues buyers cannot distinguish tamarack from oak in bedroom suits sold as oak. It calls such practice deceptive and unfair to purchasers, warning it could boost tamarack production and benefit many small mills in the Northwest.
Gov Scofield advocates strictly nonpartisan congressional and legislative appointments, scrutiny by qualified commissions, improved country roads, pardons, a prison for first offenders, and consolidation of state offices. He suggests trimming staff, shifting bank examiner duties to the state treasurer, and abolishing convict labor, while urging prudent reforms for Wisconsin governance. Chamberlains Pain Balm is recommended by users like L G Dugley as a proven pain remedy.
Centralia reports seven diphtheria cases among children of Mrs Karneco in Lyon addition, with Dr C A Boorman overseeing treatment and quarantine measures. A new case of diphtheria appeared among August John’s child on the outskirts, triggering further contagion fears and prompt isolation. F P Daly acquired a handcrafted clock built entirely in Centralia by Win Bremer, a family heirloom destined to pass through generations, reflecting local craftsmanship.
A Sardis, Ey mother reports her daughter suffered fever and back and hip pain. After trying several remedies with no help she used one bottle of Chamberlain's Pain Balm and claims it gave complete relief. The ad notes Chamberlain's Pain Balm as a cure for rheumatism and lists Henry Hora as seller.
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