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Newspaper
Marshfield Times
Location
Marshfield, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jul 18, 1906
Page
12
Spencer column details numerous visitors and residents traveling between Marshfield Unity and Spencer. It lists errands, social calls, trips to Denver Ludington and Westfield, family visits, auction and estate matters, injuries from a hay tedder and a bull, local ads for laxatives and medicines, church events, and a farewell concert, with many named individuals and towns.
Town of Spencer notes say Geo Cramer returned from Wausau with an enjoyable trip and gained weight. Witt Neumann worked at H C Head Canning Co after going to Wausau. The piece recalls kidney health, cyclone insurance interest in northern Wisconsin, a farmer’s egg setting scam, and a playful warning about hens’ secrets.
A Victorian anecdote recounts Rossetti visiting an east London wharfside inn where a large painting on the wall prompts a playful price exchange. The innkeeper offers 3000 pounds, Rossetti counters three pounds, and the joke ends with Rossetti becoming owner of the costly daub. Also included is a short lesson on lightning multiplication showing a quick method to multiply 53 by 4.
The huntsman recalls a 200 foot shot tower where molten lead pours through perforated ladles into cold water, forming varying sizes of shot. Water in the cistern is refreshed to keep the shot hard, or it would soften.
An eight member city orchestra, the Italian named group formed from the old Marshfield high school ensemble, is gaining praise in regional music circles. Ray Teaman directs as Myron Tack shines on violin. engagements include Stratford and Lind venues before Teaman departs for college this fall.
The Times requests readers planning to be away this summer to notify the office so the paper can be mailed weekly to lake resorts or other locations. Call or send a post to have the panel forwarded, ensuring they stay informed during absence.
Clark Nerve Tonic has been in use 50 years and claims to cure cases when directions are followed. It promises relief from nervous prostration and extreme nervousness. Proof and details available from G. W. Clark in Wausau Wisconsin. Sold in Marshfield at Sexton Bros. and R. J. Strauss drug stores and by A. F. Mercer.
Foley s Honey and Tar promises immediate relief for asthma in severe stages and claims timely use will eject a cure. Sold by Sexton Bros.
Notice of letters remaining uncalled for at the Marshfield post office up to July 17 1806 listing Cora Babcock Elsa Beyer Miss Freitag Mrs Fitzgerald Belle Hagart Chas Miller Fred Sykes Alma Taves Harry Williams Carl Whitman and others calling for above must say advertised per Joan F Core P.M.
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