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Newspaper
Marshfield Times
Location
Marshfield, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jul 24, 1907
Page
8
A fragment from Williams and Bailey issue features a passage on Native American face painting meanings, noting colors for love, ritual roles, and political ambition, followed by a long 19th century patent remedy advertisement touting Hall's Catarrh Cure.
A Sharp Rebuke at the club when a known defaulter dined there. Lord George, in commanding tones, ordered the waiter to bring the bill and urged the man to settle his debts before such costly suppers. The scene echoed through the room as the debtor winced at the reminder.
Mr C LT Carter of Skirrm Aia touts Chamberlains Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy as the best cure. He says he suffers colic and diarrhoea yet felt revitalized after taking half a bottle of the twenty five cent size, and plans to buy again from Sexton Bros.
Dean Swift in Drepler's Letters mocks coin scarcity and counterfeiters. In his first letter he notes counterfeits fused under the wine of rips and references halfjence and facthings. He also mentions tans in his third letter and situates Thomp in Dublin before the execution of the queen's coinage.
People are often disappointed to find that their family physician is away when they need him most. Cramp, cholera morbus, and similar ailments require prompt care, and delays can be fatal before a doctor is summoned. Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy is urged as the best home safeguard. Buy it now from Sexton Bros.
The piece recalls lavish rose use through history with Nero ordering $100,000 worth at a banquet and other feasts where fountains spouted roses and ceilings opened to shower guests. The account notes guests exclaimed with delight as flowers rained down on the honored reveler.
A fragment shows a parish minister joking about Sandy Smart's shoes and a long block of an advertisement for Dr Shoop's Restorative from Racine Wisconsin. It touts internal nerve health for stomach heart and kidneys and urges samples and a free book from Dr Shoop. The ad mentions Sexton Bros as sellers.
Ole Bull, after hearing a brilliant young pianist, quips that great music needs a man's biceps. The pianist replies that she is strong enough, joking about breaking pianos and needing new ones weekly. He observes how people treat their violins, noting Norwegians love their fiddlers despite the rough handling.
Mrs. Julia Ryder Paine of Truro Massachusetts praises a new remedy as a universal cure for coughs colds and lung issues stating it gives immediate relief and cures sore throats. Advertisers claim it beats all others and offers a trial bottle free with a guaranteed price.
In the early days of Big Tim Sullivan’s service in the House of Representatives a dispute arose with Representative Alexander of Buffalo over who may claim authority to speak on finance. Sullivan declared the opposing member had the right to speak as an oracle and asked, What is your definition of an authority. This exchange highlights the tension over who can command legitimacy in legislative debate.
In a class of defined phobias the text lists fears such as monoprobia fear of being alone claustrophobia fear of closed spaces garaphobia fear of crowds or open spaces and somatophobia fear of not going to sleep. The noted remedy is ante-suggestion and a misread phrase Gool Housekeaplog.
Mr. F. M. Hamilton, postmaster at Cherryvale, Ind., runs a general merchandise and patent medicine stock. He endorses Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy as standard and reliable, saying it never fails to give satisfaction. Available for sale by Sexton Bros.
The passage traces how early conflicts evolved into ritualized single combat. It notes Homer and biblical references to duels, and how Arabs and Hebrews used combat as a divine appeal. It credits barbarians who overran Rome with poetry shaping battle as a divine right of victory.
Dr Emil Reich a famed lecturer and historian at a New York dinner contemplates marriage a electrician pens a quip about wisdom in alliance a maid from Eperies and a witty exchange about life and marriage end with the remark a spinster would marry earlier given a chance San Antonio Express
The piece argues beauty comes from vitality not mere looks. It asserts plain women with meatness, clear eyes, and sprightly movement are admirable, while physical weakness harms appeal. Electric Bitters is claimed to restore strength, nerves, and a smooth complexion, with a drugstore guarantee.
A man named Nye arranged an afternoon drive with a female friend using a single old horse. The stable had only the aged pony ready, causing the woman to fear its frailty. Nye claimed the horse was a young steed upon arrival, prompting a skeptical response.
Mrs. Robert Mytton of 457 John St Hamilton Ontario praises Chamberlains Salve for healing her daughters knee burn. The ad claims instant pain relief and promotes free samples of Dr Shoops Health Coffee imitation, sold by Sexton Bros.
Congressman Morse of Antipo announces a Navy endorsed chance for a Tenth District youth to become a midshipman at Annapolis. An examination will be held possibly at Wausau or near the district center, awarded to the candidate with the highest score from ages sixteen to twenty, ensuring open competition rather than political favoritism. Dr Turbin visits Marshfield monthly for consultations, offering free initial assessments and promising honest, relief oriented treatment.
Foreclosure sale planned in Wood County Wisconsin under a judgment. Sheriff to offer the mortgaged property including parcels numbered one two twelve and fourteen in the Oznaka Land Company's Park Addition in the city of Marshfield on the twentieth day of January in the year 18.., at the hour of in the evening, terms of sale to be announced.
A Washington Star quip notes Mr Meekton finding pride in owning a home while conceding a wish for a faster repair path. He recalls his wife urging landlord repairs rather than asking him, highlighting tensions between ownership satisfaction and practical frustrations.
Amos F. King says Bucklen’s Arnica Salve cured a sore on his sex after eighty years, now eighty five. Sexton Bros. Druggist sells 25¢ salve. Native Borongo people carve goddess figures at hut entrances for protection and luck.
A nostalgic ad touts Dr. King's New Life Pills for headache relief and bowel health at Sextons Drug Store, and promotes Dr. Shoop's Magic Ointment for piles with claims of fast relief. The copy uses stark animal imagery about a mother bird to grab attention before returning to product pitches.
Court in Wood County Wisconsin hears petition by Theresa Schaefer for administration of Nicholas Schaefer intestate estate. An order directs publication for three weeks in March Herald to notify all interested persons of the September hearing in Grand Rapids. County Judge Wd Conway presiding.
Notice is given that a plan for sewer expansion on Vine Street between Low 4 Block 57 and Lord Block in Marshield is prepared and open for inspection at the City Clerk’s office. Owners or interested parties may examine within thirty days and file objections. A public session will be held on August 1 to hear objections. Dated June 8, 1907, Marshield Wisconsin. Board of Public Works members listed.
Sealed bids for the construction of a sewer on Vine Street are invited. The city reserves the right to reject any bids. City Clerk Daved Marshield Wie and UNIT MG Fiacrkugrem are indicated as officials in charge.
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