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Newspaper
Marshfield Times
Location
Marshfield, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jul 24, 1912
Page
2
The State Highway Commission is mailing blank forms to town chairmen to petition county boards for county and state aid for roads and bridges to be built in 1913. Forms must be returned by Sept 1, 1912, with towns voting or seeking meetings to approve aid.
Colantha 4th’s Johanna owned by W. J. Gillette of Rosendale remains the champion milk producer, yielding 277,432.5 pounds of milk in a year and beating Banwstiné Belle De Kal by 28.1 pounds. Johanna also leads with 998.25 pounds of butter fat, while Pontiac, Clota ilde De Kol 2nd and Banestine Belle De Kol posted higher fat years. The new dairy queen is in Ohio, with Wisconsin near the top as a Holstein stronghold among six leading states. The Holstein Association lists New York 1,479 members, Wisconsin 653, Ohio 428, Pennsylvania 282, Michigan 280, Illinois 233. A Siberian strawberry plant from Edward Dixon of Forest Grove Oregon bears year-round fruit, white when ripe, with peak bearing August to year end. The plant bears fruit weekly on long stems, propagating by breaking up the parent plant rather than transplanting runners.
A French chemist announces a new technique to measure the surface area of a human body with simple, accurate steps. The method promises practical use in medicine and physiology, aiming to replace more complex calculations.
Wisconsin State Fair harness events showcase strong entries led by Patchen-line horses and a slate of fast pacers. A. W. Prehn reports 141 entries across eight early races with noted performers Molly Darling Ginger Gold Seal and Princess Patch among top contenders.
Gate prizes for pacing are $10,500 and trotting prizes $9,000. Submit exceptional farm or home produce for State Fair judging. From giant pumpkins to Sakurajima radish and six-horse Percherons to a Blue Andalusian rooster, there are classes for all.
Low round trip summer excursion tickets on sale daily until September 50th. Variable scenic routes and liberal return limits with favorable stop over privileges. Modernly equipped trains daily with convenient schedules. For rates and particulars apply to Ticket Agents The Northwestern Line 37u2.
In the matter of the estate of Jacob Droud deceased letters of administration granted. Court fixes time for creditors to present claims for examination and allowance. Notice published in Marshfield Mines for four weeks. Terms set for filing claims at Grand Rapids Court House with Judge W. J. Conway and Attorney R. E. Andrews. Also a notice on Chamberlain's Tablets testimonials. For sale by All Dealers.
A new substitute for hard rubber gutta percha and leather, developed in England from seaweed, is touted as excellent for electrical work. It is nonflammable and highly dielectric, resistant to heat cold oil and weather. Spring cleaning extends to the body with Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea, claimed to purify and cleanse, sold as tea or tablets.
In a cordial exchange, Grouch favors occasional holidays for rest while Groucher argues they force harder work to meet demand for attire. An ad promotes Ballister's Rocky Mountain Tea as a blood purifier and bowel regulator priced at 35 cents, offered by Sexton Brothers.
A brisk young man who mocks wit meets a famed but sensitive sculptor at a studio supper. The exchange reveals sharp humor and quiet retorts as they converse about mud heads. The piece reflects clever dialogue and social wit. Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets advertised for digestion and appetite support with dealer sales.
Ispahan once the capital and center of the kingdom is now deserted with whole streets and many palaces tenantless as the land shows signs of neglect and decline.
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