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Newspaper
Marshfield Times
Location
Marshfield, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jul 28, 1905
Page
11
A column of misc notes from 1888 reports visits by W A Sexton and local residents, school openings with 15 grammar, 18 intermediate, and 51 primary students, staff assignments, and farm life details. It also covers Panama canal work, canine troubles in the city, and a satirical pet scene critique.
A long roster of guests staying at major hotels includes names linked to Milwaukee Chicago Duluth Galesburg LaCrosse Minneapolis Appleton Ripon Akron Detroit Cleveland Cincinnati Eau Claire St. Paul Grand Rapids Green Bay and other locales. Notables mentioned include Paul Knoeik J M Chensick O K Mann I M Schloss J Draper Wm Moeller and H M Pearce among many others.
A pleasant surprise party may be given to your stomach and liver by taking Dr. King's New Life Pills. They relieve pain and discomfort and cure headache dizziness and constipation. 25 cents at Sexton's drug store.
The Wood County Reporter notes a crusade by the post office department against impure mails. Postal workers report numerous obscene or off color souvenir cards sent nationwide, with many stopped or condemned. Some are returned when the sender is known. others go to the department for judgment on deadlines.
Ruth Dewey of Agnewville Virginia fell seriously ill with cholera infantum last summer. Her father E N Dewey recalls abandoning hope until Chamberlains Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy was used. Within five hours signs improved and after half a bottle she recovered. Sold by Sexton Bros and H A Schumaker.
The post office department will repaint street corner mail boxes green instead of aluminum to prevent rust and gain other benefits. The switch will occur gradually as boxes rust and require repainting, with painting contracts awarded to the lowest local bidder by the postmaster.
An old advertisement touts Kodol Dyspepsia Cure promising relief for indigestion and stomach troubles. It notes a healing effect on the digestive system and claims the remedy strengthens the body. Portland’s Council Crest is highlighted as a premier viewpoint near the Lewis and Clark Exposition with praise from Joaquin Miller.
An advertisement urges the use of DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve for various skin and medical conditions including sores burns boils eczema and piles. It specifies the product as genuine and sold by R J Strauss.
An advertisement invites men troubled by Vari cocele Blood Poison Nervo Vital Debility and related issues to visit the office. The proposer promises to explain failures of other treatments, demonstrate a safe quick permanent cure, and offer free counsel with reasonable charges only for a successful result.
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