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Newspaper
Marshfield Times
Location
Marshfield, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1907
Page
8
A Marshfield Times item cites a London Saturday Review on French peasantry diet, noting daily food costs for a family of five. It describes breakfast bread with pork fat, occasional water with wine, vegetable stews, lentils, and rare meat, while highlighting frugal clothing and banking accounts amid modest living.
John Garrett of North Mills North Carolina says after forty years with a stubborn sore he used Back-Jen’s Arnica Salve. The product promises relief for piles and similar ailments and is sold by Sexton Bros druggists for 25 cents.
The article discusses the phrase Te Don Diego as a sailor slang for cheating. It notes how speakers used Diego to refer to Spaniards and how the expression evolved, with references to variations like Don Diego and a Spanish cockfish, and explains its nonliteral meaning in modern usage.
Mr. E. W. Goodloe of 1071 St. Louis St Dallas testifies to Dr King's New Life Pills. He says they effectively combat malaria and biliousness without grinding or griping. Available for 2 cents at Sexton Bros drug store.
An interview with Cortland F. Bishop, new Aero club president, probes aeronautics and balloon motion. A weathered reporter asks if balloon seasick parallels sea sickness, prompting Bishop’s wry reply about sensitivity and motion. The piece reflects early aviation curiosity and public interest.
A promotional piece argues women fear invasive exams but can seek Dr. Pierce's free consultation by letter. It touts Favorite Prescription for uterine disorders and nerves, Golden Medical Discovery for blood purification, and All-Healing Salve for ulcers, urging discreet home treatment and patient confidence.
Notice states in Wood County Wisconsin Circuit Court Foreclosure sale to be held at Grand Rapids for the property described as the east half of the southeast quarter and related parcels in section and township details. The sale is to begin with a high bid at the courthouse door. Dated Grand Rapids Wisconsin May 20, 19__. Sheriff promise of sale to the highest bidder with costs and legal fees.
Judgment foreclosure issued May 1906 directs Sheriff to sell July 6 1907 at two PM at Cameron Town premises to highest bidder The described property is the North half of the Northeast Quarter of Section 32 and the West Quarter of the Northwest Quarter of Section 33 Township 22 North Range 3 East in Wood County Wisconsin Attorneys John P F Cole and James Shortt represent the plaintiff Susanne Koni is plaintiff firm noted as a widow of Job G Ann deceased
May 2 through July 47 state circuit court in Wood County issues summons for Blouaayt Plaraesyt to appear within twenty days after service against Perry Tl Power tau and Western Land Scenelies Company. If failed, judgment by default will be entered. Clerk of Circuit Court of Wood County recorded. May 2, 07.
In the matter of the estate of Anton M Gretsinger deceased the probate court in Grand Rapids grants Michael G Fleckenstein authority and orders creditors to present claims for examination and allowance by November 4 with publication in Marsfield Times for four successive weeks. The order sets deadlines and places for filing and examination of claims in the probate office.
The state will provide fifteen hundred ounges of metal for a silver service to dress the new armored cruiser Washington. The set has forty three pieces costing 85000. The chief piece is a punch bowl shaped like a gallot with a Triton figure, ornamented with festoons of jagral leaves oak leaves and state flowers. The guards bear dodendrons grapes and leaves, with state seals and naval emblems, and a central side features a raised depiction of the cruiser.
C V Pepper of Fedora Tennessee writes that after severe lung and throat hemorrhages his doctors gave up. He began using Dr King’s New Discovery and experienced instant relief. Coughing stopped and bleeding diminished within three weeks he returned to work. Trial bottle offered, $1.00 at Sexton Bros. drug store.
From Insurance company statistics a boy aged 10 may expect 50 more years of life while a girl of 10 may expect about 48 years. Life expectancy declines with age for both sexes. at age 90 remaining years drop to around 1.85. The data chart varies by age and gender, with figures cited for ages 15, 20, 25, 35, 40, 45, 60, 65, 69, 70, 80, and 90.
An advertisement cluster offers a one hundred doubins reward for incurable deafness claimed to be due to Golmith, plus a sales pitch for Dr Shoop’s Headache Tablets addressing neuralgia and pain via blood flow. It also notes a Cologne fire brigade safety heat well trialed on 260 men and a brief promotion for a heat retaining helmet modification.
Tickets go on sale June 16 for excursions on June 1 and 12 with return June 14. Inquiries about tickets and fall information should be directed to any North Western Line ticket agent.
Notice is given for the Annual School Meeting of School District No 1, Marshheld, Wood County, Wisconsin, to be held in the high school room on Monday July 1 1907 at 8 pm. Election of officers and business proper to transact. Dated Marshfeld Wis June 1907. O S Vedfer District Clerk
Washington pamphlet warns rodents cost U S farmers vast losses. Brown rat cited as worst mammalian pest with potential 100 million dollar annual toll. Three litters yearly and rapid generation growth could reach over 100 million by year eleven. Also includes Asher's humor about the emperor's illness and appearance.
Gay Laking, superintendent of King Edward's armorial collection, visits America to study items and tells a tale in New York about a pretty American duchess. A peer bows to the duchess, asks for a kiss, and the duchess replies through her son the marquis, who dodges the request. The fragment ends with references to Indiana polis Stac.
Advertises Chamberlain remedies as essential for self care in families. Lists Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy Cough Remedy Pain Balm Stomach and Liver Tablets and a Skin Save. Claims price of five bottles at 1.25 and mentions Sexton Bros. as seller.
Frederick Stickling from Milwaukee testifies that Doana's Kidney Pills cured his kidney pain and backache after four years of trouble. He says his condition improved quickly, the back is now sound, and he endorses the remedy as unique. Sold by Foster-Milburn Co. Buffalo, sole U.S. agents. price six cents. Remember the name Doana's.
A 50 year old woman known as the wild woman of the woods has been brought to the hospice of St Julian in Upper Saver after eighteen months in the Selentrier forests subsisting on wild vegetation. She cannot speak or uses an incomprehensible language when irritated, though otherwise she is mute. Locals infer she may have chosen a town decision over the country.
Colic and diarrhoea pains relieved quickly by Chamberlains Colic and Diarrhoea Remedy. For sale by Sexton Bros.
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