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Newspaper
Marshfield Times
Location
Marshfield, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Mar 10, 1905
Page
5
An advertisement claims Germ-A-Rila Hair Tonic cures baldness and dandruff, stopping itching and promoting hair growth. Testimonies from August Frederick Schultz of Milwaukee endorse the product, with orders through the Germ Ackila Medicine Co. in Milwaukee and local druggists.
A writer argues age is a state of mind and self perception governs aging. A New York fire drill at a public school with 2500 students ensured safe, orderly evacuation, illustrating discipline and preparedness benefits beyond real danger.
Spencer Gardiner transacted business in Marshfield on Monday. Several residents including Celia Butters and Ella Edson visited different towns. Bernice Moon received a farewell party. Edith Snell planned hospital work in Winnebago. Mr. Moon sold a farm and moved to California. Ladies Aid celebrated Mrs. Langdon’s birthday with a surprise gathering.
An advertisement warns of croup and whooping cough as nightly dangers to children and promotes Kennedy's Laxative Honey and Tar as a non opiate remedy. The product, claimed to guard health and speed doctor arrival, is sold by R J Strauss.
A Philadelphia Record piece describes a sun machine invented by Rev. Himalaya that reportedly produced over 7,900 degrees Fahrenheit and explored solar energy sources. The article also recounts a separate anecdote about an employee named Peter repeatedly being fired and rehired before finally quitting after a quarrel with his employer.
Three residents of Wilkesbarre Pennsylvania announce for mayor. They are George Smith Marcus Smith and Oscar Smith with no stated relations. A separate note reports a paper made from cotton used in paper production.
Wisconsin National Guard units plan standard footwear with calfskin shoes costing 32.70 per pair and a brownish gray overcoat replacing old army coats. The notice emphasizes uniform appearance and comfort for on and off duty.
A summary notes Frank H Spearman’s Chicago and North Western Railway chapter in the Saturday Evening Post now printed by Scrisners. The passenger department offers a pamphlet by mail for 2 cents postage. Also referenced are cheap one way second class rail fares to California and the West with sale dates March 1 to May 15 1905 and a local tobacco ad for City Hall ten cent cigars by John G Hoelz Marshfield.
An advertisement touts White Ribbon Remedy as a universal cure for all alcoholic appetites. It claims to work without taste or odor and can be given unknowingly in any drink or food. The pitch promises permanent cures and restored health, urging letters to Dr W R Brown in Boston for trial and discreet results.
The notice lists low one way second class fares to San Francisco Los Angeles Portland Tacoma Seattle Boise City Spokane Walla Walla Ogden Salt Lake City Butte and other Pacific Coast points via the Chicago Union Pacific North Western Line from March 1 to May 18 1905 with daily excursions and Pullman sleeping cars at 7 dollars for a double berth. It promotes routes dining cars and agent inquiries while including an ad for Kodol Dyspepsia Cure and testimonials. Also lists veterinary services with Dr E M Raymond Marshfield Wisconsin and office at 109 E Fourth St.
Real estate offer touts cheap land in Arkansas Louisiana and Texas with prices from $2 to $23 per acre for various land types. Notes expected crops and farming viability. Immigration agents assist location and tours with Homeseekers tickets advertised.
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