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Newspaper
Marshfield Times
Location
Marshfield, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Mar 24, 1905
Page
8
The Marshfield Times argues that recent Wisconsin winter conditions show sleigh hauling is not always superior. It promotes using wide tire wagons to load wood and farm produce, noting lower wear, easier loading, and the occasional advantage of level or uphill wheeled transport. It urges farmers to rush produce during milder spells when ground is workable.
The Wood County Reporter reports a detailed comparison of Grand Rapids and Marshfield school systems. It notes higher enrollment in Grand Rapids and more teachers there, with Marshfield receiving about 2500 more state and county funds, accounting for a lower direct tax levy for schools.
George Huntsicker, a long time Neillaville marksman, joined Company A last week and will report to camp with the unit this year. Private Huntsicker has one of the best range shooting records among state National Guard members and his enlistment strengthens the company in marksmanship. He is described as a model soldier.
The Elmwood Dairy emphasizes strict cleanliness from barn to bottle. Gurler sanitary milk pails prevent dirt entering milk and the product is aerated with ice before bottling. The milk, purchased by Chicago hospitals, is recommended for infants and visitors may inspect the dairy by telephone appointment.
A list of hotel guests from multiple cities including Milwaukee Chicago Fond du Lac Grand Rapids Oshkosh Green Bay and Duluth along with several named individuals and families appears in a local column. The item reads as a social register type note noting visitors and their home towns.
Notice combines an 1886 Hall's Catarrh Cure advertisement with church notes for St. Alban's Mission Episcopal and Methodist services. It lists the patent remedy promise from F J Cheney and Co and outlines service times and topics for St Alban's and the Methodist church led by Rev. Wu. Carter and Rev. J A Witter.
A tonic pill advertised as a safe laxative. De Witt’s Little Early Risers claim to cure headache constipation biliousness and similar ailments. A hotel clerk Mack Hamilton of Valley City North Dakota reports two bottles cured chronic constipation. Sold by R J Strauss.
Official notice of a March 1905 municipal election in Marshfield Wood County Wisconsin. The vote will elect Municipal Judge and multiple ward officials including aldermen and supervisors with polling rooms in each ward. Polls open at six in the morning and close at six in the evening with vote returns filed by the City Clerk.
Formal notice of an election to be held in Wood County Wisconsin on the fourth Tuesday in April 1905. Officers to be elected include a Supreme Court justice, a county judge, a state superintendent of schools, and a county superintendent of schools. Details list terms and starting dates, and the notice is signed by County Clerk Geo W Davis with official seal. Also mentions low one way railroad fares to California and western states with ticket sales March 1 to May 15, 1905.
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