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Newspaper
Marshfield Times
Location
Marshfield, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
May 08, 1903
Page
8
The Marshfield Times, published by Williams & Bailey, proclaims itself the largest paper in Central Wisconsin. This Friday issue from May 3 1903 lists subscription at $1.50 per year.
City council meets at city hall with Mayor Pankow presiding. Petitions for sidewalk repairs and street crossings read and referred to the Board of Public Works. Bids for city printing assigned to Marshfield News and Marshfield Times. City physician employment approved. budget bills and street work discussed. Special election set for May to issue sewer bonds of forty thousand dollars for Sewer District Number One with ward polling rooms listed. Probate notice for John Toske estate.
An advertisement touts Kodol Dyspepsial Cure claiming it aids digestion and builds blood for strength, noting sale at Kamps Drug Store. Separately, the Marshfield Fire Department approves a May 6 1903 meeting resolution thanking Marshfield citizens for support at an April 13 1908 charity ball and directs publication of the thanks.
An old advertisement promotes Hall's Catarrh Cure with a $100 reward for incurable catarrh. It lists F. S. Cheney & Co. of Toledo and endorsements from West Truax, Watpme Kinnan & Marvis as trusted druggists. The cure is described as internal with effects on blood and mucous surfaces, price 75 cents per bottle, and claims testimonials are free.
The passage reviews Sadi of the thirteenth century as a celebrated traveler and observer known for anecdotes and short stories based on personal experience. It cites examples from Persian Poetry for English Readers, including anecdotes about instruction, borrowing, and a farrier’s remedy, illustrating cynical humor and cautions against placing serious matters with the ignorant.
Early in his career Roscoe Conkling faced a high profile murder case in New York. His client was hanged despite Conkling’s hard work and substantial fee. The family refused payment as excessive, prompting Conor to judge the equity and remark that the charges were reasonable given the energy expended.
The article notes a striking case from B Syn dy’s writings on upland game birds. It describes how the ptarmigan’s winter plumage, especially its black tail, blends with snow by casting a dark shadow, making the bird appear as a mere hump on the white background.
The Mainz Psalter is valued at 5000 pounds as one of the first dated books printed. Caxton prints, the Elgin marbles, and the Rosetta stone hold vast, publicized worth. The Muxe bulla with human heads is pegged around 150000 pounds.
An anxious young wife sobs and contemplates returning to her motel as Clarice and others discuss a strike by the Amuleumated Wires union. Mrs. Binks pleads over a refused toque purchase by her husband Mr. Binks, reflecting tension within a labor group marked by refusal and collective action.
Mrs De Bride hosted visitors and joked about her flying walking shoes left on view. She quips she hopes guests did not notice them, fearing judgment. Her husband replies with a consoling line and she has not spoken to him since.
An Allen county man declared his bid for the legislature despite his own doubt about speeches. He quipped that the house will elect a speaker anyway, reflecting political theater and local humor from a bygone era.
In a Philadelphia Press clipping, Tommy pleads to share his marbles with his baby brother, while Mamma worries about keeping them safe. Tommy insists sharing is necessary, claiming he would otherwise "awarl tered" them.
A fragmentary item references a transformation and a humorous exchange about climate and identity. It includes a quoted line about a livebird claiming it has become a new creature and mentions a bobolink and a personal departure from New England.
The Chicago and North-Western Railway offers reduced excursion fares from multiple points for events including the Presbyterian General Assembly in Los Angeles May 21 to June 2 and numerous others through August. A special train to Los Angeles leaves Chicago May 13 at 10 30 PM with through Pullman cars. $50 round trip from Chicago, low rates from other origins. Also advertises Dr King’s New Life Pills with a testimonial from D H Turner.
St Luke's Hospital doctors open a permanent office at Mansion House Rockford. On Tuesday May 42nd they offer one month of free consultation examination and minor surgery for patients on their third visit. A testimonial from Gertrude L. M. Cleneghan praises the medicine's effects on her children after scarlet fever and ear troubles.
A doctor reports Dr Miles Heart Cure saved his life after a severe heart ailment. He, a musician and teacher, credits the remedy for returning him to health and allowing him to continue his career across Michigan. He testimonials to many others using the product and asks readers to contact Dr Miles Medical Co for a free booklet.
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