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Newspaper
Marshfield Times
Location
Marshfield, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
May 15, 1918
Page
3
A mid era hygienic tract urges meticulous hygiene to curb contagion. It stresses source control, avoiding contaminated waste, and warns against coughing sneezing spreading germs. It condemns spitting and shared towels, urging handwashing before meals and personal responsibility to prevent disease.
An advertisement from Sexton-Demgen Drug Co of Marshfield promotes Vinal and its components such as cod liver and beef peptones iron manganese peptonates and citrate as a remedy to improve health of delicate children and restore strength to the elderly. The copy promises money back if not satisfied and asserts vast customer belief and protection.
A collage of editorials urges public health and patriotism during the war. Citizens are reminded to avoid spreading disease and to support Red Cross workers, while calls to enlist, accept military service, and drop regional slang like Sammies and Yankees echo across Marinette Madison and Milwaukee papers.
Wood County Court Probate notices to all interested parties announce Joseph Rebstock executor’s application for final settlement of Lenhard Bichler’s estate. Hearing set June ih 1918 at 10 oclock am at Grand Rapids probate office. Publication required in The Marshfield Times for successive weeks.
Advert says now is the time to relieve rheumatism using Chamberlain's Liniment. It claims the relief provided is worth many times its cost.
City council approves electric light bills totaling 659.88 and orders payment from the electric fund. Finance committee also tallies numerous payrolls and supplier bills. The council recounts Fourth Ward alderman ballots and declares G. A. Krasin re elected with 180 votes while Hamilton Roddis gets 179. council adjourns.
Marshfield moves to open Peach Street from Lot 116 northwesterly to East B Street for public travel. The M S P and Santa Fe railroad must grade the street and place tracks within 60 days of enactment, or risk fines up to 5000 dollars and daily penalties until completion. Mayor John Seubert signed May 7 1918 with City Clerk note.
The city adopts an ordinance restricting horses cattle mules sheep goats and fowl from running at large. Upon complaint a police officer must notify the owner to confine such animals within a proper enclosure. Violations incur a fine between 0 and 10 dollars plus costs. The ordinance repeals conflicting provisions and takes effect after legal publication. Dated May 7 1918. Approved May 8 1918.
Ordinance 326 presented to the Honorable Mayor and Common Council of Marsh City in Wood County Wisconsin. The document outlines proposed local governance measures within the city limits and requests council action.
Section 1 authorizes Standard Oil Company to construct and maintain a service station on a specified City of Milwaukee right of way lot at North Denor Street and Central Avenue. It allows building tanks and facilities for petroleum products, to be located under Public Works guidance, for business use. Section 2 states the ordinance takes effect after passage and written acceptance by Standard Oil Company. Signed May 7, 1918.
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