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Newspaper
Marshfield Times
Location
Marshfield, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
May 22, 1907
Page
8
A May 22 1997 Marshfield Times article explains Latin prepositions in surnames. It notes how a Kempis means from Kempen and Hugh indicates from Hugh, with modern usage mostly dropped but still seen in contracted forms.
In a humorous farm scene Sling Craw asks about the President’s Message as Mrs. Hardapple reveals a locked Niweel garret where a man reads his ney fartier’s almanac from the signs of the godine on the first priyge to the enss’prilla ad of te Justing. The dialogue tonalizes rural life and political curiosity from the Chicago Daily News.
A fragmented text rails at wealth and free spending, claiming vast daily and monthly amounts vanish into entertainment. It cites Chicago theater budgets and California tourism figures, then questions the purpose of money. The passage dwells on excess with no clear narrative or sources.
A Harper's Monthly style note mixes satire and praise for Chamberlains Cough Remedy. Mrs Edward Phillips of Barclay Maryland commends the medicine after her two year old daughter uses it for colds since infancy and the author recounts recovering from a severe cold. Sales are noted by Sexton bros as the distributor.
A distorted excerpt features Senator Sorghum arguing that money alone cannot enter politics and urging unity to shape influence. The garbled text hints at a discussion of political access and timing, with reference to chimes and smartness in placement and strategy.
G W Cloyd a Plunk Missouri merchant recounts a four year old close call when he ran a simson into his thumb. Doctors urged amputation but he refused and used Bucklen’s Arnica Salve, which cured the wound. Available 25 cents at Sexton Bros Druggist.
A clipped Cleveland Flain dealer account notes a man attempting to display his nerves on stairs while seeking Miss Gilday. He faltered and could not speak as she ultimately turned him down, declaring the roundabout rebuff in sharp terms.
Advice for sore nipples suggests Cham berlain's Salve as a cure after nursing. Wipe off before the next nursing. Cites experience of trained nurses and notes Sexton Bros. carry the product.
A period advertisement promotes Dr Pierce’s Favorite Prescription as a proven cure for weak nervous and debilitated women. It lists ingredients boldly on bottle wrappers and claims no alcohol narcotics or unknown agents. The lettered offer promises free confidential consultation and mail order access to the physician in Buffalo New York with related health tonics and pills.
Senator Isaac Stevenson is chosen to fill the Wisconsin U S Senate seat vacated by John C Spooner, breaking a long deadlock amid reformers who view the move as a blow to La Follette reforms and a boon to corporate interests. The decision signals a shift in state politics and raises questions about the spoils system.
The Barnsdale Electric Moving Picture Co played two shows here last week impressing audiences with flawless, flicker free images. Viewers praised “Ogres Cafe” for its lifelike dancers, and “Royal Spanish Wedding” and “Logging in India With Elephants.” Barnsdale promises another strong engagement, citing the finest road outfit.
A preacher confronts the newspaper, accusing dishonesty, while the editor defends truth. The exchange likens press and pulpit to whitewash and saint-making, noting crowds, vanity, and the promise of truth yet revealing unflattering images of a bride.
A reader recommends a homemade mosquito repellent mix using pine tar, cattoil, and pennyroyal. The blend reportedly lasts all day with proper facial and hand polishing, despite many store products failing due to durability.
Marathon County supervisors met at Wansen and elected F. X. Shilling of Cassel as chairman. A. E Beebee declined another term. The new chairman formed standing committees including Finance with Gortz Far rington Kautsky Kreutzer Cook and others for the coming year.
A dubious wartime style notice touts smoking a wound with woolen cloth as a universal, infallible cure for pain and inflammation, claiming twenty minutes of smoke relieves even severe injury and urging readers to try the method despite skepticism.
The year’s record shows wealth and political influence no longer grant immunity from statutory crime. Officials sworn to enforce the law cannot escape accountability. The republic cannot survive continued favoritism in administration, as many leading men deserve scrutiny and punishment.
A Milwaukee carpenter testifies Doan's Kidney Pills cured his long running kidney pain. He describes frequent work stoppages and near attacks, claims permanent relief and a clean bill from doctors after using the remedy. Foster Milburn Co. Buffalo, NY sells the product nationwide at 50 cents.
A winter address before a charitable society features Mrs Sage criticizing vague charitable giving. The tale recalls a schoolroom moment where a pupil’s mispronounced history lesson prompts a quip on numbers, reflecting inexact teaching and memory.
Workmen blasting near Rib Falls uncovered rock bearing gold and silver with traces of copper. Assays were not finalized, but Baeseman reported 196 ounces of silver and about $600 in gold per ton from a similar ledge found twelve years earlier. Mineral rights remained with Baeseman when selling land to Wansan Lumber.
A 30‑member troupe with brass band and orchestra will perform in Marshfield under canvas Friday in one show only. A street parade and band concert precede the event. Admission is 25 cents.
In the Brooklyn Eagle a critique notes ministers veer from conscience due to fear of salaries funded by donors. The piece argues the cause lies in ministers' own character weaknesses rather than coercion, suggesting some are born to be flattering, using emotional eloquence to attract patrons.
Case and Johnson, liverymen, move to a new barn on South Central Avenue featuring a fine line of rigs and a funeral hearse in connection with the barn. Sitk
A fragmented dialogue unfolds with Mr Sproaggins and Mr Wibbleson at a railway station. Wibbleson warns of fleeing together if their plan fails while Aupella prepares her finest clothes. Sproaggins refuses the proposal, declaring his decision without hesitation.
An old advertisement offers a $100 reward for any catarrh case not cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure. It presents testimonials, names F J Chexey Co Toledo and Wabpind Kinnas Marvin as endorsers, claims internal action on blood and mucous surfaces, and notes price 75 cents per bottle with other products advertised.
The editor’s foreman jokes about front page cats and syndicate cartoons. Discusses using Rockefeller and Carnegie money, then orders a street scene set in Kingston from an old midway at the World’s Fair.
Mr. Rolland Curry of Key West Florida a patrolman recounts suffering rheumatism for over two years. He says pain settled in knees feet and hands hindering duty. After his wife bought Chamberlains Pain Balm and he used it two weeks the rheumatism vanished. He reports no trouble for over three months. For sale by Sexton US.
The text debates the origin of Cacyentne. Some claim it stems from an Indian word meaning stranger others argue French roots from chien-dox. The name Wyoming is linked to prairie dog villages once common on the prairie.
A reader from Fort Edwards touts Dr King’s New Discovery as his best friend, claiming it cured his asthma six years ago and helped his son's wife recover from incipient consumption. He notes dramatic relief from coughing and other symptoms and cites a money back guarantee.
The notice promotes Dr Shoop s Restorative with free book offers and testimonials from Sexton Bros. It also recounts a lynching remark about a horse thief and a Mrs Joyce testimonial praising Foley s Kidney Care for kidney trouble.
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