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Newspaper
Marshfield Times
Location
Marshfield, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
May 28, 1897
Page
7
A historical note traces a secret handed down by the Indians to civilization as the underlying reason for Thanksgiving to many. It reflects on shared gratitude and intercultural exchange observed across communities.
Advertising text touts Kickapoo Indian Sagwa as a universal tonic to purify the blood and restore health. The copy warns of various ailments from headaches to stomach troubles and paralysis, claiming the remedy cures many disorders and strengthens the body, urging readers to ask local druggists for the product.
Col William Dickson recalls a pivotal Philadelphia convention in which Sloanaker pressed for Utah representation by forging credentials. Sloanaker then ascended to nominate Andrew Johnson for vice president, influencing the outcome. After Johnson took office, Sloanaker became Philadelphia district internal revenue collector, with his speech often credited for the nomination.
A recently completed return for the Duke of Westminster estimates sixty six million pounds as the minimum voluntary contributions by churchmen during the reign for cathedral restorations new churches and chapels. It notes an average over one million annually for about seventy five years and cites a week with more than a quarter million announced in church papers from legacies and locations.
The girl shows anger while Unity pleads, claiming it was only one kiss. He admits fault, but she remains cool and scolds him for not making the most of his chances. The Chicago Post notes the tension and remorse in a brief domestic scene.
At the recent women's congress in San Francisco a notable paper by Annie G. Lyle of Johns Hopkins argued for women’s work and education reform. She asserted that employing more workers at higher wages is better, urged mothers to support schools, and suggested women should influence teaching and school governance away from politics.
An archaic medical anecdote describes relief from pains and ailments through Hoxtetter's Stomach Buvvers. The remedy is praised as a powerful aperient and restorative improving digestion and sorption. A craftsman quips about a gown fitting, while a doctor comments on medical styles.
The piece argues Americans ignore foreign products and touts domestic gun makers. It notes a Win vhespee Ttewe tire Arms Co shotgun from New Haven at about $20, claiming it outshoots pricier European brands. It mentions Winchester and a free illustrated catalogue offer from Winchester.
A disjointed text warns against breeding boars before seven or eight months and mentions clan injuries from coil use. It references a preparation called ERAIN-Q claimed to ease stomach issues, priced inexpensively, and includes a dog breed note describing a collie with a long head, flat skull, small ears, erect ears, and a smooth coat with a single layer of hair.
A correspondent claims twenty years of drinking ended after his wife used a mysterious remedy called Anti Jig. He reports transformation to sobriety and respectability. The note promises mailing details and offers more information for one dollar, with a company name and address referenced.
Philadelphia court grants a temporary injunction over alleged trademark infringement in a dispute involving Hires Rootbeer preparations. The ruling supports the plaintiff’s claims that imitators would confuse consumers and damage the original article’s brand.
An 1805 advertisement style text promotes nutrition based growth with products for horses cattle hogs and sheep. It hawks Cortarium cures and tonics for calves colts and sheep with claimed quick growth and development from nutriment. Also advertises Mrs Winslow’s soothing syrup for teething and other patent remedies.
The British post office innovator W F L Price has perfected a wireless telegraph system able to send messages over long distances without cables. Suitable for sea to shore and ship at sea using electric bells and lighthouse transmitter vibrations for reef warnings. A Maryland State School of Horsemanship established.
A letter from Mrs. L. Z. Waringy of Somerville Mass extols Lydia E. Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound as a remedy for pregnancy related cravings and weakness. She claims relief from kidney pain and menstrual issues, enabling a full term, healthy childbirth and strong postnatal health for her baby. The piece promotes the product as strengthening blood and supporting the generative system for expectant mothers.
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