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Newspaper
Marshfield Times
Location
Marshfield, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Nov 08, 1911
Page
2
An advertisement touts Rexall "93" and "698" Hair Tonic as a cure for dandruff and baldness with a money back guarantee. It claims ingredients including Resorcinol beta napthol and pilorain plus alcohol to stimulate nourishment and restore scalp health, offered by R. J. Strauss of Marshfield Wisconsin.
A historical note emphasizes personal effort, honesty, and carefulness as core worker virtues. It argues that honesty means taking only what rightfully belongs to the worker and that carefulness in using material and machinery reduces waste. The text also covers method, planning, and efficiency, linking these to better labor relations and wages, and cites Wisconsin rail legislation changes from 1911.
The Youths Companion promotes its 1912 volume with notable contributors such as Baden Powell Camp Riis and Harmon and offers 52 weekly issues plus 250 stories for 1.75 dollars. Subscriptions rise to 2.00 on January 1 1912 and new subscribers receive a free 1912 calendar. The ad also markets a 10 cent City Hall cigar.
A modern tonic named Tona Vita claims to cure nervous debility a widespread modern ailment, especially among city dwellers, by rebuilding vitality in weeks. Lee's Rhubarb Laxative supports bowel health, marketed as a gentler alternative to harsher drugs, with D. L. Potter Drug Co. in Marshfield offering refunds if unsatisfied.
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