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Newspaper
Marshfield Times
Location
Marshfield, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Nov 08, 1916
Page
2
Notice in Wisconsin Wood County probate matter cites Chamberlains Cough Remedy and urges readers to treat colds promptly while detailing the will probate for Frederick Eckhof with hearings set November 28, 1916, at Grand Rapids.
An old advertisement offers a $10 reward and $100 for evidence of a catarrh cure via a catarrh medicine. It claims internal action through the blood and mucous surfaces, promises testimonials, and urges readers to contact Cheney & Co in Toledo, Ohio, with pharmacists carrying the product.
A fragmented market listing shows dairy prices and eggs per dozen, beer by live weight, and several items including hides and chickens. The legible portions reference Park markets and spring chicken context, with occasional prices like 10-14 cents. The OCR is incomplete but signals a local market brief style.
A market listing from Sparr Cereal Company details prices for various feed and grain items. Wheat, oats, barley, rye, corn, and bulk feeds such as bran, middlings, meal, and pig and cow feeds are listed per unit or ton, with multiple items described in a dense price sheet format.
Ferlin reports that Berlin and Vienna announced Warsaw and Lublin as the kingdom of Poland and restored the right of the Polish nation to govern itself through chosen representatives. The decree frees Poles from oppression, ends Tsarist rule, and places Poland back within western civilization, reviving historic Polish sovereignty.
New London Nov 2 United States dispatch says the undersea freighter Deutschland commanded by Captain Paul Koenig rests in the Thames with a cargo valued at about 10 million dollars. Bremen was lost at sea after sailing Aug 26. German officials claim Bremen was destroyed by storm or collision.
The article reports Otto Praeger, acting postmaster general, confirming a proposal by Count von Bernstorff to transport mails between the United States and Germany via merchant submarines. The plan, if finalized, could involve the Deutschland on a second voyage and would require standard mail handling with existing equipment. The measure would impact U.S.–Germany exchange and business connections, pending further postal negotiations.
The Marshfield Wisconsin Common Council met October 25 1916 to finalize payment with Cast Stone Construction for street paving from St Josephs street to Chestnut street and related streets, approve pavement completion, and allocate 310845 to the contractor with 10% retained as five year guarantee. The sewerage disposal plant and water problems were to be discussed, and the 1917 pavement plan referred to the Board of Public Works for report at the December meeting. The sewerage plant proposal was postponed for a meeting between the city engineer and state health officials.
Reported in El Paso as General Carranza commands about 175000 loyal, well provisioned troops. Officials say progress toward peace in Mexico hinges on breaking bandit groups and stabilizing the region. Garza, inspector general, arrives with updates after recent talks with Carranza advisers. crops improve economy amid recovery. Cont. fake inspectors warned in Wisconsin. authorities seek credentials and warn against impersonation. Indigestion relief noted from Chamberlains Tablets as a reader testimony from Geneva, New York.
Under the above heading the Grand Rapids Reporter reports the marriage of Miss Johnson, daughter of Mr and Mrs P Johnson, and James Johnson, son of VP Johnson. The ceremony took place at ten o clock this morning at the bride’s home with Rev H B Johnson officiating. Both reside in Saratoga.
The state board of Hagith approved the plans. A motion was made and carried to adjourn the meeting. Gahn Seabert served as City Clerk.
Ida Krall won a divorce and gained custody of three minor children in Marathon County CircuCourt. The court ordered William C. Krall to contribute half the cost of raising the kids. Decree entered at Wausau. The Krulls formerly ran the Country Club saloon in McMillan.
New York milliners respond to patriotic fashion by shaping winter hats with military influences. The steel helmet look and tassels give way to utilitarian Texan sombrero style resembling the Marine campaign hat. Designers seek an American look using soldier and sailor headgear as models.
Mrs Ayna Unlauf of Dorchester was hospitalized in Stevens Point after spilling a coffee pot. The hot liquid scalded her right foot, soaking her shoe and causing subsequent blood poisoning.
A fragment discusses cooking and food safety urging thorough preparation after supper. Contains garbled words and unclear references to individuals or organizations making advisory remarks.
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