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Newspaper
Marshfield Times
Location
Marshfield, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Nov 08, 1916
Page
7
In a late century tale a scientist and a man named Elinghame chase a magical antitoxin that preserves youth. Rosa, granted lifelong youth, wanders between aging and vitality as Roger Ashurst renews a conflicted romance with her. The story examines desire, time, and the cost of perpetual youth.
Plainfield Wisconsin agent Earl Dignan of Standard Oil died from a self inflicted wound rather than being kicked by a horse officials say auditors arrived October 25 to review accounts and found a revolver and a farewell note suggesting suicide District Attorney Jones announced no further investigation will be made Dignan had recently resumed drinking after four years abstinence, his wife said
John H. Daggett, who took carbolic acid in Fond du Lac, was buried in Stevens Point after a short service on the line train No. 1. He was 84, leaves a wife and two sons including an actor at Junction City. The cause of the crisis remains unexplained and his accounts were reported in good condition.
Major C H Studdard of the Wisconsin National Guard praises Spanish American War era camp health reforms. He notes strict medical care, daily physicals, lab tests, and preventive measures to avoid illness. Sanitation and policing reduce disease risk as soldiers return healthier.
Sportsmen urge establishing a protected Big Bird refuge by buying land in Adams County to create a feeding ground for grouse and ducks under legal protection. It would be sowed with buckwheat and other foods, with hunting entirely prohibited on the preserve to bolster winter bird numbers and supply for future seasons. The idea follows reports of dwindling bird populations and cites local support from the Grand Rapids Tribune and Pittsville Record.
The Paper Consolidated Water Power and Company of Grand Rapids purchases all stock and property of Interlake Pulp and Paper Company. Ownership transfers of the sulphite fibre mill and the ground wood mill in Grand Rapids accompany the deal. The price is one million dollars.
A duck hunting party from Vesper experienced a capsizing on Eight Peet of water when their rig tipped over during transport home from the cranberry bogs. All occupants escaped the submerged craft, though one member, Mn. Yaxzeltine, suffered exposure before they reached shore and returned home in good condition.
The Youths Companion markets its moral tales and steadfast ideals, promising 1917 features and twelve story groups. A special two for one offer with McCall's Magazine includes 1917 issues, 1918 issues, a home calendar, or dress patterns, all for $2.30.
In Laredo Texas and Butler Missouri a telegraph wedding was conducted via 4200 miles of wire. Two Army telegraph operators, Private Byron J Linhart and Nile Swarts, solemnized the marriage after a remote verification of church standing and authority.
St Fan) secretary T. R. Cads well says the annual association meeting will be in Eau Claire in January with exact dates undecided. The state meeting shifts to Sparta on December 2, 4 and 5, while the national gathering is slated for Minneapolis on November 14, 15 and 16.
Mrs E Irwin of New Kensington Pa reports her son Euent suffers from croup and credits Chamberlains Cough Remedy with quick relief after using it at night. She urges other mothers to keep a bottle at home and use as directed, noting it is obtainable everywhere.
Gallmar Brothers, cousins of the Ringling family, have sold their elvens and menagerie to Peoria, Illinois buyers and will retire from the business. The show will take its winter quarters in Kansas City instead of Baraboo.
Grand Rapids merchants have devised a cooperative delivery plan and will implement a test run starting this week. The initiative aims to pool delivery resources from multiple stores to speed service and reduce costs for customers.
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