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Newspaper
Marshfield Times
Location
Marshfield, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Nov 20, 1912
Page
6
Northwest Indians embrace small gasoline engines for dugout canoes, trading paddles for put-put propulsion. Popular Mechanics notes the shift as some prefer engine power while others ignore mufflers and prize the engine’s noise and utility.
Anxious mothers learn why pale thin nervous children lack appetite and how Vinol from cod liver oil and tonics strengthens health. Edmund Miller of New Haven notes his child improved after three bottles. The ad promises guaranteed results and refunds through Sexton Brothers Druggists.
Travel promoters tout the San Francisco Overland Limited and Los Angeles Limited as luxuriously equipped routes to California. The China and Japan Mail and other fast trains promise comfort, with reservations and details available via ticket agents of the Chicago and North Western Railway, 711.
The Toronto Mail and Empire reports on General Savoff and Bulgaria as dominant forces for the Allies, praising the swift whirlwind campaign against the Turks, and outlining Bulgaria’s military system including universal service and reserves that enable a 275,000-strong field army with 450,000 reservists ready to bolster forces.
The article traces the presidential salary from twenty five thousand in Washingtons era to seventy five thousand with a twenty five thousand contingent fund. It notes Lincoln saved money, Wilson could afford leisure with higher pay, and mentions Bryan's suggestion on a non reelection stance. It also includes an advertisement for Chamberlains Pain Balm.
Two annual events showcased with emphasis on Rail travel via Chicago and North Western Ry. and ticket agents for full details. An advertisement touts Chamberlain's Cough Remedy with a testimonial from Mrs. R.A. Donaldson of Lexington, Mississippi regarding whooping cough relief.
The legislature may vote to replace the county board with five commissioners and abolish the old system of supervisors. Advocates say the current board is cumbersome and costly, noting at least 60,000 dollars is spent annually on supervisors. The plan would divide counties into districts with three regional and two at large commissioners to ensure fair representation. Stevens Point Journal.
On December 2 1914 the Dan Drainage District Commissioners will award a contract to deepen and widen the mouth of the Main ditch just east of the Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul Railroad Bridge over the Eau Pleine River. About 10000 yards of dirt to be removed. Specifications on file with G G Knoller in Daver Wis H M Jones G G Enollier T H Hanna Commissioners. The boy's appetite remark is unrelated advertising filler about Chamberlain's Tablets. For sale by all dealers.
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