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Newspaper
Marshfield Times
Location
Marshfield, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Sep 27, 1911
Page
2
A local reader column rails at mail order houses for half price myths and 30 day free trials. It cites inflated claims, legal wrangling, and a growing movement by manufacturers and Uncle Sam to curb fraudulent advertising and protect shoppers.
The Pine Ridge and Rosebud Reservations in Bennett and Mellette counties, South Dakota, offer 465,562 acres for settlement. Registration runs October 2 through 21. The Chicago and North Western Railway serves as the direct route to Gregory, Dallas, and Rapid City registration points. Apply to ticket agents or A. C. Johnson, P. T. M., 226 West Jackson Boulevard, Chicago, for full details.
September 5 to October 15 inclusive, one way second class tickets to principal points in California, Oregon, Washington and British Columbia, Chicago, Union Pacific and Western Line. Tickets available on daily escorted tours in Pullman Sleeping Cars. For full information apply ticket agents, Chicago and Northwestern Ry.
Milwaukee reports Lieut Col J A Watrous praising Wisconsin guard for discipline and drill. He says the force could form a brigade and rival Civil War era units, urging worthy support and respectful view of guardsmen. Veterans at the state fair applaud Gen Boardman and Brig Gen King for leading the regiment and cite national pride in Wisconsin’s defense efforts.
A Grand Rapids Wisconsin advertisement extols chiropractic care as drug free treatment. It claims spinal adjustments relieve pressure from nerves and restore health, citing cures for infantile paralysis epilepsy rheumatism appendicitis heart disease and nervous troubles with free consultation and spinal analysis. Also lists a seven room rental near Main Street.
Physicians in charge of introducing the conic medicine Tona Vita in Detroit report crowds of up to 50,000 expected before departure. The drug is claimed to aid nervous debility, with symptoms including lassitude anxiety and headaches. Testimonials describe rapid improvement after starting use and note accompanying remedy Lee's Rhubarb Laxative. Marshfield agency L. Potter Drug Co. now sells both products.
The College of Agriculture at the University of Wisconsin clarifies that only the four year course opens September 25. The winter dairy course for buttermakers and cheesemakers will have registration on November 2, with classes starting November 3, and runs for 12 weeks.
Two furnished rooms including a sitting room and a bedroom are available. Apply at this office for details and terms. The notice is short and directs interested parties to visit for more information.
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