Blame It on the War Verse Snippet
A wartime verse from the New York Sun urges readers to shirk work by blaming the war. The playful quirk notes weather and tides as excuses and ends with a call to act and not brood over the verse.
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Newspaper
Marshfield Times
Location
Marshfield, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Apr 14, 1915
Page
3
A wartime verse from the New York Sun urges readers to shirk work by blaming the war. The playful quirk notes weather and tides as excuses and ends with a call to act and not brood over the verse.
Marshfield Wis August 10 1915 C B Edwards argues for durable pavement on Central avenue. He criticizes sheet asphalt and cement roads while endorsing brick and wood block for longevity and lower maintenance. He cites studies and experts to oppose costly experiments.
A civic note critiques the general delivery window and mail handling. It argues many families and individuals misuse the system, causes delays, and misplace responsibility for missing mail. It urges caution with children and patience toward post office staff.
An exhortation urges readers to kill flies early to reduce numbers later. It argues that widespread effort by households nationwide, aided by fly paper and traps, can exterminate pests and cut summer infestation, stressing collective action and immediate swatting.
The article urges a nationwide drive to protect native birds to combat flies. It notes prior attempts by societies and recent magazine support, highlighting simple nesting boxes or small receptacles in trees as quick ways to attract birds. It advocates teaching children to build houses and explains birds reduce insect pests around homes and orchards.
In a St Paul interview Senator Robert M. La Follette discusses the 1916 race a progressive Republican challenge to the old guard and Wilson era. He predicts turmoil within the party efforts to seize national leadership and opposition to foreign war while praising ship bill reform and promising continued public speaking in Wisconsin.
A historic note credits Castoria with the signature of Charles H Fletcher, made long ago and used for over thirty years, highlighting the familiar remedy you have long trusted.
Peru Indiana resident Al Kimer Hatch testifies to relief from rheumatism using Chamberlain's remedy. He says he has suffered attacks of mutism for years and recommends the medicine as effective and quick acting. Bottles priced 25 cents and 50 cents available from all dealers.
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