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Newspaper
Marshfield Times
Location
Marshfield, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Apr 21, 1915
Page
3
A reflection on the escalating costs of World War I, the devastation across invaded regions, and the toll on civilians. The piece argues that treaties and international law are strained, urges a timely end to the conflict, and notes that the five principal powers seem ready to discuss peace while debts and casualties mount.
Readers across the region note that both pro and anti German factions accuse President Wilson of bias. Eastern papers reveal communities argue he favors Germany, yet the piece argues neutrality favors him, countering partisan tales and stressing his even stance.
A Woman’s Home Companion excerpt favors a self directed college course from reading. She read unfamiliar words, sought topics mentioned, and explored book titles, turning a light novel into months of broad study. The piece notes dictionary use waning and urges lifelong learning beyond schooling. It cites great men who achieved study between two sheepskin covers.
The First Baptist church of Kenosha orders thirty full pages of advertising in a local daily, paying cash for a sustained weekly feature. The piece criticizes Billy Sunday and other public figures for exploiting publicity, while praising the church’s straightforward fundraising approach as a worthy, businesslike method.
A Beloit Daily News fragment discusses punctuation and a playful metaphor for strawberry shortcake as filling between brackets. It then shifts to trout fishermen, noting they span all ages sizes and colors from white to copper or black.
A fragmentary note lauds spring with vivid imagery of music grass sea and sky. Arthur Powell’s line hints at a poetic column in the Washington Post, mocking a poet and playful musings about the season and art.
The piece argues against hasty peace proposals by well meaning but inexperienced people. It warns premature settlements could only offer a temporary lull and hinder a radical, lasting solution, urging careful legal and diplomatic handling by seasoned minds.
A 1910–era report praises Germany as a top nation in music, science, books, and welfare. It cites high literacy, strong farms, robust banking for farmers, low illiteracy, and substantial armament spending, noting large German savings deposits and Nobel prizes. The piece questions Prussia militarism, concluding truth and efficiency favor Germany.
Governor Emanuel L. Philipp proclaims Friday May 7 1915 Arbor and Bird Day designating a statewide observance in schools. The proclamation urges lessons on birds and trees, promotes conservation, and asks teachers to plan exercises to foster appreciation of nature and cooperative care for living forms. Done at the Capitol.
April 20 report describes French ace Garras pursuing a German pilot near Lange marck between Ypres and Dixmude. The German machine reportedly collapsed from 2,000 feet, crashing on its own mines. French artillery hit the crash site, with belief both airman and observer were killed. Also noted: John Lemos, 80, former Anderson resident, died by suicide on a farm near Alexandria Indiana, survived by son and daughter.
An affordable long standing remedy claims to ease sore throats chest bronchitis and colds. It highlights pine tar balsam antiseptic properties and fast relief for children and delicate women with a trial bottle offer and stamps for purchase.
Practical spring guidance from Women’s Home Companion urges patronizing markets that protect fresh green produce from dust. It cautions washing all uncooked vegetables like radishes onions and lettuce thoroughly before serving and avoiding stale or wilted fruits and vegetables to prevent germs of decomposition.
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