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Newspaper
Marshfield Times
Location
Marshfield, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Apr 29, 1914
Page
3
A Marshfield Wis poem excerpt reflects on a comforting hand on the shoulder in a troubled world. The verse notes tears and heart flutter, contrasts cares with hope, and quotes James Whitcomb Riley praising a friendly touch as a human solace.
A Wausan Record Leader column argues against editorial critics and the jingo press. It contends half measures and war pressures come from a minority, while the nation should avoid needless conflict unless necessary, warning capitalists and yellow writers aid war aims.
The passage portrays Senator Lodge pressing for a broad war stance against Mexico, with colleagues engaging in a lengthy, around the subject debate. Senator Pettigrew responds by likening Lodge's remarks to the soil of his native state—cultivated yet pretty in.
Do you take pride in your horse equipment. Waaser berger and Dickoff offer harnesses that are well made and good looking. Full sets priced from 8 dollars to 50 dollars. If horses could speak they would approve.
The Marshfield city treasurer George J. Leonhard has considered entering the Democratic race for state treasurer. Supporters in central Wisconsin see him as a strong, broadly acceptable candidate who can attract southern county votes. He is praised for independence from factional politics and earned respect from various party figures.
A Grand Rapids Tribune piece lampoons the man with the ax who sells free advertising through press bureaus. It mocks religious sects, reforms, and interests aiming to gain column space, predicting these bureaus will fade as newspapers stop printing such promotional material.
The destruction of the normal addition at Superior wiped out the state Insurance fund leaving none on hand to protect state property valued at $17,6900. The fund still owes $78,137 to the state treasury for logs of the state capital at Madison. The piece criticizes state control and taxation arguing state insurance is a channel for collecting salaries rather than serving taxpayers.
The Rhinelander News notes balmy weather since April 7 and quips about Marshfield avoiding linking the mayor to road conditions. The column reflects local tone on politics and climate without firm facts or road details.
The Galesville editor urges residents to clear weeds and junk before the annual cleanup next Monday and Tuesday. City teams will collect boxes and barrels of rubbish as part of a drive to improve the town’s appearance.
A collage of quotations from Wisconsin papers on national leaders and events. References to La Follette Roosevelt Wilson Huerta and Mexico policy mix with humorous asides on tango dancers and circus clergy. Multiple cities and papers voice varied opinions on politics war and society.
A Delineator May article urges calm over the Mexican situation. It argues foreigners accept danger, warns against reckless calls to action, and cautions mothers to weigh family harm before any intervention driven by profit or pride.
Johnnie Jones writes from the Times Washington bureau April 26 1914 as Congress debates President Wilsons Mexican policy. The piece portrays Republicans backing the administration while criticizing Democrats and notes salaries political fixes and social incidents in the capital highlighting tensions over Huerta and Vera Cruz.
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