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Newspaper
Marshfield Times
Location
Marshfield, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Aug 01, 1917
Page
3
A 1917 notice from Marshfick Wis outlines print advertising ethics and a quoted Stephen Decatur pledge. It includes mailing and subscription details, press telephones, and a long caution about truthful representations in advertisements. The item reflects early 20th century newspaper boilerplate and patriotic messaging.
A period editorial argues American efficiency outpaces German prowess. It lists rapid wartime steps from declaring war, drafting nearly ten million men, enlisting hundreds of thousands, sending aid to Russia and France, building camps, deploying fleets, enforcing an embargo, and mobilizing loans and volunteers, all while maintaining civilian normalcy. It asserts American resolve will prove German efficiency inferior over two years of conflict.
In this wartime period every American citizen bears a duty. Some must bear arms and face danger on seas and battle fronts in Europe while others care for the wounded, risking their lives as dutifully as soldiers.
An excerpt urges American farmers to support the war effort by purchasing Liberty Bonds. It stresses their vital role supplying food for troops and allies, notes the patriotic duty, and explains bonds fund wartime needs while offering a safe, profitable investment. The piece emphasizes national unity and economic support from rural sectors.
A poem reflects on duty and courage during war, urging a man to answer his children and society for avoiding combat. It questions excuses about health or business and warns of judgment at the end. The piece emphasizes personal accountability and national duty.
In a tense moment Belle asks if his knees shook when Beulah heard her father descending. Beulah replies she did not see but felt them. The dialogue conveys fear and unease in a household scene.
A wartime article warns disease rises accompany conflicts, noting typhoid typhus plague and cholera controlled, but tuberculosis and syphilis threaten troops. It cites a plan to direct a France campaign and urges public education on disease risks in marriage and recruitment.
A cautioned note urges pedestrians to use crosswalks and not dart across busy streets. It argues against crossing between vehicles, notes drivers cannot always stop in time, and says blame should lie with jay walkers who ignore proper crossings. The piece stresses safety and responsible pedestrian behavior.
The piece extols the United States bond trustworthiness and the four million subscribers with billions subscribed, linking national honor to debt reliability. It recalls Washington and moral foundations, claiming government bonds are universally safe and praised worldwide.
A collage of short quotations from Green Bay Press-Gazette to Milwaukee Evening Wisconsin and others. Topics range from opinions on camps and autocracy to immigration, officers training, deportations, and farmers selling potatoes. Several lines reference Wisconsin towns and national issues, reflecting wartime and civic sentiment across the state.
Emphasizes prevention through building, heating, lighting, chemical storage, and housekeeping. Stresses rapid action in first minutes of fire and suggests one trained person with water or extinguisher can beat a blaze. Recommends water barrels or extinguishers for dense occupancies and salt in barrels to prevent freezing. mark barrels “For Fire Only.”
A misspelled compassionate prayer asks for steadiness in battle and a clean heart. It seeks a righteous white anger to defend, recalls forebears' law, and invokes the mother’s face and father’s touch to sustain courage until return.
A testimonial from Mrs. Sidney Simmons of Fair Haven New York endorses Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy for cholera morbus and family cures. Announcing the 1917 Marshfield Fair August 21 22 23 24 highlighting racing stock show attractions and a premier exhibition.
An elderly reader from Buford North Dakota recalls a severe diarrhoea episode lasting over a week. A druggist recommended Chamberlains Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy, and a single dose restored strength and health. Many druggists endorse the remedy for its reliability and widespread availability.
A new state law mandates uniform danger signs at every railroad crossing within a year. Signs must be metal, 24 inches in diameter, white background with a black border. Each side bears a black letter R, five inches high and about 8 1/4 inches wide.
State officials announce immediate effect of a 1917 law to enforce automobile license rules. Local authorities will be supported by state inspectors from dairy and food, and oil divisions, who will report violations to the department of state during their regular duties. Mayo Brothers surgeons plan to go to France to serve in war hospitals, bringing hopeful news to families and troops.
A pleasant feature at the Marsh Field Fair on August 21 22 28 and 24 is the Clever Bur tines trio performing equilibrizs wonders. The act showcases skillful balancing and daring, drawing crowds with a dazzling display of balance and coordination.
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