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Newspaper
Marshfield Times
Location
Marshfield, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Aug 02, 1916
Page
3
A editorial advocates a publicly run bathing beach for Marshfield to prevent drownings and promote safety. It urges a small fee to fund a lifeguard and facilities, argues for open access to all residents, and praises community cooperation through the new men’s association to implement the project.
The New York Times argues that army appropriations rose with wartime troop movements to the Mexican border and calls for expanded land defenses, aviation, coast defense, and field artillery. It warns against cutting naval funding while acknowledging costs. The piece stresses prudence in defense spending and relies on Senate actions and administration influence.
The list shows letters awaiting pickup including Mrs Hattie Billings Mrs Hattie Carpenter Mr Walter La Vassam Mrs Art Martin and Mr Arthur Qs roundsen Art all marked as advertised for the week ending July 24 1916 in the local mail office.
A nostalgic column urges readers to take it easy during heat waves. It notes the impracticality for many to flee to mountains or the sea, yet suggests reducing worry and gossip, enjoying brief rests, and using holidays to recharge. The piece emphasizes practical warmth coping and maintaining stamina for work and daily life.
The piece notes high costs and reduced guarantees from bureaus, with many semiarieties treated as money-making ventures paying large salaries for novelty and movement hype. It warns of a downward pressure on guarantees as expenses rise and references a $100 deficit in the Marshfield edition, per Stevens Point Journal.
A Buford North Dakota man, W C Jones, recalls a severe diarrhoea attack two years ago that left him weak. A druggist recommended Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy. After the first dose he felt relief and by two days later was fully recovered. Drugists praise its reliability and wide availability.
Poet Jewinette Myers laments a New York skyline swallowed by colossal construction. Once glimpsing spires and blessed symbols, she notes daylight vanishes as new skyscrapers replace cherished views, turning rivers of sun into dark alleys and crowding out perspective.
Secretary Chase of the Marshfield Board of Commerce urges optimism about Marshfield’s future. He highlights strong community spirit, abundant resources, and the belief that intelligent planning can make Marshfield the most inviting small city. He cites Chicago’s growth as proof that people and ideas power progress.
A Richfield taxpayer from Richfield asks about the absence of county highway commissioner Mr Amundson. He questions road repairs, use of county property, and plans for better roads, urging public answers and action from the official and his crew.
Editorials from Milwaukee Journal Racine News and other papers reflect Wisconsin stance on naval preparedness eight votes for La Follette and ongoing war outlook. Reports note Camp Wilson soldiers seeking voting status clarity while campaign focus centers on Hughes and Wilson as 1916 election looms with Republican support urged.
Wisconsin born tenor William Wegener, famed for leading roles in Marian operas, recounts rare air raid experiences in England while touring with a London company. He describes concerts interrupted by air alarms, patients of audience reactions, and a wartime musical memory amid the Zeppelin threat.
An old style medical advertisement announces Humphreys Home Medicine Co offerings from Corn Will and Ano Street New York. It claims relief for various ailments with a long standing usage claim and price on receipt of payment.
A performer recalls May 2 during a live Hoffman role when lights failed as three airship bombs dropped nearby. The audience of 2,500 remained seated while the singer continued a short tune and bombs exploded within 500 feet of the theater, causing no injuries to spectators. Wegener, brother of Marshfield Municipal Judge Hugo Wegener, was mentioned as visiting later in summer.
An early Sunday explosion near Jersey City, visible from the Statue of Liberty, damaged Black Tone Island and nearby warehouses. The blast disrupted Manhattan windows and destroyed sugar, coal, and other goods bound for Russia. Death toll undetermined as wreckage is cleared.
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