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Newspaper
Marshfield Times
Location
Marshfield, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Aug 06, 1913
Page
4
The Boy Scouts under Commissioner Davis with Karl Deere and Halle Dumas departed early yesterday for a camp 30 miles north of Neillsville on the Black River. The group plans ten days of camping with rotating cooking duties and well supplied for the expedition.
All insurers are urged to note a new state law requiring immediate fire loss reporting on a blank to be filed with the local fire chief or mailed to the state fire marshal in Madison. Claims cannot be made until this form is properly filed, ensuring prompt official reports of every fire.
Dispatches from Washington report Henry Lane Wilson, the American ambassador to Mexico, has tendered his resignation and it has been accepted without delay. He faced accusations from Madero relatives of conspiring with Huerta forces to overthrow the Madero party, leaving the post under a cloud as the Mexican situation faces new handling by President Wilson and his advisers.
A historical note recalls Bethel Master Herbert Thurston as call boy at Madison sanitarium. It mentions a hail storm causing injuries locally and updates on residents including Miss Frieda Trammer's private marriage to Oscar Teuber at Madison. Mrs. John Rennings underwent surgery with cautious hope. Miss Carrie Trammer admitted to the sanitarium with poor prognosis.
Richfield items report Dora Tuttle returning from Edgar visit and Henry Woolstrum trading horses with Alfred Willett. Several locals entertainments, visits, and family news follow, including Miss Floy Miner assisting at Henbest home, Merle Tuttle at a farm lecture, and Hattie Tuttle resuming work in Mandota. Mentions corn and dairy school, a Sunday song event, and a windmill installation. Surveyors eyed a new county and state road, with Central Wisconsin State Fair promo urging local participation.
When laying matting it is not always necessary to cut to fit corners and alcoves. It can be softened and bent to avoid breaking, creating a neat substantial edge. Frequently leaving it uncut improves the finish in narrow spaces.
Among human nerves the electric current travels at from 38 to 60 yards per acre accord? Note: fragmentary text limits full context.
A string of community updates from Spencer details visits, health news, and family gatherings. Mrs. B. E. Gustin of Lincoln Nebraska plans a month with relatives. Frank Swan underwent tonsil surgery in Marshfield. various Clyde area residents hosted, visited, or traveled to Loyal, Eau Claire, Tioga, Rice Lake, Stevens Point, and Fond du Lac.
A New York Evening item notes a pamphlet selling lucky stones from near Ceylon India with testimonials from prominent buyers. One holder swears the stone brings dollars and job offers, while the seller charges $1 each and offers no explanation for their luck claims. A Dayton Ohio telegram recalls flood humor about a hungry man with haylofts counting eggs.
Dale Ruedig, formerly with DL Potter, visits Marshfield friends while Fred Rienow of the Farmers cooperative, Spencer, was in town. Jona A. Kestel leaves for a Chicago business meeting. Oscar Ringletanbe reads to join his Vancouver family. Miss Pauline Blodgett heads to Idlewild resort. Kleinheinz couple trip east. Guckenberger returns from Milwaukee funeral of uncle Sebastian. Mrs Kraus silver wedding noted in Fond du Lac Reporter. Various social calls, travels, and church notes fill the week.
The studio will be closed August 10 to 14 while Mrs Davison Photographers conducts sessions in Minneapolis.
A baby boy was born last Saturday to Mr and Mrs Andrew Pankratz of Marshfield. Mr and Mrs P Schaefer of McMillan welcomed a baby boy on July 30. Mr and Mrs John F Poppa also welcomed a baby boy on July 30. A baby boy was born Saturday night to Mr and Mrs Russ Renne of Rock.
A Galveston News note observes a woman's watch with a striking engraved monogram on the back, suggesting beauty matters more than timekeeping. The remark centers on how personal adornment and sentiment shape value beyond punctuality.
A quotation from John Howard urges action to ease sorrow by visiting the sick and poor. He describes inquiry into their needs as a medicine for a heavy heart and a method to minister to those who are desolate and oppressed.
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