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Newspaper
Marshfield Times
Location
Marshfield, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Aug 14, 1918
Page
3
A wartime analysis argues that both men and women contribute to national power. It notes German women perform vast labor while many men are in the army, and urges American women to share in duties to mobilize full national strength against German rule.
The Snow Bird, a child crippled by tuberculosis of the hip joints, became the first resident of a new open air porch at the children’s hospital. Once a constant sufferer with little relief or smiles, the boy’s mood brightened after days on the porch, as a doctor notes his smile grew from a flicker to a broad grin with gentle care.
Dr Humphreys Homoeopathic Medicine Co offers a comprehensive list of internal and external remedies for infants to the elderly. Claims cover fevers, colic, croup, diarrhea, headaches, dyspepsia, rheumatism, malaria, whooping cough, asthma, urinary incontinence, sore throat, grip, and more. Sold by druggists across the country.
The obituary describes Snow Bird, a severely injured child, who died after receiving care and air therapy at the hospital. His cheerful presence inspired nurses, physicians, and visitors, leading to two sleeping porches funded in his memory and prompting lively donations from visitors and businessmen to fund child health and preventive care.
Archibald Percival Knutty, "society man" and kitchen helper, writes of a soldier's humbling days in training. He recalls missed posts, extra policing, and scrubbing dishes while dreaming of war and a former life with Anita. The poem contrasts glamorous past with gritty kitchen chores and longing for pride.
BE Dunon of Marshfield testifies Doan's Kidney Pills ended his back ache and kidney trouble after a year of pain from cold dampness. He reports inability to bend and lameness, and says the remedy strengthened his kidneys. Price 60 cents at dealers. Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY sponsors the testimonial.
Proceedings detail a sidewalk requirement for Schmidt's addition in Marshfield Wood County Wisconsin. It specifies five foot four inch wide planked sidewalks on fronting lots with three 4x4 stringers and crosswise planks. If owners fail by August 30 1918 City to construct and levy tax under 1898 statute. Ordinance takes effect after publication. Henry Kalsch ed Mayor John Seubert City Clerk.
Local papers recount acts of courage by the 32nd division toward the end of a battle, with Antigo’s unit among those who avenged the fallen. The clips praise patriotism, critique propaganda, and urge continued support for troops and war-effort measures as communities rally in hardships.
The statement argues electing assemblymen and state senators who will protect soldiers by voting for their interests at the next Wisconsin Legislature session in Madison. It emphasizes unity on the Prohibition question while prioritizing soldiers' rights until they can voice them at home.
A famous general during service asks a subordinate on fur lough to report. The message says he cannot report due to unavoidable circumstances. The general demands a report or reasons. The hospital reply states the train is off, he cannot ride, legs off, he cannot walk.
Market data shows potatoes at 81.00 per bushel, butter dairy eggs at a price per dozen, beef live weight at 6.87 dollars per hundredweight, pork dressed around 20-21 per hundredweight, veal live weight 12-15 cents per pound and dressed 15-18 cents per hundredweight, sheep live weight 6-12 dollars per hundredweight, hides value listed, chickens including roasters and spring chickens priced.
An old advertisement promotes Hall's Catarrh Medicine offering one hundred dollars for an uncured catarrh case. It extols thirty five years of use, cites blood action on mucous surfaces, and promises health improvements after short treatment. It lists Hall's Catarrh Medicine Co. of Toledo Ohio and urges purchase from druggists.
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