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Newspaper
Marshfield Times
Location
Marshfield, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Aug 28, 1912
Page
4
An essay extols frankness and openness, arguing that clear signs and visible practices reduce curiosity and build trust. It cites a new grease joint with a blunt policy to illustrate how transparency displaces mystery, encouraging straightforward dealings in business and personal conduct.
A sketch of the versatile word bolt shows it can mean running away rushing forward passing something through a sieve or a bolt of fabric an arrow a bundle of sticks or a narrow passage between houses and even a plant bolt when it grows to seed The piece notes people may bolt meanings in current events and dictionary senses while praising the word’s usefulness.
A teacher in a mathematics class defines fathom as six feet and asks for a sentence using the word. Mary volunteers with a line about why the files can walk on the calling, claiming they have a fathom.
A remedy to protect iron goods. Melt one third ounce powdered camphor into one pound of lard, add fine black load to darken, coat the ironwork, and let stand twenty four hours before wiping clean with a soft cloth.
Eve asks what to have for dinner and Adam suggests spare rib with apple sauce. Eve retorts about the garden and rib, then Adam leaves to tell big troubles to little Gain.
The article notes Farmers installing small electric plants at home sites with outbuildings costing about $650. Operators work the engine roughly eight hours weekly. Voltage rarely exceeds 80, reducing fire risk with proper wiring. Electric lights in barns are especially useful during long winter nights.
At Governor Marshall notification event in Indianapolis a grand stand collapsed during Alton B Parker speech. 50 to 100 injured, many severely. notable injured include W H Vollmer state treasurer and Walter St John Democratic candidate for recorder. Police, ambulances, and hospitals mobilized as crowd scrambled. Several dignitaries seated nearby escaped harm.
Washington reports the agriculture department will establish a division of markets to act as a clearing house for farmers and consumers, aiming to distribute farm produce and curb shortages or oversupply. The bureau will publish supply information by city, study cooperative systems, and report on efficiencies in the United States and abroad.
New York reports John Jacob Astor will inherit about 12 million dollars at majority. Guardians state Mrs. Astor is satisfied with provisions and there is no intention to contest the will. The will sets a trust for the heir’s maintenance and education, with potential future increases.
Merteo City reports two hundred ten suspected rebel sympathizers executed in Purvendiro Michoacan over twelve days. Victims were shot without trials after rebel action by Jose Liera and Emiliano Zapata loyalists, with many under fourteen. Guards killed suspects in homes and on streets, prompting protests across the republic.
A severe cloudburst and electrical storms struck Pittsburg and western Pennsylvania on August 21, causing immense damage and loss of life. Two people drowned, many homes were destroyed, and rail, trolley, and road traffic were halted as bridges washed away and wires were paralyzed.
New York Aug 20 District Attorney Albert W Pawis of Richmond County was shot and possibly fatally wounded by Mrs Elizabeth Edmonds of Tompkinsville. Edmonds entered the lawyer’s office and fired three times, then was arrested. Authorities say she had business with him and may have been mentally unbalanced by real or imagined troubles.
Navy officials authorize a force of about 2000 blue jackets and marines to land in Nicaragua within ten days. The operation centers on protecting foreign interests and maintaining railroad communications from Managua to the Pacific, with ships and transport ready to move troops from San Diego and Portsmouth toward Corinto and San Juan del Sur. Senator Bacon seeks a senate inquiry into U S actions and authority for marines and sailors in Nicaragua. Reports from Leon describe a brutal massacre of 430 federal troops by rebels under General Mena, with mass executions and torture after surrender.
St Paul Minnesota will honor James J Hill on his seventy fourth birthday September 26 with a large banquet at the Auditorium for 1209 guests. A committee of prominent citizens arranged the event and Mr Hill has accepted the invitation. An invitation will be extended to Bt. Paul citizens and his old friends are invited to attend. Hill was born near Guelph Ontario September 16, 1838.
Los Angeles Aug 22 Judge George H Hutton withdrew from presiding after expressing a fixed opinion from the recent Darrow trial and asked Presiding Judge Villa to take over the Bain juror case. Darrow is charged with subornation of perjury in the Bain matter.
Gen William Booth founder and leader of the Salvation Army dies at age 84 after ailing since spring. Bramwell Booth named successor as head of the movement founded in London in 1865 which now operates 972 corps in 56 countries with over 21 thousand officers and staff. The article notes Booth’s birth in Nottingham and early ministry, plus his influence and charity work worldwide.
Representatives of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen met the adjustment committee to discuss the wage demand controversy with eastern railroads. The general managers' committee asked for postponement of further negotiations until arbitration board decisions on the engineers' wage case are issued, with a September as the expected decision window.
Mrs Leishman wife of the American ambassador and her two daughters Miss Mancy and Countess Gontaut de Biron were badly injured in a collision near Reicherbatteen. Mr Leishman hurried to Reicherhausen after a telegram, with injuries described as serious but details unclear. The party had been returning from strip to Carlahed.
Washington D C The census bureau bulletin shows Wisconsin had 497 922 males aged 15 to 44 in 1930 equal to 21 3 percent of the state population and 41 2 percent of its male population while the U S as a whole has 22 3 percent of the population in militia age Immigration partly explains the faster growth of militia age compared to total population.
In a resolution by the Modern Woodman assembly representing 155 camps in Wisconsin a direct pledge is made to oppose Governor McGovern at the polls unless Insurance Commissioner Ekern is removed. The group accuses Ekern of sympathizing with moves to raise the Modern Woodman Insurance rate and vows to defeat him at the upcoming election. The body also plans to gauge senate and assembly candidates on repealing the fraternity insurance laws linked to Ekern’s regime.
Milwaukee attorney William J. Kershaw will join the Menominee at a Keshena council meeting September 4 to 6. He will be adopted as tribal member. his mother was full blooded Menominee and his father Irish. Council actions will be in the Indian language and in traditional style. The tribe ranks high in wealth with $3.5 million in Washington for distribution, about $8,000 per member, and 1,509,000 acres of standing timber.
Insurance claims totaling 31600 will be paid to Andrew Frame as receiver of Rest Haven for the May 7 transition. Frame states the hotel will be rebuilt at the site in Waukesha.
The Rev. Father Farrell will depart Notre Dame soon to assume charge of St. Peter's Church in Philadelphia, taking up new duties after leaving Eau Claire.
In Shawano, three youths named Stock aged 9 and 14 and Feltz aged 10 lost their lives in the Wolf river near town. A wading accident sent Beltz boy into a hole. the other two boys attempted a rescue and all three drowned.
Josephine Driscoll has been appointed assistant principal of the Outagamie County training school in Appleton. This marks a notable advancement for Driscoll as she steps into a leadership role at the local educational institution, bringing experience and new direction to the school staff.
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