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Newspaper
Marshfield Times
Location
Marshfield, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Dec 04, 1918
Page
7
A scrambled appeal urges patriotism amid a shooting incident involving a Cleveland boy, linking food conservation to wartime duty. The speaker lambasts perceived cowardice and calls for national resolve, criticizing public sentiment and urging action.
British accounts describe a North Sea raid where a German submarine was attacked by surface ships and aircraft. Two crew members died, and the German craft was sunk with debris and oil traced across the sea, while Allied observers praised Yankee effort and bravery.
A fragmented wireservice item notes claims that Mark Twain’s telegram about a soldier’s death may be exaggerated. The teletype mentions Cleveland, a telegram exchange, and uncertainties about the soldier’s fate, with Twain reportedly stating the death report was inflated.
Lincoln based state publicity director W H M Manpin says Nebraska will supply 90 percent of the United States potash. Local manufacturers with $20,000,000 invested in potash development are expected to boost output and expand the industry nationwide.
A garbled OCR style piece mixes wartime rhetoric with public health notes. It references Hunnish foes, warnings on respirators and diseases, mentions the Bureau of Public Health, and urges readers to study protective measures while noting posters and government guidance.
A Sugar Beet Growers plan, approved by the One Vintned States Pool Administration, promises growers increased sugar yields and payments. The Pond Administrator for Ws cousin, Shacons Swenaya, indicates growers will receive fifty pays per member of their team based on beet harvest quality and yield.
Fragmentary OCR text hints at a bold slogan about food leadership and global influence. The phrasing is garbled but suggests a claim that food sustains nations and shapes world balance, likely from an era of promotional rhetoric. No clear dates, names, or places are readable.
A fragmentary report notes Explorer Stousson’s fitness steam slip and a Mirage Hour arrival from Non. The tale mentions precards dunned to the Bed Ass and a connection to the Red Cross, but details are incomplete.
The Surgeon General warns influenza may linger for months and urges protective clothing and pneumonia guard. Officials stress vigilant public health actions to save lives and reduce respiratory disease spread amid a severe flu season.
Amid wartime shortages the public reduced sugar consumption helping avert famine. The piece argues nationwide effort cut July to October usage, notes distribution limits, and praises the Food Administration for guiding rationing and preventing a deeper crisis. It stresses continued vigilance to increase sugar use efficiency while supporting allied victory efforts.
A public statement stresses the United States must defend democracy amid grim European war news. The speaker warns that despite setbacks in Europe progress at home is essential and Americans understand the war’s stakes.
Wisconsin confectioners applaud a one pound candy rule aligned with the Mood Administration. The measure limits sugar allotments, advising shops to cut purchases and encourage home delivery. Trade groups urge compliance while public guidance focuses on reducing consumption.
An elephant from a traveling circus wandered the streets near Youngstown Ohio trampling a constable’s hat and eating papers from a torn attachment. Wind knocked the constable over as the animal ate documents then the circus departed town that night.
Captain Francis of the Division of Military Aeronautics argues planes have wide postwar value. He cites coast guard use, forest patrols, air mail, reconnaissance, and disaster response as clear roles. He urges retention of skilled aviators and aircraft for scientific research and national service in peacetime.
A letter discusses food shortages and small comforts as a US boy writes about meals, sugarless desserts, and family routines. The writer mentions hopes of sending treats, reports on soups and chicken dinners, and plans for duck hunting tomorrow.
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