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Newspaper
Marshfield Times
Location
Marshfield, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Dec 05, 1917
Page
6
A distorted excerpt explains war revenue tax rules on weekly wages and exemptions. It notes single and married statuses, per cent taxation on excess income, and possible deductions for personal debt mortgage interest property taxes and charitable contributions. It mentions child exemptions and income splits within households.
The Milwaukee Sentinel piece outlines the National Council of Defense view that State Guards are not routinely used at munition plants or railroads. They remain in reserve for riot and flood duties and police support, yet local commanders may assign guard units to any duty as emergencies arise. The article notes potential reorganization, promotions, and the value of military training for guardsmen, with the State Guard offering such instruction.
The era of two Parties Americans and anti Americans is set aside during the war. Partisan lines must not divide patriots as the country battles enemies. A decisive show of ignoring partisan politics by President Wilson could rally the nation and deter pro-Germanism until victory. Minneapolis Journal notes the call for united American effort.
The Red Cross faces a massive call to recruit 19 million members to support military care in Europe. Major Murphy and Gibson urge rapid knitting, sewing, and medical supplies as soldiers endure freezing conditions and wounded must be treated. Christmas membership drive seeks willing hearts and swift hands to back fighting troops.
Uncle Dan warns Billie his last night at home and discusses his parents plans to send him to a military academy. He recalls sending his son Howard at a similar age and notes Howard’s health and posture were concerns before his time away.
Farmers and the world war effort are linked as food production becomes a patriotic duty second only to supplying the army. The piece urges increased output to feed troops and allies while noting rising prices driven by strong demand and limited supply.
A late U S Supreme Court Justice Harlan was an avid golfer. While playing with Dr Sterrett a clergyman, the doctor misspoke and grew silent. The justice remarked that the words unspoken were the most profane silence he had heard.
The article analyzes how relative values shift with inflation, noting that a dollar buys different amounts of crops and fertilizer now versus before the war. It compares prices of fertilizer and corn, showing fertilizer cost rising about 50 percent since 1944 and corn value per bushel changing accordingly, urging farmers to weigh prewar purchasing power against current costs.
A fragmented report outlines rising costs in fertilizer production due to scarce sulfur sources and phosphate rock. It notes increased shipping, higher fiber and machinery costs, and fuel to move materials. The text suggests supply chain constraints drive prices higher across inputs.
Herbert Hoover, the Food Administrator, cites two main reasons for the current food shortage. Natural calamities like droughts and storms reduce harvests, while European soil productivity has declined due to mismanagement, lack of fertilizers, and manpower shifts to war industries.
The Banokerarmer reports in October 1917 that the nation must mobilize multiple armies at home to win the war. It calls for soldiers in trenches, food producers in fields, women’s food preservers, and a patriotic civili an community effort in business and politics to beat back war famine.
Instructions advise treating a hoarse child immediately to ward off a croup attack. Use Chamber Isin's Cough Remedy at first signs to avoid danger and anxiety.
Major A R Kerwin, commandant at University of Wisconsin ROTC, cites stage fright, poor command of orders, and lack of discipline as the main hurdles for new alumni seeking commissions. He notes fresh graduates are inexperienced in obedience and military initiative, stressing the need for drilling and practical training to build confidence and leadership.
A Marshfield resident testifies that after a year of back pain and kidney trouble caused by cold exposure, Daan's Kidney Pills ended the pain and strengthened the kidneys. The testimonial notes the remedy costs 60 cents at dealers and is from Tester-Milburn Co. of Buffalo, NY.
Enrico Caruso recalls a motor mishap in New York state when he hid in a farmhouse. The farmer, recognizing the famed tenor, exclaimed with astonishment that he never expected to meet a traveler like Caruso and likened him to Robinson Crusoe in a rustic kitchen.
A merry villager asks if the editor is present and the editor replies that his welcome depends on whether the visitor will either cause trouble or pay their subscription. The scene unfolds in the Punkintown Gazette office.
A compact want ad notes available opportunities and services advertised in The Times. It highlights a contact method and brief description of the offer, inviting readers to respond or inquire for details.
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