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Newspaper
Marshfield Times
Location
Marshfield, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Dec 06, 1916
Page
3
A provocative wartime motto asserts love of country with a cautionary note about judging actions. The quote contrasts patriotic loyalty with critical judgment, attributed to Stephen Decatur and widely cited in historical contexts.
An American writer notes fatigue with World War I as both sides seem evenly matched and likely to exhaust themselves within a decade. The piece suggests Britain France and Germany could pursue peace rather than prolong costly conflict, while observers fear continued ruin.
A narrative on gold flows and fiscal policy argues the flood of gold is not perilous and criticizes reliance on foreign loans. It suggests Uncle Sam fears neighbors selling gold on credit and notes calls for monetary restraint and underlined free trade flaws. It also references J. P. Morgan influence and wartime policy debates. The text closes with a humorous jab at Ford regarding militia in trenches by Christmas.
The New York Tribune remarks that six cent loaves and eleven cent items reflect price shifts while the living price of the newspaper remains constant, signaling inflation pressure on everyday goods and media costs.
Elizabeth Baird describes the Mackinac Island Christmas season of 1822 from Wisconsin Historical Collections. The island community gathered for prayers and psalms before Christmas Eve services lasting to midnight, followed by a communal revelion. The feast featured roast pig, goose, beef, bear paws, sausages, head cheese, and small pastries, with families keeping children home and night prayers and carols continuing through the evening.
Wisconsin citizens celebrate Mount Trempealeau becoming a state park. Dr Benjamin D Pierre Trempealeau and the State Historical Society concerted efforts with John A Latsch of Winona to secure about 400 acres. The site, a historic French trading post fort, marks natural beauty and historic significance.
The article details how Price County derived its name from Tron William J. Price a early Western Wisconsin pioneer who served in La Crosse County roles and Wisconsin legislature and was twice elected to Congress before his death in 1886. Racine County is named for its main town Racine founded by Gilbert Knapp and laid on the Root River. originally Fort Gilbert, then Racing, from French for the river’s name.
A fragmented historic column notes various dated items across days of a week, including references to Tom Thumb, Mark Dressler, Paderewski, Buffalo Bill, a convent entry, and Mark Twain, with scattered dates and mismatched fragments. The piece appears as a mishmash of historical vignettes with uncertain accuracy and incomplete details.
Diskarding worn calendars, the article notes improvement as people prepare to acquire fresh systems. It highlights consumer interest in newer designs and the end of the old calendar era.
A brief note in a culinary column suggests incorporating prunes into Thanksgiving meals. It highlights the fruit as a simple, healthful option to balance holiday feasts and aid digestion during a dense celebratory period.
The Sheboyganen Newshouse, first Dutch paper in the United States, was edited by Jacob Quintus from October 1849 to May 1859 and by August Pott until suspension in 1864. It shifted party alignment from Democratic to Republican and merged with the volume in May 1864. The Wisconsin Historical Society aided by Lyman Draper received regular issues for March 22, 1854, to December 26, 1860, as part of its substantial foreign-language newspaper collection.
A quirky fragment from a 1916 issue notes puns and wordplay about everyday items and habits. It plays on last, whiskers, broom, telephone, pitch, time, doors, and fruit preserves, in a light humorous style.
Report notes a whispered Christmas wish by several attendees at a Gunter hotel gathering in San Antonio on Thursday. Observers say many present could infer the intent, reflecting common holiday hopes during social affairs.
A brisk column vents frustration over the upcoming nek mas or festive shopping days. The piece lampoons crowded stores, hype campaigns, and hurried gift purchases, warning readers to beware gimmicks while embracing quirky traditions.
Those who endured turkey day and Thanksgiving dances without catching a cold or colic may feel extra thankful.
A Madison editorial reviews 1914 and 1915 fire data across New York Chicago Milwaukee and others, highlighting fewer fires and lower losses due to prevention efforts. It cites lower per capitas, rising safety programs, and calls for broader public action to sustain progress. It also notes holiday safety campaigns reducing fire incidents and stresses improved chimney and flue maintenance as a key factor.
December shows favorable weather supporting predictions of an open winter. Some readers express a preference for snowfall, hoping for cooler temps rather than persistent mild conditions.
A note on nervous women finding relief from constipation using Chamberlain's Tablets. The pills are said to aid digestion and are obtainable everywhere.
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