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Newspaper
Marshfield Times
Location
Marshfield, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Dec 11, 1912
Page
2
An explanatory notice outlines the United States parcel post changes effective January 1 1915. It details stamps, six shipping zones with varying rate structures, and the requirement that sender names appear on packages or shipments will be held.
An Australian Christian World piece urges fair expectations of a minister's wife. It counsels not to criticize her, to honor her duties, visit kindly, and pray for her, noting she has rights to friendship and responsibilities equal to others in the congregation.
A Wisconsin Valley Leader note warns shippers about the old Spanish grandee swindle tied to Christmas packages. It urges early mailing, clear addresses, prepaid charges, and keeping receipts, plus a cautionary tale of Emil Griesbach who narrowly avoided a bogus loan scheme involving a nobleman's wealth.
Instructions for proper mailing emphasize protecting outer markings, insuring prompt forwarding, using strong wrapping materials, avoiding newspaper, and clearly labeling perishable items. Recommends obliterating old addresses, tying with strong cord, and using large Perishable marking to ensure careful delivery.
In a brief session Wednesday morning B R Goggins attorney for Dr Ridgman moved for discharge for want of evidence. The court granted the motion, finding the state had not proven the woman’s physical condition required for conviction. The defense fought every inch, and the defendant was discharged amid farewell congratulations from friends and supporters.
The hunting season closed last week with high losses. Illinois eight killed, Michigan twenty six killed and eighteen injured, Ohio nine killed and twenty injured, Pennsylvania twelve killed and five injured, Wisconsin thirteen killed and two injured, Maine three killed, Minnesota eight killed six injured, New York ten killed four injured, Vermont one killed three injured, Alaska one killed, and other states reporting various fatalities and injuries in totals reaching ten killed and seventy injured.
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