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Newspaper
Marshfield Times
Location
Marshfield, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Dec 22, 1915
Page
3
A famous line attributed to Stephen Decatur echoes the phrase Our country in her intercourse with foreign nations may she always be in the right but right or wrong. The quote reflects 19th century American political rhetoric and national pride.
A Wausau Record-Herald column argues the Republican national committee should not control the next convention. It asserts voters must have full rights in selecting a candidate, contrasting with Columbus era debate and quipping at Brother Sturtevant about last election choices.
The Oshkosh Daily Northwestern notes the new thirty rule electric extension from Madison to the power dams at Prairie du Lac will be turned on this week. The piece mentions a silo as a joke about farming finance and references Coxey's Army Lockless Jerry and the Ford Peace Party in a light editorial tone.
An untold leader, Edward Trudeau, died after a life spent fighting tuberculosis. He founded the first open air sanatorium in the United States, advancing treatment and saving countless lives over forty three years. His work inspired international efforts and a new era in patient care and public health.
Advert indicates Chamberlain's Tablets ease constipation with a mild gentle effect. The product is described as pleasant to take and obtainable everywhere.
The Wausau Record-Herald laments current politics urging action by Congress in six months while criticizing Roosevelt and noting the paper’s inability to offer a stronger candidate than Teddy Roosevelt, calling the situation “very bad.”
A Mosinee Times comment contemplates the blind man in the moon and the irony of his condition. It notes not only his lack of sight but also his inability to speak, implying a broader reflection on fortune and misfortune.
In his annual report to Congress Secretary Redfield refuses to accept responsibility for the loss of 800 lives when Eastland capsized at its Chicago River dock. He cites a lack of inspectors as hampering the steamship service and offers no explanation of how the Eastland was allowed to carry so many excursionists.
A group of old men by the post office discuss the growing use of automobiles on country roads. One man warns of safety risks while another notes the trend as a salesman mentions Weedville. The Sage reveals a plan to buy one, despite a seven hundred dollar price, to appease his wife and avoid conflict.
In a lively endorsement, Mrs. Thomas Beeching of Andrews Indiana notes Chamberlain's Cough Remedy effectively stops persistent coughs that follow colds or grippe. The ad urges treating the cough’s underlying cause rather than suppressing it, praising the remedy as best for winter coughs.
A column of provocative snippets on political ambition, military policy, education, media notoriety, farming progress, and gender roles. It muses on the public’s reactions to notoriety, marriage dynamics, and how society values beauty versus achievement in women with a stream of pointed observations.
A passerby offers help after a motorist signals distress under a vehicle. The exchange includes one driver asking for checks while a curious bystander checks under the car. No injuries reported and party signs off.
A daily historical snippet recalls events from December in U S history including South Carolina secession in 1860 Savannah capture in 1777 and the 1807 embargo on ships An old tale follows about Ruth transforming her father's worn derby into a refreshed hat with ammonia and muslin showing thrift and care.
A compact chronicle notes milestones from printing to advertising, noting 1830 as the first steel pen, 1588 for the first English newspaper, 1652 for the first ad, and the Sahara oasis culture. it also compares India’s size and population to the US and recalls London’s great fire of 1866.
A reader suggests a simple home treatment for minor finger burns. Dissolve baking soda in water, place the mixture in a glass or similar container, and dip the fingers. The remedy is claimed to relieve pain quickly.
A brief note explains nail growth rates, including weekly and yearly growth, summer acceleration, and how long a nail might renew in a lifetime. It also touches on using dried cherry seeds to make lighter bean bags for children to throw without risk.
Senator LaFollette ends a southern swing and returns to Washington, asserting his right to return to Wisconsin when the people's cause calls. The piece defends his ambition and criticizes perceived disloyalty while noting Governor Philipp's vice presidential chatter and LaFollette's long national politics role.
Mrs Slack swears by Vinal to ease her sick daughter’s chronic cough and restore appetite and color after other remedies failed. A Palmyra store endorses Vinal as a delicious liver and toning tonic for delicate children. The piece includes a political jab about La Follette and Roosevelt, and a classroom joke about a laughing student.
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