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Newspaper
Marshfield Times
Location
Marshfield, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Dec 26, 1917
Page
3
Frail OCR shows a Marshfield Wisconsin newspaper item with publisher Berg Brothers and notices about advertisements and advertising ethics. The fragment references dates, office contacts, and warnings about fraudulent or overlying ads and required declarations.
A quotation attributed to Stephen Decatur expresses a national pride line about the country being in the right only when it truly is, while noting it may err in foreign affairs. The remark reflects historical views on patriotism and critical national stance.
A distressed father visits a doctor about his crying infant and a tense household. The mother battles mood and nerves while the doctor’s advice targets feeding schedules, sleep, and balancing work. The narrator notes the family’s strain, sleep loss, and gradual move toward calmer routines as the child’s needs are addressed.
The article outlines government spending aimed at supporting fighting strength through food, clothing, and ammunition. It notes funds allocated for provisions and gear that keep soldiers warm and ready, illustrating the direct link between aid to personnel and national defense.
The Sexton-Demgen Drug Co of Marshfield advertises Vinol as a tonic to improve health in delicate children and restore vigor to old people. It lists ingredients like cod liver oil peptones iron and manganese peptonates and promises a money back guarantee if not satisfied.
The author argues civilians must spend to support the armed forces and accelerate wartime production. Saving or hoarding is portrayed as harming the nation, while spending now sustains businesses, boosts capacity, and strengthens victory, with the idea that greater wartime rewards follow prudent consumer activity.
In 1907 1912 and 1917 Wisconsin counties were surveyed to derive the average value per acre of agricultural land. The Wisconsin Tax Commission compiled the land value assessments from county records to shed light on property wealth distribution and tax bases across the state.
The article contrasts prohibitory laws with individual liberty, arguing against broad moral codings. It notes that spared funds for home use benefit both the family and government, while recognizing wartime restrictions as a temporary but controversial measure. It cites Times and Monray Journal voices reflecting mixed moral views.
The item surveys wartime news and public health notes, citing assurances from war and navy officials about censorship, morale, and welfare measures. It mentions ongoing shortages and the need for conservation, plus remarks on typhoid control and scientific advances affecting humanity.
A fragmented war era note blames the Kaiser and the Katstr for hardships. The speaker laments rationing woes with lines about meatless Tuesdays and wheatless Wednesdays, poverty, and home distress. The passage ends with grim imagery and a harsh attack on the enemy.
An unclear report references Alay with a Hb note and a spur from YY Mive and Cui. The piece mentions a law action, a cost, and many unspecified events, leaving several details unreadable in this fragment.
Not Alone on New Year. It is customary to on New Year s day making resolutions. There is no reason to confine this work to one day a year. The best resolution is to make each day a day of self improvement by speaking kindly and doing good deeds. Strive to weed out brambles of character that offend others and yourself.
At the Chinese New Year houses are decked with flowers and people mingle to buy provisions new clothes and gifts. The tradition includes settling all debts before the old year ends or face social disgrace for delaying payment.
A fragmented verse echoes New Year cheer with playful misprints and garbled lines. The lines celebrate dawn, sun, rejoicing, birds, and Elena greeting a friend with hopeful wishes for the year.
A nostalgic verse laments the dear old dollar and the wire spread eagle emblem. It playfully critiques the Hoer ty head and scattered phrases while praising the familiar coin as a symbol fathers loved and hoped would endure.
A fragment recounts rough figures for wartime songs and royalties. It cites George M. Cohan for Over There earning about five thousand dollars for half an hour’s work and notes other authors like Kipling receiving small payments for poems. The text is garbled but implies quick, high pay for popular wartime tunes.
A garbled report describes a German farmer named Tost who hoists a horse and asks what to say. A man replies to disclose his wishes. A riddle in the park yard mentions a pup and a search for a missing grey horse with a 450 reward.
A wartime pamphlet urges business people and customers to support government needs. It argues taxes and borrowing fund munitions, stressing that production remains steady as long as business stays engaged and not cowed by fear. It declares war requires active, bold participation from civilians and merchants.
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