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Newspaper
Marshfield Times
Location
Marshfield, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Dec 31, 1913
Page
4
The Helping Hand charity fills its year with gifts and cheer, showing how Christmas spirit extends beyond the holiday. The write up reflects on charitable work, noting how aiding the poor and sick uplifts both recipients and givers, and laments scanty year‑round generosity.
The Grand Rapids Reporter urges readers to support their local newspaper over city weeklies. It claims local papers serve the county, schools, churches, and community news, offering welcome and protection for residents while city weeklies ignore local interests.
The Chilton Times notes Milwaukee interviews with state leaders including Hon. Emuts Conway of Grand Rapids urging Democratic harmony for a strong gubernatorial candidate. He advocates unity, rejects factional primaries, and predicts victory if others abandon personal politics and rally behind one nominee. The piece also mentions Soo railroad crossing protection and a recent community event.
A Royersford man testifies a three month bronchial trouble eased after using Vinci a tonic made from fresh cod liver oil and liver tissue with no oil. The ad touts Saxo Salve and Vinel as curative medicines and urges readers to buy at Sexton's Prescription Store Marshfield Wisconsin.
A clipped commentary notes plans under Wilson to curb trusts and cites George W. Perkins opposing the campaign. It likens past dissolutions of Standard Oil and American Tobacco to future outcomes, suggesting distrust in trust busting and asking who benefits if trusts self-destruct.
Holton town chair Herman Hedrich speaking in the city laments rising state taxes from 27 hundred to 2700 this year. He blames Madison voters who backed tax raises and urges electing pledges for lower taxes. Also notes tuberculosis deaths in Illinois and New Year water wagon resolutions with light humor about a necktie and single men.
A pasted excerpt shows tender domestic scenes with a wife praised by her husband and a neighbor’s song, followed by a Wisconsin circuit court summons in Wood County. It includes a prescription about appearing within twenty days and notes attorneys and filing details, concluding with an editorial remark on overdue classified ads.
A collage of quotes from Wisconsin papers rail against tariff battles and political fault lines, praising democracy and prosperity while lampooning trusts and corruption. It highlights attitudes on women's roles, labor, education, and industry through brief snippets and aphorisms.
In the matter of Dee and State of Wisconsin against Conrad Pappe deceased the court orders the petition of Anna Fohs for appointment of Fred Panther as administrator heard January 20, 1914 at 10 a.m. in Grand Rapids Wisconsin with notice to all interested parties by three weeks of publication in the Marshfield Times. Judge W. J. Conway presiding. Attorneys PA RR Williams.
In New York a newly published dictionary claims to contain every English word. The Tramp tests it by "Waupaea" and "Weyauwega," noting omissions and mispronunciations. The piece discusses popular usage versus authority, citing mispronunciations of misconstrue chifoni er transpire and the idea that newer editions reflect common speech. The warning is to avoid overcritical language and rely on authoritative usage.
A promotional note touts Dr King's New Discovery for coughs colds and lung troubles claiming it can prevent pneumonia and save doctor bills. It cites patient testimonials including Mrs Eifie Morton and a long endorsement from Wm Cogger detailing recovery from pneumonia and a mother's illness.
The annual report from the supervising inspector general covers the fiscal year ended June 20, 1918. It notes 66 accidents causing 436 deaths, with 226 deaths from non-accident causes and 210 from collisions, explosions, or foundering. It records 308,268,088 passengers carried and states lifeboat rules and capacity measures reduced overloading. A California woman praises Chamberlain's Cough Remedy for lung inflammation and cough relief.
Quote from Miss Margaret Campbell of Ft Smith Ark praising Chamberlains Tablets after her father fell ill six years ago. She says the tablets fit his case exactly and he has not been sick since. She adds her sister also benefited from them. For sale by all druggists. The ad notes that stronger advertising helps a store compete.
An advertisement from Dr Miles promotes Laxative Tablets to prevent serious illness by treating habitual constipation. The testimonial from C I Ayers of Montpelier Vermont cites relief after trying the product, noting benefits when other physicians failed. Pills cost 25 cents a box with a money back guarantee if unsatisfactory. Elkhart Ind is listed as a contact or origin.
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