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Newspaper
Marshfield Times
Location
Marshfield, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Feb 13, 1918
Page
3
A famed declaration attributed to Stephen Decatur, urging patriotism with a caveat that the nation remains cherished even when its actions are imperfect. The aphorism reflects on national loyalty and moral judgment in governance.
The message urges citizens to brace for grim war news after the sinking of a transport carrying Wisconsin and Michigan troops. It calls for immediate patriotic action, condemns pacifism, and emphasizes support for soldiers and wartime efforts as Marshfield and Wood County respond to the U boat threat.
The speaker urges every American to ensure accountability for each life lost to the Germans, recalling the fates of the Tuscania and Wisconsin soldiers eager to defend democracy, who were not given the chance to fight.
Local readers urged to support the thrift stamp drive to aid soldiers and civilians during wartime. Citizens lined up at post offices and stores to buy government bonds, with Marshfield noted for strong participation and national duty.
Barils Worth Having argues for intelligent motherhood and strong prenatal care to curb infant death and prevent future disease. It cites one in eight infants dying in the first year and half surviving leads to lifelong illness, urging citizens to support campaigns to educate mothers and improve childbirth outcomes.
The University of Wisconsin Health Bulletin argues that early prevention reduces preventable disease and premature death. With modest knowledge, saving a baby's life is easier than mourning its loss and paying costly care. It urges disseminating guidance to intelligent parents and providing help via outreach.
Excerpt from The Progress for the World in The American Review of Reviews condemns German wartime methods. It argues German victories prolong war but do not bring success or stability, while their brutal tactics harm international opinion and undermine honor. The piece targets government, military leaders, and religious and educational figures for moral censure.
In parts of the country women bring market baskets and carry purchases home to trim costs. Grocers support the plan with three prices cash and carry, charge and carry at five percent more, and charge and deliver at a total ten percent higher. This scheme lowers delivery and accounting expenses for merchants and spares cash customers from subsidizing delivery for others.
A Marshfield resident Mrs. I Gentle of 604 W Fourth St reports kidney pain and a backache improved after using Doan's Kidney Pills. She states her ankles swelled, kidneys acted poorly, and she could move with ease after taking the remedy. Price 60 cents at dealers. Foster Milburn Co. Buffalo N Y.
Poem urges grit and perseverance to overcome hard luck and naysayers. It compares life to a race, insisting on staying strong, determined, and stubbornly persistent to reach success despite setbacks and graft.
Aged readers are advised that going to bed early when struck by a cold speeds recovery. Resting four nights or fewer helps, and with Chamberlain's Cough Remedy the process may be quicker. The note suggests fewer risks of progression to serious diseases with proper rest and treatment.
The text recalls the Zimmermann note and the U S response in World War I. It cites President Wilson’s message declaring the time has come to conquer or submit, and emphasizes American resolve against Germany after intercepting Zimmermann. The piece discusses prior suspicions of invasion and the shift to a wartime stance.
A collection of brief editorial snips from Wisconsin papers lampoons Roosevelt opposition to homeopathic tactics and Christian Science while praising allopathic methods. It notes Justice Rosenberry as sole candidate for supreme court and questions the cost of ratifying his election. Also mocks editorial typos and rumor runs about Ford cars.
A compilation of opinions from Milwaukee to Marinette on new telephone devices reducing interruptions, national prohibition and Niagara Falls requisition questions, university drafted training for 5,000 soldiers, debate over German instruction in Milwaukee schools, and reflections from Milan Cathedral inscriptions.
Fragmentary text describes remedies and a family scene with references to parents and a Tevadiel figure. The wording is garbled, making exact entities uncertain. The piece appears to mix health remedy ideas with mythic elements and age-related phrases, lacking coherent events or clear names.
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