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Newspaper
Marshfield Times
Location
Marshfield, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Feb 16, 1916
Page
3
A fragment from The Marshfield Times discusses office contact numbers and editorial stance on advertising. It notes refusing fraudulent ads and asks readers to report advertiser misrepresentations. The text is garbled but centers on trust in ads and reader reporting.
A noted quotation asserts that while the nation may err in dealings with foreign nations, it remains essential that the country stay steadfast and principled in its actions and posture. The line emphasizes loyalty through imperfect adherence to moral and political judgments.
The piece recounts J G Bennett’s tribute on the cow’s debt to humanity from ancient forests to Columbus’s voyage in 1493, citing the animal as a vital factor in founding and sustaining early American prosperity. It highlights the cow’s role in tilling soil, moving farm goods to market, and supporting colonial expansion, tying it to national progress and character.
An old advertisement warns that coughs and colds are dangerous and can lead to bronchial and lung diseases. It promotes Dr King’s New Discovery, claimed effective for over 45 years and available at all druggists.
An archaic prose passage extols the cow as mankind’s greatest helper during harsher days. It lauds its nourishment, loyalty, and protective role for families facing drought and hardship, framing cattle as a steadfast friend to homes and motherhood alike.
Advertises Chamberlain's Tablets as a pleasant constipation remedy that works naturally and quietly. Claims digestible, agreeable effects without noticeable medicine-like sensation. Noted as obtainable everywhere.
Green Bay again aims to adopt commission government after two defeats. Advocates believe three tries will secure victory as many cities move away from aldermanic rule. The Antiga Journal urges residents to embrace the modern system for better municipal governance.
O J Metcalf writes of a December first severe cold, nearly bedridden, notes buying two bottles of Chamberlains Cough Remedy and recovering within days. He asserts the medicine is very effective and will know what to do against future colds. Obtainable everywhere.
Wisconsin farmers launch the Test Every Ear campaign for 1916 to ensure corn quality. Two tests are advised for each ear: an eye inspection to gauge maturity and vitality, then a germination test using a box or cloth rail tester to confirm viability.
A brief note asserts that testing seed corn by the described method removes doubt and guarantees reliable germination. It emphasizes testing every ear before planting to ensure success.
A Detroit Tree Press exhortation urges boosting the city and community. It promotes supporting friends, lodge members, streets, commerce, and neighbors while discouraging chronic knocking or progress blocking. The piece links individual backing to collective progress and civic improvement.
The state operates a unique film circuit for public schools and civic centers. Seventy eight schools own motion picture machines, plus 18 000 lantern slides and 130 000 feet of film on 100 subjects. Extension division notes 30 percent higher demand for slides and films next year, with the bureau organized in January 1914 and rapid growth welcomed.
Miss Ella Beyer visits Miss Ella Wundrow. Mrs J Strupp and children stay with John Roeckiein family. Dr F R Schneider of New London transacted business nearby. Mill Creek Creamery patrons filled the ice house. Local farmers attend equity meeting at Marshfield. Thomas Horn and daughter Mary visit relatives at Edgar. Wundrow and Duchow families assist haul day. Residents attend Chalk Talk by Mr Hansen at Hewitt.
Mohle s Charlies Min Mahle eb 14 ton of Abbotaford spending the week at the T BR Morey home. Mr George broke the bones in his ankle last Tuesday. Mr and Mrs Albert George of Marshfield visited Far mer's father Wednesday evening returning Thursday. A B Minton returned from Park ids Minn Saturday. Mrs Andrew Wolfe at home again improved after months away in Marshfield for treatments.
A Kirkwood wife confronts her husband Charlie about his long daily trips to the city. She notes he misses their children who are often asleep when he leaves and returns. She suggests sending a souvenir postcard to stay connected with the kids.
Sunday school teacher asks who wants to go to heaven. All stand except one boy, Johnny, who says he won’t join that crowd. The joke relies on a child’s blunt honesty about not wanting to join the group seeking righteousness.
Mrs Hor Cush of Waynesboro Pa says a bout with bronchitis left her weak and unable to work for three months. After using Vinci she reports restored strength and energy to perform housework. Vinci is advertised to create appetite aid digestion purify blood and build strength with a money back guarantee.
Mrs Gust Bock has returned home after visiting relatives at Merrill and Wausau. George Bauer is pressing hay for John Jenkins. A Willett shipped stock Saturday. Little Paul Hill was ill but is better now. Carl Leudticke Jr. visited Abbotsford by team. Mrs Benderling remains sick. Frank Belton plans to visit his ailing father in Elkhorn. An oyster supper by Charles Dieters and the Willing Workers was well attended. Miss Etta Ross funeral held in Mineo is for burial. Penny social at G N FHMs February 22 supports the new church building. Aid society met at Mrs William Burhopp’s. next at Mrs L A Tyule’s March 1. Klondike creamery started cheese. Mr Doherty to Stratford convention with cheese on display. E B Miner and Tim Curtin traveled to Grand Rapids. Miss Florence Hill teaches music at Nasonville two days weekly.
A collection of quips on government work spoiling citizenship shortcuts to wealth during famine and reform, fears of Carranza presidency trading for a horse, and notes on public monuments. The piece mocks chautauqua lectures, German preparedness, and German wood tastiness, while urging personal action over passive praise. It critiques public memory and the desire to honor notable deeds.
Fragmentary OCR text discusses the phrase The wand o Miguale and a memorial inscription linked to stones set up by Jacob and his brethren. It mentions a covenant with Laban and a New York Times quote about watch between me and thee while we are absent from the other.
The readable parts describe a window frame and wind effects, mentioning a person named Emily and a character named Cheney. The fragment hints at a scene of wind interacting with a cord or blind, with stray phrases reflecting disrupted speech and garbled notes. Overall, the piece appears to be a damaged or garbled excerpt rather than a complete report.
A fragmentary tale describes an ancestor of Lek Tarharo famed for a nude frock and a controversial tip. A new doorkeeper refused admission, leading to a disputed scene at a doorway and a shifting crowd. The obscure text hints at social ritual and propriety in an old era.
Early circulating libraries appeared well before printing. Vault stationers faced laws to stock books for rent, aiding reading in the Middle Ages. London’s first clear library reference is 1661 advertisement announcing books read for a reasonable price.
J C Brady of Fall River Mass extols Corfidence as a key to customer trust. He notes Resalt Orderlies provide health guidance and serve as a pleasant laxative, offered in three sizes at 10 cents each.
A historic ad notes a severe bilious attack with headache coated tongue food aversion and digestive distress. It claims three Chamberlain's Tablets provide prompt relief and says the remedy is obtainable everywhere.
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