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Newspaper
Marshfield Times
Location
Marshfield, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Feb 18, 1914
Page
3
The piece dismisses graft-tainted hopes for a quiet campaign and urges continued, ethical civic fighting to move the city away from extravagance and misrepresentation. It condemns bilingsgate tactics and the sympathy play, urging steadfast action rather than cynical tactics.
The News notes that railroads might have avoided a water shortage if notified last fall to take water at Stratford and Marathon City. The piece compares past scrutiny of water usage by the mayor or water and light commission with current blame over a new $15,000 engine. It hints at political shifting of responsibility and questions commission form as a possible fix.
A playful, disjointed collage of household banter and ruralWisconsin quips. It includes lines about breakfast liver, opportunistic sayings, stubborn wind on a slippery sidewalk, old shopkeeper wisdom, curious children, and local humor from Hutchinson Kansas.
A Wisconsin writer notes parcel post growth and lingering rate questions, praising its impact for farmers and consumers while urging fair treatment for printers. The column touches on politics, Milwaukee Democrats, immigration, and the coming election year, concluding with a plug for Strauss stationery.
A farmer writes to the editor criticizing state aid for highways. He questions Amundson and argues taxes crush rural towns like Lincoln, noting higher taxes, poor road work, and emigration to cities or Canada as taxes rise. He warns future silence if taxes continue.
The quote argues that handing the Democratic campaign to reactionaries would spell political death, noting a local loss despite Wilson winning in the same region and questioning whether supporters should trust them with future state contests when no national issue motivates success.
A Marshfield lady shares an old-fashioned friend’s letter criticizing modern dress trends. The writer denounces mermaid skirts, exposed arms, high hats, and immodest styles, calling American women frivolous and immoral. The editor invites more letters on the topic for future discussion.
The piece notes the recurring debates over commission form of government and reform movements in cities. It cites Kenosha rejecting commission government by a large margin and warns Marshfield to expect typical campaign stories as the debate continues.
The Public Library has catalogued new titles including Expert wood finisher by Kelly a guide to woods finishes varnishes and furniture care and removal of stains. Vocation and learning by Munsterberg helps students explore occupations. Miracles of science by Williams covers astronomy physics navigation and medicine. Also listed are Prescott of Saskatchewan Bindloss Textiles Dooley Gold White T. Tembarom and Best stories in the world. For children selections include In sunny Spain with Pilarica Rafael Bates Jack the young cowboy Young Alaskans in the Rockies Colette in France.
Kirkland edits a boys section while Rolt Wheeler reports on the Indian football scene with Aziz Girges in Egypt and Perry.
Builder D J Barney awards Edward Halle a contract for a larger flat building on Maple Street opposite the public library. Edward Halle expects spring ground breaking for a handsome new structure for Mr Harney, to be followed by the Harney family moving into the existing flats and planning a separate home at East Third and Cedar. The flat is well heated with birch and southern pine interior finish, promising a fine impression and inviting more renters to seek such homes.
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