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Newspaper
Marshfield Times
Location
Marshfield, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jan 02, 1918
Page
8
A quote heavy piece urges higher wartime sacrifice in 1918. It praises American generosity of men and money, calls for continued shared burdens, and argues greater thrift shortens the conflict. The text cites German-American attitudes and a true story from a Tumiah store illustrating identity and loyalty tensions.
The Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks transfers a great hospital for the U S Army to government use on Tarker Hill Boston near Robert Beigun Hospital. Construction costs are 250000 funded from a relief fund of 1,000,000. Surgeon General Gorgas says the facility will treat and reconstruct wounded servicemen.
In a tense dialogue, Carl, born in Germany and living in America for four decades, is reassured by citizens that he is as American as any native. The discussion underlines immigrant identity and the right to citizenship amid wartime suspicion.
A fragmented OCR segment portrays Herr Dr Hex dimer as president of the German American Alliance and implied ruler of German influence in the United States. It mentions involvement with the Beer Lobby, a royal decoration, and claims voters of German birth shape U S policy, amid a wartime council context in Portlan 108.
The text cites President Wilton defining Germanism as an intolerable force born of intrigue and conquest that must be crushed. It states this power blocks friendly international intercourse and hinders peace negotiations until defeated, allowing discussions with the German people.
Duncan Bowles enters Song Taing's laundry at East 68th Street and Cottage Grove Avenue, Chicago, offering a Liberty bond. The dialogue shows confusion over the concept with character Song Lung and Long Lung reacting as Bowles explains the investment. The scene sketches a comical street exchange about joining the war effort through bonds.
The 1917 Wisconsin law banning trading stamps in merchandise sales is sustained in full by a court memorandum. Walter Drew, deputy attorney general, says only cash redeemable stamps may exist and must be redeemed at 24 cents or more. He notes the ruling aims to curb consumer manipulation and eschews federal appeal, predicting broad industry pushback and potential further prohibitions.
Jacob Cratts argues that German born Americans show loyalty to the United States over Germany. He recalls hardship in Germany, contrasts opportunities in the United States, and urges support for President Wilson and US unity. He calls for banning foreign language papers and schooling in English.
A wounded veteran recalls how a fountain pen became a deadly trap in a trench. He explains reaching a recently vacated dugout floor and pocketing the pen to write home, only to discover it was loaded with dynamite. He survived but bears crippling injuries, insisting the enemy gained little beyond him.
In a World War I anecdote retold by John H. Ossell, a Hebrew rabbi serves as chaplain to Jewish troops during a Messines Ridge battle. With a Catholic soldier dying, the rabbi places the crucifix to his lips as Protestant chaplains are unavailable, prompting reverent silence and later applause. The story underscores shared humanity beyond faith lines.
Paul Gary of Andreson Indiana, an American with an eye injury, tried to enlist at a Louisville recruiting station but was rejected after officials found his glass eye. Gary explained the eye was made in Germany and represented the only part of him he kept. He was advised to mail it back.
In a draft examination a young man feigned indifference to war saying he would not seek exemption but wished the government to call him only for non combat work. A surgeon learns the man is a chauffeur and jokes he might drive a wagon or taxicab with the army. The recruit replies he would only operate a taxi or retreating general, revealing his reluctance to fight.
A college team reports a new healing substance named Tethelin showing rapid wound recovery. Researchers claim drastic tissue antisepsis and effective healing in stubborn injuries, including bites and varicose ulcers, with potential broad medical impact.
Fragmented account describes a very young man from Cleveland who enlisted, served in France with the first division, and was sent home after being deemed underage. It notes his father George and family origins, with confusion over dates and events in the war.
At a conference in London, British officials discussed prisoner treatment and exchange with the opposing side. The talks focused on how prisoners were treated and the exchange process, with attendees noting imbalances and the need for reciprocal courtesy.
Wellesley marked the spot where Concord Minute Men gathered with a flag. East Lodge and history department officials addressed students about the site of the Bullard tavern and the Minute Men’s actions, highlighting local historic connections.
The fragment describes a fictional land of surprises named Zvdlaiul with references to Atattala Bibay and Thies gelye routes. It mentions a northern travel gradient toward Queensland and offshore waters near Lisnuoe vitae, Melbourne, and Sydney with a shaded 100 degree context, implying a surreal geography.
A London Opinion item recounts two young Irish soldiers in a Canadian regiment promised 3 shillings per German killed. Pat awakens to Mick shouting the Germans are coming. Mick says about 50,000. Pat declares their fortune made as they grab rifles and prepare to fight.
American Magazine recounts Harry Lauder’s trip from France to a hospital in France where a badly injured soldier loses half his face and an eye. Lauder describes the horror of the hun mercilessness and the compelling plea of mercy amid the injury.
A fragment reflecting Thomas Jefferson on tolerating others' opinions. He argues that an opposing view may simply gratify the believer, and one should not dethrone another's belief by force of argument. If information is requested, provide measured certainties. otherwise, say nothing.
Private Boaehor, formerly of Vierre South Dakota now of Machine Gun Section No 15 Third Brigade Canadian forces describes a German counterattack south of Lens. Our five Vickers guns fired from front line trenches and craters causing the enemy to flinch and break ranks. The defenders held firm, silencing a massed infantry assault and driving the Germans back with heavy fire causing many casualties.
Mark Twain recounts visiting Jameson raiders in a 1890 Urerutia South Africa prison. He delivered a long speech urging them to remain, predicting a grim fate if they left. He jokes about suing the president to improve their jail time and compels them with his humor.
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