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Newspaper
Marshfield Times
Location
Marshfield, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jan 12, 1916
Page
3
Prominent quotation attributed to Stephen Decatur highlights a creed of loyalty to the nation in any political view. The line asserts devotion to the country even when policies or actions are debated.
The Wavano Record-Herald notes a silver lining as La Pollette deserts Washington to tour the state giving four hour speeches to gain voters. It suggests his absence shows the senate’s work proceeds as well or better without him, presenting a satirical view from the Record-Herald.
The Chicago real estate column notes another Joop property transfer into a multi millionaire family. It warns that land monopoly spreads through the business center, harming owners, the district, the city, and the body politic. It calls on the next legislature to curb land monopoly and start redistribution.
Health editor notes cold feet stem from restricted circulation caused by tight footwear. Left foot often larger, shoes too tight. Use loose low shoes with wide soles, flexible shapes, and non glazed finishes. Wear dry stockings, woolen socks, and exercise to strengthen ankles for better comfort.
Mrs James H Eppy recalls severe fatigue preventing housework for her family of three. After two years with no help she used Vinci cod liver and iron tonic and regained health. She reports improved appetite digestion and blood quality and urges friends to try Vinci from Sexton’s Prescription Store.
A reflective toast extols a horse as a bundle of sentiment with the heart of a woman and the courage of a gladiator. It lauds its calm obedience, noble carriage, and role guiding generals through battle, its blood contributing to history’s ink, and its presence shaping harvest and fate.
An advertisement promises one hundred dollars for any catarrh case Hall's Catarrh Cure cannot cure. It includes testimonials, price, and sales through druggists, plus internal remedy claims and a line about Hall's Family Pills for consumption. The text also contains unrelated paragraphs about marriage customs in Russia and Spain describing wedding practices, dances, engagements, and celebratory pastries.
A brief health note claims taking cold is a habit and suggests a 90 degree sponge bath each morning and waking with a window open to prevent colds. It advises using Chamberlain's Cough Remedy when a cold occurs and to rid it quickly, noting it is obtainable everywhere.
A Wausau Herald-Record letter notes a renewed push in Congress to restore the Haugen bill restricting color in oleomargarine. It explains colored margarine is taxed ten cents per pound to prevent fraud into imitation butter, while uncolored margarine is taxed a quarter of a cent per pound. The piece defends the current tax as protecting consumers and notes the product’s price gap between colored and uncolored forms.
Elbert Bede comments on charity and public perception, noting attempts to appear generous while hiding money concerns. He lampoons social vanity, marriage, politics, and socialist promises with satirical anecdotes about women, professors, and townsfolk. The piece critiques hypocrisy and the ease of incorrect conclusions in a rustic setting.
Geneva New York physician Dr A L Sweet in Medical Regard stresses that improving a nation’s destiny hinges on mothers not fathers. He asserts mothers are already good and salvation lies in maintaining strong maternal character, while fathers should be improved where possible.
Colds come from a weak system that cannot fight germs. Rest and proper eating speed recovery. Dr. King's New Discovery is promoted as a remedy that kills germs and eases coughs. Its laxative action is claimed to expel secretions and speed healing. Buy at all druggists.
The Street Corner Sage laments changes from practical winter handiwork to embroidery and decorative goods. A grocer notes his daughter’s skilled fancy work, while the sage recalls a recent seven dollar eighty cent bill for “microd’ry” hoops and silk thread, blaming modern taste.
Lent begins March 6 this year, with Easter on April 24, up from last year. The state interscholastic basketball tournament to crown Wisconsin high school champions will occur March 30 to April 1 at the Appleton Armory, under Lawrence College. Antigo High School was destroyed by fire Thursday morning, damaging a modern building and contents estimated at 70,000 with a possible 47,000 insurance loss.
An elderly Rochester woman hand crafts a fleecy comfort for her Marine grandson. Sergeant George S. Fynmore at the local recruiting station promises to forward it to Port au Prince, Haiti, where he serves, noting the Christmas timing and the hope for better days ahead. The sergeant adds a humorous line about sending a cake in Alaska someday.
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