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Newspaper
Marshfield Times
Location
Marshfield, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jan 19, 1916
Page
3
A garbled OCR fragment discusses advertiser credibility and truthfulness. It mentions reporting failures promptly, with references to banners and notices. The readable text is sparse and lacks clear events or names.
A famous line challenges the balance of patriotism and scrutiny by declaring that a nation should be supported but not blindly. It contrasts loyalty to country with the idea of right or wrong in policy, prompting reflection on civic duty and judgment.
A clearly worded anti British note accuses Britain of trampling American rights by removing an American soldier from the steamship Santa Maria at Jamaica, urging preparedness and public works petitions for electric light improvements on long blocks and dark street corners to benefit the people.
A Polk County drug company official from Riehiwand Jeunto proclaims the business plan could raise revenue and support national welfare. He notes a box of Teall Ol ebtles and laxatives might aid tone for liver health, touting 10 cent price and Rexall branding by R. J. Strauss at The Rexall Store.
The piece jokes about Col. House acting as an unofficial presidential envoy to Europe, sniffing at intrusive scrutiny of ambassadors and urging orderly conduct. It mocks critics who attack the diplomatic service while noting House could carry private, timely messages that the president would rather not present openly. The columnist quips that we should spare sympathy for the abused ambassadors.
Captain Henry J. Reilly notes U S troop limits preclude quick victory across the border. With 33 000 regulars and 120 000 militia, the nation would still need 45 000 more soldiers and the coast guards to deter invasions. Subduing Mexico would resemble a Philippines style campaign with jungle, mountains and civilian resistance, requiring years and careful public support to avoid prolonging war and losses.
An old advice item promotes daily cold sponge upon waking and sleeping with windows up to avoid colds. It suggests a 90 degree FP temperature and eating nuts. When you catch a cold it recommends Chamberlain's Cough Remedy to end the illness quickly and often ends with a general caution.
Mrs Earl Brunson from Beliefontaine Ohio describes Vinol as a superior tonic improving her weak nervous condition. The testimonial claims Vinol boosted blood, strength, and nerves and promotes appetite and digestion as a cod liver and tron tonic without oil. Sexton's Prescription Store markets the product.
A Monday dispatch reports President Wilson plans to counter William Jennings Bryan’s vigorous critique. The piece questions how anti-Wilson papers will react and suggests the president may ride the campaign wave to address voters directly, contrasting with past administrations and noted reforms.
Four men killed when United States submarine E-2 exploded at the New York navy yard on Saturday. Officials question whether the blast came from a boat defect or a mysterious cause. Many blame faulty equipment and poor handling, warning that such accidents stain American submarines.
Huge floods sweep across the Netherlands inundating thousands of acres and forcing hundreds of families to flee. Sixteen deaths are reported as dikes fail. officials fear ongoing risk as the ancient sea advances and the nation braces for a difficult outcome.
Wisconsin boys won suits at the National Corn Show held at the Hill railway building in St. Paul. The event showcased high quality corn raised by youths from Wisconsin Minnesota North Dakota Idaho Montana Oregon Washington with noted entrants from Osceola Viroqua Liberty and nearby districts.
Readable text notes enormous ostriches and remains on Madagascar, alongside an 1884 artist’s portrait of Emperor Franz Joseph in characters. The fragment hints at a sculpture or depiction and a lengthy 8000 word piece connected to the event.
The piece argues 7,000,000 people within an hour of New York could defend the coast with proper training and modern equipment, likening it to Swiss methods. It critiques hired forces in peacetime, endorses universal service as a strong, practical measure, and notes political debate between Republicans and Democrats.
A wartime editorial warns that the United States, though rich in youth, sits militarily vulnerable. It argues diplomacy hides distrust from Europe and Asia, urging immediate readiness and alone defense if necessary against alliance powers and hidden threats.
The Mosinee Times reports trappers in New York are active with skunk and muskrat numbers up over last year, mink steady, and total traps down. Rivers and swamps remain well filled with game as the season approaches, though a new law lowers monthly trapping limits in fall and spring.
Prof. Fairchild of the Normal Reno urges Better Water at Point Stevens to install a new pump and cleanse water mains to remove taste odor and color while maintaining purity. The plan aims to improve public health and water quality for residents.
Four members of The Menace were acquitted in federal court at Joplin Missouri on Friday of charges accusing them of misusing the mails. The surprise verdict came as jurors delivered not guilty verdicts after deliberation.
A historic advertisement promotes Dr. King's New Discovery as the best remedy for coughs and colds. It claims the tonic fights germs, soothes irritation, and speeds improvement. The copy emphasizes weakened immunity and urges taking the remedy to avoid serious sickness.
The Street Corner Sage discusses keeping chickens and a cow for home use and sale. He laments rising prices for eggs and cream, noting regular cream is scarce and expensive. He asks a poultry dealer why he cannot arrange to acquire stock, explaining it is not money but household labor and the elder's help that hold him back.
FERERT BEDE argues community uplift via jobs with steady pay and criticizes women who overspend on dresses. He muses on marriage, fate, and the pursuit of opportunity, noting the contrast between desire and contentment and the restless push for what tomorrow may bring.
A reflective meditation on wasting time versus action, contentment in minding one's own business, and how honesty shifts with stakes. The speaker notes that accusing others of wrongdoing often mirrors truth or illusion, and small thefts may indicate larger loyalties to honesty. The piece ends with a caution that motives are hard to read.
Lorenzo Whitman of Echo Falls Portage county was arrested Saturday and held for trial on $200 bail for letting a horse stay outdoors all night resulting in the animal freezing to death.
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