Tricks of Talk on Voting and Prices in 1914
A 1914 column argues that critics blame the Wilson administration for all ills from crop lows to price spikes. It urges voters to exercise rights without intimidation, notes trust issues and market manipulation, and promotes Marshfield conventions and tax talks as headlines of the era.
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Run-Down Women Seek Health in a Tonic
An advertisement portrays women as run-down yet not bedbound, urging Vinci cod liver and iron tonic to restore appetite, improve digestion, and build blood and strength. A Biloxi reader testifies to recovery, and the sale promises money-back if no benefit. Also promotes Sexo Salve with a guarantee from Sexton’s Prescription Store in Marshfield, Wisconsin.
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Vinci
Walter Price
Biloxi
Ming
Sexton’s
Marshfield
Wis
Christmas Eve Stocking Or Pair Of Socks Joke
A Philadelphia Public Ledger snippet recalls two maids planning for the holiday and joking about gifts. It then notes a western editor's price list for puff pieces, satirizing how words praise or condemn citizens, merchants, and clergymen, with a Twain anecdote about a spider in a Missouri paper.
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Annie
Philadelphia Public Ledger
Mark Twain
Missouri
What is Justice in Marshfield at Crossroads of Case Delays
A local editorial urges Marshfield authorities to press the state cases against Grall and Carl. It links justice to public sentiment and warns delaying trials harms home and pocketbook interests. The piece contrasts political rhetoric, railroad business volume, and December commerce with tax deadlines and local basketball interest.
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Caves
Point
Grall
Carl
Grand Rapids
Klak
Mexico Crisis and U S Intervention Debate
The piece argues against war that would require invasion and costly long conflict in Mexico. It notes Mexican unrest between Federalists and Constitutionalists, led by Madero’s followers, with Huerta as a key figure. It critiques corporate incentives for intervention and warns of heavy human and financial costs.
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United States
Mexican Republic
Uncle Sam
War Department
Federalists
Constitutionalists
Constitutionalist
Madero
Huerta
Safety First campaigns push cautious auto travel nationwide
Across the country safety drives urge drivers and railroad workers to adopt the slogan Safety First. In New York state autoists embrace the idea, while streetcars, railroads, and employers promote care on slippery pavements and treacherous roads. The message urges counting ten before taking a chance to avoid serious accidents.
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Middle West
New York State
City News Highlights Rise in Local Crime Reports
City papers note a surge in reported violent incidents while crime coverage grows alongside business activity. Skating events continue to draw crowds, reflecting ongoing daily routines amid evolving urban safety narratives.
Judge Backus Honored. Waller Starts 6-Year Terms
Milwaukee Wis Jan 20 Judge A J Backus of the municipal court and John Waller clerk began new six year terms Jan 7. Sheriff McGreal opened court for Backus. Tributes from District Attorney Yockey and A Mock represented the bar. Mock cited probation vs parole data while praising Backus fair trials and constitutional rights.
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Atthwaukee
Wis
Backus
John Waller
McGreal
Yockey
Te. A. Mock
Bar Association
Judes
Tackus
Su Ger
Atty. F. A. Mock
Jeavez
Cough Remedy Sold By All Dealers
Advertises a cough remedy trusted from long experience in treating coughs and colds. Claims to be pleasant and safe to take and available for sale by all dealers.
Work for renomination in Wilsons 1916 bid
Washington Jan 20 A Common Council Club committee was appointed to draft a presidential primary bill and submit it to state governors and then Congress The club backs Woodrow Wilson seeking renomination in 1916 Gov Folk chaired the meeting with speeches by Secretary of Labor Wilson Assistant Atty General Graham and Louis Brandels of Boston
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Common Counsel Club
Congress
Wilson
Gov
Folk
Atty
Gen
Graham
Louis Brandels
Boston
Income tax forms mailed. Feb. 1 deadline specified
The income tax division of the treasury mailed the tax return form to individuals nationwide. Returns must be filed by March 1 for those with yearly income of 50,000 or more. Penalties for noncompliance range from 20 to 1000 dollars.
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Washington
Income Tax Division
Treasury Department
Internal Revenue
Wilson vo nominating judges and archdeaconry meeting
Washington reports possible vacancies on the U S Supreme Court with Wilson likely to fill seats before March 4 1917 Archdeaconry Rhinelander meets February 3 at the Intercession church in Point Wis with Masses conferences and sessions led by clergy and church leaders including Bishop Weller and Fr Lieyd
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Supreme Court
Lander District
Washington
Supreme Court of the United States
Wilson
Stevens Point
Wis
Rhinelander
Lieyd
Samwell
Ir. Gear
Jr. Vaughn
Fr. Hinton
G. Reader
Fr. Davis
Thompson Arpin Engagement Announcement
Mr and Mrs John Spencer Thompson announce the engagement of their daughter Beryl to Harold Arpin son of Mr and Mrs ER Arpin Both Beryl and Harold were raised in Grand Rapids Mr Arpin is the son of a well known lumerman in the state Miss Thompson's father owns the Badger Box company and serves as a trustee of the Wood county asylum in this city
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Beryl
Harold Arpin
ER. P. Arpin
Grand Rapids
Arpin
Miss Thompson
Badger Box Company
Wood County Asylum
Chamberlains Tablets Offer Gentle Constipation Relief
If you are troubled with chronic constipation the mild and gentle effect of Chamberlains Tablets makes them especially suited to your ease. For sale by all Dealers tl.
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