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Newspaper
Marshfield Times
Location
Marshfield, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jan 27, 1915
Page
3
A piece praising the American Neutrality League for supporting government actions to shorten the war and curb unlawful sea interference. It argues for a new international philosophy begun at home, urges balanced policy to avoid aiding the enemy, and questions current arms and food practices amid global conflict.
The Appleton mayor orders police to bar the Guardians of Liberty from a three day campaign against the Roman Catholic Church. The piece labels the group a misnomer and warns against propaganda sowing religious discord and hostility.
A neighboring paper warns that after the European conflict there will be many frauds selling antique and war relics to gullible buyers. It cites a New York jeweler duped by swindlers posing as refugees and recalls Barnum’s Waterloo visit noting Belgian factories producing fake relics. The piece urges vigilance against such credulity and jokes a brick would be a harsher rebuff than paying tribute to a con man.
A cheerful New Year greeting from Keystone Type Foundry extols the printer as the world’s message bearer. It wishes craftsmen good amity, happy families, busy shops, fair competitors, loyal customers, prompt debtors, reasonable creditors, good health, ample patience, and kind neighbors.
Uncle Sam explains fuel values for wood and coal in a forest service bulletin. It notes two pounds of wood roughly equals one pound of coal in heat, resinous woods vary, cord vs ton comparisons, and factors like resin content moisture and air spaces affect heat value. It highlights hickory oak beech birch maple as higher value woods and pine for quick heat.
From February Popular Mechanics Magazine this excerpt explains that riflemen seek a point ahead of a fast aeroplane or Zeppelin, as bullets lag behind the moving target. It notes zigzag airman paths and suggests nose aiming for Zeppelins, outlining evolving anti aircraft shooting techniques during wartime.
Favorable round trip fares via Chicago and North Western Ry. to sunny California and Florida. Liberal return limits with scenic routes and splendid service from all Chicago and North Western points. Agent Strouts offers trip planning assistance including fares and schedules. Phone 237. Ready to help. The United States has ammunition for coast defense guns to fight an hour.
A collage of decades old verses praising rural life contrasts with city living. Each quatrain or couplet presents rural scenes of pastures pumpkins geese and cows with a wary confession of urban temptations and a final jab at city life and bankers. The pieces reflect nostalgia, humor and social contrast.
A February Better Babies feature warns pneumonia peaks this month with high death rates in Chicago and New York. It explains pneumonia is preventable, caused by infectious dust, and thrives in unventilated schoolrooms, urging clean air and ventilation as key defense.
Instructional note warns against cold contagion in households and workplaces. Emphasizes moistening tools during cleaning, avoiding dry air, keeping water near heat sources, treat colds promptly, avoid soothing syrups for children, and limit kissing or sharing cups. Advises medical consult for persistent symptoms and throat examination for recurring colds.
The main room's walls were painted dark tan Saturday as Wells Watson Ginn read selections for students and teachers. Albert Delmore visited Thursday. Antigo faces the High School Friday in the gym, with a big game on February 29. The A team led 9 to 7 at halftime in a practice game against Company, then won 24 to 13. Debate club officers were installed for the next semester: President William Connor, clerk and treasurer Charl Moore, and Reynolds Harney as program chairman. Laurant and his company headline the Lyceum tonight for a night of fun.
Mrs G C Dunn of Arnold Pennsylvania writes that Chamberlain's Tablets gave relief from stomach trouble and bilious attacks from the first use. She says after one bottle she feels like a different person. For sale by all dealers.
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