Venomous Leaders Spar Over Marshfield's Guard Role
A clash of editorials from Marshfield Times and Grand Rapids Leader questions Wood County's support for Company A and the Second Regiment band under Wisconsin National Guard funding. The letters defend local patriotism, claim county pride, and urge fair credit for Marshfield's contribution to federal service amid broader county support.
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Wood County
Wisconsin National Guard
Marshfield
Marshfield Times
Gore-Head
M Fight
Company A
Grand Rapids
Sewler
Federal Service
Stevens Point
Murshtich
Fragmented Verse Playful Rhyme Slips From The Times
The text imitates a misspelled playful survey about repeating a line from a song and adjusting words for readability. It mentions fondling notes, a title boy defining a thing that tastes bad when not fed, and a reference to Carranza and Wilson in a garbled note.
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Carranza
Weather Notes Mention Short Showers In Summer
A brief remark notes that afternoon showers arrive in a natural summer pattern. The casual observer mentions that such showers appear as part of typical warm weather, bringing brief relief and keeping outdoor plans cautious.
Real Patriotism in Militia Aid and Local Support
The article lauds militia volunteers responding to the call of duty and notes employers nationwide aiding guardsmen with full pay and job security. It highlights Marshfield raising about 2700 dollars within 48 hours for guardsmen families, comparing to Oshkosh’s effort, urging other cities to match the generous spirit and strengthen Americanism.
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Whsen
Marshfield
Lange
Oshkosh
Sene Regimens Ag Company A
Land Clearing Train To Demonstrate Settlement Aid
The Chicago and Northwestern railway plans a land clearing demonstration train to northern Wisconsin. Experienced operators with land clearing and dynamite will ride the train, starting at Mountain and moving toward Woodruff, showing methods to boost development along the line. The line positions the display as a pioneer effort to stimulate settlement and prosperity in the region.
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Chicago & Northwestern Rail
Wisconsin
Mountain
Ani
Question on Wilsons actions and tolls before November
The text prods at what Wilson has done that would be undone. It frames the question as a duty for every year to answer before raising tolls in November. It weighs war as a late argument for preparedness and cautions that preparedness alone should not justify war.
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Wilson
Appleton
Madison Democrat
Eau Claire
Kenoshe News
Bellsport
Fond du Lac
Asane
Neengh
Elasa
Racine Journal
Philipp
Lay Wollette
McCiovern
Milwaukee Sentinel
Praying minister offers service to U S Marine Corps
Reverend Ferdinand F. Schulta of Chillicothe Ohio a Church of Christ Minister and practical engineer offers to serve the Marines either in the battleship fire room or as a field chaplain. He quotes the old battle hymn Give em Watts boys and pledges readiness to respond to a call for American glory.
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George Barnett
United States Marine Corps
Ferdinand F. Schulta
Pascor
Church of Christ Misciples
Chillicothe
Ohio
Schultz
Delay Is Advantageous in Showdown with Mexico
Oshkosh Northwestern argues that every day of delay in confronting Mexico benefits the United States by allowing the government to prepare for potential hostilities. It contends Mexico under Carranza seeks American troop withdrawal and border incursions, risking a rupture in relations and possible war if not resolved, urging immediate readiness and firmness.
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Mexico
United States
Acre
Buncita
Mexicar
Carranza
Washington
Oshkosh Northwestern
God Bless the Guards in State Papers Echoes
The piece lauds the call out of a National Guard force as the week’s supreme event and reflects on presidential leadership during potential war with Mexico. It recalls Taft’s stance, Gen Arthur MacArthur’s caution, and the need for national unity as troops depart toward the border. It notes public criticism and praises Marshfield’s recognition of preparatory signals as a sign of forthcoming good.
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Ellis
United States
Milwaukee
Conmiandar-In
Mexico
Ripon asks Congress for 75000 to buy war aircraft for Mexico
Ripon Wisconsin city leaders backed by the Commercial club and hundreds of residents urged Congress to approve a 75000 appropriation to buy a dozen military aeroplanes for U S forces in Mexico. The plea, echoed by critics of pork barreling, pressed for tangible support beyond diplomacy amid war in Mexico and distant supply lines.
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Ripon
Wis
Congress
Alice Bicding
Mexico
Commercial Club
Lother
Amer
Europe
Milwaukee Free Press
Ripan
Bless the Heat for the Corn’s Sake Theme
A compact note praising hot weather for corn farming while acknowledging frustration with other aspects. It reflects seasonal agricultural concerns and farmers’ mixed feelings toward summer conditions. The piece uses a folksy tone to contrast blessing crop yield with irritation at the heat.
Newspaper Snippets On Politics And Public Affairs
A collage of editorial quips from Wisconsin papers urges voters to weigh Wilson's record before November, weighs political maneuvers by McGovern and Lay Wollette, and notes calls for possible suppression of armed forces news by presidential power, with local color from Eau Claire Madison Racine and Ashland papers.
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Wilson
Burt
Ashland
Ashland Press
Act of Congress
Ford’s American Spirit Face Behind Wartime Plans
The speaker defends Mr. Ford, asserting his intention to hold places for the boys and to remain an American. The tone expresses approval and hope that Ford will continue to be seen as a true American.
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Ford
Marines Want to Serve in Case of Emergency
Washington July 2. The United States Marine Corps has no reserve, yet hundreds of former members have volunteered for service in the old corps if needed. Headquarters announced that Marines form the first line of national mobile defense and volunteers could be called quickly in war. About 4,000 of the under 10,000 "soldiers of the sea" are now actively suppressing revolution and restoring order in Hayti and Santo Domingo.
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Washington, D. C
United States Marine Corps
Mar‘ing Corps
Marine Corps
Sea
Hayti and
Sante Domingro
Grand Rapids Band “Yainmakers” Skies Civil Gloom
Pilisville Record notes Grand Rapids group the Yainmakers draw rain every open air show prompting jokes on weather. The piece playfully scorns Marchfield for attempting two sunnta schemes this spring while aiming to force rain or chill the event.
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Grand Rapids
Marchfield
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