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Newspaper
Marshfield Times
Location
Marshfield, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jul 17, 1912
Page
4
A 1922 note explains that a weak neck reduces brain blood flow causing fatigue and headaches. It recommends two main neck exercises: held bending and head lifting to improve posture and circulation. Regular practice can restore energy for brain workers.
Professor Castadliobo of Coimbra University reports that the moon is oval, not spherical, after cinematograph eclipse photos read to the French Academy of Sciences. He notes the moon’s top and bottom obscures the sun fully while the right and left do not, estimating the lunar breadth difference at under three miles.
A British piece notes the nation’s thrifty image yet lists major expenditures. It cites about 25 million dollars yearly on football, 18 million on tobacco, 125 million on jewelry, 70 million on gathdilag, and 775 million on intoxicants, with charitable gifts reaching several million for missionary societies, hospitals, and homes.
In a western state last winter a bill to teach farming in public schools sparked debate. A young teacher turned statesman advocated the law, while an old farmer warned it would fail because teachers cannot truly farm. The exchange highlights practical knowledge versus policy on education.
Lovers confront trust as a clock forward scene undercuts romance. A whispered confession turns into a heated moment of accusation. The woman’s reaction hints at forthcoming trouble in their relationship.
Victoria education department issues circular urging teachers to adopt apelin based simplified spelling. U is dropped in words like honour and favour. Plough becomes plow and centre becomes center. The text questions why theatre is not Americanized.
A dialogue features Mrs Casey and Paraon discussing her ill husband and his overwork. She quips about his heavy labor habits and his tendency to throw himself into his bia work, joking that the trouble lies with his overly busy routine.
Fractured dialogue shows a neighbor dispute with misheard words and a misunderstanding about a goat. The speakers debate fear, defense, and a comical miscommunication as they navigate the awkward exchange.
Atlantic City, July 1. A sensational attack on President Roosevelt and the two major parties marked the start of the eleventh Prohibition national convention. Clinton N. Howard of Rochester denounced the bossridden, liquor-controlled old parties and warned against a Roosevelt or Wilson third party. Six candidates jostle for the national ticket as delegates push favored names from Ohio, New England and other states.
Four Canady relatives die and 18 others fall critical while 45 guests suffer after eating poisoned meat at a Canady family reunion near Garfield on July 4. The poison was said to stem from a seasoned sauce sprayed on barbecued meat. The Canady family is prominent in Emanuel county Georgia.
Federal life guards at Brigantine beach near Atlantic City report finding a body on the shore. It is believed to be Melvin Vaniman or a member of his crew. A second possibility names Gus Schultz of Philadelphia as the drowned person. The event occurred around July 11.
Rockford Illinois on July 11 Albert Bohen led there as the remale of being struck to the head by a batted ball.
Washington July 10 Charles Dewey Hilles secretary to President Tate was selected by the Republican national committee organization committee to be chairman. The choice came at the president’s direct request after a White House conference. A next meeting will name advisory committees and a treasurer Otto Bannard is slated as treasurer George R Sneldon will assist. Headquarters to open in New York Chicago and Portland early fall with division heads announced later.
Washington reports Taggart, former national Democratic committee chair from 1904 to 1908, testified before a Senate subcommittee. He said he only personally contributed about $1000, learned of major donors like August Belmont Thomas F Ryan and Cord Meyer from associates, and that records were transferred or destroyed as the committee reorganized in 1908.
In Rochester North Carolina chosen as near annual grand lodge reunion site, Portland Oregon, officers elected. Thomas B. Mills named grand exalted ruler with James L. King James L King as leading knight and Charles P. Ward as loyal knight among other officers.
Chairman Henry D. Clayton led the House Judiciary Committee in presenting thirteen articles of impeachment against United States Commerce Court Judge Robert W. Archbald. The report decries his conduct as violating judicial ethics and accuses him of profiting from cases before him, urging removal and a Senate trial. The committee also named managers to prosecute the trial, with Democrats and Republicans chosen from several states.
In Chicago a written confession by Josephine O Reilly Henning clears Clarence S Funk, former International Harvester manager, of involvement in a plot against him. Henning denies knowing Funk and says her husband and lawyer knew the charges were false. She details payments from Attorney Donahoe and references earlier suspects as the perjury case against Miss Aileen Heppner nears trial.
Des Moines July 11 Senator A B Cumming asked the resolutions committee at the Republican state convention to consider creating a commission to probe how President William H Taft was nominated at the Chicago convention.
More than 10000 New York children plan to pass the summer vacation in school. Under the auspices of several charities sixty two vacation schools opened here with college men and women from various universities. No teachers at a maximum salary of 7.59 dollars a week.
Cincinnati National League club signs Fitcher Hirsch from Meridian of the Cotton States league. Hirsch arrives today after a minor league streak of twelve consecutive wins.
Four bandits attempted a south bound Missouri Pacific train near Coffeyville Kansas to blow the express safe with nine powder charges. After two and a half hours they fled empty handed without harming passengers. Officials say the robbers obtained nothing.
Washington July 11 Senator Lorimer plans final speech in the battle over the Mindy senatorial election. The timing suggests his address Thursday afternoon with the final vote likely Friday. Chair Dillingham read an exhaustive address as the debate narrowed and other speakers deferred.
A posse pursues a 16 year old bandit riding a horse and carrying pistols who has terrorized farmers near Big Grove. He demanded food and lodging at night and used a platform to part crowds at Rockdale. He is said to be hiding in Elg Grove woods with thick timber complicating capture.
Judge Hutton announced after the morning session that Deputy Martin Aguirre would be relieved as custodian of the Darrow jury. Aguirre and the deputy requested removal. the judge noted jurors had been questioned and found no prejudicial remarks by Aguirre. Hart Rogers protested the change.
A bill introduced by Representative Howard of Georgia in the House of Representatives aims to prohibit all work in the District of Columbia on Sunday. The measure, discussed on July 11, targets a near total Sunday shutdown in DC, drawing attention from local business groups and labor organizations.
Turmoil during a seamen strike in New York and Brooklyn left one man dead and multiple officers wounded. A 41-year-old Spaniard killed. police claim a striking gunman fired the fatal shot. In Brooklyn, a fireman shot a strikebreaker. two officers were hit as riot police dispersed a crowd of about 500. Twenty suspects arrested as injured officers seek recovery.
In Viterbo Italy on July 20 the Camorra prisoners were found guilty in varying degrees of murdering Gennera Cuccolo and his wife in June 1906. Sentences range from five to thirty years plus surveillance for multiple defendants while one man wounded himself during the verdict feeding a chaotic scene.
American athletes piled up victory after victory in Stockholm July 9, adding to firsts they had won and placing others in nearly every event. Disqualifications marred the day for the United States in the 400 meter relay semifinals and the 400 meter swim. Michael McDermott of the Chicago Athletic Association was disqualified in his heat for improper marking. America swept the 80 meter run and the running high jump, taking first and third, and also dominated the 100 meter dash as usual.
Washington July 9 The House refused to vote against two battleships and other naval increases added by the Senate to the navy appropriation bill. It rejected Chairman Padgett's motion to non-concur in the Senate amendments and to send the bill to the conference committee.
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