This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 15 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Marshfield Times
Location
Marshfield, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jul 25, 1917
Page
3
Quote attributing a naval captain's famous line to Stephen Decatur about the United States engaging with foreign nations. The item presents a historical reflection on national virtue and policy, noting the enduring tension between patriotism and independent judgment.
Secretary McAdoo advances a plan for life and indemnity insurance for United States soldiers and sailors. An advisory committee of 10 insurance leaders and other groups are drafting a bill for Congress. The approach mirrors civilian employee insurance, arguing for guaranteed compensation for death or disability. Proceeds from Liberty Loans are cited as supporting funding for such protections.
wartime shifts values and urges maintaining healthy recreation and physical play while the nation endures stress. The piece notes re awakened fighting instincts and the need to preserve certain ideals for life and sanity amid war conditions.
A Wisconsin Health Bulletin notes that war depresses morale and increases insanity risk, while clean wholesome play acts as a key mental balance. The piece compares wartime attitudes to funerals and cites soldiers and football as examples of outdoor sports aiding resilience.
The author lauds the Washington draft drawing as fair and decisive, promising a truly representative army. It argues the draft protects morale, fairness, and long term reverence for those serving, predicting national gratitude for survivors and fallen heroes.
The piece contrasts Washington's 1789 inaugural words on liberty and republican government with Wilson's 1917 call to duty during wartime. It frames both quotes as official pronouncements guiding national resolve and public action in moments of national purpose.
A cautionary note urges travelers to carry Chamberlains Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy, warning attacks of bowel complaint are sudden and severe and that the preparation cannot be obtained on trains or ships. Availability is emphasized for all travelers, highlighting preparedness.
A fragment of a 19th or early 20th century marching song by William Herschel in Colliers. It portrays a tall thin farmer turned soldier, leaving plow and mule to join the war, vowing goodbyes and gifts, with refrains and a humorous tone.
J G Milward reports widespread potato bug eggs hatching across central Wisconsin as July 12 to 25 mark the active feeding period. Haying delays may hinder control. Bordeaux Mixture use rises to combat flea beetle and avoid arsenic burn. Readers urged to request spraying directions from the Wisconsin Experiment Station Horticultural Department.
The third payment of twenty percent on Liberty Loan Bonds purchased in installments is due on July 20th or earlier per Secretary McAdoo's terms. Payments should be prompt whether bonds are from the Treasury, Federal Reserve Banks, or other banks. Employers paying employees on July 20th set a patriotic example.
Announcement promotes a new aerating ventilating and cooling device for milk fresh from cows, aimed at reducing fermentation and souring before shipments to cheese factories and milk stations. The Marshfield Milter Aerator Co. offers guaranteed devices with refunds and detailed purchase info. President Wilson quotes about unity and victory, urging resolve in the face of autocracy.
A collection of short notes from Wisconsin papers, touching traffic revival on rivers, rail obstructions, peanut politics yield, the American signal corps, wartime attitudes toward politics, farm work and service, Italy in the war, and a local anecdote about German language suppression and a traveling salesman posing as an official.
Monthly statement lists balance on hand and numerous disbursements by the district. Items include interest payments to State Bank, use of lots by Oswald Rhyner and Andrew Hoerl, salaries for teachers and janitors, medical inspections by J. Hayward and others, supplies from Stuart Law Supply Co, printing costs, and various small reimbursements and freight charges. Names appear for several officials and service providers, reflecting a mid 20th century district accounting.
An important stranger arrived in Wonewoe Wisconsin and ordered all amusements of German origin halted. P J Kraus, clerk, notes the action dating July 1 1917 and records an $18 089 28 amount. Pinochle and schafskopf games were not started in the car thereafter.
The notice promotes Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy as essential for households in hot weather. It claims high value, urges immediate purchase, and notes availability everywhere.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.