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Newspaper
Marshfield Times
Location
Marshfield, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jul 29, 1914
Page
3
The famed feud between Senator La Follette and Governor McGovern erupts over taxes and policy. Each fires caustic charges in public statements while vowing a hard fight in the looming primary campaign. Both claim the Progressive banner while blaming the other for state woes as other candidates brace for a tense political showdown.
A crowded look at Wisconsin politics this year with Republicans split among rivals Philipp Dahl Hatton Hull and others while Democrats contend with Karel and Aylward. The piece weighs possible nominations and how a progressive or conservative outcome would reflect voter temper and tax policy positions.
The nation appears headed for a bumper fall harvest despite some areas facing heavy rainfall. Railroads warn shippers to move crops quickly to ensure enough cars four weeks ahead, as rail organizations and the state railroad commission in Wisconsin echo the alert. Political issues won’t affect the crop, though stock market manipulation may occur. The weather and human effort remain decisive in feeding the country.
Ray Williams secretary of the fair joins John P. Adler to put up 1914 fair advertising in three counties. In Spencer a village dispute over a bill board arose with a quip about special permits from Madison. A humorous note on quarantine and a playful list of names conclude this fragment.
The piece argues that hostility to business in Congress stems from railroad and corporate figures like Rockefeller Carnegie Morgan who funded watered stocks. It suggests parcels post delayed by stock practices and railroads using large funds to pay interest. It asserts fair returns on invested capital would ease conflict between business and law.
A young woman of foreign birth entered an Oshkosh store and asked for talcum powder. The clerk offered Mennen's, but the customer snapped back with a sharp correction, insisting on vimmen's.
Washington gossip notes Rep. Witherspoon of Mississippi repaid $82.20 to the House paymaster after four days away, prompting talk of savings from absent members. The piece hints at inquiries into John Lind’s Mexico mission pay amid looming appropriations. It mentions borax use to curb flies and a Kern-Cullop probe into Republican boosters in government service.
A government study shows a portion of Washington Chevy Chase district as the most densely populated by birds in the United States, averaging seven birds per acre. Timber land hosts far fewer birds than farm land, and roads are urged to remain well drained rather than permanent.
A well man who has spent his life in study is noted for frequent slight indispositions that have never been serious, reflecting a lifelong habit of scholarly effort and mild health fluctuations.
A heavy electrical storm in Spencer Wisconsin caused a lightning strike that destroyed a newly built barn owned by Benjamin Griffin. The barn contained hay and was uninsured, resulting in a total loss.
Humorous sketch from the Pittsville Record on berry picking woes as thrifty housewives brave wet feet torn clothes and bruised berries in pursuit of a half pint of wild fruit while husbands return to meals late and tempers flare like Vesuvius.
Jra Sharkey of Rudolph traveled from Ohio to attend his mother's funeral. He fell ill and died Thursday at 10 o'clock from pneumonia. He was about twenty four years old.
In Auburndale last week several injuries occurred including Mrs Geo Berdan breaking her foot and Anton Haffenbrandenburg breaking a leg. William Kennedy dislocated an elbow after a hay loft fall. John Sievert had head abscess surgery at St Josephs hospital. A St Marys church picnic is planned for Berdans grave Aug 6. Local families extend thanks for sympathy.
Equity Stock Shippers announces higher poultry prices at Colby Spencer and Marshfield. Ben Lang serves as manager, inviting farmers to bring Sve poultry for future settlements.
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