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Newspaper
Marshfield Times
Location
Marshfield, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jul 31, 1912
Page
3
Wisconsin Insurance Commissioner Herman L. Ekern outlines a new life insurance regime to take effect September 1. It limits policies to 3000 and introduces four policy types and eventual annuities, aiming to educate policyholders and safeguard private insurers. He notes changes to workers compensation and reports inheritance tax collections ahead of a January 1 term.
The Wisconsin industrial education act aims to recall working youths ages fourteen to sixteen to schooling. Local boards will administer schools in cities over 5,000 population, with state aid and general education courses. Superintendent Cary says the program redirects untrained youths to useful careers and builds smarter citizens. Wisconsin rye yield at the University of Wisconsin promises 30 to 35 bushels per acre, making Wisconsin the leading rye state with over 4 million bushels in 1911 aided by pure bred seed grain.
Fifty members of the Wisconsin Motion Picture Exhibitors League held their annual convention at the Plankinton House in Milwaukee. Over two days they discussed upcoming schedules for the home season and film shipping and storage, with N. A. Neff of Cincinnati and C. A. Christianson of Cleveland delivering the president and secretary address for the national association.
The Wisconsin committee of the International Congress on Hygiene and Demography collects exhibits for a Washington meeting in September. They strive to match other states with a Badger exhibit, aiming to place public health at the forefront. Dr. Harper, secretary of the state board of health, notes Wisconsin’s advanced health legislation and strong public health interest.
About 100,900 volumes were added to state school libraries over the last two years, with total state library holdings around 1,500,000 volumes valued at over 800,000 dollars. High school libraries exceed 200,000 volumes and 1,000,000 books serve the schools. Funding comes from a ten cent per child tax. Sisters Among Pharmacists Win Certificates Six of seventy-nine candidates passed the state board exams for pharmacists. Two Catholic sisters of Milwaukee and one of Racine among registrants. Suits of Medford hold top standing. Sister Mary Gonzagy of Racine second.
Candidates for state office must file nomination papers with the Secretary of State Frear by August 3 to appear on the primary ballot. The primary is September 3. Petition requirements: Republicans 3,477 and Democrats 1,467, based on the 1998 presidential vote for the top candidate from each party.
The Wisconsin Bankers Association adopted a resolution opposing the state income tax law as discriminatory to Wisconsin capital and residents. They favor a national measure if tax reform is required and oppose compulsory bank deposit guarantees, preferring mutual insurance of deposits. The group reported 735 members, up 65 from last year, with E. A. Dow elected president.
The Merrill flood, the worst in city history, followed 24 hours of rain causing over 200000 dollars in damage. The Grandfather Fell Paper Mill dam broke, the Merrill Railway and Light dam partly blew out to protect the powerhouse, and the power plant boiler room washed away. William Wiley, an employee, is missing after failing to escape the rising waters. Numerous workers survived miraculously as floods submerged Stange Park, Kaul Hub factory, and Jacoby Exelsior mill. Boats ferried residents to safety while trains were halted and streets filled with water.
James A. Stone secretary of the Wisconsin delegation to the Chicago convention urges electors to stay passive if they cannot back President Taft. He notes an electoral vacancy can be filled up to eight days before the November election or by convening delegates to the national convention. He asks remaining electors to explain plans to constituents to avoid betraying public trust.
William Fenn living in Sheboygan is stated to own a silver half dollar minted in 1853 that is said to be worth 2500 dollars. The old coin adds to local interest in rare currency.
Gen Edward S Bragg who died June 20 left personal property valued at about $3000 to his widow and two daughters. The will was filed in Fond du Lac and notes the estate totaling roughly $8000.
The Soo railway filed with the railway commission a request to relocate and straighten its track northeast of Heaford Jong tion to Osatda County, aiming to improve service and efficiency.
In Madison the state bank of East Troy filed amendments increasing capital stock from 30000 to 640000. Across Appleton a car crash near Neenah sent George Gilbert and three Neenah residents onto tracks for a narrow escape. other Wisconsin items note bank check fraud, locomotive headlights, murder trials, river rescues, and a cross county string of minor incidents.
Instructions for making red currant jelly spiced currants cherry and raisin conserve raspberry cream whip and raspberry and currant jam. Details include sugar ratios, boiling times, and steps for jelly bags and chilling served on angel cake.
A historic note describes preparing clarified syrup from leaf sugar with water and egg white. Dissolve sugar, whisk with water and egg white, simmer until scum forms, skim and strain through a napkin, then cool for jelly and sweet making.
One grapefruit one orange and one lemon are washed quartered and gutted. Peel and pulp mashed with seeds discarded. Add three quarts one pint cold water and steep overnight. Next day simmer until peel is tender then stand overnight. Add five pounds sugar and cook stirring until syrup thickens then serve hot on a plate.
A recipe instructs soaking sama ani and pea beans overnight, then simmering with water for two to three hours. It also covers simmering three pounds of corned beef with one pound of salt pork for another three hours. Serve on a large platter with meat centered and vegetables arranged around it.
Three eggs beaten light lemon extract pinch of salt one cup sugar two cups flour sifted with baking powder mix well then add boiling water bake in a buttered square dripper until brown turn out spread with red currant jelly and roll wrap in napkin until cold
Mix one half coffee cup molasses one quarter cup butter one egg one half cup milk one half teaspoon soda one quarter cup graham flour one small tea cup of raisins spices to taste steam four hours and serve with brandy or wine sauce.
Line a deep pastry shell with alternating layers of raspberries and currants and sugar. Top with dustings of sugar and butter dots. Bake until set then cover with meringue and lightly brown. Serve chilled with sweet cream.
The article reports an exceptionally optimistic crop forecast for Western Canada. Central Canada accounts for about 16 million acres of wheat, oats, barley, and flax, with 6 million acres sown to wheat. Alberta, Saskatchewan, and Manitoba show favorable conditions with heavy rains and crops in advance, suggesting a potential yield near 250 million bushels.
A Sunday school teacher sees a girl and her brother hurrying from a classroom. The girl pleads as the boy explains they must go quickly because Jimmy swallowed the collection. The scene captures a lighthearted, fragmented regional quotation in Lip pincote's vernacular.
A reading of a curt, social scene unfolds as a Dowager exposes the man she calls her husband, prompting sharp quips about identity and propriety. The exchange centers on perception and status within a tense parlor moment.
In this playful exchange Gabe asks about the blues and Steve counters with a stylish solution waving long green. The dialog captures a lighthearted moment on color and mood.
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