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Newspaper
Marshfield Times
Location
Marshfield, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jun 25, 1913
Page
1
Marshfield is expanding rapidly with 100 new families since 1911 and a projected 10 000 population within five years. The board of public works plans more paving, sewers, and street lighting, while real estate dealers push housing and rental demand as industry remains stable in a prime farming region.
A Marathon County bulletin warns that during peak warm months flies spread typhoid malaria tuberculosis cholera dysentery and infantile paralysis, making the small housefly arguably the most dangerous animal due to its mobility and disease transmission potential. The Times advertises weekly bargains in the classified ad page.
Oneida County resident Herman Korth of Stillwater Lake warns readers about false Canadian boom promises. He recounts returning from Edmonton after a thorough check, noting sky-high prices, scarce housing, and job shortages. He cites land sharks and misleading lots near railways as common traps. The piece serves as a caution to would be settlers attracted by Canada’s boom.
The new weather bureau chief appears focused on weather not politics as six days of persistent rain sweep the region. Despite heavy moisture crops escape serious damage with corn promising a better yield and grass crops strong. Grain stands decent though windstorms could hurt it, while mud-filled country roads mark the most advanced crop.
Richard Strauss and Willis Arnold of Marshfield visited Grand Rapids on Monday to arrange a special train to Marshfield for July 4 and to schedule a ball game with their team. They promise a monster celebration and urge locals to spend the day there, noting past crowds and hoping for good weather to attract another large turnout.
From a Marathon County School of Agriculture bulletin, the article lists practical fly control methods including bread and sour milk traps, fly paper, poisoned water with bichronate of potash or formaldehyde, and exploiting light to drive flies out of rooms.
Three strangers in a Ford car operate a short change game in a Wisconsin town near Sheboygan. They enter a saloon, pay with a twenty, then seek extra change to slip away before discovery. Reportedly active in Sheboygan County where twenty dollar bills are rumored rare. Numbers for the Ford car vary as W 26687 or W 26682.
The United States Civil Service Commission announces an exam on Saturday July 12 1913 in Marshfield for a fourth class postmaster at Bethel and other vacancies if any. The Bethel postmaster’s pay was 253 dollars last fiscal year. Applications and exam details are available from the Bethel postmaster and the Marshfield local secretary.
The Wisconsin legislature altered lien laws imposing stricter deadlines and disclosures on material suppliers and contractors. Key changes require a material man to notify the owner within ten days of furnishing materials and to file with the circuit court. Contractors must provide real estate descriptions and a list of lienholders before each payment, with payments due ten days after the statement. The law elevates trust fund protections and imposes penalties for misapplying funds and improper liens, while contractors defend lien foreclosures at their expense and may withhold payments during proceedings.
Washington reports Harvey Vincent formerly of Grand Rapids and son of a county sheriff has been appointed postmaster at Park Falls succeeding Ray J. Haggerty. Vincent and Vincent, hardware and furniture dealers with his father, are popular throughout Price County.
An old lumber bill from October 22, 1889 shows a $53.30 charge for a miscellaneous lot sold to J. H. Matthews. Analysts note current prices would be nearly three times, highlighting rising living costs and inflation since 1889.
Ground has been broken for a new basement barn at the Wood county asylum farm with a large silo, costing about 4000 dollars. Plans were drawn under the state board of control after visits to State farms by Supt L E Gilson and Ald A L MacFarlane. The barn will be 32 by 124 feet, adding space for hay, storage, and machinery, and will be among the largest in Central Wisconsin public institutions.
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