They Camed But The Williston Delegation Passes Marshfield
A March 11, 1914 report notes a North Dakota and Minnesota delegation visiting Marshfield after touring Rosendale and Fond du Lac. The party arrived by night train scheduled for 1:30 AM, left four hours later, and Marshfield preserved a quiet welcome with a modest local gain of 105K.
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Williston
N. C
Marshfield
Rosendale
Ripon
Fond du Lac
Minneapolis
West
Tax Critique Reflects On Income Fairness
Mr Dooley argues that only the wealthy resent income tax. He notes a poor man struggles with real estate costs while a rich man, despite similar needs, rails at taxes. He cites Rockefeller in Cleveland and quips that a poor man rarely dodges taxes or owns a lift’s house.
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Dooley
Rockefeller
Cleveland
Concerning Ganderbone and Wartime Waste Poems
A fragmentary feature uses surreal images of Ganderbone and local decay. It blends social satire with oddball observations about ash piles garbage mountains and seasonal thaw. The piece embeds whimsical lines and local-tinged humor reflecting a bygone era.
Strength for Old People A Remedy for Longevity
A Boston lawyer cites his 76 year old mother’s health on Vinci ag Vaince iron tonic for strength and vitality. The ad promises blood building effects and a money back guarantee, urging readers to try Saxo Salve for eczema and noting Sexton’s Prescription Store in Marshfield Wisconsin.
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Vinci
Boston
Sexton's
Marshfield
Wis
Humorous Hair Tonic Misadventure in Barbershop Tale
A comic, rambling narrative follows a narrator avoiding cosmetics until a quick train ride leads to an impulsive hair tonic purchase. The tale depicts social scenes, shop encounters, a mistaken perfume incident, and a barber shop faux pas, ending with a humorous rural exchange about a stolen horse and gin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Heiko
Dream boats of the children in our ward emerge
A fragment notes hope for spring as children in the ward imagine dream boats. The tone hints at local community optimism and playful projects ahead despite uncertain timing.
Fire drills in schools urged as businesslike safety measure
State Fire Marshal Clem Host emphasizes frequent well timed drills to prepare pupils for rapid evacuation. Local Marshfield schools already conduct unannounced drills averaging about forty five seconds, with warnings about vigilance near crowds. Clark County education leaders propose a six member board: John Huntzicker Neillsville Matt Greiach Thorp Dr A M Christofferson Colby Editor E T Hale Bampbird W L Smith Neillsville.
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Clem P. Host
Marshfield
Clark County
County Board of Education
John Huntzicker
Neillsville
Matt Greiach
Thorp
A. M. Christofferson
Colby
E. T. Hale
Bampbird
W. .L. Smith
Wood and Clark
Wreck at Stanley Delays Night Trains
A freight train derailed between Stanley and Thorp with several boxcars off the track and burning due to car heater use. Crews worked through the night to clear the line. The night Intercity passenger run from Minneapolis to Chicago was delayed about two hours, rerouted via Ladysmith.
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Wausau
Soo Line
Stanley
Thorp
Minneapolis
Chicago
Ladysmith
Ashland
Want Ad Stationery Promotes Superior Times Paper
Advertises high quality stationery at The Times shop. Claims cheap paper and blurred type ruin impressions and urges readers to buy from their store for typewriter ribbons and supplies.
Wisconsin correspondent notes on Johnny Jones and public intrigue
Washington letter recalls an article tracing Johnny Jones over forty two years and thanks Barr and Campbell of Marshfield Wisconsin. It mentions Oscar F. Roessler of Jefferson and Ed Luckow, La Follette reception guests, plus praise for political patronage in Wisconsin and Mr Luckow’s crowding of bakers in Washington. The piece ends by endorsing Chamberlains Cough Remedys forty year record.
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Washington, D. C
Times
Messrs. Barr & Campbell
Marshfield
Wis
Capital
Wisconsin
Johnny Jones
Plecse
Oscar F. Roessler
Jefferson
Wisconsin State Press Association
Washington
Roessler
Ed. L. Luckow
Grand Rapids
Jones
Nerer
Luckow
Peer
J.B. Jones
Chamberlain
Jefferson teachers raise funds on March field tag day
Saturday tag day at Jefferson school, aided by high school girls, earned $80 by pinning tags on coats and cloaks at 1s0 per tag. Proceeds support purchasing a plane for the school. Ladies Aid Presbyterian church plans monthly meeting Thursday afternoon. E A Vanderkoof back on city route after illness, swapped with Lynch Winch on night shift.
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Marchfield
Jefferson
Ladies Aid
Presbyterian Church
E. A. Vanderkoof
Lynch Winch
Local Market Prices for Produce and Meat
Readable market list shows prices for onions, potatoes, butter, beef, pork, veal, sheep, hides, and poultry. Includes per bushel, per dozen, per weight quotes and small quantity figures like spring chickens priced at .12.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H.gshud
Also Mentioned on This Page
the Marshfield Times
Barr & Campbell
Times Office Armory Building Editors Home Telephone
Ganderbone
Canderbong
Tin Can Trust
John Brackendorf
John
Rastus
Sambo
Deacon White
the Times
Ley and Thorp
Ion
Rakl
R. J. Stratss
Ugs
United States
Sexton’s
Johnnie Jones
O. K
Jefferson School
LOCAL
Starket Report
Spark Cereal Company
B.l.dooley
Roanok
Marr
Gen. H
Wilting St
R. J. Strauss
Mamoracroe Bweyman-Brutom Co Pt A Omia BO
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