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Newspaper
Marshfield Times
Location
Marshfield, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
May 01, 1918
Page
3
The Marshfield Times states it does not endorse false or fraudulent advertising and prints every ad with confidence in the advertiser. Readers are urged to report any advertiser failure to honor representations, reminding of national sentiment quoted from Stephen Decatur.
Secretary Lane warns education committees that over five million Americans aged ten and older cannot read or write in any language. Draft-age men, 700,000, lack English literacy. 40,000 drafted soldiers cannot read or write. Lane cites 1890 Wisconsin Bennett Law as precedent, urging English instruction for children to defend citizenship.
W D Hoard argues for state action to require schooling in the child's own language, calling the Bennett Law precedent and current policy a cruelty to children. He contends such law would prevent educational disadvantage and strengthen national unity, urging immediate amendments or re enactment.
A wartime editorial urges readers to ignore daily shifts in war reports and focus on the long view. It counsels maintaining steady patriotism, conserving food, supporting Uncle Sam, and adjusting personal habits to endure the grind toward final victory.
The Food Administration outlines four candy groups that provide minimum sugar while offering wholesome ingredients. From chocolate creams to hard boiled candies, nougatines, marshmallows, and jelly beans, these options let consumers satisfy their sweet tooth without overloading sugar.
A fragmented pledge praising the United States as land of many peoples and a beacon of democracy. It asserts belief in liberty, equality, and national unity, pledging loyalty, support for democratic institutions, and readiness to sacrifice for the country in peril. The text extols heritage from forefathers and commitment to defend principles.
Notice is given that in Wood County Wisconsin probate court a term on June 1 1998 will hear Amasi Roll's request to admit the last will of Susanna Kohl deceased and appoint an executor. Another term on September 1 1918 will consider all claims against the estate and payments must be filed within four months. Also notes sugar cane acreage in Louisiana parishes 218000 acres in 1918.
Vinol advertises a tonic claim with ingredients like cod liver oil peptones iron and manganese citrate lime and soda glycero phosphates and cuscarin. It asserts blood enrichment and anemia banishment with a money back guarantee if health does not improve, from Sexton-Demgen Drug Co. Marshfield.
A compilation of editorial snippets from Wisconsin papers notes Irish reactions to conscription, American citizenship in schools, and calls for paper conservation. It cites Kaiser Wilhelm, German responses to Zeebrugge, fuel night adjustments, agriculture guidance, and humorous coinage debates, reflecting wartime sentiment and daily life.
The Kaiser proclaimed himself master of all. millions died in his war of domination. Three and a half years of this mad ambition threaten free nations including the United States, Britain, France, Italy, and Belgium. America and its allies fight to end his rule for a future of free men.
A fragment from Stars and Stripes shows a closing from "Jack" to the Friendly Censor and a cryptic signature line. The editor notes the censor does not object to crosses, hinting at wartime censorship practices and a playful exchange between correspondents.
The Times reports on a dry ad campaign showing effectiveness of a product or service. It notes business outcomes and market response with emphasis on sales impact and public interest. Details include company name and regional reception to the campaign.
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