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Newspaper
Marshfield Times
Location
Marshfield, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
May 07, 1919
Page
2
The article outlines tax rules for beverages and foods sold at soda fountains, ice cream parlors, and eateries. It notes that ice cream served with meals at restaurants is not taxable, while separate purchases may be taxed individually if not combined. It lists examples of taxable beverages and exceptions for certain drinks and medicines. It also warns vendors to guard against tax evasion by pooling orders.
Rheumatism causes much pain and suffering as the most common illness, but relief is possible with Chamberlain's Liniment. The remedy promises to ease pain and restore sleep, offering a practical option for anxious sufferers.
Emil Look spent the past week in Bethel visiting friends and relatives. The Fortnightly Musical Club meets next Friday afternoon with Mrs. B.S. Bailey. The Eagles plan a dancing party next Friday. Mr. and Mrs. Leo Lietz moved into their new home on Fifth Street. Victory Liberty 4% notes are advertised for patriotism and home building. Adolph Kleinheing of the First National Bank spent the weekend in Chicago and returned Monday. The Ladies Art Society of the Presbyterian church holds a rummage sale on May 14 in the Wagner Buick building. Marion Gunmen, a Kraus millinery trimmer, visited Fond du Lac, while Louise Tice works in town. Chicago will employ staff at Hasselbalch Mack next week. Oscar Lindow, class of 1912 graduate, tours the country with Secretary Carter Glass on a loan mission. A soothing tonic is advertised by Sexton-Demgen Drug Co. Major Robert Conner receives the Croix de Guerre for wartime service, announced last week. Adler and Trio theaters report high attendance as postwar cinema recovers. Rev. H. J. Stehling and parishioners gift an Overland touring car and plan a garage for St. Stehling’s use. Oshkosh and Stevens Point residents complain about train schedules on November 5 and 6, arguing a mis-timed northbound 12:90 p.m. arrival and a 1:35 p.m. departure hinder local commerce. Oshkosh merchants plan formal complaints to Sno line about restored trains’ hours. Bolsehvik propaganda is described as financed by German money, urging a return to the Constitution and citizen duty.
The board of public works met with Chairman Frank Schilling to decide whether the city or McMillan town should replace a culvert removed by county authorities on Spencer road near the Soo line tracks west of the stone cheese factory. A 1904 agreement split boundary maintenance. a 24 inch culvert will be installed and drainage under the railway tracks will be secured.
A Milwaukee clubwoman presents a budget showing a family of four living on 200 monthly. Food costs 50 dollars, rent and heat 50, dental and recreation bring the total to around 849. It suggests the piece was likely commissioned, noting a reporter may have written it. The note mocks a Milwaukee journalist J. H. Peulicher and ends with a sentence about a girl hurt on a sidewalk due to silk stockings.
The ninth annual Holstein sale will be held at the Marshfield Sale Pavilion on May 16, 1919, starting at 1 PM. The event offers choice females, many well bred bulls and bull calves, grade Holstein heifers, and a feature on registered Holstein bull calves reserved for first-time pure bred sires. Yorkshire sons bred to, Poland China gifts, and other items from Wood County Asylum and Wm. Schultz are listed, with catalogs available from W. W. Clark in Grand Rapids Wisconsin.
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