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Newspaper
Marshfield Times
Location
Marshfield, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
May 14, 1919
Page
3
Berg Brothers publishers list contact numbers for the Times office located in the Armory Building and the editor’s home telephone, indicating available communication channels.
The Oshkosh Northwestern reports Major General Haan saluting the Thirty second division as they come home. He praises their conduct, pride, and readiness for civilian life. He notes the nation's gratitude and the communities that supported these brave men. The piece expresses joy and enduring credit to the state.
The letter argues that returning soldiers are now better citizens due to their experiences. It urges a square deal in housing and jobs, noting the need for a new start in civilian life and the community's duty to provide opportunities and support for reintegration. The writer emphasizes pride, esteem, and appreciation as they reenter peacetime society.
The April financial statement shows receipts totaling 46.00 with balances on hand 2880.50. Treasurer GE Edwards notes donations from quilt sale by Presbyterian ladies and Civilian Relief expenses including home nursing class and headquarters disbursements. The campaign records list specific April expenditures and a month end balance carried forward.
Branch report for Milladore notes balance of hand first of month 25.15 and end of month figures 38.18 or similar. Indicates ending balance and opening balance for the month with minor transcription inconsistencies.
County Clerk Sam Church issued licenses to Herman Knuth of Grand Rapids and Ida Peterson of Arpin, Harry J. Cushing and Doris Kurskaden of Marshfield, John G. Dust and Mabel J. Winch of Marshfield, John and Marguerite Reuntot of Green Bay, and Bee Kovlold of Grand Rapids.
Fire dried corn should be planted as soon as soil warms to avoid frost delays. R A Moore of the College of Agriculture urges early, frost-tolerant sowing for healthy germination and rapid growth in warm weather. The neck-row system helps old or weedy lands. a bushel of worn seed planted with four kernels per hill at specified spacing covers six acres.
The article notes a shift in goat prices from a nuisance to a valued asset. Prices for ordinary goats now range from five to seven dollars, with better stock and dairy-focused breeds fetching higher. J. G. Darst of Moan, Olts is credited with advancing goat husbandry and the introduction of the Sy foal to boost milk production, while Swiss, Saxon, and Topenburg breeds gain prominence.
A fragmented British news item reports land sale tensions in London during May, mentioning hunting gentry and provincial notices. The garbled text references property blocks, trade, and advertisements, with unclear names and dates.
A cryptic note describes Red Cross activities abroad and mentions overseas service, a promised seance, and preprinted carin rates. The fragment references a weekly report and various unclear names and events connected to overseas relief work.
Obituary notice for painter Edward L. Henry of New York, described as a distinguished American artist. Mentions his death in September 1860 and his ties to UnderwyoniahisGukes, with references to his career and local connections at Natal y xlpon.
A garbled notice from the Springfield Union hints at a confrontation between women and a group described as nainees of the rage. The fragment mentions an aged worn item and a person presenting at a door, with references to a white woman at gig houses.
Entomologist H P Wilson of the Madison Experiment Station says spraying apples is safe for bees if timing is right. The first spray precedes petal opening when blossoms show pink, and a second spray occurs after most blossoms have fallen and bees stop foraging. He doubts that proper spraying poisons bees in typical orchard practice.
An old article describes stock ailments caused by spring conditions, noting fatigue in green and soft horses, difficulty plowing compact land, and the risk from overeating. It advises rest, gentle walking, limited care, and to give drugs only under a veterinarian’s guidance to improve the animal’s chance of recovery.
The text argues that skilled printers become disciplined leaders through adherence to rules and careful setting up tasks. It emphasizes the importance of precision, proofing, and not taking things for granted, linking meticulous workmanship to military-like efficiency and reliability.
After the war ends, the cigarette loses favor with the American Expeditionary Force while the use of vicars rises. The War Department reports a million cigars shipped overseas and contracts for additional purchases totaling $750,400 have been awarded.
A fragmented note lists notable thoroughfares such as knees street in Edinburgh once called the Athens of the North, and mentions Avenida Culling and Priza Mayo in Buenos Aires along with High street in Belfast and Unter den Linden. The passage references Capwhtel and Sackvillestro with an antiquated tone.
A garbled reminiscence describes a person gaining weight after a food incident. The speaker mentions an amount of ten pounds gained in about a month and hints at a sequence of events ending near seven, with a recount that includes incomplete names and unclear actions.
A war service medal known as the Victory Medal will be awarded to all officers and men who served on active duty in the American army from April 6, 1917, to November 11, 1918, as announced by the War Department. Battle clasps will be given for major engagements like the Somme, Argonne, and St Mihiel to those who actually participated, with a bronze star on the ribbon for each awarded.
A healthful man is likely to enjoy life while the bilious and dyspeptic rarely enjoy meals. The text suggests that such ill feeling is mostly unnecessary and mentions a few doses of an unidentified remedy.
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