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Newspaper
Marshfield Times
Location
Marshfield, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
May 19, 1915
Page
11
Wisconsin advocates push for a short session while observers warn the 1915 legislature may run long. The administration struggles with a large state government rebuilding program and fights over campaigning, water power, and primary voting rules as senators press for reforms and economy.
A Detroit Free Press note explains the dog as a pet and helper, stressing humane training to reward good behavior. It says a well-tamed dog can water a cat without touching food and that calm, fearless treatment earns a dog's trust, turning a potential threat into friendship.
Madison special report describes a push to form a centralized Wisconsin state board governing the University of Wisconsin, normal schools, Stout Institute, and mining school. The joint education committee favors a Van Gordon bill substitute with a 13 member board and a nonacademic executive, aiming for coordinated policy and administration across the system.
A London Globe summary notes that British mercantile ships fly the red ensign, with the Union Jack flown ashore. flags vary by nation, including United States stars and stripes for mercantile use and Russia’s Peter the Great era tricolor. The piece catalogs historical flag practices and official statuses across several empires.
A quoted quip about spouse judgment circulates in a brief comic item. The line “Last night my wife told me what she thought of me” is followed by the reply “and what did you do Let her.” credited to Philadelphia Leder.
Prepared for the Marshfield Times by Nellie Maxwell of the University of Wisconsin extols efficient household economy. It urges decluttering, washable draperies, careful wallpapering, lighter wall coverings, and simple floor care to save time, strength, and money while maintaining comfort and health.
A Texas boys club in Osa County blends farming with hunting as boys progress from private to corporal and higher ranks by killing rats. The piece, from a May magazine, envisions a humorous army of rodent control with ranks up to general, and hints at more projects like court martialing birds, road improvements, and Fly suppression.
A concise maxim on greatness suggesting true stature is defined by absence of vanity. It emphasizes humility and the enduring value of quiet impact over self-promotion.
A damaged fragment from the Boston Transcript shows a religious refrain pleading for divine help. The lines mention a person named Gwen and express perseverance in prayer despite initial difficulty.
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