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Newspaper
Marshfield Times
Location
Marshfield, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
May 20, 1914
Page
3
The piece ponders which veterans will be remembered fifty years hence and what future wars may occur. It notes rapid advances in science and travel, yet doubts war will vanish. It argues Memorial Day is likely to endure alongside the Fourth of July despite global tensions.
At a recent convention in this city a speaker discussed Landmarks, recalling Wisconsin sites changing or vanishing. Gill's Landing near Hanuneh’s Dollar-a-Day House has evolved into a fisherman's hotel district. The island and Landing have been spruced with a new cottage, The Island Inn, and other cottages dot the shore while fishers still find access by rail, boat, and launch during pike runs and white bass migrations.
Do you take pride in your horse equipment? Wasser berger and Dickoff offer well made harnesses in fine appearance. They provide good service with full sets priced from 8.00 to 50.00.
The Department of Agriculture invites bird lovers nationwide to participate in a summer bird census to count breeding pairs by area. Officials plan 40 to 80 acre plots with farms, shade trees, fields, and buildings, counting nesting males at dawn and treating each male as a breeding pair after migration. Schools are urged to join in the effort before the spring term ends.
The Soo Line, known for its attentiveness, honored mothers on Mothers Day by giving every dining car patron a neat box with four carnations and a card bearing a verse. Mothers expressed thanks to Soo officials for the thoughtful gesture.
Temple Bailey’s story features a poor couple’s partnership on the plains. A character argues shared hardship makes women’s brains and opinions worth listening to, contrasting matinee idealism with pioneer reality.
Milwaukee May 16 Evan A. Evans Baraboo Progressive Democrat reports a new Wisconsin Democratic race development as he considers entering the gubernatorial contest against Judge John C. Karel and promises a public statement within two weeks.
Seven Battery D Minnesota National Guard basketball players face possible jail in a dispute over promises of honorable discharges for joining the militia to play basketball. Legally unbound by authority, they may be compelled to drill, risking court action.
Times report lists notable capital personalities including Minnesota Governor John Lind and journalist Nelson O’Shaughnessy as living curiosities. It contrasts Lind’s remembered Mexico role with O’Shaughnessy’s tactful diplomacy toward Huerta, and notes Washington’s praise amid criticism of McReynolds’ New Haven railroad interventions. The piece also touches on parcel post disputes involving the Buffalo chamber and postmaster general.
An advertisement touts Vinol a cod liver oil tonic as the ideal strengthener for the elderly. It claims improved circulation digestion and tissue rebuilding and quotes Mrs. Mary Ivey of Columbus Georgia praising Vinol. The notice promises a money back guarantee if Vinol fails to build strength and mentions a salve from Sexton’s Prescription Store in Marehifield.
Leading Washington politicians in the Republican and Progressive camps push for a united front to recapture Congress. The Delaware scene mirrors a national pattern where standpats control Progressives in places and many Roosevelt supporters align with the Republican organization. Democrats argue major legislation under Wilson suggests no shift in control, while warnings of overconfidence persist. Also notes travel plans, a cheese factory plan in Grand Rapids, and a Braille card design from Popular Mechanics.
May events include Dr Abbott from Marshfield giving a professional reading, W H Thurston hosting an auction on May 24, and a farewell surprise for the Thurston family on May 11. Mrs A Smith of Peysippe visits Bethel, Lavina McChesney returns home for Mrs McChesney’s illness, Dr R P Potter of Marshfield made a call, the Bethel band performed Saturday, and George Brigham bought Chris Hanson’s face.
Weefkind on May 18 reports a social aid gathering at Mrs. Syth’s near Greenwood attended by Rev. Anderson and many local residents. Attendees include Mrs. P. Knickle Mrs. William Reinheimer Mrs. W. F. Reinheimer Mrs. George Schaler Miss Leta Schaller Miss Lora Reinheimer Mrs. Ed. Steavens Mrs. JL. B. Renne Mrs. J. Kissinger Mrs. L. Griffith and Mr. James Griff eth. Mrs. W. Renne recovering from illness able to be out. George Schaller and daughter Leta visited Marshfield Wednesday. Mrs. P. Ruickie stayed with Elmer near Granton. Rev. Anderson leaves Monday for a short education trip to Nebraska. Mrs. Horn recovering. Neighbors surprised Mrs. RW. Kibble on her birthday.
Mary Allmann petitions to prove and admit the last will of Peter Allmann deceased. The court orders a hearing at Grand Rapids Probate Office on June 2, 1914 at 10 o clock A M. Notice to interested parties to be published three weeks in Marshfield Times.
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