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Newspaper
Marshfield Times
Location
Marshfield, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
May 26, 1915
Page
3
The interview chronicles Fred W. Upham’s ascent from $1-a-day lumber work in Marshfield Wisconsin to building a vast retail empire in Chicago. It notes his brick path through Upham Manufacturing and Consumers Company, his belief in physical stamina, and his leap into Chicago society that fueled a $16 million yearly turnover and a 7,000-strong payroll.
In an interview from the Getting Where series Fred W Upham, president of the Consumers Company of Chicago, recalls rising from a Marshfield lumber yard to wealth. He credits physical endurance, strategic club memberships, and bold political moves, urging young men to endure and pursue opportunity. He notes family ties to local figures and reflects on his ascent through labor, business, and public service.
Announcement notes the sixty year milestone of Dr Humphreys Manual of All Diseases. It highlights a revised edition detailing patient care and treatment using Humphreys remedies. The notice emphasizes continued availability and medical guidance for practitioners.
The senior class at the University of Wisconsin totals about 800 students with more than half in letters and sciences. Engineering has 122 seniors, agriculture 167 including 42 women in home economics, plus the law school. Total enrollment is just under 5,000 students.
Germany plans to argue in a forthcoming reply to the United States that its actions are justified as self defense amid British blockade. Berlin will contend the US bears partial responsibility for civilian harm by failing to uphold neutral rights and by allowing munitions shipments and American passage on belligerent vessels.
A recent movement in multiple states encourages banks to lend to junior members of farm families to buy pure bred pigs and other stock. Communities report loans helping boys start bank accounts, learn responsibility, and grow up with credit experiences, often backed by guardians or renters when needed.
After a five hour debate, a jury awarded Mrs Williams 2500 dollars in a libel case against Hicks Printing and John Hicks. The suit by Oshkosh attorney George E Williams previously resulted in a defense verdict, then a Supreme Court remand for a new trial. The Stevens Point circuit court held the retrial last week.
The Daily Northwestern publishers faced sharp critique during a heated dispute. The Northwestern, owned by Ticks Printing Co with Gov. John Hicks as principal stockholder, drew ire for its review of proceedings calling Mgr Williams a puny title lawyer. The case also involves Hardy, the newspaper’s business manager, and Fred C. Walker who was later dropped from suits. A separate item notes a testimonial about Chamberlains Cough Remedy from Arevhie Dalrymple of Beamusta Ohio.
Reported text mentions Lang A BO furniture and a few houses with older items tucked away in a warren. It suggests much is useless to owners and could be sold to dealers to raise money, noting walnut pieces and a leather upholstered cabinet with initials.
Screen panels cut from black walnut table tops are oil painted on canvas and carved with hawthorn ferns and poison ivy motifs. An old cherry dining table was converted into a chest, panels warmed with fern and holly designs, and finished with oil and brass trim. A rosewood tabletop relic was repurposed into a violim while circular seed lefts became small frame mounts.
A mixed cheese salad combines celery olives and nas meats rolled into halls and served on lettuce leaves with French dressing. This compact dish showcases a simple assembly of savory ingredients for a casual salad course.
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