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Newspaper
Marshfield Times
Location
Marshfield, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
May 28, 1913
Page
1
The Wausau Sun notes fishing season begins May 30 under state law, trout season started April 15, and anglers anticipate gear and bait trends. It recalls old days of barefoot childhood and compares modern lures with traditional worm fishing as rivers call to eager fishers.
Sparks World Famous Shows arrives Friday June 13 in a major circus event. Four hundred people and over two hundred animals prepare for a morning arrival from Leadysmith via special trains. A 10 30 parade starts the day followed by a grand street show and a 6 o'clock finale at Fairgrounds.
Stierle Bros will relocate their upstairs studio to the ground floor gallery opposite the post office on May 23. Visit for their best photography work and portraits. Bott.
Summary of recent traffic laws affecting drivers and riders. New rules limit underage operation to with guardians, set city speed at 15 mph, school area 8 mph, require 10 mph within 150 feet when passing, and four foot passing clearance. Riders must yield to horses and slow to avoid danger. fines range from five to one hundred dollars or county jail.
A brief comic exchange about delays due to a conversation with Smithson who described stomach trouble and a suggestion that Chamberlain's Tablet be taken. The piece ends with an advertisement line noting it is sold by all dealers.
Hoards Dairyman notes the creation of The Water-County Holstein Breeders Association in Stanley County Wisconsin. Its constitution promotes Holstein cattle breeding and cooperative buying selling. Annual meeting in January with an outdoor gathering at a member’s home each June. By-laws allow expulsion for misrepresentation in animal sales. Membership fee set at one dollar per year.
Louis Amundson, Wood county highway commissioner, will travel in a county furnished auto. The county board voted to buy the vehicle to save time and hireage. State aid highway committee members Geo W Brown Pittsville Louis Schroeder Grand Rapids Henry Ebbe Lincoln met in Marshfield and purchased a Ford roadster from Marshfield Hardware and Auto Co.
The passage stresses that harmony among townspeople drives progress and welfare. It argues that jealousy and tension hinder development, while the character of citizens shapes the town’s fortunes, affecting farmers merchants churches and all communities.
A new law effective April 26 prohibits tobacco sales to youths under 16 and imposes fines up to 25 dollars for sellers without parental consent. Minors smoking in public face fines up to 16 dollars or up to 30 days in jail. Enforcement rests with local officers.
The Wisconsin railroad commission orders an average 20 percent reduction in express rates for all companies operating in the state. Minimum charges drop to 21 cents, with increases up to 100 pounds spread evenly across weights, sharply lowering small shipments while larger ones stay largely the same.
An editorial argues for wider publicity of dairy law prosecutions to show taxpayers the costs of inspectors and the actions against offenders. The piece contends public awareness will deter violations and improve cream quality, stressing that disclosure prompts vigilance among the community.
A Wausau mandolin club concert under Eagle Aerie auspices on May 20 delighted Marshfield audiences. Jacob Reuter led a strong program with his violin and his original Hungarian Fantasie drawing encores, and the ensemble showed notable talent and training.
A Canadian farmer criticizes the Western Canada land boom as a deceptive lure for American investors. He warns American farmers to avoid trust in land schemes and describes the Grain Growers' Grain Co. as a monopoly hindering genuine cooperation. The letter, from a United Farmers of Alberta member, questions cooperative ideals and Canada’s legal limits.
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