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Newspaper
Marshfield Times
Location
Marshfield, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Nov 01, 1916
Page
10
A 1916 letter to the Kansas Democratic state committee recalls an editorial praising Woodrow Wilson. The piece lauds his restraint and gentleness amid war talk, noting a divine providence guiding the nation. The letters reflect strong support for moral leadership and avoidance of conflict.
The article contrasts Hughes and Wilson with four years of development behind Wilson and signals debate over prosperity and cooperation with Congress. It argues Wilson has shown leadership and deserves reelection while Hughes lacks merit, urging readers to choose between agitation and progress.
Canal Street near Madison to Adams streets becomes a slow desertion by labor agencies as railroads and plants hire labor contractors. Inspector Richard J. Knight warns of a looming famine in common labor with workers fighting for jobs across lines. Armour & Co assigns an Illinois Free Employment office agent to fill shortages, while stockyards and plants import southern Black workers for oiling and other tasks.
Wall Street betting odds on Hughes swung sharply as Wospa money emerged, driving a rapid correction in the market’s assessment of Hughes’ prospects and triggering a notable shift in traders’ pricing dynamics.
A Detroit Free Press piece argues domestic science applied to home life boosts happiness and invites women to mastering cooking and housekeeping. It cautions husbands about rising costs and urges frugal, practical living to support inelastic incomes, presenting the wife who manages meals and chores as vital to family welfare.
A collage of editorial snippets comments on women in politics, wage debates, living costs, and the November vote. Writers from Milwaukee News Chippewa Falls Oshkosh Northwestern Janesville and La Crosse Press weigh past events against forthcoming elections highlighting concerns over prices, prosperity, and turnout.
The text discusses changing a recent legion to alter its character and warns of insidious influence seeking footholds. Wilson is quoted on limiting influence, banking control, and military backing of a U S Mexican policy. It notes a car shortage tied to heavy commerce and predicts the Republican party backing a Chicago last June judicial decision review.
Henry Cochems, longtime La Follette supporter, announced from Milwaukee on October 26 that he will vote for William Wolfe, Lafollette s Democratic opponent in this campaign. The move signals a cross party shift in the Prussia nomination era.
District No 2 shows a better report this month with five students Vivian Henbest Marie Saltow Carl Saltow Arvilla Roder and Kenneth Belton free from tardiness or absence. Notices mention an accidental death George Hunt and a church event November 24th. Local notes cover moving, sickness, farm improvements, and a Holstein bull purchase. A $100 reward ad mentions catarrh treatment and Hall's Catarrh Medicine claims.
Mill Creek lists visiting families and local trades including Henry Wondrow family and Andrew Wondrow. Ed Brickheimer and Mr. O'Brien from Elgin Wisconsin bought stock. Agnes Seidel and Peter Weiss wed at Hewitt Catholic church. Roads remain muddy after rains and several newly graded routes are nearly impassable. Advertised letters for week ending October 25, 1926 include Bukowsky Ed Reed Mrs Warren Stokes Mrs E Thomsen Miss Lida.
Twenty school children at Sherry sang a tune titled Vote for Wilson in support of Democratic gubernatorial candidate Burt Williams. The performance featured lyrics by Miss Marie Davis and Miss Clara Farrell of the Sherry school and urged voters to cast ballots for Wilson.
Sunday gatherings at local homes as Catherine Leichsner and Anna Howitt visited. Jon Nuber Sr. taken to St Josephs hospital. Geray of Rock attended church. Joe Nuber Jr. returns home due to father’s illness. wedding bells soon for Nick Michels family. Mrs William Schneider and two children travel for visit. Louis Kasberger presides at 10 am church service on causes incident to old age.
A fragment warns that repeated colds weaken the body and raise risk of chronic bronchitis pneumonia or consumption. It touts Cough Remedy as a trusted, affordable solution used by thousands, claiming reliable relief for lingering coughs at a quarter per bottle.
Auburndale October 30. Mrs August Ristow returned from Milwaukee after visiting relatives. Vernon Berg sustained an injury from a fall and was taken to St Joseph's hospital for an operation. Mrs A F Luepke, Miss Bliss and Grube, and Miss Anensta Miller of Stratford were in Marshfield or visiting between trains. Cowen of Stevens Point visited Sunday. Mr and Mrs Tremmel spent Saturday in Marshfield. Mrs Drew was a Marshfield visitor Saturday. Gov Pilipp did not visit as scheduled.
Chicago man Michael J. Muchlin of 524 North Clark Street was arrested last Wednesday when he attempted to deliver his ideas directly to President Wilson at the Blackstone hotel. Judge Thomas F. Scully ordered he be confined at the state hospital in Elgin and he was sent there yesterday. Muchlin said he disagreed with the president's administration and planned to hand over his written ideas.
The text outlines poll procedures for voters to obtain and mark ballots. It covers endorsements, solo booth voting, clerks may explain marking methods but not influence votes, how to vote for party slates or individuals, presidential electors, and questions. It also notes spoiled ballots, limited replacements, timing in booths, use of unofficial aids, folding, and providing assistance to disabled voters with possible oath.
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