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Newspaper
Marshfield Times
Location
Marshfield, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Nov 13, 1912
Page
5
The piece argues for moral instruction in public schools tied to religious norms to foster God fearing, just, and duty minded citizens. It contends that moral education would not diminish religion but support all faiths by guiding character without disadvantaging any home faith.
Analyzing crime rates from The New York Tribune, the piece notes New York’s notoriety after high profile murders and police corruption claims. It compares homicide rates per 100000 across 30 U S cities, highlighting Brooklyn, Chicago, New Orleans, Savannah, and Memphis as notable highs, and contrasts U S figures with England and Wales.
President Taft issues a proclamation designating Thursday November 28 as Thanksgiving Day. The text praises divine blessings, peace, harvest prosperity, and self government while urging all Americans to give thanks to God and seek continued mercies for the nation.
Professor M O Shea of Wisconsin argues in the Wisconsin Journal of Education that smoking among high school students is a growing, dangerous problem. He urges using the anti cigarette law and educational action to drive the evil from schools, citing Racine High School measures banning tobacco users from any school honor or position.
The United Play Company presents Charles Klein's The Third Degree at the Hudson Theatre New York City. The production earns praise for its elegant staging and strong performances during a year run.
Adier announces securing a contract with United Jay Company for The Third Degree. The exact date will be announced later, likely in a month or so. The manager expresses pleasure in welcoming such plays to the city.
A detailed movable panorama titled the Alfalfa and Agricultural Exhibit of the Chicago and North Western Railway depicts nine states from Wisconsin to Nebraska. It reproduces towns, farms, telegraph lines, windmills, and a full Chicago terminal, with sections you disassemble and reassemble miles away.
Central and northern Wisconsin suffered heavy rain this summer hindering haying and harvests. In the first four months rainfall was 3.57 inches, below normal, while May to October tallied 25 inches. If October to December reach normal, the yearly total would reach 35.18 inches, about four and a half inches above normal.
The author recalls European travel noting abundant beauty and low prices. In The Hague and England, windows bloom with vines and roses, and public access to gardens differs by walling. The piece contrasts street vistas with private garden abundance during travel.
The passage notes canals and tugboats in harbor scenes and describes European homes in France Holland and Switzerland as prioritizing table aesthetics. It claims meals are prepared and presented with artful care, even workers’ wives dressing their tables, suggesting a blend of beauty and utility feared by the author.
Milwaukee November 4 1912 A call for 1200 local campaign managers to distribute Red Cross Christmas Seals across Wisconsin issued by Otto F Bradley campaign manager of the Wisconsin Anti Tuberculosis Association sale runs through Christmas plan to enlist 1500 managers and offer prizes including vacuums drinking fountains and an open air school eighty five million seals are being printed nationwide eight million for Wisconsin with expected high sales and strong community support for the crusade against consumption
A brief ad promotes Chamber lain's Linimen as a cheaper and better strengthening plaster. It advises dampening flannel with the product and applying it to affected parts for relief from pain and soreness. Sold by all dealers.
The advertisement claims eczema cures via a skin wash with wintergreen thymol and other ingredients. It quotes Dr Holmes and a former health commissioner, promising immediate itch relief and a 31 bottle guarantee with no cost if ineffective.
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