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Newspaper
Marshfield Times
Location
Marshfield, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Nov 17, 1915
Page
7
Wausau Wis Nov 11 The Marathon County Board approved 50000 for a new tuberculosis sanatorium The proceedings were filmed for Power of the Penny a drama by Louise F Brand of Milwaukee The vote was 44 to 19 and photographs captured each member as they voted
The piece warns that repeated colds weaken the system and raise risk of serious diseases. It promotes Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as trusted, effective, and affordable at a quarter, claimable everywhere.
In readable fragments the article cites the Hindus colonizing the Island in 412 A D, Edison’s early invention an automatic repeater moving messages between telegraph wires, the Australian ballot system debuting in New South Wales in 1858, carpets in Egypt being rare near Joseph’s site, and Chicago’s town organization in 1823 with 28 voters and incorporation in 1897 at a population of 4 497.
In Puyallup Washington Miss Mable Teo, aged thirty five, paralysed in her arms, painted with her feet to win first prize in the fall amateur contest. A poet as well, she has collected painting prizes for five years. The item closes with a Mark Twain quote about dogs and men.
Governor Emanuel L. Philipp designates November 25 as Thanksgiving Day in Wisconsin, urging all to observe the holiday with gratitude for peace and national strength. He cites war’s toll and a composite, industrious people united in patriotism, and asks state observance at Madison capital on November 7, 1915.
In the Christmas issue of the Woman's Home Companion a bird lover shares a plan to spread cheer outdoors. She places a three foot tree on a porch roof, decking it with yapcorn cranberries roasted peanuts and suet. Birds flock to the offering and she keeps a yearly tree for the birds.
In Los Angeles a recent will for Mrs. Clara L. McCutcheon directs cremation of her body and of an oil portrait made when she was 15, with ashes to be scattered over the ocean from the end of Long Beach pier.
John B. Shequin of Balaton Minnesota just turned 107, while his wife is 97. Married seventy seven years ago the couple lives with their son who is over 60, highlighting a long family history of resilience and aging together.
Governor Phili nn announces a War Department backed order to raise company strength to 89 men across Wisconsin’s three infantry regiments and cavalry troop, adding 24 men per unit for 800 more guardsmen. The move, part of nationwide defense expansion, follows a $10 million national guard appropriation and aims to enhance readiness rather than deter invasion.
A Florida writer urges Sargasso Sea seaweed as a potash source to offset German shortages. The Bureau of Soils backs caution on seaweed yields, but notes Pacific beds could supply. Texas Adeen hints at Tanhandle potash mines akin to Germany, while oil wells reveal potash deposits. Geologists report difficult but present finds in Arizona, Nevada, Utah, and Swain mines praised as rich and accessible.
Fred Braley's dog Penny returns a lost boy's pocketbook with savings, saving the canine from punishment and earning a future license. The tale sits among local notes on marriage, modern women, and a long-separated couple in Illinois and California entries.
Balance on hand 4297.89 with items listed for tuition, salaries, and sundries of Marshfield district schools. Names include Backus Buckmaster McRae Koenig Mansur and Kraus as clerk. Numerous suppliers such as Marshfield Times Herald Wood Co and World Book Co appear with charges and balances dated November 1st 1915.
The passage lists items: Phoenician charts from the sixth century BC. Charter House in London founded in 1613 with alumni Addison Steele Wesley Thackeray. Hudson Bay Company organized in 1670. Jordan River length about 100 miles. Knickerbocker Baseball Club founded in New York in 1845. Silver and blue praised as a color combo in sheer fabrics.
A new small gas engine operates without batteries magneto spark plug carburetor or preheating. It runs on crude oil with heat of compression igniting the charge, starts in cold weather after a few cranks, and promises exceptional fuel economy and simplicity. Costs are 100 dollars for 2 1/2 horsepower and 180 dollars for 4 4/3 horsepower with a one year guarantee.
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