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Newspaper
Marshfield Times
Location
Marshfield, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Nov 25, 1908
Page
1
A short ode by John Grey extols a Yankee pumpkin pie over foreign dishes and high priced delicacies. The speaker favors plain comfort foods, preferring a solid wedge of pumpkin pie to elaborate or pricey fare from French, German, or Italian cooks.
Stella Liny, thirteen, confessed to fabricating a murder story about her father, Martin Luty, after he confronted Milwaukee police. She admitted stealing $5 from her mother and running away with Mrs. Malinowski and her daughters, later claiming no truth to the deadly charge. Luty, a Junction City farmer, expressed concern and said he would cover her return fare, hoping reconciliation follows juvenile court action.
Marshfield State Bank was chosen by the county board as custodian of the county funds for the coming year. Previously Grand Rapids banks held deposits at low rates, but Marshfield offered a higher bid and the finance committee recommended acceptance. The move will add about 75 000 to 100 000 dollars in deposits for the local bank.
The Wisconsin Central Railroad offers one quarter fare round trips to Chicago from November 29 and 30, and December 1, 7, and 8. Tickets available for travel on these dates, promoting an affordable excursion to the RS and surrounding events.
A store proclaims it offers six clothing stores in one by buying from six leading wholesale tailors in America. The text emphasizes immense variety and selection as the store’s claim to satisfy every customer, noting the impracticality of such breadth elsewhere.
A vintage advertisement promotes Thanksgiving specials on suits and overcoats priced around 10.00, claiming unmatched value. It touts Arpoc Ar boc overcoats and lists several price points from 13.50 to 25.00, highlighting quality fabrics and current styles.
The greatest lines of men's truly high grade shoes in the city. Hanan & Sons fine shoes in all feathers from $5.00 to $6.50. W. L. Douglas and Crawford popular priced shoes in all feathers and styles from $3.50 to $4.50, sold exclusively in this store.
New neckwear arrives with cross stripes and solid colors priced at 50c 75c and 1.00. Shirts offered at 1.00 1.25 1.50 and 2.00. Men's sweater coats range 1.25 to 4.50. Hosiery includes silk lisle cotton and cashmere at 25c 50c and 75c.
New shipment of John B. Stetson hats and Justin hats arrives. Soft and stiff shapes in black and colors priced at $4.00. Longley soft and stiff hats offered at $3.00.
After a two week session the county board closed with a filibuster by Grand Rapids supervisors aiming to keep their city valued high in county equalization. J. C. Davis defended his assessment rolls, and a compromise left Grand Rapids about 600000 higher than Marshfield. An attempt to fund a Grand Rapids agricultural school failed.
The Fortnightly Musical Club presents a rich program featuring Mias Nab Etudes and nocturnes by Burson and others with performances by Miss Latin Quarteute and the PlanoEuade ensemble. Dr. C A Fayer of Milwaukee joins Dr. J W Burns to open eye ear nose and throat offices Monday above the American National Bank, offering consultations during office hours.
Rison Produce Company began operation Monday at a new creamery on the Wisconsin Central line between Central Avenue and Chestnut Street. H. W. Huber, formerly manager of Ripon plant, leads the facility with modern equipment, a comprehensive testing laboratory, and strict sanitary practices. The ten ton ice capacity refrigerating machine pasteurizes cream and butter, which is guaranteed pasteurized and germ free. The Chicago ordinance requiring pasteurized milk for butter after January 1 is noted. The plant employs four skilled men and strengthens Marshfield’s industries.
The Equity Farm Journal praised Jay C. Davis, born in Otsego County New York in 1854, later moving to Wisconsin and Iowa, for his roles as national director. Davis served in the Twelfth Iowa Volunteer Infantry, worked as a miller and millwright, and lived in northern Wisconsin for thirty years. He held county board membership for seventeen years and now serves as supervisor of assessors in Wood County. He advocates equity as a defense for farmers against taxes and is described as a capable businessman and farmer with expertise in trade and accounting.
A fragmented item lists names and places with dates and events. readables include Mrs Chas Blodgett and others, possibly a travel or social note from a nineteenth or early twentieth century newspaper segment.
The Guild of St. Albans announces a supper and sale originally set at the rectory will now be held on December 9 at Deming Hall. Please note the new date and location for attendees and volunteers.
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