Thanksgiving reflections and local notes in Marshfield
A long Thanksgiving observance in Central Wisconsin reflects on gratitude and prosperity. The column blends politics, local news, and light social commentary from Marshfield, Wisconsin, mentioning Illinois women voting, Mrs Jessie Wilson Sayre’s trousseau, railroad figures, a skating rink need, and upcoming Christmas shopping.
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Jessie Wilson Sayre
White House
America
Paris
Wilson
Why Schatz Skips Judiciary Panel Testimony
The Herald prints a mayoral letter explaining ex-City Clerk R J Schatz skipped before the judiciary committee. Schatz, cashier at Boyd bank, cites workload as reason, while state banking commission records name W D Connor and Robert Connor as stockholders in the bank. The letter notes no evidence implicating the recipient in shortages, and ponders why Schatz could not testify in Marshfield.
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R. J. Schatz
Judiciary Committee
Mayor Connor
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Schatz
Marshfield
Election Day Polls Open Early In Independence Vote
Polls opened at six this morning and will close at eight this evening. Citizens are urged to vote to support government of the people.
Eighteen Pound Rabbit Stuns Chilton Readers
Chilton Times reader Brother Hume reports a photograph of an eighteen pound rabbit shot near St Nazianz. Skepticism grows as editors recall lake serpent tales and “ho dag” monsters. A Marshfield hunter drowns after deer camp incident. another hunter admits tail shot off a buck.
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Brother Hume
Chilton Times
St. Nazianz
Waupaca
Oneida County
Shepard
Rhinelander
Gome North
Chilton
Ai Marshfield
Ladysmith
Hunter
Tailiess
This Settles It: Herald Columns as Evidence
A reader notes that the Herald’s Saturday publication under the headline This Settles It presents columns as evidence of the paper’s political policy. The writer refrains from inferences, but asserts the columns demonstrate the paper’s stance.
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Herald
New Ten Mile Stretch Turns to Macadam Pave in Marathon County
Oshkosh Northwestern notes a ten mile road north of Marshfield in Marathon County shows near macadam condition after a light shower. W. J. Wagstaff, lumber dealer, reports the road with wide ditches and crown like asphalt, draining well and avoiding soggy shoulders. County road-building efforts are highlighted alongside state aid comparisons.
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Oshkosh
Marathon County
Marshfield
W. J. Wagstaff
Mr. Wagstaff
Omro
Wagstaff
Castoria Brand Name Signatures Shown in Historic Ad Card
The display notes Castoria bears the signature of Chas B Fletcher Xn ass for over thirty years and The Kind You Have Always Loved. The snippet presents a vintage product label emphasizing trusted endorsement and long usage history.
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Castoria
Chas
B.fletcher
Misbranding Law in Wisconsin Sets Misdemeanor Penalty
After September 3 191d misbranding food in Wisconsin becomes a misdemeanor with fines of at least 25 dollars or jail up to sixty days. The statute defines misbranding to include false or misleading labels, missing producer details on packages, incorrect contents relative to stated weight or count, and improper use of the term label. Exceptions apply for on premises consumption, small quantities, and standard fruit or vegetable packaging as specified.
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Wisconsin
Dairy and Food Commissioner
Practical Parm Problems from Woow County Bulletin
County Supt George A Varney presents farm and math problems for home work. Items cover unit conversions area measurements silage weight milk value carpet sizing and field measurements using real field and household tasks as practical exercises
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Woow
Chamberlain's Tablets Offer Quick Relief Tonight
An advertisement promises relief for dullness, stupidity, biliousness, and constipation with a dose of Chamberlains Tablets and claims you will feel all right tomorrow. Sold by all dealers.
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Chamberlain’s
Drugs That Aid Your Health and Cure Selected Medicines
The advertisement proclaims drugs chosen for medicinal activity purity and strength. It promises no imitation or adulteration and assures doctors orders are followed exactly. It invites patients to bring any prescription for accurate timely filling backed by knowledge and experience.
Charles M Upham Father of Shawano County Dies
Charles M Upham aged prominent Shawano merchant and landowner died at his Shawano home last week. An early Massachusetts immigrant, he built the Upham Russell company and owned nine businesses and about 72000 acres. He helped develop Shawano county and supported philanthropy. Funeral held by the Masons in Shawano with extensive attendance from Marshfield including W H Upham and Frank R Upham.
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Charles M. Upham
Shawano
Shawano County
Wisconsin
Massachusetts
Weyauwega
Wolf River
Upham-Russell Company
Upham
Julia Parsons
Racine
Robert
Sarah Upham
Doctor Wins Suit In Wisconsin Malpractice Case
In Waupaca circuit court Gilbert Duncan sued Dr. F C Wood for alleged malpractice seeking 5000 dollars. The jury found for the defendant, ending the case.
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Waupaca, Wis
Gilbert Duncan
F. C. Wood
Help Scarce in Woods
Reports from logging camps show plentiful jobs but slow hiring. Men seek work in Marshfield but few enter woods. City factories note camp offers to applicants go unanswered and few take the jobs.
Hag Proved It Daughter’s Good Night From Hall
A brief dialogue unfolds as a daughter calls from the dark hall at the stair top at the era’s late hour. The exchange shows a father’s position and a daughter’s quick retort about proper farewell. The vintage tone hints at domestic humor or a social cue in a familiar home setting.
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