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Newspaper
Marshfield Times
Location
Marshfield, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Nov 27, 1918
Page
3
A historic quotation attributed to Stephen Decatur frames a debate on civic duty and national identity, contrasting unwavering patriotism with critical accountability in foreign affairs. The saying prompts readers to consider whether loyalty to a nation must persist regardless of its actions.
A wide Red Cross effort abroad aids Sardisia Calstirin and France with food clothing and medical supplies for wounded and displaced. 17 000 children aided locally while hospitals and convalescent farms support thousands of soldiers daily. volunteers work largely unpaid and the group ships hundreds of thousands of items monthly including jam chewing gum and toothbrushes.
Mrs M B Harwood of Auburn New York reports she suffered headaches fatigue and indigestion from a torpid liver. After starting Chamberlains Tablets about two years ago she found rapid relief and two bottles restored her health.
The article notes Mr Donnelley and others advocate cheaper paper grades to reduce waste and conserve resources. It mentions possible actions by Liberty Loan committees and various organizations to observe frugal production and distribution practices. The piece reflects concern over high paper use in journalism and the call for economical methods.
A fragmented report tells of Mrs Curler and her family amid wartime. Alice Catton or Carton, now in the United States aviation service, discusses fear and endurance as her husband, Tas Brad Tie, and nine brothers fight on the Western Front and in aviation sectors. The piece notes a mix of personal resolve and shared sacrifice across multiple kin.
Local items from Wisconsin. deaths, injuries, honors, and civic updates. Mentions include 90 year old Sellitz killed, Enid Alles praised for bravery at Marne, Capwell praising Miss Allen’s bravery, fines for trapping, medical staff moves, and regional civic notices across Racine, Darlington, Janesville, Beloit, Oshkosh, Green Bay, and surroundings.
Frank Savicki, an American prisoner of war, recounts weeks in German hands with no food or water, forced labor, and a beating while he survived on scraps. He describes exposure to Allied aid parcels from Switzerland and his escape through the mountains back to his regiment in western Alsace.
State Industrial Accident Board report shows 43 fatal accidents last year in Massachusetts. Of these, 23 were caused by horse drawn vehicles and 20 by motorized cars, highlighting higher danger from animal drawn traffic.
A garbled report outlines a high level exchange involving a London envoy and U S figures. Names and places are largely indecipherable, but references suggest diplomatic travel, political figures, and potential discussions on colonial ties and foreign relations. The exact details remain unclear due to damaged text.
Reports from Berlin indicate Turkish leaders press for terms linked to Talaat Pasha and align with German efforts as protests flare. Observers describe rising friction over Balkan affairs with potential implications for Armenian relations and regional stability.
Washington correspondent reports widespread interest in the American Tava program as major papers run screaming headlines about the plan. The Globe features bold coverage under a striking headline.
U S Food Administration for Wood County lists maximum consumer prices for foodstuffs and forbids improper combined sales. Differences in brand and quality cause price variation, with cash price stated. A 2 percent discount and 5 cent delivery charge apply. Public cooperation requested. Complaints or suggestions directed to Food Administrator Box 607 Marshfield Wis by phone 64.
Europe ships 141 million bushels of wheat, a notable export from the American food army during the critical war year, signaling how grain surplus supported allied needs and wartime logistics despite global shortages.
A reflection on the pivotal role of women in supporting the war effort through peaceable virtues and practical service, highlighting how women fed and aided soldiers and war sufferers as the nation united for peace or freedom.
The statement urges collective effort in support of American wartime goals. Hoover appeals for confidence and cooperation across the nation, pledging that Americans will do more for flag and freedom than rulers impose, reflecting the climate of World War I mobilization.
A retrospective review recalls a year when voluntary food control was a bold democratic experiment. It marks an established proof of democratic efficiency through citizen involvement and governance without compulsion.
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