07 Oct 1914
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Newspaper
Marshfield Times
Location
Marshfield, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Oct 07, 1914
Page
1
A Prairie chicken hunting tale by an amateur amid Marshfield hunters reflects on the sport and its lore. The piece critiques editorials and jokes about the difficulty, humorously noting the writer’s lack of long experience yet earnest stance. It explains prairie chicken habits and pokes fun at scientific debates while recalling local hunting culture.
A fragment notes that science has long puzzled why thrushes or similar birds prefer certain places as a permanent abode. It acknowledges occasional wooded upland habitats but cites careful investigation showing a reliance on specific, unnamed locations. The text continues on page 2.
Foreign newspapers arriving in Marshfield reveal a confident German outlook on victory. The reports describe a nationwide drive to fund the war, requiring one fourth of bank deposits and even foreign creditors to invest in empire bonds, showing cheerful patriotism and rapid loan success.
R Frank Turnell an ex Marshfield resident and Chicago & Northwestern assistant cashier confessed to embezzling 9150 from the railroad. He said most of the funds were spent on horse races. An auditor is examining his accounts.
Extracts from the diary of M H Jackson, August 1914, describe a British traveler observing German residents in London at the outbreak of war. He notes suspicion toward foreigners, the risk of being mistaken for spies, and the complications of names, nationality, and wartime policing across England and Germany.
Charles Heinzen and his family escaped death when their seven passenger Cadillac rolled on a Colby road hill six miles north of Stratford. A front wheel fell off causing several somersaults. two ladies suffered severe bruises, others were slightly hurt. Heinzen’s brother was thrown through the windshield. John A. Kestel aided with his car to transport the injured to nearby farm, where Dr. H. A. Vedder treated them.
Ben Hemmrick who runs a cheese factory near Marshfield was arrested Wednesday by Sheriff A J Cowell on a complaint from R B Southard an inspector for the Wisconsin dairy and food commission. Hemmrick pleaded guilty before Justice John Roberts at Grand Rapids and was fined twenty five dollars plus costs totaling about forty six dollars.
The Washington view is that Ambassador von Bernstorff and Secretary Bryan discussed a German American peace treaty as a prelude to a US peace proposal to Europe. With both sides evenly matched and unable to secure a decisive victory, the immense sacrifices bolster calls for peace, though acceptance by the powers remains uncertain.
Pease Sunday observed with special services across city churches. Ministers and congregations joined in prayers and hymns reflecting the day’s purpose, with fitting music and psalms chosen to honor the occasion.
A traveling man asks what time the train will reach Marshfield aboard the Cannon Ball. The conductor replies there is no telling as he and the engineer plan to alight down the line to hunt rabbits for a spell.
A traveler laments limited Franco German contact and foresees a major conflict. He quotes a German observer who believes Germany could endure a long war and aims toward Paris, noting the vast manpower and the danger of rapid mobilization. The writer fears the tumult and notes American German heritage amid looming global tension.
A former Marshfield resident now in Beaver Dam mailed one dollar to Central State Fair Association secretary Williams with a note confessing past sneaking into Marshfield Fair Grounds. The writer, signed Mau, hopes the donation covers prior omissions and suggests others who took tickets might repay debt to aid the association.
John J. Blaine of Boscobel announced he would run for governor as an independent. Senator LaFollette said he would not seek a candidacy except when summoned by the people. The move aims to swing the race toward two Democrats over Republicans.
A dispute over the Marshfield to Pittsville Grand Rapids road cuts along Hafer and Kalsched property with a jog at Richfield. County Commissioner Louis Amundson had warnings of the dispute before grading. Hafer & Ralsched assert the line was shifted to protect their lumber yard, offering to spare land while the county pressed ahead.
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