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Newspaper
Marshfield Times
Location
Marshfield, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Oct 08, 1913
Page
8
A brief newspaper snippet lists subscription pricing in advance at $1.50 per year and provides a glimpse of telephone contact details, typical of early 20th century publication layout. The fragment emphasizes renewals and reader access.
In October 1913 editorials urge Marshfield to respect the will of the people and avoid stalling an honest investigation. They warn against slander and intimidation and favor open records, warn about a grand jury only for proper purposes, and praise parcel post for small packages while criticizing overreliance on the express system.
Wisconsin Valley Leader cites Marshfield council’s judiciary committee probing the water and lighting department amid charges of graft. Superintendent Louis B. Carl reportedly fled after a suspected shortage potentially doubling the sum. Officials resist investigation, prompting outside concern about municipal integrity.
A group including As 3 Pass It On and Charles Crocker reflect on a year away, comparing Midwestern grain practices with dairy farming, noting New York land prices as low as 15 to 20 dollars per acre and thistle infestations. An editor quarreling with a printed resignation is recounted, followed by a Wisconsin church sermon urging women to seek liberty and physical activity over fashion.
A Detroit Free Press note records a man proclaiming The Leke is cam amid a lively community response. The piece hints at street rhetoric and a growing debate over language and expression in public spaces. Local observers urge calm and seek clarity on the phrase's origin and meaning.
Henry Ergenson works silos near Marshfield while others dig potatoes in ample supply. Walter Peterson fills a silo for Fred Krause. Bert Breseman and John Calranach transact business in Marshfield. The Riedel Wanke threshing crew operates locally this week as clover seed ripens and is harvested.
A LaCrosse man leaped into the river in protest of actions by the board of review. The commentator notes Marshfield lacks a river, otherwise the population might suffer a great loss.
The snippet reports rainfall welcomed by residents, silo filling by Charles Winrow, dental visit for Wm. Seidel in Marshfield, visits by Mr. and Mrs. Charles Seidel to Ed Wanke, and a potatoes haul by Charles Seidel and wife. The Ekval? return from Michigan, Theo Winrow and Wm. Ohm at a Marshfield wedding, and Anna and Mary Seidel visiting Milwaukee before departing.
Bethel church held quarterly services last Sabbath with attendees including Mrs. Anna Barker of Waushara County visiting her son Arthur on the farm of Stephen Brigham. Mr. Mikkelsen and wife left for Knights, Florida Wednesday evening. A joint auction sale of J C Mikkelsen and F C Johnson on the Mikkelsen farm south of Bethel drew fair crowds, Will Ebbe of Marshfield presiding. D A Deden of Barron County, purchaser of the Mikkelsen farm, attended Monday’s sale and plans to move to the farm next spring.
Advice warns against cough medicines with codeine morphine heroin and other sedatives. It recommends Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as an expectorant to clear germs and prevent pneumonia, noting its safety and worldwide reputation. Sold by all dealers.
In Wood County Wisconsin a notice in the county court informs creditors of John Sheriff deceased to present claims for examination and allowance by April second. The order sets deadlines, names the venue at the Grikd Ragide court house, and directs publication in the Marshfield Times within fifteen days. Dated September 30, by County Judge W. J. Conway.
A fragmented OCR list shows items available at a public library include painting and wallpaper books. Also noted are titles on furniture making ceramics poultry advertising cookbooks and home economics.
The Marabield Times, Marshfield, Wisconsin, publishes weekly. A. J. Campbell is listed as manager and business manager. Stockholders include A. J. Campbell and Ay Williams. The notice names Marshfield Times Co. as owner with bondholders and security holders of record. Sworn before G. Hambright, Notary, on September 30, 1913.
A Washington Star feature in a folksy dialect notes rural and urban contrasts. It highlights tension as White folks discuss tariffs and trust while communities focus on improving life prospects and anticipating better days ahead.
Use a quality tooth powder paste or liquid. Ignore bargain store trash and buy denti frice you can rely on. Also for toilet aids. Better pay a little more for the real thing than for worthless imitations.
We can fill any prescription exactly as written by any doctor regardless of origin. Our stock, education, experience, and equipment ensure satisfactory service.
Local ad urges readers to try Br Mile Aniu-Pain Pills for relief from rheumatic pains, claiming quick comfort without needless waste.
Mrs J Hartsfield of 35 Corput Street Atlanta praises Dr Miles Anti Pain Pills for easing headaches nerves and irritability. Her husband and two sons also benefit, allowing her to finish homework and stay active. Miles Medical Elkhart Indiana advertises the remedy as proven after twenty years and available at all druggists.
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