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Newspaper
Marshfield Times
Location
Marshfield, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Oct 21, 1914
Page
3
The editorial endorses the Democratic county ticket as capable and independent, arguing a complete change from the current incumbents is beneficial. It claims the slate is clean, well suited to duties, and worthy of strong support to avoid the stagnation of repeated terms.
In a Thursday house debate Representative Gardner urged the god of battles to defeat Germany. Critics label the remark a poor neutrality example, warning such intemperate language can spark riots and strain international ties. They note German Americans show temperate patriotism, contrasting Gardner with broader American sentiment.
The Marshfield News and The Marshfield Herald discuss the county ticket and four terms for county officials. They note voters will consider change, and pounce on issues like Wisconsin roads, state fair admission, and potential visits by Bryan while predicting a German invasion rumor amid fall weather and improving roads.
J E Jones from New York writes the second letter on Oct 17 describing crowds at Times and Herald Square Awaiting news from Europe. He argues the war burdens the American people with minimal impact on daily life and notes the Vaterland as the world’s greatest ship still central to events in New York.
A long critique of wartime information control and naval pressure highlights how German cables were cut, British blockades threaten New York, and press censorship distorts reports. It notes bankers barred from France loans, war orders flow to American industry, and public calls for genuine peace amid shifting attitudes toward the war's brutality.
A vintage notice endorses Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as highly effective for severe coughs. Mrs. O. Bargent of Peru Indiana says it is worth its weight in gold and recommends it. For sale by all dealers.
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