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Newspaper
Marshfield Times
Location
Marshfield, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Oct 22, 1913
Page
12
The Times lacks the ads for Dr. N A Goddard of Milwaukee and Dr. L M Tarbin of Chicago, despite The News praising critics of traveling quacks. The issue notes editor Bailey’s caustic defense of skepticism toward such advertisements without criticizing the named physicians or editor.
A long editorial condemns moving to a commission form of government in Marshfield, arguing the council has protected public interests and warns against concentrating power in three commissioners. It cites past failures of commission rule, notes tax rates remain high, and hints at campaign rhetoric and rumors. Also touches on local topics like prosperous farmers, a gold brick at Fountain City bank, and a Thanksgiving turkey note alongside a light humor exchange about moving into a new house.
Wisconsin state marshal Clem P. Host cites 690450 dollars in fire losses last year from defective chimneys boilers stoves and fireplaces. He urges pre snow inspections of heating plants with questions on stove placement shielding woodwork protecting ceilings and walls and proper ash disposal to prevent waste and loss of life.
The 1912 pension law increased to 25 dollars at seventy and 30 dollars at seventy five, but required new applications with proof. The latest law lets pensioners simply notify when reaching the age for an increase, no affidavits, using a Madison blank sent free, with postage. Return to Madison is advised. no charge from Madison.
Raymond Smith visited Grand Rapids last Tuesday as the community continues canning apples and tomatoes. Examination week has ended, and Frank Johnson and family have departed for their next destination.
Mrs John P Hume of Milwaukee formerly Marshfield defeated Mrs Rowin Van Ostrand of Antigo for the state regency of the Daughters of the American Revolution on Wednesday afternoon. Van Ostrand sought re election but failed on a secret ballot. Hume has served as state vice regent and regent of the Marshfield chapter.
A storm damaged a four hundred wire cable on East Third street causing partial loss of service on Pleasant Air line. Linemen traced a three foot fault near Cedar and Cherry, repaired a Collies fracture of a rib, while humorous quips about autos and horses mingled with local notes on vital statistics and a transit joke.
A state health board report lists odd death causes recorded by local officers across towns. Illustrative entries include death certificates citing mysterious phrases such as wake up dead and died suddenly with no serious illness, reflecting inconsistent reporting practices.
In cold weather our stock offers a large variety of fur and plush lap robes. Also available are horse blankets, carriage rugs, fine horse whips, and all items a driver needs. A wide assortment ensures easy selection.
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