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Newspaper
Marshfield Times
Location
Marshfield, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Oct 31, 1917
Page
5
A damaged OCR fragment discusses advertising rules and remedies for uncurable issues. It references government actions, voter requirements, and enforcement prospects. The text mentions efforts to address deceptive postings and regulatory responses.
A famous line appears as a patriotic quotation attributed to Stephen Decatur, contrasting dedication to national virtue with critique of foreign policy. The aphorism emphasizes loyalty to country even amid imperfect actions and debates its lasting resonance.
A critical wartime speech denounces German arrogance in demanding U.S. obedience on maritime rights. It accuses Berlin of murdering civilians at sea and sowing disloyalty among Americans while pledging to defend national honor and enforce rights. The text cites German attempts to influence Congress and finance, and notes the threat to U.S. commerce and neutrality.
The article proclaims the United States will back its war effort with the second Liberty Loan, faulting Berlin for underestimating American loyalty. It asserts the invincible American public will sustain the government to prosecute the war, vindicating rights, peace, and liberty for the world. It highlights strong patriotic support and unity behind President and troops.
A 19th century argument advocates active parental care and public health measures to prevent contagion. Medical inspection by doctors, nurses, or teachers is framed as self protection and a cheaper remedy than cure, stressing neighborly duty and disease sources removal.
HH B Kaempfer, editor of the West Bond Wik Pilot, replies to pro-German critics. He states his parents were German, but he is proud to be American and vows to stand for the United States against enemies. He derides treasonous editors and praises backbone in defense of the country.
Advice to parents on treating croup with Chamberlains Cough Remedy following printed directions for quick relief. The notice emphasizes using the product as directed and promises noticeable improvement during attacks.
New York World notes Berlin closed Germanys seventh war loan at 12.43 billion marks, surpassing all but the sixth loan in total, and worth about 3.1 billion old gold marks or roughly 1.5 billion dollars in neutral exchange. The piece argues the loan highlights inflation and the shift from irredeemable paper to labor aid, with subscriber counts signaling resolve.
A Neeudah Wisconsin boy serving on a U S torpedo boat writes home about life at sea and patrol duties. He urges his mother to keep a brave heart, recalls prayers for loved ones, and declares loyalty to country while facing mine fields and the danger of enemy action.
The editor’s boasts about vim and enterprise lack credibility without broad business advertising. A town’s status as a financial center depends on substantial, ongoing ads from local merchants, not sole newspaper assertions or sporadic support. Corroborating evidence from the ad market is essential.
A playful, archaic verse recounts a duel between two men named Shott and Nott. The lines ponder who was shot and by whom, weaving wordplay about shots, Shott, and Shote. The piece concludes with tangled phrases suggesting outcomes and misfires.
Low fares in effect on the first and third Tuesday of each month. Slightly higher Winter Tourist fares in effect daily via the Chicago and North Western Ry. For train schedules and full particulars apply to Ticket Agent, Phone 237, Ste
A collage of editorials and extracts from Wisconsin papers argues for economy, sacrifice, and national readiness during wartime. It lauds thrift, warns against waste, discusses registering births and deaths, and notes observers on enlistment and civilian contribution to the war. It cites opinions from Fond du Lac, Wau Claire, Watertown, Janesville, Marinette, Berlin, and Oshkosh papers.
A Cleveland Plain Dealer anecdote recalls a southern Indiana stop where a single saloon boasted no chairs. The bartender says the place is first class and aims to limit drinking to the height of a man’s endurance, prompting the visitor to leave after a brief, vexed exchange.
A note from Exoduary 7 16 explains straw was added to bricks mixed with clay to keep them compact and prevent cracking. The practice is attributed to the Epype tlans, outlining their method for brick preparation.
In Cleveland businesses ramp up efficiency by outfitting boys with roller skates to move faster in stockrooms. A department store reports skates double productivity as older youths return to school and demand rises. Other firms, and possibly the post office, consider rollers to handle growing orders and faster mail sorting.
A 14 year old Pekin boy Johnny Fritz removed a gate from its hinges and carried it to a Sunday ball game in the next town. There he lent the gate to a stranger who used it as a screen at first base. The gate saved the man from danger and he gave Johnny five dollars for books.
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