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Newspaper
Marshfield Times
Location
Marshfield, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Sep 04, 1912
Page
12
A letter recalls Rev. Russell Cornwall’s Acres of Diamonds lecture urging practical paths to success. It cites a tale of a prince seeking diamond lands, only to find diamonds on his old farm after selling everything. The piece also critiques costly living and consumer excess as the true cost.
A reflection on choosing genuine service over show, asserting that the contented life comes from doing good rather than appearing virtuous. It argues real pleasure comes from authentic acts of kindness and not from chasing status or image.
The piece notes a 20 percent population rise over ten years with little increase in meat animals, citing Prof. J. G. Halpin of Wisconsin. It argues poultry can fill the gap as it can be raised nationwide, points to egg price rise from 11.15 cents in 1890 to 19.7 cents in 1909, and records 1911 hen production at $750,000,000, while warning against potential overproduction.
The Wisconsin Highway Commission will display at the Wisconsin State Fair from September 10 to 14. The exhibit includes a relocation model, charts and diagrams of 1912 work and 1913 plans, and a likely comprehensive road construction display. Experienced engineers will advise on road and bridge construction.
George Rietz and Stark Bros. returned from Marshfield with a strong haul of prizes across Guernsey, Holstein, Ayrshire, and Jersey entries. Rietz won multiple top placings including best three year old pure bred and several second prizes. Stark Bros. excelled in aged stock and bull categories, plus firsts in hog events. Both credit fair advertising for returns.
A column argues lightning causes far fewer deaths than auto crashes and fires. It notes many fear lightning though real fatalities are rare, citing Walter Grimm whose father was killed by a lightning strike while nearby.
Postmaster General Hitchcock announces the parcel post system will begin general operation on January 1 under the new postal appropriation act. The government postal express service expands to over a million miles of rural delivery with star route services. Special plans cover carriage of fragile articles and hampered parcels, with zones mapped and 150 000 copies printed for post offices nationwide.
A light satirical item notes that marriages, though said to be made in heaven, require many kinds of unions to exhaust the supply of wedding material. The piece reflects a witty take on matrimonial variety and social norms.
It emphasizes digestion over intake, noting strength and vitality come from what is digested and assimilated. Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets are advertised to invigorate the stomach and liver and help them function naturally. Sold by all dealers.
The Navajos number about 30 000 living in northern Arizona and northwestern New Mexico. They occupy an area roughly the size of Pennsylvania, largely desert. For centuries they have lived by raising sheep and goats. Their women weave wool into Navajo blankets, which may become strong competitors to imported rugs.
Biblio graphers prize old manuscripts over modern typewritten copies as genuine holographs from literary masters gain high prices. Sir Walter Scott’s Life of Jonathan Swift, in original manuscript with annotations, sold for 1910 at the Hoe sale.
Mr George Stowell aided his son in law William iesline this past week. A salesman for Wilson and Raleigh Medicine Company was seen in the area Saturday. Miss Mable Johnson left for Grand Rapids to attend Wood County Normal School. Mr James Chapman suffered machinery damage from a fire at Mr Stanley's barn during last week's storm when lightning struck lighting the grain bay and equipment.
RUPLINGER reports A Kolstead bought the W Snyder farm in FL. Sullivan visits western Minnesota. J Marshfelter and H Vista help harvest in North Dakota. Miss Minerva Berg of Auburndale visits Curti's. Gail Gadson attends Marshfield business college. Anna Curtin leaves for Madison after two weeks with relatives. Elsie Byer starts school in Windrow district and Gertrude Christenson in Hauser district. Good luck to both.
Area residents visited relatives and traveled to nearby towns over the weekend while noting a larger school registration. Edwin Rue dies after a nine week illness. funeral held at M E Church. Rue born 1869 in Richland County. survived by wife Stella and five children, plus his siblings. Local teachers listed for the new term and neighbors hosted a surprise party for Aug Siecke as he leaves Lutheran school duties.
Bethel residents report illness among Alice McCrillis and Carrie Trammer, while Mrs. Rice Davis of Granton visits her daughter G. W. McClaflen. The church school building was moved this week and work to finish it continues. Prof. Nels Bunger returns to duties at the post office and academy after a trip to Massachusetts. Edna Peterson arrives at the Academy to resume studies at the next term. Arthur Hazelton walks 30 miles from Meadow Valley to Bethel. Mrs. John Graham leaves for cranberry picking in Juneau County. Mrs. Clara Palmer buys Mr. Davis’s property near Meadow Valley for 1000 dollars. Breitlow’s barn and hay stack burn in a lightning storm. little insurance and most stock saved.
St Josephs Catholic school set to open Monday September 9 with Mrs Huth away visiting relatives. Public school begins September 3 under Miss Weigl as teacher. Hewitt baseball season ends with a strong record, one loss in a dozen games. Barn moved back to original site after storm damage. Lightning struck J Reocklien’s barn last Tuesday night, burning hay and grain. loss insured.
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