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Newspaper
Marshfield Times
Location
Marshfield, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Sep 09, 1914
Page
3
The piece contrasts California’s year round warmth with the Midwest’s defined seasons. It argues cold winters boost agricultural value, crops, and farmer homes, noting drought swings from warm western regions and urging appreciation of seasonal rainfall and winter effort for progress.
A Richmond woman gains national fame selling pin money pickles and a Washington, D. C. woman makes chow chow for two dollars a gallon. Hundreds of young women earn pin money by canning at home. The USDA Farmers Bulletin 521 offers free guidance, urging small experiments first and careful practice to ensure quality and profit.
The article compares Western Canada grain after last year's low prices with a Winnipeg Free Press report of a smaller 133 million bushel Western Canadian wheat crop and poor quality. It notes Wisconsin crops stay strong with high prices, while dairy farming offers better fertility-conserving options, highlighting Wisconsin’s cheap land and opportunities across farming branches.
The Oshkosh Northwestern laments the Progressive nomination of Mr. Philipp for governor and blames state politics on lawyers, not farmers. It questions if farmers held power, taxes might be lower, and notes a Marshfield grocer opening a wholesale house. It asks if Earel will gain progressive Democratic support and ends with the blunt verdict that none could win.
A collage of editorial quips and observations from Wisconsin papers during wartime. Notes urge preparedness versus peace, discuss the primary race and party contests, and joke about election costs and publicity. Mentions McGovern for US Senate and references to La Follette, McGovern, and the Wisconsin Idea.
The Stevens Point Journal laments William H. Hatton's gubernatorial nomination defeat and endorses Philip Philipp as the Republican candidate. It praises Philipp's economy platform and urges all Republicans to support him, asserting the people’s will is final.
Granton and Neillsville visitors joined locals at Marshfield for exhibits races and free attractions calling the fair the banner of the decade Grand Rapids attendees reported attendance over 10 000 with gate receipts surpassing 1900 a theft on the depot platform involved several people losing hundreds of dollars while most visitors arrived by auto and the Loyal Tribune notes ticket sales at the depot were down about half from last year
The Second Regiment band of Marshfield rode in a special car on the four o clock train to Oconto to play at the fair. The band is praised for leadership under Th Steinmetz and for Marshfield´s support and the members dedication to music and harmony.
The Marathon Times writes of bright patriotic fire in many breasts and pleasure in living under the flag, noting fond ties to homeland and fathers while affirming pride in the Star Spangled Banner as a blessing over land and seas.
The Times Washington correspondent reports on a graphic written piece by Mr. Jones describing the visible effects of the European war on New York City, noting the city’s reaction and atmosphere amid the conflict.
M Berg, proprietor of a Marshfield blacksmith shop, shares that heavy labor caused backache and lumbago with suspected kidney issues. He credits Doan's Kidney Pills for relief and recommends them, noting they have helped whenever his back ached. Prepared by Foster Milburn Co., Buffalo, NY.
An old advertisement offers one hundred dollars reward for an uncured catarrh case and promotes Hall's Catarrh Cure with testimonials and a nationwide druggist sale. The note from J Cheney & Co of Toledo asserts firm integrity and financial reliability, alongside internal remedies and per bottle pricing.
Advertises Chamberlain's Liniment as effective for rheumatism sciatica lumbago and back pain. Claims many sufferers have found relief and notes it is sold by all dealers.
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