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Newspaper
Marshfield Times
Location
Marshfield, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Sep 13, 1916
Page
3
A historic quotation contrasts national loyalty with critical judgment. It frames the balance between defending a country and evaluating its actions, attributed to Stephen Decatur. The line continues to resonate in discussions of patriotic duty and accountability in governance.
The nation contemplates drastic action against Great Britain over trade restrictions and mail tampering. The public mood favors asserting U S sovereignty and pushing back against British orders in council, with emphasis on protecting export trade and national rights despite costs.
A chaotic report laments two children in a southern dirt area who ingested poison after finding pills and liquor. It urges hardening laws to punish parents who store deadly substances within reach, arguing for protective steps and safer packaging to prevent child poisoning.
A Medford note warns residents living between Modfort and Lake Hasadore to stop removing stones from highways. The road is private property and placing obstructions or damaging tires could lead to court prosecutions. Carrying stones onto the road may invite legal action.
Dr. H. H. Dearkelt urges laboring families to fund health programs via public money to prevent disease and death. He argues parents should organize to push school boards and counties to finance health departments, reducing infantile paralysis and other ailments through collective effort.
The Rural Credits Act is hailed as not harming the economy and likely to curb private lender gouging by providing government backed loans. It would extend state and national banking support, amortization relief, and foreclose fewer farms while promoting settlement in northern Wisconsin dairy country between towns near Lake Superior.
The Stevens Point Journal recalls a vivid aurora borealis display observed Saturday night with the sky luminous from horizon to zenith. Reports link auroral activity to magnetic disturbances, noting needle deviation and heightened activity when brightest, and describe accompanying sounds and mythic regional references.
The piece discusses guardsmen possibly returning by October and voting in November. It questions Governor Philipp and his administration's plans for Bairdstien voters, arguing the governor should grant rights denied by the court and criticizing Standpatters for fearing young voters.
The Chilton Times recalls Gil Vandercook one of Wisconsin’s most influential newspaper men. Once a pencil washer on The Local Tribune he later shaped Milwaukee metropolitan press and helped elevate many colleagues. He also spent time in Oregon pursuing broader prospects beyond journalism.
A satirical pitch urges readers to buy a hen and feed it scraps to lay eggs that cover a year’s newspaper subscription cost. The joke extends to turning the hen into pot pie, claiming it will eventually yield profit while teaching wisdom and alleviating poverty.
Wisconsin dairy farming draws visitors from the Dakotas Louisiana and other states and even South America as farmers seek methods to improve their own practices. Wisconsin’s strong dairy status attracts delegations and inspired observers from Louisiana expressing belief in a bright future for dairy farming there.
The Granton News laments rising costs of paper ink oil and power, noting press expenses have surged and urging subscribers in arrears to pay to meet increasing production costs. The notice stresses creditors and the need to cover costs to continue publishing.
The piece traces the historic role of the best man in customary marriages, noting the groom’s assistant helped secure a bride and aid in the ceremony. It discusses older tribal practices and the evolution of the best man’s duties across societies, citing the St. Louis Globe-Democrat.
The August issue of The Milk Bearer praises Marshfield Dairy for its new owners BE. C. Kramer and J. McDonald. It notes their energetic, sane approach, modern delivery, and commitment to high quality milk in sealed bottles delivered to homes.
An article describing the automobile as a large iron and rubber contrivance converting gasoline to speed and luxury. It notes a leather carriage, four rubber wheels, and machinery with ailments, claiming high speed and rapid transport for various places.
A short health blurb warns constipation causes many illnesses and urges keeping bowels regular. It recommends Chamberlain's Tablets when a laxative is needed and notes they improve appetite and digestion.
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