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Newspaper
Marshfield Times
Location
Marshfield, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Sep 16, 1914
Page
3
Marshfield News reflects on voters favoring long service over ouster in county politics. It questions editorials backing candidates, contrasts primary and general elections, and notes candidates seeking two more years of service. The piece urges stronger support for the incumbents amid a heated campaign.
The article argues it is late in the season to act but urges thorough discussion of parks and playgrounds. It emphasizes the impact of city appearance on growth, noting schools are strong but streets, sidewalks, parks, and public spaces need attention to attract new residents and businesses. The piece calls for united civic effort rather than factional conflict.
An excerpted summary explains continental army scale and unit naming. It notes a European regiment runs about 3,300 men under a colonel, a brigade around 10,000, a division about 20,000, and an army corps 40,000, with three corps forming a 120,000 strong field army.
A collection of humorous and satirical lines from several papers. Topics range from war tax Economy to Prohibition and local politics. Notable notes reference President Wilson, Milwaukee and Grantson News, Lori mer banks in Chicago, and Wisconsin voters.
A fragment titled Nobody’s tribute to fathers highlights the unseen costs of keeping a home, debt, and the daily chores shouldered by fathers. The piece shifts to a Scientific American excerpt discussing the scale of World War I mobilization, detailing millions under arms across nations, conscription systems in Germany and Britain, and the looming, vast military apparatus on the European front. The column weaves poems, advertisements, and public notices, reflecting period concern with home life, war, and civic notices.
The text discusses campaign finances and troop figures from dispatches estimating engagement strength. It notes a hunger for political office among candidates and the influence of independent voters. It also mentions Mr. Luedtke of Richfield and a prairie chicken season opening coinciding with his private chicken roost opening.
Advertisement extols Chamberlain's Liniment offering relief for rheumatism sciatica and muscle pains. It claims many sufferers have used it with the best results and notes its value for lambago and related aches.
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