Farmer’s Favor in Tariff Bill Says Breathing Room for Farmers
The article quotes the Burlington Standard-Democrat arguing the underwood tariff benefits farmers. It claims farming machinery, tolls, clothing, and manufactured food become cheaper or duty free, stamping the tariff as a sham. It suggests beef tariffs hurt consumers and protect beef prices, while farm goods see similar protection. The piece notes Milwaukee’s lack of support for fair and hints at political skepticism.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Underwood
Burington Standard-Democrat
Payne+Aldrich
Critics urge Bryan to quit secretary post in Life column
Jillis O Jones writing in Life urges Secretary Bryan to relinquish the secretary of state post. The piece praises hypocrisy and indirectness, faulting Bryan for openness with the public and for not concealing enough from Republican editors. It suggests withholding salary details and critiques his methods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jillis O. Jones
Bryan
Kidney Health and Diet for Long Life
The article warns kidney diseases can progress with little pain and stresses regular medical exams, nutrition, and hygienic living. It notes degenerative kidney conditions are rising, links alcohol use and dieting to health, and suggests maintaining balance to extend life even if cures aren’t possible. It also compares kidney checks to dental visits.
Truthful advertising as a modern standard
The piece argues that 20th century advertising should tell the plain truth about goods and be fully clear to readers. It praises newspapers for backing honest ads and notes a policy used by major papers to refuse advertisers who mislead or promise beyond fulfillment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wall Street
La Follette’s political status and Wisconsin politics notes
The Wansan Record Herald calls La Follette a political pariah to some, yet likely to continue shaping Wisconsin politics. It argues he won’t align with Democrats or Bull Moose, and jokes about reassessment costs in Marshfield while praising autumn travel and art cars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wansan Record Herald
The
Sentinel
la Follette
Bull Moose
Jose
Wisconsin
Sturtevant
Senator LaFollette
LaFolleche
Landseekers edition sent to 5000 readers in Marshfield
The Marshfield Times issued an eight page Central Wisconsin Land Seekers Information Edition featuring dairy resources and Marshfield scenes. Barr and Campbell, owners, have expanded circulation with about five thousand copies distributed by land dealers. County crop reports remain incomplete but show increases. Secretary Wilson urges industrial peace without slavery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marshfield Times
Central Wisconsin
Wisconsin
Marshfield
Wood County
Messrs. Barr & Campbell
The
Times
Landseekers
Labor
Wilson
Marshfield Advancing Dairy Center of Wisconsin
Marshfield, a city of about 7000 in the Dairyland District, sits at key rail junctions of the C N W, Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul and the Soo lines. The piece touts rich agricultural surroundings, diverse industries, a strong public system, and status as a main dairy hub at the nascent stage of growth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marshfield
Wood County
Marathon County
Clark County
Wisconsin
Chicago, Co. Paul, Minneapolis and Omaha
Soo Railway
Sripe
Timosl
Ciar
Bee
John J. Marsh
New York City
Soo Line Earnings Annual Report at Minneapolis meeting
At the Soo Line annual meeting in Minneapolis last Tuesday a report showed gross earnings of 21 million dollars for the year ending June 30, 1913, averaging 7,343 per mile, with 12 million dollars in operating expenses. Mileage totaled 2,91546. Figures exclude the Chicago division and old Wisconsin Central. The Chicago division posted a large earnings increase for year ending June 30, 1915 with gross 10,893,990.47 and expenses 7,208,299.24. Cross earnings stood at 9,578,554.98 with 6,036,882.56 in expenses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Soo Line
Minneapolis
Chicago
Wisconsin Central
Hard Winter Forecast Hinted by Acorn and Husk Signs
Local observers warn of a severe season as harvest folklore points to a cold winter. Acorn patterns and lingering corn husks are cited by community elders as the basis for the prediction.
Also Mentioned on This Page
the Marshfield Times
Wis
Barr & Campbell
Times Office Armory Building Editors Home Telephone
Farmer
State Fair Board
Milwaukee
Beutime
Ayer
the Times
Hoyt E. Dearholt
M.D
the Health Instruction Bureau, University Extension Division
Washington
Madison
Hollister
Rocky Mountain
Walter Laabs
Central Ave
Prom
Grand Rapids Daily Reporter
Annual Report
Marshfield Bottling
Kelly and
Waggoner
Herman Buchmiller
Dray Line
Moore
Moores
R. J. Strauss
Rexall
W. A. Liese
Mies Ami-Tuin
Tate
Jene
Miles
Marshfield Hardware & Auto Co
South Cent. Ave
4Th St
Incorporated
Taylor & Scott Co., Wood County Abstracts
Darrow
Grand Rapids
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