Marshfield July 3 Festival With Two Full Days Of Contests
Marshfield celebrates a two day Independence event with athletic contests and prizes. Local teams compete in varied events as residents gather for festivities and street activities.
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Newspaper
Myrtle Point Enterprise
Location
Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jun 24, 1915
Page
6
Marshfield celebrates a two day Independence event with athletic contests and prizes. Local teams compete in varied events as residents gather for festivities and street activities.
A village urges self improvement and enterprise as a path to opportunity. It chides idle job seekers at the post office, praises clean yards and neat premises, and invites residents to work with nature to keep the town bright and welcoming.
The piece discusses rail rate fairness with focus on passenger versus freight charges. Norfolk and Western argues two cent passenger rates do not cover costs while State shows freight surplus. court affirms each service must be priced to cover its own costs with any surplus staying with the railroad. The ruling cautions against subsidizing one traffic with another.
Washington notes on June 17 1915 recount mass flag displays across the city as Americans pledge allegiance amid debates over Germany's submarine actions and President Wilson's diplomacy. Bryan resigns as Secretary of State prompting speculation on 1916 plans and party dynamics. Gen Carranza Vila and Mexico tensions rise as U S authorities weigh steps toward peace and recognition.
A long rail journey takes the writer from Hershey Pennsylvania to Chicago during a streetcar workers strike. The letter notes rapid train travel, Pittsburgh’s rail facilities, and a stay with nephews Lewis and Ernest Root in Chicago before continuing toward English Iowa. The piece mentions health trials of a relative in Chicago and urges letters of support.
A historic column argues bread as the staff of life demands reform using white flour drawbacks and the benefits of graham and whole wheat bread. It warns of underbaking and yeast survival and recommends hard toast for better digestion while describing the workload of running a weekly newspaper.
A traveler writes of hard rain since arrival in the country and mentions many relatives and friends in the area. He says they will stay in the section for some time and signs the message as Thomas Barklow.
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