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Newspaper
Three Lakes Page
Location
Three Lakes, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Mar 02, 1916
Page
2
In remarks from St. Petersburg and Tampa, William Jennings Bryan warns that readiness to a fault can inflame a warlike mood. He says preparedness must be sustained but not become a perpetual burden on the nation, noting that a people who “whip too often” carry a chip on their shoulder.
Two years to expose his hand to state waters. Citizens urged to study Philipp and his Milwaukee base, which allegedly wields state power from there to advance his ends. Readers are asked to hear him or review his record to determine sincerity.
A Madison State Journal dispatch from Sheboygan on February 16 quotes Governor Philipp arguing that belief in a $40,000 tax cut is not credible and that wealth determines all public and private judgments. The piece casts him as defining value by dollar sign and mocks his stance on money and arithmetic.
The article notes Judge Barnes of this city resigns from a high public post to become counsel for Northwestern Life Insurance Company, a lucrative career move. Governor Philipp appoints Marvin B. Rosenberry of Wausau as interim successor, praising him though warning of old political ties and big business influence.
Senator La Follette lauds Louis Brandeis as a modern answer to governance needs in a magazine piece. He argues Brandeis will align court decisions with public will, noting the court often finalizes major laws after lengthy debate. He warns critics and predicts Brandeis will bolster democracy and dismay Wall Street interests.
Elihu Root condemned the Wilson administration for not protesting Germany’s entry into Belgium and for the murders of American citizens in Mexico. He argued the administration shifts positions after demanding actions, echoing Roosevelt’s lines as the party weighs its presidential nominee.
The piece accuses organists of special interests of waging false campaigns to reinstall Emmanuel J. Philipp to fill state positions with corporate tools. It claims Philipp and allies push newspapers at a loss to seize natural resources. References a 1915 Philippi legislature.
The article argues Teddy Roosevelt will seek the 1916 Republican nomination and predicts a loud, influential campaign if he is nominated. It notes some Republicans may oppose him now, but backing could grow as the election nears.
The Oneida County Land and Abstract Company provides the weekly real estate transfers ending March 1 1916. Entries include Charles J Keep and wife to S T Nelson W D lot 5 D I K 3 Keenan's Add Rhinelander Annie Morgan to Thomas McDermott lot 4 Bik 1 Keenan's First Add Rhinelander and others across multiple plats with various grantor grantee and parcel descriptions including Rhinelander Telephone Co to Webster E Brown and Charles P Crosby Warrants and deeds with prices such as 1500 2000 and 6500 and multiple undivided interests noted in section 19 36 11 and 38 1.
Antigo Journal reports locals raise $45,000 in stock subscriptions for a new hotel site and seek $60,000 total. If sales stall, remaining funds may be borrowed. citizens hope for no interference and timely completion by public spirit and local effort.
ITE Baraboo News quotes a saying that a man new to editing a newspaper will learn the ups and downs of life. It notes experience from various trades helps, but months in a country paper reveal human eccentricities.
Region experiences persistent high winds causing scarce tree growth and soil upheaval. Winds are so strong that potatoes and turnips have been known to be grown partially out of the ground, while grass thrives under the harsh conditions.
Tests with thermometers show indoor and outdoor temperatures for tops hats. A thermometer read 90 degrees inside when outside was 77, then outside rose to 108 at noon and inside reached 90. By evening outside fell to 68 while inside was 88.
Analysis notes that Teutons and Celts differ in pace and style of thought. Germans are described as slower to form opinions and to express them, while Celts are implied to be quicker to decide. The passage contrasts their cognitive approaches and inclination to contemplate multiple ideas.
Experiments show germs spread more slowly on linen than on wool silk or cotton making linen underwear appear highly hygienic and valuable for surgical needs according to the report.
An exchange discusses reducing gas waste with a reference to compulsory muzzles for certain people and suggests this measure might help, reflecting a provocative, opinionated stance in a brief excerpt.
A fragmentary festival item portrays Tom Wood as a comic hero in an Ice Festival on an island up the Suminy river. The piece details odd ceremonies, grandiose promises, and farcical political stunts including a mock run for president of Mexico with a puncture proof ticket, humorous planks about irrigating rivers, and quirky town hints toward Rhinelander and other locales.
The piece argues that true manhood lies not in wealth title or status but in inner thoughts motives and character. It reflects on how life events and accidents fail to define a person whereas the enduring essence is in his internal drives and actions.
Circuit court for Oneida county opens Monday afternoon March 6 with Judge A H Ried presiding. Six criminal cases, nine jury fact issues, and twenty seven court fact issues appear on the calendar. Only two criminal trials are expected Wal ter Sandowski for murder and W W Thayer for assault with intent to do great bodily harm.
Instructions say to soak a comb in a warm water solution with two tablespoons of ammonia for about a half hour, then remove and wipe dry. The comb should come out spotless according to Woman's Home Companion.
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