Food penalties levied support Red Cross drives
State Food Administrator Magnus Swenson imposed penalties totaling 3332 on several firms for food regulation violations. Schmidt Milling of Oshkosh 1500 Gustavus Milling Oshkosh 1000 Bonduel Feed and Light Bonduel 300 Piper Brothers Madison 100 Ww A Oppel Madison 25 Hennery Brothers Fond du Lac 10 Helmer Milling Fond du Lac 100 Menasha Wholesale Menasha 25 G Spilker Appleton 47.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Cross
Magnus Swenson
Schmidt Milling Company
Oshkosh
Gustavus Milling Company
Bonduel Feed and Light Company
Bonduel
Piper Brothers
Madison
Ww. A. Oppel
Hennery Brothers
Fond du Lac
Helmer Milling Company
Menasha Wholesale Company
Menasha
G. Spilker
Appleton
New Elephant Arrives at Madison Park Zoo
Alf Ringling transfers Anna the 16 year old Indian elephant to Dr Corydon Dwight of the Madison Zoological Society for the city zoo. Anna arrived from New York in a special car and settles in at Vilas Park near the elk pen. Dwight says she is pleased with her new surroundings and may give Madison children rides in future summers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alf. T. Ringling
Ringling Brothers’ Circus
Anna
Corydon G. Dwight
Madison Zoological Society
City Zoo
Madison
New York
Vilas Park
Dwight
India
Local Merchants Aid Cyclone Rebuilding in Baraboo
Baraboo residents and merchants aided by Assemblyman George Carpenter report rapid rebuilding after a cyclone. Ministers Rev J Lloyd Smith and Rev C E Weed helped erect barns and assist with crops, with Joe Harris farm cited for full yield. Threshing remains. W E Rowland directs aid calls via telephone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baraboo
Secker Place
J. S. Palmer
George Carpenter
J. Lloyd Smith
Congregational Church
Cc. E. Weed
M. E
Weed
Joe Harris
Carpenter
W. E. Rowland
Son of La Follette in Critical Condition
Robert M. La Follette Jr. is reported desperately ill at Hot Spring Virginia after a months long illness from poisoning following a throat trouble. Senator La Follette is to be called as a witness before the committee on privileges and elections investigating charges against his loyalty after Congress meets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert M. la Follette, Jr
Senator la Follette
Hot Spring
Committee On Privileges and Elections
Congress
Canning Ends On 1918 Pea Crop At Frank Herfort Plant
This morning the last of the 1918 pea crop was canned at the Frank Herfort Canning company plant. About a million and a half cans have been filled over five weeks. The crop was normal and slightly below last year. Employment ranged from 125 to 150 workers, with many soon labeling cans. Shipments start immediately as the pack is sold. After three weeks the corn crop will be canned for market.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Herfort Canning Company
Selectmen Sail for Camp to Train for War Effort
Twenty two young men from Baraboo area depart for Camp Taylor Kentucky after a community ceremony near the courthouse. Mayor Thaever Rev Weed and Rev Smith praised liberty and patriotism as the Baraboo Marine Band played and a police-led march to the train concluded the event. Names listed include William Yorkie Merrimack Fred Ziech Reedsburg Roy Milon Henry Baraboo Martin Penshorn Wonewoc and more with Ernest Weinke noted among the Freedom entries.
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Virginia
Massachusetts
Rev
Weed
Baraboo Marine Band
Police Department
G. A. R. Selectmen
E. C. Henke
H. W. Hawkins
Chicago
S. A. Pelton
H. C. Neitzel
Camp Taylor
William Yorkie
Merrimack
Fred Ziech
Reedsburg
Roy Milon Henry
Baraboo
Martin Penshorn
Wonewoc
William Tourdot
Leo Kaney
Sandusky
Phillip F. Schroeder
N. Freedom
Gerhard Woerth
Sauk City
Frank P. Johnson
la Valle
Fay E. DeVault
Lime
Herman Reinecke
Ableman
Albert Nemitz
Ernest Weinke
No. Freedom
Return from trip to parks and notable sightings
Mrs E E Smith and daughter Miss Vivian of 216 Eighth street return from a western trip visiting relatives and Glacier National Park. They describe Yellowstone and park hotels closed by government, rapid travel by auto, and abundant wildlife including elk shipments to four states. They meet Mr and Mrs Richard T Ringling in Montana.
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Promanent
Ark
Idaho
Illinois
Texas
Minnesota
Yellowstone
Department of the Interior
Montana
Richard T. Ringling
Alf. T. Ringling
Circus
Fox farm adds 82 silver black foxes in shipment
Dr Collins manager of the Reedsburg fox farm announces a record consignment from Prince Edward Island. The shipment of eighty two silver black foxes is the largest single delivery ever made to the farm marking a notable expansion of local fur operations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reedsburg
Collins
Prince Edward Island
Enroll Women in War Work Call Draws 25 000 Recruits
The government seeks 25 000 young women ages 19 to 35 to train for the student nurse reserve. Enrollees pledge to serve until April 1, 1919, with assignments to civilian hospital schools or a government nursing school. Sauk county quota is twenty. Mrs. H J Irwin and Mrs. Frank Avery lead the drive through Red Cross and Council of Defense at the post office recruit station open 10-12 and 2-6.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sauk County
H. J. Irwin
Frank Avery
Council of Defense
Red Cross
Dithmar Announces Candidacy for Renomination
Lieutenant Governor E. F. Dithmar of this city announces his bid for re election to the office he has held for four years He notes that all current elective state officers seek renomination and says he would not decline to run again in view of the present crisis Wisconsin has shown loyalty to the national war effort and will support all needed legislation and economy in state affairs and a brief legislative session is desired by the people
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. F. Dithmar
Sauk City Canning Plant Ends Record Season
The Sauk City canning factory wrapped a six week run ending last Saturday. A Roxbury grower yielded 25,423 pounds of peas from four acres. The season packed 1,958,000 cans, 27,000 more than last year. Corn packing is set to start late August.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sauk City
Roxbury
Fire destroys granary near Glen damaging Bowler farm
Fire at the old Bowler farm granary near Glen destroyed the building during supper. About two hundred bushels of oats, several small tools, a milk wagon and a heater stored for summer were lost. The Marshall family faces a heavy financial blow from the blaze.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Marshall
Bowler
Mr. Marshall
House Ways and Means Frames 8 Billion Revenue Bill
The committee agreed on doubling taxes on tobacco products and raising levies on brokers theaters and amusements including billiard and pool parlors bowling alleys and corporate capital. A new one percent sales tax on retailers with over 100000 annual business was adopted and passenger and Pullman rates join an eight percent uniform tax. Stamp taxes remain unchanged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
House Ways and Means Committee
Washington
Pullman
Girl Eleven Swims Two Miles at Camp Gordon
At Camp Gordon near the old Dell House a group of about 14 girls aged 11 to 16, led by Mrs. E L Wengler of Madison, performs outdoor study and exercises in French, interpretive dances, swimming, and physical training. The other day five girls, the youngest 11, swam from the Dell House to Kilbourn, nearly two miles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Camp Gordon
Old Dell House
E. L. Wengler
Madison
Milwaukee
War Department eyes draft age extension to 19 36
War department may widen draft ages to 19 to 36 to bolster forces already overseas. Congress to hear recommendations next week as committees are recalled to Washington. Estimates suggest possible overall army around five million if shipment rates hold, with large contingents overseas and at home ready for action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
War Department
Congress
Washington
Dent
House
Baker
Big Boat Reaches Portage From Oshkosh via Fox River
Captain B. Oleson of Wisconsin Dells arrives at Portage with a 38 foot by nine foot cabin launch after navigating a sandbar filled Fox River. Dredging is needed to improve passage. The vessel will be used for pleasure rides at the Dells.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Captain B. Oleson
Wisconsin Dells
Portage
Oshkosh
Fox River
Captain Oleson
The
Dells
Narrow Escape From Drowning At Lake Wisconsin
Miss Lucile Linermann fourteen, daughter of Mr and Mrs August Linermann of Chicago, nearly drowned at Lake Wisconsin near the Robert Aton home in Merrimiack. Mrs Arthur Subert, a skilled swimmer, entered the water fully dressed to save her, aided by other ladies who formed a line by joining hands to reach the girl.
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Lake Wisconsin
Robert Aton
Merrimiack
Lucile Linermann
August Linermann
Chicago
Arthur Subert
Subert
Child Falls From Mow in Winfield
Five year old Francis Welch of Winfield fell from a hay mow while playing. He slid and jumped and landed on his leg breaking it above the ankle. His parents are listed as Mr and Mrs Welch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Francis
Maple Valley Social Club Postponed to August 15
The Maple Valley Social club meeting is postponed until August 15 due to the country life picnic on August 8 and will be held with Miss Mildred Weilrud.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maple Valley Social Club
Country Life
Mildred Weilrud
Reedsburg Canning Caps Year With High Pea Output
The Reedsburg Canning company finishes its pea season reporting the best year for quality and quantity. Superintendent J. H. Andrew notes 682 560 cans produced and farmer M. E. Carr earned 940 dollars for his crop.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reedsburg
J. H. Andrew
M. E. Carr
Nagler Guilty On Espionage Charge In Wisconsin Court
Louis B. Nagler once assistant secretary of state was found guilty by a Madison federal jury in Eau Claire of violating the espionage act. He uttered that the YMC A YWCA and Red Cross are grafts and questioned government leadership. Sentencing may bring up to 20 years and 10 000 dollars fine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis B. Nagler
Eau Claire
Red Cross
E. A. Evans
Baraboo
Nagler
Madison
Secretary of State
Walter C. Owen
Supreme Court
Henry Johnson
Merlin Hull
James A. Frear
Briggsville man dies after fall from wagon
John Dugan of Briggsville was fatally injured when he fell from his wagon while driving home from Portage. He was brought to his home where medical aid was summoned and several bruises were noted. He was a married man.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portage
John Dugan
Briggsville
No Lemonade Policy at County Fairs
The county fair will not serve lemonade and no sugar certificates will be issued to churches clubs associations or temporary eating places at fairs for sugar used in lemonade. Table service sugar may go to temporary eating places serving twenty five or more daily with county approval and a meals served statement.
Fourth Liberty Loan Opens September 28
Secretary McAdoo announced that the fourth Liberty Loan campaign will begin September 28 and end October 19, a three week period. The nation is expected to subscribe about 5 billion dollars. Past campaigns raised about 9.5 billion dollars in Liberty bonds.
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McAdoo
Washington
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Eere
Bill
Federal. Regu
Madison Park
LA Follette
George T. Thaever
C. E. Weed
E. E. Smith
Vivian
216
Eighth Street
Reedsburg Farm
Dithmar
Glen
Ways and Means
Child
Winfield
Greenfield
Evans
Steel Trust
Harold Geisse
Eugene Brassard
R. L. Jones
Liberty
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