Tall Ozaukee Soldier Stands Tallest In Army
August A. Ehley of Mequon, 30, unmarried, tops height at 6 feet 6 inches in stocking feet and reaches eight feet on a horizontal bar. He is among ten men as tall as Ehley, giving Ozaukee county a claim to sending the tallest youth to Uncle Sam. Also mentioned is a Nash Hardware Co. Christmas prize of silver plated cutlery.
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Ozaukee County
Camp Guster
United States Army
August A. Ehley
Mequon
Ehley
Uncle Sam
Missing man John Machniak sought by Adams Co residents
From Chicago to Tig Flats in this county, John Machniak left his home with his wife and four children about three weeks ago to seek work near Nekoosa. Neighbors have searched nearby areas but no trace has been found. His wife pleads for authorities to aid the search and any information is requested. Surrounding papers are asked to copy details.
Three Years in Waupun for Wilson on Worthless Check
James Wilson, jailed previously, pled guilty in Stevens Point before Judge Park to writing a worthless check and was sentenced to three years in the state prison. This marks his third conviction for similar crimes following earlier charges in 1911 and 1913. He was transported to Waupun by Sheriff Norinloyten after sentencing.
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James Wilson
Stevens Point
Pine Grove resident sues town for 25000 in injuries
John Hakes of Pine Grove Portage County sues H 3 town seeking 25000 damages after being thrown from his vehicle on a public highway He alleges he struck a stump in the road and sustained injuries with permanent effectsThroughout the incident he claims the town bore responsibility for road conditions and hazards.
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John Hakes
Pine Grove
Portage County
Perman
Come and Take a Look Gift Suggestions for Everyone
Gift suggestions list a wide range of items including gloves handkerchiefs purses handbags neckwear hosiery scarfs belts umbrellas slippers sweaters collar buttons tie pins hat pins combs perfumes travelling bags silks shoes bath robes hats caps garters and more. Also features assorted candies and a full line of Christmas cookies aimed at holiday shoppers.
Toys for the Children
A list of toys and children's items including dolls doll beds doll carriages games trunks toy banks toy brooms blocks rattles wagons autos engines pop guns dishes picture books horns and related goods for sale or display to bring the children.
Ford Ordered to Pay Dividend in Dodge Ford Case
Detroit judge Hosmer, in final decree on the Dodge Ford distribution suit, orders Ford Motor Company to declare and pay a dividend of 19,275,385 dollars within thirty days. The firm is barred from accumulating profits beyond what is needed for business operations.
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Detroit
Mich
Hosmer
Dodge- Ford
Ford Motor Company
Wisconsin Urged to Recruit 800 Navy Recruits Before Feb 20
Milwaukee navy recruiting station urges Wisconsin to supply 800 volunteers for apprentice seamen as part of a national drive. Ensign George M. Weichelt cites pay scales, promotion prospects, and a second draft looming, urging citizens to enlist now and support the navy effort to defeat the Hun submarine.
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Wisconsin
Badger State
Navy
Milwaukee
George M. Weichelt
Council of Defense
Ensign Weichelt
Weichelt
Hog Patriotism and Pork Production Highlight War Effort
Food Administrator Hoover urges doubling pig herds to boost fat supplies for the war. He promotes a keep-a-pig movement, arguing every hog is vital for food, exports, and domestic needs amid rising feed and fat demand. Hoover cites Germany as precedent and calls for changes to allow urban pig keeping.
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Hoover
Germany
SAD MEMORIES OF A PARISH CHAPLAIN AND THE CHICKENS
A rural minister is summoned to christen a child and is said to have eaten most of a hen during the tea. Later chickens roam the cottage, frightening the family yet the children shout and chase them away, calling the parson the man who ate their mother.
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London
Notice to creditors in estate of Jeppe Jepson
Wisconsin county court in Wood County holds general term at the court house on the 2nd of April to hear all claims against Jeppe Jepson deceased. Claims for examination with allowance must be filed by April 1. after this date they will be barred. Chas. Fe. Briere, attorney. County Judge W. Conway signs.
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Wisconsin
Woods
Tay
Jeppe Jepson
Court House
Jeppe Jerson
Grand Rapids
Darel
Conway
Wisconsin dairy outlook and feed costs spur cow talk
An emergency food agent urges careful feeding amid soaring grain and feed prices. He compares cheese and milk costs to past years, estimates daily milk yields from Wisconsin cows, and argues increased milk and cheese production could ease living costs. He cites state grain use for beer and silo counts, highlighting Wisconsin’s dairy role and potential county gains.
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Wisconsin
Wood County
Xstra
Agan
Asessor
Sfteen
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Nash Hardware Co
von Ran
Earth
Waupun
W. E. Wheelan
Daly Block
East Side
Grand Rapides
Cohen Bros. Department Store
New England
Chen Bros. Department Store
Ford
J. K. Goodrich
Bank
Bank OF Grand Rapids
U. S. Navy
Tse
Taree
Finde Strict
Billboar
Chas. FE
Briere, Attorney
Bank of the People
Christmas Savings Club
First National Bank
W. Clark
Hin
Edward Pomainville
Orson P. Cochran Piano Tuner
Kruger & Wheelan
Lat Street North
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