Land for farms and population growth reshape U S agriculture
Secretary outlines annual report urging increased use of science and improved methods to expand farming. With public land limited, growth of home and farm land hinges on efficient cultivation, irrigation, and market systems. Emphasizes land expansion through better practice, seed and animal breeding, fertilizer use, crop rotation, and sound business methods to meet rising demand.
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America
SeryGlory
United States
Far West
Qioata
Return of the wounded soldier shaped by government aid
An article extols post war reforms aiding veterans through training and employment. It praises government programs enabling the blind to weave and type, manufacture prosthetics, and provide tuition. It argues handicapped servicemen can earn wages, gain independence, and avoid begging on the King’s Highway.
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Garry
United States
Surgeon General
Klow
Yonso
Red Cross Roll Call Calls All to Help
The Christmas Roll Call urges every man, woman, and child to join the Red Cross and become a “Dollar Man.” It praises the organization as a ship of mercy that aids flood and fire victims and stresses shared sacrifice, heritage, and duty, citing volunteers, covert wartime aid, and past achievements to galvanize universal membership.
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American Red Cross
Red Cross
Red
Local Notes From Jost and Schoolhouse Events
Jost and Schilter returned from the army last Thursday and will resume duties on the home farm. Christmas exercises were held at the schoolhouse Friday evening and a week of youth activities is planned. It is now required that recoveries from influenza be reported to the local health officer due to ongoing cases. Membership dues of 1 dollar are listed as paid by Victoria Schilter Alessie Hackbarth Mrs Wirlg Frank Huser Alvis Huser Mrs Frank Wirll Mrs Christ Mattheis John Arnold Mrs J Beunler Adam Kundert Mrs J Schilter Mrs Anton Arnold Mrs Albert Emerson Aldrich Arnold Mrs Albert Viertel Mrs A H Lacey O J Leu Mrs O J Leu John Huser Garl Arnold Carl Viertel Jost Schiller and Josephine Senn.
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Schilter
Anny
Ted Crom
Victoria Schilter
Alessie Hackbarth
Wirlg
Frank Huser
Alvis Huser
Frank Wirlll
Christ. Mattheis
John Arnold
J. Beunler
Adam Kundert
J. Schilter
Anton Arnold
Albert Emerson
Aldrich
Arnold
Albert Viertel
A. H. Lacey
O. J. Leu
John Huser
Garl Arnold
Carl Viertel
Jost, Schiller
Josephine Senn
Ladies Aid Society Meeting and Town Notes
The Ladies Aid Society met with Mrs. Z. Rundquist. Next meeting set for June 2 at Mrvin oll home with Allis Mabel Holtz hosting. Local residents and visitors, including Mr. and Mrs. Win. Clark and families, were noted. Several townsfolk were ill or touring, while Oshkosh Wiregrass Co. pressed wire locally.
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Ladies Aid Society
Dee
Z. Rundquist
Allis Mabel Holtz
Mrvin Oll
Welcone
Mos
Hlhel Miller
Winskies
Winegiurdon
Robert
Bearl Brown
Grand Rapids
Berg
Leola
Vis
Residents recall daily life around Shig mill and Grand Rapids visit
Local notes list villagers helping at Shig mill near Grand Rapids and a stream of hometown activities. Wred Trudell delivered supplies. Percy Kempfert and family sought care in Grand Rapids. several workers like Meade, Jansky, and Zimmerman kept mills busy for the winter. Social calls to Rudolph, Mosinee, and Millwaukee linked soldiers, sickness, shopping trips, and holiday plans amid small town routine.
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Ott
Grand Rapids
Shig Mill
Wred Trudell
Percy Kemptert
Percy Rhaecher
Mil Bere
August Jansky
Neo
Bates Jr
Arthur Sweeney
Henry Voight
Mr. Barber
Weal. A. Ll
Akey
Jelf
Boston
Mays
U. S
Meade
Joell
Chicago
Jeff
McGrath
Mill
Winvell
France
Tony Haydock
Fisher
Rudolph
Chas, Pleldy
Archia Shearer
Bill Hamm
A. L. Akey
Fred Eberhardt
C. Atwood
Budd Gaffney
Paul Kohnen
Arthur Gateley
Millwaukee
Arthur
Pearl
Mosinee
Spond
Leonard Fritz
Grand, Rapids
Robert Burke
Plymouth
Our Village
Douglas Groskoff
Worden
Grand
W. BE. Beadle
Joe Mobart
Percy Kempfert
Wim
Hamm
Archie Shearer
Henry Horlek
John Kniles
Win
Geibel
Odelson
Basil
Rocheleau
Fred Trudell
John Zimmerman
Rudolphia
Geo. Fisher
Warry Sallare
Frank, Barden
Linwood
Frank
John Bingert
August
Chaos. Stolp
Christmas Program Draws Crowd in District No 5
Esther Burmeister led a well attended Christmas program at district No 5 school. Students in Jackson school performed, Santa gave out candy and gifts, and the audience enjoyed a festive display of songs and selections.
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Ostermeyer
Jackson School
Santa
Aug. Barlz
Milwaukee
Wendell Ostermeyer
George Robinson
Appleton
Otto Middlesteadt
Grand Rapids
Ryleske
Barton
Biron
Adolph Johnson Dies After Prolonged Illness
Adolph Johnson died Wednesday morning at his mother's home after several months ill. Funeral was Saturday at ten from the home with Mgr Andrea officiating. burial in Grand Rapids. Born June 20, 1900, he was 18 years 6 months. He left behind his mother, sister, and a brother in France. Multiple local relatives and visitors are noted, including Mrs Swanson of Belvidere, Sh, and various kin from Grand Rapids, Rockford, Kufle River, and Arpin.
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Iee Adolph Johnson
Mgr
Andrea
Grand Rapids
Oll
France
Swanson
Belvidere
J. Lling
Woith Worland
Walda Hendrickson
Sophia Lindstrom
Veedum
Alvin Marks
J. Heden
Robert Berg
He J. Berg
Louis LeMae
Rockford
David Anderson
Kufle River
Minn
Judith Blomquist
Agnes Peterson
Arpin
New Year Greetings and Local Updates from Meehan
Residents extend New Year wishes and report Red Cross drives successful with many new members. influenza cases cleared, no new cages. School to resume Monday after December closure. Local residents attended a court session in Stevens Point for the Wolosak fire case. Mr and Mrs Chas Clussayita went to Amherst for Harold Miller's funeral. Sverett Clussmain traveled to Madison for an extended stay.
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Red Cross
Stevens Point
Wolosak
Chas
Clussayita
Amhert
Keeping Clothes Looking Fresh With Home Finishings
Advice from the Department of Agriculture notes that fabric care hinges on proper sizing. Stiffening spoils look while too little fades, with starch common for everyday wear. Additives like borax and paraffin aid finish, while blueing whitens. King Salmon runs late along Yukon spark fears of a fishless winter as ice delays migration. The piece ends with a blunt remark about a difficult partner from the Detroit Free Press.
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Department of Agriculture
Stalin
Yukon
Bering Sea
Fruit growers to meet in Madison in January
Madison Wisconsin December 16 1918 the annual convention and fruit show of the state horticultural society will be held in Madison January and the fruit exhibit will be staged in the main corridor of the Capitol building. Payers and addresses by leading fruit growers will feature the convention all sessions open to the public. Secretary Cranefield urges increased berry acreage with strawberries yielding one year from planting and raspberries two years. Five acres of berries may yield more than a 160 acre dairy farm.
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Madison
State Horticultural Society
Capitol Building
Cranafield
Sure Horticultural Society
Wisconsin
Tilinoig
Michigan
Cranefield
Wis
The
Horticultural Society
Tale of Kaiser William Johanszollern in exile at Amerongen
The former German Walser, isolated in Amerongen Castle, Holland, writes a long statement in response to the world’s indictment. He is confined like a prisoner and reportedly turns to religion, attending daily prayers and keeping the Bible nearby.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Johenszollern
Walser
Amerongen
Holland
Triar
Family Suffering from Stomach Ailments Repeats Cure Claim
Testimonial from a reader claims six siblings and the writer recovered from lifelong stomach and bloating issues after using Mayr's Wonderful Remedy. The ad-style note asserts the product removes intestinal mucus and inflammation, claiming relief from numerous ailments and offering a one-dose money back guarantee.
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Mayr
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