Outbreaks of May Beetles Threaten White Grubs Across States
The Bureau of Entomology warns that large flights of May beetles in June 1917 across Wisconsin Michigan Pennsylvania New York New Jersey and other areas indicate white grubs will be destructively abundant in 29238, marking a second year in this pest cycle for the region.
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Wisconsin
Michigan
Nia
Pennsylvania
New York
New Jersey
Bureau of Entomology
United States Department of Agriculture
Advertising rates and patriotic pledge text
Advertising rates listed by item including resolutions card of thanks obituary poetry and display ad rates per inch. The note states the newspaper is a member of the Wisconsin Patriotic Press Association and pledges loyalty to government during wartime.
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Wisconsin Patriotic Press Association
Our country right or wrong quote by Stephen Decatur
A quoted line proclaims devotion to the nation while acknowledging flaws in foreign policy. It frames patriotism as loyalty even when policy errs, attributed to Stephen Decatur.
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Stephen Decatur
Stand by Her as You Stand By Your Country
A wartime exhortation urges the youth to loyally serve their country in every circumstance. It emphasizes unwavering duty, respect for flag and nation, and eternal allegiance despite hardship, reminding that the country is like a mother to all citizens. Ed ward Everett Hele is cited as the speaker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hells
Edward Everett Hele
Experts Aid in Precurring Income Taxes Preview
Government to station ten income tax officials in every county seat to assist taxpayers. Returns for 1917 are due between January 1 and March 1 1918. Officials will inform postmasters bankers and newspapers of visit times, cutting the burden of locating forms and guidance. Exemptions of 1900 and 2000 broaden who must file. taxpayers must seek out the collector.
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Internal Revenue
Hemimy
Country Gear Town
Agr Uly
Notice to Taxpayers in Town of Sigel
Taxpayers are informed that collection will be at the tax collector’s place in Sigel with Saturday visits to Citizens Bedfast Bank in Grand Rapids. Also appears a probate notice for the estate of Florence Cuber with a hearing set January 22, 1918, at 10 o'clock in the city of Grand Rapids, requiring publication for three weeks.
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Sigel
Citizens Bedfast Bank
Grand Rapids
Oscar Nelson
Ping
Wood County
Florence Cuber
Huma Fhiteo
Minnie B. Lakin
Ptut
Hull
Grau Linpids
Sind
W. T. Conway
T. J Jeffrey
Matnte. Ee
Citizens National Bank
Wisconsin
United States to Take Control of Railways Friday
The United States will assume control of all railroads Friday at noon, under government supervision. Director general McAdoo to head the railroads with continued cabinet status, and government guarantees to preserve past income and equipment levels amid no expected major management changes. Some say this marks government ownership beginning, possibly leading to future purchase after the war.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
McAdoo
Treasury
Smashup at Port Edwards damages mill and delays work
A pulley on a line shaft at the Port Edwards mill shattered on Friday tearing out the shaft and causing further damage on the opposite side of the mill wall. Repairs will take about a week to ten days and production was halted earlier than planned. No injuries were reported. Additionally a note appears about Christmas bonuses for Nekoosa Edwards Paper Co. employees and multiple legal notices from Wisconsin county court probate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Port Edwards
Nekoosa-Edwards Paper Company
Wisconsin
Woot
Ip Ke Este
Mate Petersen
Atie
Grand Rapids
Woodini
Beard
Marte Petersen
Mart Petersen
Sigel
Clsimis Aguinde
Ponse
Geld
W. J. Conway
Specials and local notices mix in Christmas newspaper page
Specials list from New Meat Market on December 29 offers varied beef, pork, veal, and sausage cuts with prices. includes lard, butter, margarine, and hams. Local social notes mention Edna Becker, Grace Wendt, and others traveling, visits, and holiday gatherings. community updates from Stevens Point to Marshfield and nearby towns.
Merriam Family Journeyed for Walter Merriam’s Wedding
Mrs. J R Merriam traveled to Waverly Iowa for her son Walter Merriam’s wedding. On return she will be accompanied by the bride and groom. Geo Bongard returns from Camp Grant for an extended visit as Mrs S Largett hosts a Red Cross sewing session at the Seneca Social Club. The club served dinner, heard a talk from Mrs Joze of Grand Rapids, and prepared Red Cross work for distribution.
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Edna Becker
Stevens Point
Otto
Grace Wendt
Ashland
Hull
Miss Durkee
Royce
O’cain
Sylvia Burgess
Greenwood
William Spice
Joseph Warda
Marshfield
J. A. Ashburn
Bert Gates
Grand Rapids
Geo. Powell
Ethel Spice
N. C
John Lounsberry
Madison
Federal Grand Jury
Adeline Wiken
la Grosse
Gep. Weatherly
Waupaca
Isla Davis
Saratoga
Durkee
Herman Jentz
Hasington
Iowa
John Loumsberry
Seneca Road
J. R Merriam
Waverly
Walter
Geo. Bongard
Camp Grant
S. Largett
Clintonyville
Seneca Social Club
J. B. Ostermeyer
Red Cross
Miles Standish
Theslay
Miles Standlak
Harley Larget
Priscilla
Stela Walczak
John Alden
Harold Petersen
Christmas at Ten Mile Creek and nearby towns
The Christmas program at the school was well attended. Teachers and residents spent holidays with families, attending Christmas Eve services at the Methodist church. Local residents such as Maryin Winegarden, Chas. Winegarden, Walter Matthews, Valentine Weber, and Fred Fiegel appear in brief holiday mentions. A cooperative meeting last Tuesday drew attendees, with several locals shopping in Grand Rapids. Jacob Lipsitz returned from Riverview hospital and is recovering. W. J. Matthews suffered inflammatory rheumatism recently but is improving.
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Maryin Winegarden
Camp Grant
Chas. Winegarden
Hollandale
Walter Matthews
Valentine Weber
Nekoost
W. J. Mattthews
Fred Fiegel
R. D
Grand Rapids
Hart Tuttle
New Rome
W. J. Matthews
East New Rome notices and holiday greetings
Miss Bernice Reid of Plainfield visits the Robert Reid home while Marvin Winegarden of Camp Grant is home on furlough with his parents. Lord injured by a whip, Aliss Florence Darms ill with pneumonia. Mrs C. E. Duck extends visit in Freeport. J. G. Busch visits with his parents for holidays. Ervin and Leslie Holtz shop in Plainfield. I. R. Potts visits son David near Eau Claire. Holtz and Potts families travel for Christmas. A young man speaks of carrying a picture in place of a watch.
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Bernice Reid
Plainfledt
Robert Reid
Marvin Winegarden
Camp Grant
Lord
Aliss
Florence Darms
C. E. Duck
Freeport
Illinois
J. G Busch
Peer Belmont
Ervin
Leslie Holtz
I. R. Potts
David
Eau Claire
Jad Holtz
Piai&Reid
James Potts
Wild Rose
John Potts
Roy Potts
Babcock
Kay Rankin
Ron Vandriessen name appears in fragmented note
Fragmentary OCR notes mention Ron Vandriessen and partial phrases about a trip or meeting with Beard and others. The text is garbled with stray letters and incomplete names, offering no clear event, date, or location. The readable items are insufficient to determine a concrete news item or outcome.
Sigel and area residents share winter visits and travel
William Crumstedt and Gust Anderson, long time workers at the area firm, plan a visit here after spending time at home. Mary Anderson returns from Chicago to reside locally for the season. Mrs. David Anderson of Orannieor hosts guests. Pauline Meulmans returns home from Reads ting to Krommenak town. Milladore visited last week. Lex Mozewski and Celia Heden are back from Michigan and Grand Rapids. Tasers from Grand Rapids arrive. James Pelot buys a Ford. Mrs. John Mros returns from Windsor after five weeks with relatives. Robert Berg comes from Grand Rapids for a two week vacation. Jessie Hackkarth, teaching in Altdorf, is home for a short break.
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Remington
Carl Rothke
Deveassd
Bab Eook
Thurow
Grand Rapids
Ina Kotke
Clarence
Kotke
Car Kothe
Goddard Roedie
Nekoosa
Wits
I. F. Hass
Elsie Damme
Harold Griswold
Daly
Deles
Laurance Griswold
Walton Junction
Broville
C. S. Lowe
J. W. Cary
Mirrnie White
J. ¥. Lowe
Lowe
Pittsville
W. Roulee
A. Hass
Frank Seebreek
Margaret
Milwaukees
Dist
Bon Dee
Essie Damme
Make Weir
Alice Brest
Wass
Fond du Lac
Wes
Walter Demme
Lows
Jennie Daniels
Chas. Griswold
Joe Karwonski
Milwaukee
New Rome
Herman Zellmer
Victor Blasczyk
James Webb
Dee
Charley Pike
George Barton
Hancock
Lewel Blackburn
Mary Petersen
Lloyd Davis
Joe Corbin
Lydia Hoeft
John Amundson
Dan Andersen
Todney Rive
Beatrice Pike
Charley
Lou Pike
Pauline Meulmans
Krommenak
Milladore
Lex Mozewski
Lung
Mass Celia Heden
James Pelot
John Mros
Windsor
Canada
Robert Berg
Visi Jessie Hackkarth
Altdorf
Fairfield Doctor Specializes in Obstetrics and Medicine
Dr. Leaper, practicing in Fairfield, offers obstetrics and diseases of women heart and lungs services. A seasoned physician focusing on women's health, he provides care for pregnancy, heart and lung conditions, alongside general medical treatment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leaper
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LL. Ferguson Auctioneer
Grand Rapids, Wiss
R.D
O. N. Mortensen
M.D. Miligeau Hank
Grand R S
Omes
W. Melvin Buckle
Riverview Hospital
Wood County Dank
Liang and Colections
First Nail
Bank
East Side
J. J. Jeffrey Lawyer Loans
Cor Mercial and
Church‘’s
Goggins, Brazeau & Goggins
MacKinnon Block
Geo. L. Williams
Wood Block
Ofice
W. T. Lyle
Storn
West Side
Helen M. Gilkey
South 4Th Street
J. RR
Ragan
Cass Phone No
Spafford
John Eraser
GEO. W. Baker & Son
North Second Street
Stde
G. D. Hamiel
Reading Livestock Juietioneer
Sweet Carriage Works
Baker Street
Grand Rapids Tribune
Ww. A
B. D. Conwa
Lorney
A. H. Fache
D. C
J. K. Goodrich
W. E. Wheelan
Daly Block
Leaf Lord
Eer
Nery
Dominick Schilter
Camp Grant, Pent Christmas
Ama
Jos. Severn
Zuehring Sisters of
Jos. Schilter
Will Lacey
Beer
A Gan
John Koch
Pete
George Knuteson
Frank Jickman Cread
W. Lundberg
T. J. Jehnsen
Anna V Peterson
Eleanore Lundberg
Fern Knuleson
Grand Rapi Cane
Power
Lastriday
Ohio
Elbert Peterson
Grand Rap
Lundberg
Chiesco
Ling Jex Ather Burmeister
Sundar
Rome
Vandriessen Ron FR
Duck
Preepert
DRS. Fairfield, Bartran & CO
Green Bay, Wis
WE. Fairfield Surgery
DH. R. L. Cowles
J, J. Robb
W._H. BARTRAN
Grocers
Lam
Seneca
Wemlock
Hemlock
Nash Hdw
Company
Grand Rapids, Wis
Hemlocck
Kellogg Bros. Lumber CO
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