Relations with Germany Loom as War Talks Rise
The United States may face trouble with Germany as Berlin resumes sinking ships in its designated zone. President Wilson broke diplomatic ties after Germany warned of unrestricted submarine warfare, and the US mobilizes for possible war while hoping for no clash. Other Western Hemisphere nations align with the US stance, with neutral European powers watching closely.
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United States
Germany
Wilson
Europe
Coal shortage eases in Grand Rapids as trains bring coal
The Grand Rapids coal supply was nearly exhausted on Tuesday causing cold concerns but a number of cars arrived Wednesday easing the stringency. Limited wood continues to arrive as rail reads drifted, relieving the pressure somewhat. Tribune office notes the city’s large stock of typewriter papers.
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Grand Rapids
the Tribune Offce
Second Regiment to Stay as Home Front Disappointed
Across several Wisconsin cities the Second Regiment of the National Guard is ordered to stay from the border. Troops had readiness to leave midmonth for home but the order was rescinded. No reason given. Marshfield locals planned a celebration and feel the delay keenly.
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National Guard
Marshfield
Man Walks Fifty Miles In Winter From Farm To Stevens Point
John Literski of Dewey walked fifteen miles from his farm to Stevens Point and back in icy single digits to attend a guardianship hearing. The journey, done on unbroken roads, set a winter walking record, surpassing prior feats by Andy Larson and Lon Myers. Mrs Nobles hosted friends Tuesday evening for a 500 card party with refreshments and good cheer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stevengs Point Journal
John Literski
Dewey
Literski
Stevens Point
Tio
Litevski
Marathon
Andy” Larson
Lon” Myers
Town Snow Removal Duty Clarified by County Official
County Highway Commissioner Amundson states towns must remove snow from state highways and cover the costs. If towns fail, the county will perform the work and seek repayment from the town. He notes limited action previously due to shallow snow, but heavy snowfall now creates multiple shoveled sites and costs.
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Amundson
L. Amundson
No Lack of Business for Local Auto Painter
Hugo Lind reports steady demand for his winter automobile painting business. His shop is full with cars and more await entry, with this season exceeding all previous ones in volume.
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Hugo Lind
Mrs A P Hirty Hosts Friends For Auction Bridge Evening
Mrs A P Hirty entertained a party of friends at her home on Thursday evening with auction bridge. Favors were awarded to Mrs A D Bayer, Mrs Fred LaBrot and Mrs Al Canning. Refreshments were enjoyed and a pleasant time was had by all present.
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Charles Nobles
A. P. Hirty
A. D., Bayer
Fred LaBrot
al Canning
Stevens Point Gazette to Move to New Home
Stevens Point Gazette owner Mrs. UW, Dp Glennon buys property on west side of N Third Street between McCulloch and Pleckert stores. A 28 by 40 foot site will host a brick building with semi basement and first floor offices, editorial room, and rear composing and job departments. Blueprinted by Frank Spalenka, with plans from W Sipe, the plant will be bright with windows on four sides and accommodate presses and equipment in the basement. The move ends cramped quarters and enables expansion for growing business.
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Stevens Point
Gazotta
Oson
Glennon
The
Gazette
A. Paickert
N. Third Street
Frank Spalenka
W. Sipe
American Type Founders Co
Chicago
Tou
Rotary snow plow clears Northwestern road to resume trains
A rotary snow plow was run up over the Northwestern road arriving about 8 o clock Tuesday evening. It started from Fond du Lac Monday and only reached Princeton the first day due to deep snow. The trains could run over the line Tuesday evening for the first time since Sunday.
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Fond du Lac
Princeton
Merrillite Rail Critique Demands Service Reform
A Merrill reader voices strong complaints about the Wisconsin Valley division of the Milwaukee road. The letter argues trains run irregularly, motive power is inadequate in cold weather, and current equipment cannot handle passenger demands. The author urges forming a business group to petition the railroad commission and push for improved service to avoid economic decline.
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Wisconsin Valley
Wisconsin Valley Division
Milwaukee Road
Wisconsin
Railroad Commission of
New Lisbon
Tomahawk
Valley Division
Coast
C. M
St. P
Woods
Merrillite
Path of Robert Vaughan Dies After Long Illness
Robert Vaughan son of Mr and Mrs B M Vaughan died at home Thursday evening after a six year battle with diabetes He was born July 25 1894 in this city and lived here all his life He attended public schools until illness halted his studies Funeral services were held Monday afternoon from the home conducted by Rev Rockstroh of the Episcopal church He was deeply loved and his family has community sympathy in their loss
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Robert Vaughan
B. M. Vaughan
Rockstroh
Episcopal Church
Watertown Bowling Trip Show Local Stars Aim High
Local bowlers travel to Watertown for the state bowling contest. Two teams are entered, one led by Wm Glewe, Jake Lutz, Ros Lester, and H Jones, the other by Harry Little, Alex Perrodin, Jos Bis sig, M Mathis, and E Potter. The group believes they can perform well among the top statewide competitors.
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Harry
Little
Alex
Perrodin
Jos
Bissig
E.’ S.potter
Horse Flesh Market Report In New York City
A fragmentary notice describes a market in New York City selling horse flesh at low prices per pound for rounds and sirloin steaks, as well as frankfurters and sausage at reduced rates. It notes broad patronage and mentions bologna sales with unclear details.
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New-York
Fragmentary local notice on art sales and payments
Partial OCR text mentions art sales with phrases about payments and names like George and Fo bone. Details are unclear but it reads as a local notice or classified sale item asking about selling art and payment terms.
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Ateayiburg
Eulars
George
Fo Bone
Cranberry Growers Launch Warmer Cranberries Ad Campaign
Wisconsin cranberry growers join with others in a wide advertising push using the trademark Warmer Cranberries. The American Cranberry Exchange, Chicago, will oversee a first season budget over 20000 for Chicago dailies window cards street car signs billboards and booklets. Illinois and Wisconsin growers praise cranberries stay economical for preserving and pair well with meats beyond Thanksgiving.
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Cranberry
Wisconsin
American Cranberry Exchange
Chicago
O. G. Malde
Agricultural Experiment Station
Death of Mrs Conway in Big City Home
Mrs D D Conway died at her home after a two year illness, six months bedridden. She bore her suffering with Christian fortitude and was beloved in this city where she lived twenty one years. Nellie Luft Conway, born in Madison, attended Madison High and University of Wisconsin, married August 18 1896 to Mr Conway, survived by husband and five children Helen Neal James Byron Robert. Active Catholic, Lady Foresters and Woman's Club member. Funeral held at home and SS Peter and Paul church with Rev Reding, interment Calvary cemetery. Relatives and friends from out of town attended.
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D. D. Conway
Big City
Conway
Nellie R. Luft
Madison
University of Wisconsin
Helen
Neal
James
Byron
Robert
George K. Gibson
Milwaukee
Margaret Graham
Nell Foren
D. C. Sullivan
Robert Kerr
J. J. Conway
W. 5
Bertram
Minneapolis
John O'Day
W. H. Sullivan
Merrill
Maurine Conway
Park Falls
Donald Doyle
Medford
P. Martin
Green Bay
Dan Grady
Portage
Martin Conway
Orient
S. D
Father Quinn
Stanley
George Ward
Gabcock
Farmers urged to break roads after heavy storms
A rural route carrier travels over twenty five miles daily through badly drifted roads. A farmer near town argues farmers should clear paths to help mail delivery, noting carriers must cover long trips with many stops and are not obliged to navigate poor roads. Residents should ensure roads are passable after storms.
Fire destroys dwelling on First Street belonging to Charles Kern
A small house on First Street owned by Charles Kern was destroyed by fire Friday morning. The blaze gained headway in the upper part before discovery, preventing the fire department from saving the structure. Loss about 600 dollars with 400 dollars insured. Most furniture had been removed from the building.
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Charles Kern
Fre
Kellogg Brothers to Acquire McVicar Lumber Yard at Vesper
The Kellogg Brothers Lumber Co. has negotiated for the purchase of the McVicar Lumber Yard at Vesper and plans to complete the deal within a few days. This would bring their holdings to nine yards in total.
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Kellogg, Bros. . Lumber Co
McVicar Dumber
Vesper
Altho
Surprised Friends Honor Miss Anderson at Evening Event
Friends of Miss Anderson surprised her with a modest gathering on a birthday evening. The event featured refreshments, theatre parlor seating, and a display of gifts arranged at the host home, with guests expressing warm regard and best wishes.
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Mumber
Anderson
Ocg
Ena
City Council Grants Raises and Plans New City Hall
The regular council meeting approved pay raises for police and city teamsters, discussed ornamental lighting funded by taxpayers, and rejected a fire engine chemical unit. It authorized a west side city hall, a new fire engine house on the east, and planned long road work from Biron to Nekoosa with concrete links and an engineer for public works.
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Board of Public Works
T. A. Taylor
Julien
Port Edwards
Biron
Nekoosa
Pedestrian Right of Way Cited in Milwaukee Suit
Circuit Judge Oscar M. Fritz awarded Frank Krokow 5000 damages after a collision with C. B. Harbaugh's car in Milwaukee. The jury had given 7850, deemed excessive. The ruling says pedestrians need not extra look after initial crossing observation.
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Oscar M. Fritz
Milwaukee
Frank Krokow
C. B. Harbaugh
Krokow
Groundhog's Shadow Weather Note From Wisconsin
The item jokes about whether the groundhog saw his shadow on Friday and predicts a slow spring. Citing 37 Wisconsin winters worth of experience, it muses that the animal may not emerge soon and, if April brings surface warming, could poke around briefly if snow is not over three feet deep.
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Wisconsin
India
Press Association Meeting in Merrill on Feb 23 1917
The Central Wisconsin Press association holds its annual meeting at Merrill on Friday February 23 1917 with an afternoon program in the Merlin Hall. An evening speech by Prof W G Blyer head of the Wisconsin University journalism school is planned to offer fresh insights to the attendees.
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Central Wisconsin Press Association
Merillan
Merlin Hall
W. G. Blyer
Blyer
University of Wisconsin
Installing More Delco Light Systems In Rudolph
Delco Light systems were installed in farm homes of Christ Vandistine and John Hartjes in Rudolph during the past week. The Reed company reports several more prospects but hampered by deep snow and severe cold, making travel difficult for workers and installations.
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Delco
Christ Vandistine
John Hartjes
Rudolph
Reed Company
Advertised Mail At Grand Rapids Post Office
February 6 1907 list of names includes Annie Zinger Mrs Ed Blair Geo Mohn Willard Palmer Gerald Siebert and Straks reflecting a local post office notice of mail awaiting pickup.
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Grand Rapids
Wisconsin
Annie Zinger
Ed ‘Blair
Geo. Mohn
M. Willard Palmer
Gerald Siebert
Straks
Port Edwards Woman Takes Poison in Despondent Act
Mrs. Joseph Turtle of Port Edwards drank carbolic acid during a Sunday party at their boardinghouse. Wet conditions delayed aid, she died within an hour. Aged 38, she left behind husband, who works at the Nekoosa Edwards mill. No motive was given beyond ill health and despondency.
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Joseph Turtle
Port Edwards
Turtle
Nekoosa- Edwards Company
Riverview Hospital Financial Report For 1916 1917
Riverview Hospital Association presents its financial report from Feb 1 1916 to Feb 1 1917 detailing cash on hand receipts and expenses. Treasurer Mrs C B Boles notes total receipts 5326 08 total expenses 4711 90 and a balance of 237 05.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Riverview Hospital
Riverview Hospital Association
C. B. Boles
Irs
G. EL Boles
Ees
Rev. Logan
Beens
Hougen
Hugo Lind
We Mead
Gillmeyer
Portage Grocery Adopts Cash and Carry System
The Welsh Portage grocery introduces a cash and carry plan offering five percent discount for cash and an additional five percent for customers who carry purchased goods, saving delivery and billing costs. The grocer notes credit and free delivery are costly, with unpaid bills harming margins.
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Portage
Self
Railroads Offer Five Hundred Mile Ticket Books
Beginning last week Wisconsin ticket offices put on sale 500 mile ticket books at $10 each. These books are valid for individual use and honor for passage over the road that sells them between stations in Wisconsin when the trip is wholly within the state. The limit is one year from sale date.
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Wisconsin
Schroeder and Banderhoer Wed In City Ceremony
Miss Nina Schroeder daughter of Mr and Mrs Lewis Schroeder and Mr Robert Banderhoef of Kenosha were married at the bride’s parents home Saturday evening Rev R J Locke of the Congregational church performed the ceremony. Miss Emma Schroeder and Mr J Banderhoef attended. After a wedding supper the couple left for Kenosha where the groom is employed and will reside.
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Nina Schroeder
Lewis Schroeder
Robert Banderhoef
Kenosha
R. J. Locke
Congregational Church
Emma Schroeder
J. Banderhoef
Tribune
Grand Rapids Boys Lose to New London in Hard Trip
Grand Rapids traveled to New London on Friday for a basketball game. The score was 23 to 22 in favor of New London. The hosts said their players were fatigued by the difficult trip and late arrival.
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Grand Rapids
New London
Mystic Workers Dance Night at Hall
Mystic Workers will host a dance at their hall on Tuesday February 13 for members and friends. Admission 50 cents per couple. Regular meeting at 7:45 pm. Dancing at 8:45 pm.
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The
Mystic Workers
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East Side
Wood County Bank Building
Awhite
St. Paul Road
St.Pius
Ling
Herald of Merril
Watertown
Mrs. Conway
ACTO
Press Association Meeting
Avne
Portage Grocery
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