Exemption Board to Decide Draft Claims in Wood County
The Wood county Board of Registry, appointed by Governor Philipp, will rule on draft exemption claims. Members include Dr Sexton, Sam Church, J H Normington, J Werner, O Carlin, W H Upham, TW Brazeau and others. Exemptions require proof of need at home or disability. public sessions expected to prevent favoritism. decisions shift risk to other registrants.
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County Board of Registry
Wood County
Philipp
Dr. Sexton
Marafield
Sam Church
Grand Rapids
Sherit
J. H. Normington
J. Werner
Pittsville
O. Carlin
Vesper
W. H. Upham
Marshfield
Brazeau
Boy Scout Leader Kinister to Visit Necedah Meeting
Necedah Republicans note Grand Rapids Boy Scout executive Leon Kinister will visit Necedah Monday afternoon June 18 at 2 o'clock. Kinister has organized 135 Grand Rapids boys, promotes Liberty Bonds, Red Cross, and scout work, and will speak at the home of Mrs. C. B. Babcock.
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Necedah
Louis Reichel
Hattie
Nellie Palmatier
Leonard Winister
Grand Rapids
Kinister
Teed Cross
Eamp
State Association of the
Nocedah
Death of Thomas Davis Longtime resident dies after illness
Thomas Davis, born September 11 1881 in England, died Monday at 2 am after a long illness of old age. A Civil War veteran, he lived in Grand Rapids Minnesota most of his life, married twice, and leaves several children. Funeral services will be held this afternoon at the Methodist church conducted by Rev C Becker.
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Thomas Davis
Agair
Davis
England
America
Grand Rapids
Parmelia Palmer
Ann Brooks
Sigel
Azania Brooks
Grand Army
Methodist
C. Becker
Five Years in Waupun for Incest Case
Cranmoor farmer John Kulprath was arrested after his daughter's husband pressed the charge. He pleaded guilty before Judge Park in Waupaca and received a five year term in Waupun prison.
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John Kulprath
Cranmoor
Waupaca
Park
Waupun
Ee Kulprath
Automobiles Coming Sale Promises Briscoe Eight Cylinder Model
A local dealer announces this week’s arrival of Briscoe automobiles including an eight cylinder car. The firm touts the Briscoe for economy and the high quality features found in top models and invites demonstrations by Huntington & Lessig.
Liberty Bonds Purchase for Unsubscribed Customers
A financial note states that a bank bought a large amount of Liberty Bonds beyond customer subscriptions to supply those not ready to subscribe last week. It mentions FIRST NATIONAL BANK as the issuer or context. The record reflects a banking action to ensure availability of bonds for late subscribers.
What the Navy Has to Offer Young Men
The Navy offers rapid advancement and high pay, with boosts in June that make it the best paid service in war and peace. The official table shows current versus past rates for ranks from Apprentice Seaman to Chief Machinist Mate and various special branches, noting opportunities for skilled enlisted men to rise to warrant or commissioned officers based on ability, conduct, and years of service.
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Navy
Bonmet
Piremen
Oller Svi
Brancbay
Rngineet
Clothes Costs Set to Rise as War Demands Grow
Wool prices surge with California wool selling at high rates and British needs pushing up costs. US clothing firms warn of higher prices as uniforms and military gear for 2,000,000 soldiers are ordered. Domestic wool output under strain, with large imports filling the gap.
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Uncle Sam
New York
California
New Zealand
United States
South America
Fragmentary Woodrow Wilson Quote Fragment From History
The unreadable OCR fragment mentions Woodrow Wilson and a theme of democracy and peace. It conveys a historic speech vibe with emphasis on rights and voices for nations. The text is incomplete, lacking clear events, dates, or full coherence.
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Woodrow
Wilson
United States
Advertised Mail Lists from The Poste Panies
Advertised mail notices list items in the poste panies section with brief entries. The readable fragments suggest cataloging advertised items or mail matter, but details and proper nouns are unclear in the OCR segment.
Government prints 10 million Boy Scout circulars
The Chief Scout Executive brought four electrotypes to the Treasury backed job to produce 10,000,000 printed circulars. Government presses ran 1,000,000 sheets daily, with two colors and four passes per sheet. Fifteen carloads of paper were used, making it the largest government printing project.
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Othe
Death of Grand Rapids Resident J J Hazzard at 76
John J. Hazzard longtime Grand Rapids resident died at his east side home after a year long illness. Born in New York, he joined the army in 1862, served as a private in the 6th Wisconsin Battery, and later belonged to the local Grand Army Post. He retired from business years ago and was 76. Funeral services were held Monday at 1 pm from the G A R hall with Post members conducting rites.
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John J. Hazzard
Grand Rapids
Mr. Hazzard
New York State
6Th Wisconsin Battery
Grand Army
G. A. R. Hall
Funeral for 82-year-old William Staven in Sigel
William Staven died at his parents home near Vesper after a yearlong tuberculosis illness. A Wood County Training School 1905 graduate, he taught in the county, then in Ord Nebraska before being elected county superintendent of schools. He died at 82 and the German Lutheran church in Sigel conducted the Monday funeral with Rev. Galselimann officiating.
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Wim. Staven
PB. Staven
Vesper
Wood County
Sigel
Galselimann
Raising Beans On Hundred Acre Farm Near Cheyenne
A Cheyenne county Nebraska farmer, Swatzlander, aided by Uncle Sam, planted a hundred acres of beans to boost wartime production. He recently harvested nearly four tons valued at $1,128.60 and aims to raise enough beans to meet war needs.
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Ww. A
Swatzlander
Cheyenne
Nebraska
Sam
Ready to Wear Parlors Donate to Grogs Fund
Local campaign promotes Pride Red'Gross Day with proceeds from 10 percent of all sales directed to the Grogs fund ESL. Wilcox reports small totals, emphasizing community support and fundraising efforts.
New Engine House Should Be Central For Grand Rapids
Discussion on the East Side engine house site continues as the Board of Public Works weighs central placement. advocates argue a central, beautifying, long term building would serve a future paid fire department and enhance Main Streets, with vacant east side lots and city owned ground proposed as ideal sites. The piece urges reconsideration of the current decision and calls for action now to shape a lasting, ornamenting city landmark.
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Board of Public Works
East Side
J. B. Daly Drug Store
Grand Rapids
Buckley Ragan Wedding Details From Local Ceremony
A fragmented notice describes the Buckley Ragan wedding at a church with Rev Reding officiating. The bride Miss Marguerite Ragan and fiancé Mr John Brown are named amid partial text about attendees and a breakfast reception.
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Bessie
Buckley
Fred
Petera
Paul’ Church
Wim
Reding
Marguerite
Ragan
the. Broan
John Eof
Ayip
Chicago
Willamake
Red Cross War Fund Drive Aims At One Hundred Million
Citizens urged to donate to the Red Cross as the nation girds for war. Grand Rapids area seeks 25 000 dollars across sixteen southern county towns with a meeting at Elk Club setting preliminary plans. Merchants pledge ten percent of Friday gross sales and theatres contribute a day’s profits to aid soldiers and wounded alike.
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Red Cross
Order
Grand Rapids
Elk Club
Red Cross Society
United States
Wool price incentives spark sheep-rearing outlook in Wood County
Farmers report wool prices at 45 to 47 cents per pound with fleeces averaging 6 to 10 pounds. The article notes widespread cultivation and unused land suitable for pasture, suggesting more farmers will raise and improve sheep stock to capitalize on favorable market conditions for several years.
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Wood County
Price hike at local brewery prompts saloon talks
The local brewery raised beer to 8.20 per barrel triggering saloon discussions on retail price increases. They pledge no more schooners and suggest patrons switch to smaller glasses.
Locals Lose Close Game to Stevens Point in Ten Innings
The Grand Rapids ball team dropped a tight contest Sunday to Stevens Point, 1 to 0, after ten innings of play. The pitchers held until the decisive score in extra frames.
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Grand Rapids
Stevens Point
Mathews Luedke nuptials linked by Milwaukee groom
Miss Clara Mathews and Aug Luedke of Milwaukee wed at the Mathews homestead on June 6 in a 10:30 a.m. ceremony officiated by Rev Giesmann. Attendants included Marie Mathews and Ida Fleischlauer. best man Henry Sager. ushers Chas Luedke and Leon Mathews. flower girl Violet Kroll. After a luncheon, guests admired ferns and roses as the bride wore a blue traveling suit. The couple plans a western states trip delayed by the groom’s sister illness and will reside at 764 Newhall Street Milwaukee after July 10.
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Clara Mathews
Aug. Luedke
Milwaukee
Mathews
Rev. Gieselmann
German Lutheran Church
Marie Mathews
Ida Fleischlauer
Sophia Hahn
Henry, Sager
Killarney
J. C. Mathews
Newhall Street
Lfe
Chau tauqua ticket days for subscribers on June 25 26
Subscribed Chau tauqua ticket holders must pick up their tickets Monday or Tuesday June 25 26 at Wood County Drug Store Sam Church Drug Store Daly's Drug Store Otto's Drug Store Steib's Drug Store to avoid extra collection costs. Adult tickets are $2.00 and student tickets $1.00.
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Wood County
Sam Church Drug Store
Daly’s Drug Store
Otto’s
Steib’s Drug Store
Auction Sale at Inglewood Farm Northwest of Grand Rapids
Wm Crosland owner sells registered Wolstein-Friesian cattle registered Shropshire sheep and horses plus farm tools and machinery at Inglewood Farm four miles NW of Grand Rapids on county road to Vesper on Wednesday June 27 sale starts 10 oclock A M auctioneers A J Cowell and Claus Johnson clerk terms as usual.
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Wm. Crosland
Sigel
Inglewood
Grand Rapids
Vesper
A. J. Cowell
Claus Johnson
Lost Bon Returns Eddie Degner From Yearlong Absence
Eddie Degner, a Merrill lad, returns home after a year away. He told his invalid mother he would attend school before vanishing. Searches by river dragging and other efforts failed to locate him. he wandered from place to place, working sporadically during his absence.
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Eddie Degner
Merrill
Card of Thanks to G A R and neighbors for aid
The Davis family thanks the G A R members who assisted at their father’s burial and all neighbors and friends for sympathy and help during their bereavement.
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G A. R
F. W. Davis
Difference Between Cane And Walking Stick Joke
The Old Fogg asks about cane versus walking stick. The Grouch explains that a gent in pants carries a cane while a gentleman in trousers uses a walking stick. Mr. Pike reacts, claiming wit and a joke about feeding a kitty.
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Old Fogg
Catholic Forester Day in Marshfield Seeks Large Parish Turnout
Elaborate preparations are underway for a visit to Marshfield on Sunday, June 24, for a big Catholic Forester Day. The letter urges Catholics to bring families and to initiate a large new member class, targeting at least 100. State and local Foresters plan initiatory exercises with high officers present, inviting a cordial welcome to all parishioners.
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Marshfield
Superior State Court
John E. McCabe
Bro. Cannon
Bro. Keller
City
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