Soldiers May Work a Farm on the Marsh Near Cod dington
A Bradley Polytechnic Institute offer from Peoria Indiana to donate land near Cod dington for a soldiers food emergency camp is under review. A county defense committee visited the site south of Cod dington to assess feasibility for growing beets turnips carrots and other root crops on high ground with rail access.
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Stevens Point
Bradley Polytechnic Institute of Peoria
Hammond
Coddington
Buena Vista
Igtriet
Maxle
National Council of Defense
State Defense Council
County Council For National Defense
County Council
W. T. Atwell
Bradlay Polytechnic Institute
J. M. Coyner
G. D. Park
Rido
M. Olrick
Institute
Baby dies on trip to wedding in Almond
On Monday afternoon the baby boy of Mr. and Mrs. Chester Damon fell ill with coler while en route to Almond for their daughter's wedding. The child died within hours and was taken to Almond for burial. the family and community extend sympathy in their loss.
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Vesper Pioneer
Chester Damon
Coler
Almond
Kieviet
Attene Summer School at Stevens Point College
A five week summer school will be held at Stevens Point Business College from July 9 to August 10 offering regular bookkeeping shorthand typing penmanship and stenography courses. Tuition for five weeks is ten dollars with books and supplies extra. Forenoon sessions run 8 to 12 with rooms open all day for student work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stevens Point
Marshfield to Host Landmark Auto Race Meet
Marshfield plans a professional automobile race meet at the Fair Grounds on Wednesday July dth with seven events from three to twenty miles. Purse totaling $2 000 will attract top dirt track drivers and their cars, racing from 2 30 pm and a nine to twelve am celebration supporting the Red Cross. Special trains will serve attendees from surrounding towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marshfield
Qlarter
International Motor Contest Association
Red Cross
Sunny Skick
Daughters of the American Revolution Offer War Relief Services
The D A R formed a national War Relief Service Committee led by Mrs. George Thacher Guernsey to mobilize auxiliary labor for the United States in World War I. Members pledge sewing knitting nursing packing and other support, with district chairs and registration blanks guiding volunteers. Reports cite letters from officials and ambassadors detailing how women aid France and sailors, with ongoing coverage planned.
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United States
George Thacher Guernsey
Matthew Scott
A. 5. Laurieson
James B. Grant
Colorado
Fred H. H. Calhoun
South Carolina
Frank D. Slison
Mass
James Lowrysmith
Texas
W. H. Wait
Mich
War Relief Service Committee
National Society
War Department
Council of National Defense
Carl Vrooman
Jettar
M. Jussarand
France
Navy League
Local farmer dies after Sigel to Vesper wagon crash
John Ruess, a 74 year old farmer from Sigel, was injured when his wagon frightened a horse on the road to home from Vesper last Thursday. He died that night from serious injuries after being taken to his residence. Ruess was well known in Sigel and Vesper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Ruess
Sigel
Paciny
Ruess
Sigol
Vesper
Entertained Laer Friends at Mrs LaBour’s Home
The Tortnightly Club entertained a group of Laer friends last Thursday afternoon at the home of Mrs. Gorge LaBour. The gathering focused on fellowship and light conversation in a relaxed social setting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gorge LaBour
Hints for economical cooking at the public library
A public library list outlines books on economical cooking and food value. It includes titles from Gibbs Nesbitt and government guides on canning meat and produce, soy beans, barley use, and thrifty meal planning. Resources cover household feeding, preservation, and budget cooking for housewives in Grand Rapids Wisconsin.
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Davenport
Gibbs
Nesbitt
Bureau of Fisheries, ‘ Foods and
Michigan Dairy and Food Dept
University of
N. Y
Dept. of ‘Agriculture
Dept. of Agriculture
U.S. Dept. of Agriculture
Wisconsin
Council of Defense
Dreaded meningitis claims life of City Point youth
Clifford McWold sixteen of City Point died at Marshfield hospital after two weeks of severe headaches. Doctors Mason and Doege reported the rare illness osteomyelitis of the skull with pus surrounding the brain and no chance of recovery. a post mortem confirmed brain and skull infection and extensive pus.
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Pittsville
Clifford McWold
Martin McWold
City Point
Marshfield Hospital
Wisconsin
Mason and
Doege
Boyer
Marshfield
Fittsville
Grand Rapids
Beyer
Smith Binneqbesh wedding at First Moravian church
Miss Ida Smith and Mr Gus Binne veese, both of this city, married last Thursday evening at the home of the bride’s parents. Ceremony conducted by Rev C A Mejlicke. Attendants Miss Edith Binnebeese and William Smith. Wedding supper served to relatives. Couple to reside in Marshfeld where groom is employed. Best wishes from many friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ida Smith
Gus Binneveese
Revi-C. A. Mejlicke
First Moravian Church
Edith Binnebeese
William Smith
Marshfeld
Rural Carrier Examination in Juneau County Wisconsin
The United States Civil Service Commission has announced a rural carrier examination for Juneau County Wisconsin to be held at Mauston and Grand Rapids on July 28 1917. Open to male citizens not domiciled in a post office county area. Vacancies to follow from other post offices. Forms and applications available from local offices or the Civil Service Commission Washington D C. Send applications promptly.
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United States
Civil Service Commission
Juneau
Wisconsin
Mauston
Grand Rapids
Miner
Enis
United State Greil -Service Commission
Washington
Commission
Graha Rapide Baseball Update
Local notes indicate Graha Rapide baseball results with unclear wording. Mentions Sunday action and a cleaned up lineup or score, but key details are illegible. Further readability needed to identify teams, dates, and outcomes.
Employers urged to hire men 21 to 31 regardless of draft
New York June 26 men of military age face employment discrimination since the selective draft. Advertisements favor men over 31 or not subject to call. Dr Schuyler Wheeler head of Crocker-Wheeler Co says such hiring practices are disloyal and un-American. He urges employers to give young men equal chances, noting only a fraction will be drafted. Movement began at Crocker Wheeler plant Ampere New Jersey and spreads to other large firms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Great
Schuyler
Wheeler
American Institute of Electrical Engineers
Crocker-Wheeler Co
Ampere
N. J
Grand Rapids seeks bids for city hall heating and plumbing
The City of Grand Rapids through its Board of Public Works invites sealed proposals by 10:30 a m on July 9 1917 for complete heating and labor and materials for the new city hall and complete plumbing and installation per plans on file with the city clerk. Each bid is separate and must include a contract with sureties and a certified check for 5 percent. Dated June 22 1917. Board members listed include B W Ellis Otto Roenius Herman Plenke Fred Jackson Albert Gilmaster.
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City of
Grand Rapids
Board of Public Works
New City Hall
B. W. Ellis Otto Roenius
Herman Plenke
Fred Jackson
Albert Gilmaster
Wisconsin Tramps Face Work Mandate Across State
The Wisconsin legislature contemplates forcing hoboes to work to avoid feeding them. A state defense council order directs no feeding until the tramps are caught working. Police chiefs from fourteen cities agree to wage a tough campaign against idlers, urging residents not to feed tramps, with farms offering hard labor as the cure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wisconsin
State Council of Defense
Marriage of Miss Lillian Christopherson and S G bills
Miss Lillian Grace Christopherson and S Gheater Bills of City Point wed at the Methodist parsonage with Rev OC Becker officiating. Lloyd Robertson of Amber Iowa and Miss Margaret Christopherson attended. The couple left for City Point to start married life. she a teacher and 1912 Wood County Normal graduate, he a rising farmer near City Point.
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Lillian Grace Christopherson
S. Gheater Bills
City Point
OC. C. Becker
Lloyd Robertson
Amber
Iowa
Margaret Christopherson
Wood County Normal
Indians Get Fire Water Three Arrested For Drunkenness
Winnebago Indians from Wittenberg were arrested Monday for drunkenness. Whitewings Frank Elk were fined one dollar and costs and sentenced to five days in jail after appearing before local justices Tuesday. A white man named Anton Vooleske, said to have supplied the liquor, was jailed thirty days for misdemeanor. Vooleske, from near Wautoma, has appeared in the city before. Indians testified he supplied beer and whiskey in bottles.
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Wittenberg
John ‘Dick
Frank Elko
Cone
Costa
Anton Vooleske
Vooleske
Wautoma
Have Nothing On Us in Harvey North Dakota Tribune Tale
Fragmentary OCR text mentions John Wolloch and qOW at Harvey North Dakota with unclear quotes about cold weather, June, tattoo remarks, and nighttime conditions. The readable portion is incoherent and no clear events or outcomes emerge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Wolloch
Qow
Harvey
North
Dakota
the Tribune
Potato Drying Plant in Rhinelander Contemplates Move
A Rhinelander advancement association led by Dr H E B Horton plans relocating a government potato drying plant from Arlington Virginia to Rhinelander. The $50,000 facility would become the only such plant in the United States, formed by a new company with $5,000 capital. Dried potato products promise markets in Europe and US camps, homes, and military use, with flakes easing storage and shipping.
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Rhinelander New North
United States
Rhinelander
Arlington
Thre City
Rhinelander Advancement Association
H. EB. Horton
Germany
Europe
Inmit
Highway Notices Ignored. Commissioner Reports Arrest Made
Highway Commissioner Amundson warns that some people disregard posted construction notices on state roads. He notes strict penalties for violating closed roads, with fines up to $100 and potential costs for damage. An arrest followed after tracks were found on fresh concrete at Nekoosa.
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Amundson
Nekoosa
Submarine Control Idea Sent to Navy by Ralph Bagby
Ralph Bagby of Sully County proposes to stop submarine operations by releasing magnets in submarine waters with long trailing ropes to foul a vessel’s propeller. He says trials on a motor boat show the plan will work and has sent his concept to Washington’s Navy Department.
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Gettysburg
S. D
Ralph Bagby
Roy Bagby
Sully County
Navy Department
Washington
Wild Occupy New Quarters Move for Road Crew
Road Construction company plans to move into the Knaudy Mfg buildings within a few weeks after making needed changes. Additional space may allow Prentiss Walters to share the building. Mr and Mrs T P Peerendoom and CG D Pritazsinger visited Wausau Sunday to spend the day with Mrs Fritzsinger in the hospital there.
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Knaudy Mfg. Company
Prentiss- Walters Company
T. P. Peerendoom
CG. D. Pritazsinger Wade
Wausau
Chautauqua to Start Next Week with Six Day Program
The city chautauqua begins Tuesday July 8 and runs six days with morning afternoon and evening sessions. Ticket buyers are urged to pay now to ease promoter work. Activities include patriotic day musical concerts lectures by Justice White and scientist Angell, operatic performances by Oxford Opera Company and sessions featuring community singing and children’s programs.
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Elmer J. Burkett
U. S
Nebraska
Sun P
Mabel H. Rogers
Good Fellowship
Oxford Opera Company
H. White
KE. D. Angell
Chautauqua
L. C. Randolph
Jas. W. Foley
St. Paul's Church
Chicago
Musi_cian
Runner's Lady Orchestra
Miss Peterson
Dundas
Robert Burns
John Lloyd
J. L. Zwickey
House Wrecked by Lightning Strikes Sager Farm
The August Sager farm house in Grant township Portage county was hit by lightning Friday night. The family survived though George aged fifteen suffered severe burns and unconsciousness after the bolt ran down his body. A second child was hurt less. The house looked like a bomb blast with bricks hurled beyond the chimney. Mr Sager has had a rough spell with prior injuries and misfortunes.
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August Sager
Grant
Portage County
George
Sager
Tomahawk Leader Installs Linotype Machine
The Tomahawk Leader reports its new linotype system has modernized the office and brightened the paper’s appearance. Patrons likely notice the change, with staff valuing the upgrade most of all.
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Tomahawk Leader
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America
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Akron, Ohio
Long
Jay
Wis
Rellev
Commi Tvet
National Society Daughters of the America Revolucion
Rover
Pressure Cooker. Co
U. 8
U. S. Dept. of Agriculture
Good Housekeeping
Public Library
Graha
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WILD
Nash Grocery Co
Grand Rapids, Wis
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