Care With Spuds Urged By Spreiter
County Agent W E Spreiter urges farmers and seed dealers to treat potatoes as vital for the war effort. He outlines steps to maximize yield and prevent disease including seed quality checks, destroying waste piles, burning or treating refuse, disinfecting bins and tools, and sending suspect stock to the county agent or Madison College for testing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. E Iter
Spreiter
Volun- Spreiter
College of Agri
Madison
Late Spring Delays State Farm Activity
Wisconsin farmers face slow spring field work due to cool wet weather. Walter H. Ebling notes 1944 planting possible but delayed by conditions. Dairy survey shows less fall plowing in 1943, leaving more land to plow this spring. labor and machinery shortages and early freeze reduced fall work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wisconsin
Walter H. Ebling
Lene
Ites
Recapture Nazis who fled from Camp Sidnaw
Two German prisoners of war imprisoned at Camp Sidnaw in Houghton county were recaptured near a lumber camp in the upper peninsula. Johann Coffer aged 22 and Gerhard Proschmann aged 19 were part of a group assigned to wood lots and were spotted after escape by state police and FBI agents who had set up a roadblock in the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Sidnaw
Houghton County
Michigan
Johann Coffer
Gerhard Proschmann
Upper Peninsula
Wood
Federal Bureau of Investigation
Workers For Farms Sought In La Crosse County
County W E Spreiter warns La Crosse county farms face growing shortages as farmers cut corners, sell stock, and seek help. He says farmers need experienced men women and even young boys to assist with essential farm labor and urges people to contact his office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. E. Spreiter
la Crosse County
Spreiter
Should Continue Grain Feeding Of Dairy Cows
Vernon county farmers are advised to keep grain feeding while cows graze, focusing on cows producing 15 to 20 pounds of milk. Guidance lists pounds of grain per day per milk output, notes Holstein needs and higher grain for production above 25 pounds, plus salt and ample water on pasture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Viroqua
Wis
Vernon County
Guernsey
Jersey
Preserving Of Eggs Advocated By Hayes
J B Hayes state college extension poultryman urges families to preserve eggs now using water glass to stock a reserve for cooking through winter and into spring. He notes Wisconsin hatcheries may close by mid May due to low egg orders and feed shortages, risking higher egg prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. B. Hayes
State College Agriculture Extension
Wisconsin
Hayes
Wisconsin Maple Syrup and Sugar Production Up
Wisconsin and U S maple sugar and syrup output this spring rose slightly from last year, per crop reports. Sap from 283000 trees yielded 3000 pounds of sugar and 50000 gallons of syrup, below the 10 year averages of 4000 pounds and 77000 gallons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wisconsin
United States
United States Departments of Agriculture
Wisconsin Fairs Plan $175000 In Premiums Across 73 Counties
Wisconsin plans about $175000 in premiums at 73 county and district fairs this year. A W Kalbus, supervisor of fairs, says roughly $65000 will fund youth exhibits and activities such as junior demonstrations and showmanship. In 1943 premiums totaled $157600 with $58650 for youth efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wisconsin
A. W. Kalbus
State Department of Agriculture
Kalbus
Pastors Assigned To Evangelical Parishes
Monroe Wis announcement of pastors for state evangelical parishes follows the 88th annual conference. Assignments list Eau Claire district and Rice Lake United Brethren and Sparta Hope areas with named pastors and chaplains in the Army foreign service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monroe
Wis
Eau Claire
F. E. Schlueter
Robert E. Bench
Alma
M. W. Giese
Arcadia
E. W. Marks
Augusta
Lowell Maechtle
Elroy
C. E. Olsen
Norwalk
G. W. Zimmerman
Prairie du Chien
B. J. Tulledge
United Brethern Conference
Rice Lake- Salem
R. Headley
Hope
O. J. Bernhardt
Sparta
M. F. Nehrbass
Tomah
Norbert Miller
Waureka- Eastman
William Hett
Webster
W. R. Naechtle
Westfield
G. T. Vieth
Wheeler
Raymond Hansen
Orlando Heyne
Chaplains Army Foreign Service
Funeral services for Norman De Sautelle announced
Obituary note for Norman Edward De Sautelle 55 of 2206 Loomis street who died recently. Funeral Wednesday at 2 p m at Nelson funeral home with Rev L C Smith officiating and North La Crosse lodge in charge. Burial in Oak Grove cemetery. He leaves wife Daisy two daughters Orma Jauch and Maxine Villand a brother and sister and one grandchild.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norman Edward de Sautelle
Loomis Street
Nelson Funeral Home
L. C. Smith
North la Crosse
A. M
Oak Grove Cemetery
Nelson
de Sautelle
la Crosse
Central High School
Armour School of Technology
Lewis Institute
Composite Lodge
Rising City
Neb
Daisy
Irvin
Orma) Jauch
Lawrence
Maxine) Villand
St. Paul
Min
Edward W. Parker dies at 75 in Madison Wisconsin
Edward W. Parker 75, a Madison Wisconsin jeweler and former La Crosse businessman, died suddenly in Madison Saturday night. He lived in La Crosse 45 years before moving to Madison. He is survived by his wife and one daughter Mrs. William M. Storey. Funeral services will be Thursday at 2 p.m. Frautschi funeral home Madison. Burial in Forest Hill cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward W. Parker
Madison
Wis
la Crosse
William M. Storey
Frautschi Funeral
Forest Hill Cemetery
Monday Night Meeting Opens Scout Campaign
Drivers for the annual Boy Scout financial campaign meet at the American Legion hall Monday at 7 30 p m for final discussion and plans to make this drive the most successful in Scout history Scout Executive B W Ingli will introduce the chairmen and group majors Instructions will be given to workers Plans aim to complete the drive by Saturday night Leaders include Ingli R James Trane Clarence L Ringquist Dr W E Bannen R H Pearse Fred Kramer F H Griffin and Mmes A M Murphy and Owen Jackson
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion Hall
Scout
B. W. Ingli
Ingli
R. James Trane
Council
Clarence L. Ringquist
W. E. Bannen
R. H. Pearse
Fred Kramer
F. H. Griffin
Mmes
A. M. Murphy
Owen Jackson
War Bond Drive Surpasses 1917 18 Legacy at State College
At Pennsylvania State College the senior class raised 1500 in Liberty bonds during World War I 1917 18. In World War II campus groups have exceeded that total by investing 200000 in war bonds over two years five months.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State College
Pennsylvania State College
Weather rough in Midwest with storms and cooling
A forecast notes cloudy to partly cloudy conditions across Wisconsin Minnesota and Iowa. Thunderstorms are expected tonight and Tuesday with cooler temperatures in the northwest and extreme west areas of the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wisconsin
Minnesota
Iowa
River Portcast Update From Hastings Forecasts Slight River Drops
Weather bulletin from Hastings indicates river levels continue to fall over the next 48 hours with an average drop of about .1 feet daily. The descent above Lake Pepin will slow due to a notable rise in the Mississippi inflow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hastings
Genoa
Mississippi WL
Lake Pepin
Leaves From A War Correspondent Notebook In Scotland
London dispatch describes arrival in Scotland after crossing the Atlantic with vivid scenes of Edinburgh area, gulls diving for a cigar butt, locals and a penny superstition at the Firth of Forth bridge. The narrator notes Scottish thrift and charm as soldiers reflect on landfall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Scotland
Bobby Burns
America
Brooklyn
Edinburgh
Firth of Forth Bridge
Journey to London by Wartime Train
A narrator recalls travel from Edinburgh to London during wartime. They ride in a gas-lighted cab, pass landmarks such as Edinburgh Castle and memorials to Scott Burns and Knox, and endure scarce services on trains with no diner or liquor car. Lieut Roy K McDonald secures afternoon reservations as they cross into a tense postwar capital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edinburgh Castle
Walter Scott
Robert Burns
John Knox
Robert Louis Stevenson
Katy Railroad
Roy K. McDonald
Kansas City
London
Hitr
Death notice of Mrs Dora Deutrich in Ettrick Wisconsin
Mrs Dora Deutrich aged 66 died Saturday at her daughter Mrs Edward Gardner Sr home in Galesville after a lingering illness. She was born in Germany July 12 1877 came to America at age 12 and lived on a South Beaver Creek Valley farm for 30 years. Survivors include her sister Minnie Wicking Milwaukee three brothers Henry West Salem William Sparta Fred Holmen one son Elmer and two daughters Mrs Edward Gardner and Mrs Douglas Gutheil plus Lila a nurse in Milwaukee. Funeral services Tuesday at the Gardner home at 1 p m and 2 p m at the South Beaver Creek Lutheran church Ettrick with Rev H O Aasen officiating burial in South Beaver Creek cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. M. Kane
South 9Th Street
J. J. Kane
Prairie du Chien
Cornelius
Donald Kane
Seneca
Edward Kane
la Crosse
H. Ingham
M. R. Seymour
Viroqua
Guertin
Order of Foresters
West Allis
Bernice Kane
St. Joseph's Cathedral
Peter Pape
Ettrick
Wis
Dora Deutrich
Edward Gardner
Galesville
Germany
America
West Salem
William Deitrich
South Beaver Creek Valley
South Beaver Creek
Ettrick Federated Women's Club
Minnie Wicking
Milwaukee
Henry
William
Sparta
Fred
Holmen
Elmer
Douglas Gutheil
Lila
South Beaver Creek Lutheran Church
H. O. Aasen
Soldier Grove Man Dies After Stroke In May
Chris Wangen 62 died Saturday in Richland Center hospital after suffering a stroke May 4. Born in Norway September 26 1881 he emigrated to the U S at 20 settling as a carpenter in Stoughton later moving to Soldiers Grove to partner with Tors Line. Survived by wife Sarah Anderson a son Stener Waureka two daughters Mrs Ernie Powns Freeport 11 and Mrs Olaf Peterson of Soldiers Grove six grandchildren three brothers and one sister. Services Monday at 1 pm at the home and 2 pm at North Kickapoo church with Rev H T Haagenson officiating burial in the church cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Soldiers Grove
Wis
Chris Wangen
Richland Center
Norway
America
Stoughton
Tors Line
Sarah Anderson
Gays Mills
Stener
Waureka
Ernie Powns
Freeport
Olaf Peterson
Evin
New Lisbon
Thea
North Kickapoo
H. T. Haagenson
Martin Johnson 70 Dies at Osseo Home
Martin Johnson 70 of Osseo died Saturday after weeks of declining health. He was born January 10 1874 and lived in Pleasantville before moving to Osseo twenty years ago. Funeral services will be held Thursday at 2 p m at Pleasantville Lutheran Church officiated by Rev O C Anne. Burial follows at the church cemetery. He is survived by a son Arnold of Osseo two brothers Albert and August and two sisters Emma and Mrs Swaim of Pleasantville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert
August
Emma
Chris Swaim
Pleasantville
Andrew Hammerstad dies at 80 in Hale Wisconsin
Andrew Hammerstad 80 died of a heart attack at his Hale town home Sunday at 3 45 p m after a period of ill health born in Stange Norway October 4 1863 he came to America at 17 married Ingebord Larson September 14 1890 they lived on the Lars Hammerstad homestead before buying a farm surviving wife four children Olga Olson Arthur and Louella Jacobson a brother Ludwig five grandchildren and two great grandchildren funeral arrangements incomplete pending word from Mrs Olson at Van Hook.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andrew Hammerstad
Whitehall
Wis
Hale
Hammerstad
Stange
Norway
America
Ludwig Hammerstad
Ingebord Antonette Larson
Strum
Lars Hammerstad
Reuben
Olga) Olson
van Hook
N. D
Arthur
Neil
Louella) Jacobson
North
Ludwig
Olson
Man Heads PTA at Franklin School in Wichita
S. G. Thurman was elected president of the Franklin School Parent-Teachers Association in Wichita making him the first man to hold the post in the city. PTA council president Mrs. H. D. Fugate notes only one other man in the state has held PTA presidency. Indians in Durban seek representation on the city council.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
PTA
Wichita
Kas
Parent-Teachers Association
Franklin School
S. G. Thurman
H. D. Fugate
PTA Council
Bloody Battle in Myitkyina Rages Through Streets
In Myitkyina heavy combat rages as Brig Gen Merrill’s Marauders push Japanese forces from street to street. The railway station changed hands repeatedly amid stubborn resistance. American dive bombers hit bazaar districts as rains delay final capture of the base.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Merrill
Myitkyina
Burma
Frank Merrill
Supreme Court Reverses Ballot Box Stuffing Ruling
The Supreme Court 6 to 3 reverses a lower court ruling that no federal statute covers ballot box stuffing. The decision involves eight election officials in Harlan County Kentucky tied to the 1942 general election in which Senator Chandler was reelected. Justice Roberts wrote the majority. Justices Douglas Black and Reed dissented.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Supreme Court
Eastern Kentucky
Federal District Court
Harlan County
Chandler
D-Ky
Roberts
Douglas
Black
Reed
Hearing date set for alleged slayer of three
Milwaukee records a preliminary hearing for Chester Mrugalski to face charges of shooting and killing his estranged wife, infant daughter, and mother in law on May 13. The May 31 hearing was set by Judge Harvey L. Neelen after Mrugalski, who spoke English, requested an interpreter. he immigrated from Poland in 1913.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milwaukee
Chester Mrugalski
Harvey L. Neelen
Mrugalski
Poland
Ration Guide Updates for Meats Fats Sugars and Shoes
The Associated Press outlines ration changes with red, blue, and airplane stamps extending validity. It lists price ceilings for fruits and vegetables in La Crosse Wisconsin and Winona Minnesota for May 17 to 23, detailing specific item prices and package sizes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Associated Press
FTC
la Crosse
Wis
Winona
Minn
Wallace To Run With F R On 1944 Democratic Ticket
Vice President Wallace's trip to Liberia and China sparked talk that President Roosevelt plans to run again and keep Wallace as his running mate. Critics note Wallace’s mission to Asia could secure his place on the ticket while Chinese officials welcome his visit and pledge aid to America.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Bell
Washington
Wallace
Liberia
China
Roosevelt
Congress
Siberia
Asia
Chicago
Chungking
United Today
United States
America
USO Anniversary Celebrated by 6000 Servicemen
About 6000 servicemen participated in the La Crosse USO club birthday events over the weekend marking the club’s first year in its building. Activities included a Saturday dance, Sunday breakfast and dancing, meals by the Elks and Red Cross, a concert by Gene Mendez’s orchestra, and a cake cutting led by Corp. John Thomas of Camp McCoy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
la Crosse Uso Club
VFW
Elks Club
Red Cross
Gene Mendez
State Teachers College
Corp
John Thomas
Camp McCoy
USO
Nation Pays Tribute To Merchant Marine
Washington marks Maritime Day honoring the merchant marine on its 125th anniversary since the Savannah sailed as the first steam powered trans ocean voyage. The observance, proclaimed by President Roosevelt, honors patriotism courage sacrifice and labor of mariners who serve at sea and on inland routes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Savannah
Roosevelt
Two Die In Motorcycle Collision Near Valmy Wisconsin
Sturgeon Bay Wisconsin report says a collision on highway 57 near Valmy killed Herman Zahn 19 and Donald Steffes 20 both Bailey's Harbor residents who rode the motorcycle. Mrs Rudolph Aehlers suffered fractures of both legs as a passenger in the car driven by her husband.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sturgeon Bay
Wis
Valmy
Herman Zahn
Donald Steffes
Bailey's Harbor
Rudolph Aehlers
Car Crash Claims 17 Year Old Near Richland Center
Richland Center Wisconsin Marshall H Johnson aged 17 of Ithaca town died Sunday when his car struck a bridge railing six miles northeast of Richland Center. He was alone in the vehicle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richland Center
Wis
Marshall H. Johnson
Ithaca
Richland County
Here
Winona Livestock Report From Swift and Company
Swift and Company reports Winona Minnesota livestock market details with buying hours from 9 a m to 4 p m All livestock arriving after closing will be cared for weighed and priced the next morning HOGS
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Swift and Company
Winona, Minn
Chicago Livestock Market Sees Mixed Changes Amid Active Trade
Salable hogs at Chicago reach 18 000 with steady to slow demand. top hogs 180-270 lb fetch 13.75 and 280-230 lb weights 11.75 to 12.25. Cattle and calves show broad strength. steer and better runs up to 17.10 per cwt with several near 17, while heifers climb to 16.50. Cows and bulls remain scarce. cutters at 9.50 and heavy bulls to 123.50 or higher.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Milwaukee
Live Stock Prices and Ranges For Milwaukee Market
Milwaukee livestock report shows hogs steady to higher with prices across weight classes from 150 to 325 pounds, and cattle values for steers, yearlings, cows, and calves. Vealers and bulk veal trade range from around 12 to 16 dollars with fancy lots near 16.
Southernmost City Magallanes Hosts Thriving Sheep Trade
Magallanes Chile sits in the Straits of Magellan as the southernmost city and center of a robust sheep industry with growing export prospects and local ranching activity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Magallanes
Chile
Straits of Magellan
Market futures show varied open and close across grains
The report lists May and July opens and closes for OATS RYE BARLEY with highs and lows. Notable figures include OATS May-Open 82 and July-Open 77, RYE May-Open 1.11 and July-Open 1.132, and BARLEY May-Open 1.28 with July-Open 1.22.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. Rye
Aggeo
Close
High
Ling
Chicago Markets Report Hints at Mixed Commodity Movements
Wheat and barley prices shown with ranges for malting seed and field seed. Butter remains firm with receipts and quality splits. Egg and poultry markets mixed as fowl weaken while young stock holds firm. Leghorn, roosters, fryers, and ducks listed with varied prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
U. S
Potatoes Market Report Shows Mixed Quality and Prices
Chicago potato market reports firm demand for top quality with moderate supplies and a slightly stronger market for the best lots. Alabama Bliss Triumphs leads at 4.00 to 4.50 per unit while Minnesota North Dakota Bliss Triumphs and Wisconsin Chippewas fetch around 1.75 to 2.40, Idaho Russet Burbanks at 3.88.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Alabama Bliss
Minnesota
North Dakota
Bliss
Wisconsin
Idaho
U. S
Four Allamakee youths inducted into army service
Four Allamakee youths left Friday for Des Moines for induction into army service. They were Everett Waters Norbert Ascham and Ches ter Gibbs Lansing and Walter L. Joy Waukon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waukon
Allamakee
Des Moines
Everett Waters
Norbert Ascham
Chester Gibbs
Lansing
Walter L. Joy
Ancient sledges move belongings before wheel invention
Ancient peoples used forked tree sledges to haul possessions prior to wheeled transport, indicating early methods of moving goods.
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Arthur Tyson
South 23Rd Street
Edward Lee
KruGon
Kruten Meyv
Eas
Hoeschler Bros. Drugs
U. 3
Department OF Commerce
Bismarck
Duluth
New Orleans
New York
Plood
Sage A Ae
T.W
T.W. Cp
Dakota
C.P
Pool Ne
Dubeque A
St. Loui S
Davenport Vo
Hal Boyle
Kansas
Martin Johnson
Durban
South Africa
Pitzner’s Cleaners
Myitkyina Streets
Ration Guide
California
Florida
Arizona
Phenothiazine
Lederle
Hoeschlers
Fifth Avenue
F.R
West Union
Mankato
St. Oil Ind
N. J. al. Chem
Nick
Studebaker Allis
Ewift
Am. Loco
Texas
Am. P
T. T
Union
Am. Rad
Kenecott
Rubber Am
Kimberly Cl
West
U. S&s. Steel Arm
My. B
West EI
Av. Corp
Marshall Fd
Woolworth Beth
Mont. Ward
Borg
Nesh Kel
Goodrich Shell
Goodyear
Simmons
M. I. Gt. No. Ir. Ore
Sinclair
N. S
G*. No. Ry. Pt
Socony
So. Pac. North
Bane. I. Co
Greyhound
St. Brands
Ind
la O'S
St. di
Cal
Jo*s Trane Co
Winona Livestock
Milwaukee Livestock
Chicago Grain Table
Chicago Cash Grain
Crescent Jewelers
Main Street
Leon
B. F. Goodrich
Silvertowns
B.F. Goodrich Tires
Silvertown
Fifth Avenue South
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