War era book listings at Marshfield Free Library
A catalog of wartime and general interest books and authors available at the Marshfield Free Library. Notable titles include Bordeaux-Georges Guynemer a war ace, Foxcraft War year poems, and numerous histories by McMaster Nicolay Paine Perry Powers Austin Barrie and more. The list also features fiction by Barr The paper cap Colette Beudoche Winds of chance Triumph of John Kang and others.
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Bordeaux
Georges Guynemer
Laconia
Bellau Woorls
Laughlin—loch
Marshal Weed
McMaster
U. S
Wilson
Nicolay
Paine
Perry
Austin
Barrie
Crichton
Chance
Lord Loamy
America
William Gillette
Cameron
Game
Wiliam
James
Curtis
Muir Cities
Fossum
Spe
Vineland
Fowle
Russia
Tarasev
Barr
Paper Cap
Barres
Colette Beudoche
Cullam
John Kang Footnen
Wit van Schaick
A Man in the Open Brings Dustin Farnum to Adler Theater
Dustin Farnum headlines the film A Man in the Open at the Adler Theater next Wednesday and Thursday under United State Theatres Inc. The tale follows a shipwrecked sailor who becomes a cowhand and ranger in the Northwest, with a woven love story and a final surprise.
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Dustin Farnum
Adler Theater
United: State Theatres
Great Northwest
If 1 Were a Farmer and Medicines at Hand
A farmer notes that keeping reliable medicines for minor ailments saves trips to town and prevents progression to serious diseases. He cites Chamberlain remedies for bowel complaints coughs diarrhea stomach troubles and sprains and urges readiness to treat light illnesses promptly.
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Chamberlain
Yanks Receive 500 Track Suits for Expeditionary Force
An order for 500 track suits intended for the American Expeditionary Force was sent to Captain John J. Griffith, executive officer of the committee. The suits feature blue running trim, red hands on the neck, and a red ER on the breast.
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U. S
Washington
United States
John J. Griffith
Ronnie
Wwe
Beane Fintely
Won't Reopen Paper Inquiry Amid Funding Gap
The federal trade commission announced it cannot reopen its investigation into newspaper publishing costs due to lack of funds. It may proceed only if Congress authorizes expenditure, listing insufficient resources to conduct further inquiries.
Prisoner Released After Health Grounds Found
A prisoner in the Bolo Gase area has been granted release on health grounds. Officials cited deteriorating condition and heightened risk, with authorities noting medical evaluation supports freeing the inmate to prevent further complications.
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Willy
Caillaux
Tie Up Emperors Fortune Tandun March 28
An eubarg has been placed of the private Carbine of former Faiperaur Charles until bir of. Xelat whollevtion hug hein, received at Menvy, recording to reports from that Urg,enasthiel by Cerne whretepa.
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Tandun
Charles
Xelat
Hein
Menvy
Cerne Whretepa
Farm sale and community notes from Richfield
Julius Bodka sold his farm to John Albrechnz who will take immediate possession. Bodka family to move to Montana. Walter Knapton returns after over a year in service and visits sisters Florence and Emma Knapton and Mrs Roy Burhopp. Ada Knapton to the dentist Saturday. Erwin Kohl not well after a fin attack. A L Carpenter and family leaving for Illinois. Chas Ewer on the sick list. Dist Supt Trish visited unexpectedly. A Willett busy sawing wood for neighbors. Miss Florence Belton hosted company from Staadt.
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Julius Bodka
John Albrechnz
Bodka
Montana
Walter Knapton
Florence
Emma Knapton
Roy Burhopp
Ada Knapton
Erwin Kohl
A. L. Carpenter
Ilinois
Chas. Ewer
Trish
A. Willett
Florence Belton
Staadt
Local Soldier Returns and Community Updates
Corporal Mat Schuster arrived home last week after service in France. Will Goldbach is ill with influenza. Fred Kasberger of Sheboygan visits relatives. Emi Mat auctioned his farm on Wednesday. Sudmeier returned from the West to join relatives.
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Mat Schuster
Honeast
France
Will Goldbach
Fred Kasberger
Sheboygan
Emi
Mat
Wodlnesday
Sudmeier
Special School District Meeting Notice Marshfield 1919
Notice scheduled for April 1 1919 at 8 p m in the Marshfield High School assembly room. Voters will decide designating and authorizing purchase of Lot 4 Block 80 for the new Junior High and Vocational School site and related building disposition. The district may also grant powers to sell the Jefferson house on the easterly hall of Wack 4 Second Addition. Signed P L Kraus clerk March 27 1919.
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Dstrict
Marshfield
Wood County
Wisconsin
Marshheld
A. D
Kraus
Civil Service Aid Opens Jobs for Soldi ers Out of War
Washington D C April 1 Soldiers sailors and marines at ninety military and naval establishments receive first hand information on civil service employment opportunities from Civil Service Commission representatives assigned to posts under War and Navy secretaries The officers cooperate and the effort aims to place many returning servicemen in suitable federal positions with application help and guidance provided
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Washington, D.C
United States
United States Civil Service Commission
Secretary of War
Secretary of the Navy
Civil Service Commission
In Tribute to Pain and Its Quiet Benefit
A reflective passage argues pain often serves as a friend to life, guiding growth and warning danger. It frames suffering as a natural, even beneficial force that sharpens perception and resilience, likening it to a siren’s rasping sound that signals risk.
Pain as a Guide to Prevent Harm in Medicine
The article argues against using pain suppressants without understanding the cause, noting that cautious physicians avoid excessive hypodermic use, emphasize removing the true source of pain such as appendicitis, and treat stomach distress by eliminating causes rather than masking symptoms, viewing pain as a helpful signal for medical insight.
Selecting Apple Tree Varieties for Wisconsin Soils and Climate
Wisconsin Experiment Station horticulturist J. G. Moore explains that Wisconsin’s irregular temperature belts, influenced by lakes and terrain, require careful variety choice. He lists dependable cultivars for southern to lake shore areas and for northern regions, detailing three temperature belts and their geographic extents across counties and towns, including Sheboygan, Marinette, Florence, Antigo, Mondovi, Chippewa Falls, Bayfield, and Prescott.
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Wisconsin
J. G. Moore
Wisconsin Experiment Station
Lake Shore
Salome
McIntest
Patten
Middle Inlet
Marinette County
Wisconsin River
Caraboo
Richland Center
Crawford County
Alma
Sheboygan
Florence
Florence County
Antigo
Tomahawk
Black River Falls
Mondovi
Chippewa Valley
Pepin County
Chippewa Falls
Menominee
Pepin
Mississippi
Prescott
Pierce County
Bayfield
Fort Wing
West End
Renneit
de Fer
Physical development after military service urged in towns
Returning soldiers show improved posture and weight yet may lose gains with indoor work. Communities should organize regular gymnastic classes led by competent instructors, with visiting teachers in villages. Regular physical training could aid success in life and curb uneven development.
What Causes Garage Fires In Auto Shops And Garages
The piece explains garage fires arise from gasoline fumes oily waste and careless practices. Examples include dropping lit matches on oil soaked floors, smoking near tanks, ignition from overflowing sewers and faulty equipment, and spontaneous combustion in oily waste. It urges vigilance and extinguishers to prevent fires.
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Workman
Rch
Sleep Health and Digestion Aid Promotes Tablets
Advertisement extols Chamberlain's Tablets as a remedy for wakefulness caused by indigestion and constipation. It claims the tablets quickly relieve discomfort, restore sleep quality, and provide a clear head for daytime work. The copy appeals to readers frustrated by restless nights and poor digestion.
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Chamberlain
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Marshfield Free
Freeman
Edgewater People
Gordon
Noman
Hannay
Harraden
Isham
Opnenheim
Parrien
Rinehart
Sawyer
Danny
Seltzer
Direbrand Trevison
Amyth
Gilded Man
Steinere-Lincledoe
Lincoln
Taylor
Squeam
Prestons
Ward
Elizabeth
Wharton
Mame
Wiliamson
Everyman’s Land
Richfield
Bakeryville
Marshfield Plumbing & Heating Co
Lahr
Central Avenue
Marshfield, Wis
Buack Light
South Cedar St. Bare
Stetson Oil Co
Station E
Cleveland
Ohio
C. B. Milligan
South Maple Street
Gombings
Guy Cole
Dorchester
Wis
Rhode Island
Buckie Inevcators
Broeders
George Bliesner
Geo. H. Welton
Iloney
A. Kleinheinz & Son
John Seubert
City Hall
National Medical Institute
Milwaukee
P. A
R. R. Williams
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