Lesson in Patriotism in a Rieg Speech
The address urges Wisconsin to vindicate its name and defend the nation as it enters war. It contrasts patriotic duty with treachery, calls German Americans to loyalty, and stresses organization, unity, and sacrifice against the Central Powers. It warns traitors and appeals to national honor and shared heritage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S
Wisconsin
Washington
Suugele
United States
U. 2
White House
Thezjand
Central Powers
Germany
Shawnie
Lnion
Hohenzollerns
U. S. of America
Line Between Sentiment Duty and Patriotism Amid War Time
A wartime exhortation condemns political actors aiding the Kaiser and urges unwavering support for the President. It denounces unpatriotic acts, urges denouncement of traitors, and calls out fear and cowardice in those who oppose the war effort, stressing duty over faction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berger
Smileage Book Campaign For Soldiers Tickets
An enthusiastic campaign promotes Smileage books for soldiers to receive free admission tickets to entertainments and lectures. Books cost one dollar and five dollars with coupons. each book bears the sender’s name and a message from supporters. W. J. Conwas of Grand Rapids named county chairman to organize cooperation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. J. Conwas
Grand Rapids
Indi
Puma
Fred Wein Dies At Home In Despondent Act
Fred Wein aged 50 died Saturday afternoon at his home from heart failure after a despondent act in the barn. Initial reports claimed suicide by hanging, but investigation found no strangulation signs. He was ill for years and left behind his wife, a daughter Mrs Schmidt, two brothers and Frer, all of this city. Funeral from the house at 2 and from Immanuel's Lutheran church Tuesday afternoon conducted by Rev. L Th Tham.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Wein
Rurnay Hed
Wein
Mr. Wein
Saie
Weinand
Schmidt
Immanuel's Lutheran Church
L. Th. Tham aMtmasing
Mrs Peters of Rice Lake Dead at Age 7
Word reached here last Tuesday evening that Mrs John Peters of Rice Lake sister to William Herman died at her home. Cause listed as dropsy. She spent most of her life here. Survived by husband two sisters Mrs Richard Wells and Mrs John Smithy and three brothers William Frank Urban all of this city. Funeral held Friday morning from St Johns Catholic church.
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Wort
John Peters
Rice Lake
William Herman
Richard Wells
John Smithy
William
Frank
Urban
St. John's Catholic Church
Funeral for Mrs. Rose Hodgden at Sacred Heart Church
Mrs. Rose Hodgden aged 47 died Friday at St. Joseph's Hospital from stomach cancer. Funeral services were held Monday morning at 9 30 from Sacred Heart Catholic church conducted by Rev. H J Sishling.
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Jose Moggaen
Tesiaing
Bakerville Street
St. Joseph's’ Hospital
Sacred Heart Catholic Church
H. J. Sishling
Mrs Elizabeth Sousan Dies at 73 In City
Mrs Elizabeth Sousan mother of Mrs Angelings Marx died at her daughter's home last Thursday from arteriosclerosis at age 73. The funeral was held Monday morning at 9:80 o'clock from St John’s Catholic church with Rev Joseph Folz in charge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elizabeth Sousan
Angelings Marx
St. John's Catholic Church
Joseph Folz
Easter Sunday Passes Quietly in Marshfield
Easter Sunday brought two notable themes to Marshfield with daylight saving time and a civic promenade citywide. Churches held services and sermons touched on servicemen in France as families remembered loved ones serving abroad amidst a national wartime mood. Lev J. Lietz wed Daphne Masely at the Presbyterian church with local friends in attendance. Maryschvitz, aged 81, died at Little Black and will be buried in Stetsonville after a noon train funeral. she had previously lived in Marshfield.
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Daylight Saving Man
Central Avenue
Promina
Marshfield
France
Maryschvitz
Agen 1A
Little Black
Stetsonville
Schultz
Alien Property Bill Signed to Sell German Holdings in U S
President Wilson signed the alien property bill enabling sale of vast German assets in the United States. The act permits the government to acquire title to major German steamship piers and docks at Hoboken New Jersey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Wilson
America
Hoboken
Whistles and Bells to Announce Openings of Loan Drive
A town plan calls for factory whistles to blow from 11 55 to 12 05 and bells to ring midday as the third Liberty Loan campaign opens. Auto owners are urged to assemble on Central avenue for a noon show of support. E S Bailey oversees publicity with RK Strauss as assistant. A luncheon at the Elks club Thursday will detail campaign steps and staffing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joan Mature
Marshielders
Central Avenue
E. S. Bailey
RK. J. Strauss
Business Men’s Patriotic Lunch Club
Elks Club
C Lab
Women Activate in Wood County Liberty Loan Drive
Mrs R J Strauss leads Wood County Women in organizing the Third Liberty Loan drive with committees for Grand Rapids Marshfield and nearby villages. Sub chairmen include Mrs Wm Kellogg Grand Rapids Pittavilla section Mrs Chas Houston and publicity chairs Mrs EB Bailey and Miss Elle Hasbrouck.
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County of
Wood
R. J. Strauss
Woman's Liberty Loan Committee
Wood County
Grand Rapids
Marshfield
County
Southern
Wm. Kellogg
Pittavilla
Chas
Houston
EB. 5. Bailey
Elle Hasbrouck
Hewitt Auction Draws Large Crowd at Heintz & Son's Sale
The auction sale of Holstein cattle and Hampshire hogs at J Pp Heintz & Son's place Thursday drew a large crowd and was a big success. The item notes local social visits by Mr. and Mrs. George Ley of Dorchester to the Durst home, mentions over forty automobile owners in town, and cites Marshfield’s City Chairman Miss Gregor Durstig proposing a 2 14x24 lime and cement house on a leased lot along the Soo line.
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Hampshire
J. Pp. Heintz & Son
Marshfield City
Gregor Durstig
Fanny Cole
Wey
Ward Chairmen Named for Local precincts in Raffterv
A list of ward chairmen is detailed for Raffterv and surrounding areas. Names include Mrs. J. G. Mar Ward for the 1st ward, Miss Zoa Blodgett for the 2nd, Mrs. Frank Bigsell for the 4th, Mrs. G. B. Huntzicker for the 5th, Mrs. R. C. Hastings for the 6th, Mrs. H. Huber for Arnin, Mrs. Erril Wegner for Auburndale, and Mrs. Leander M hos for Lincoln.
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L. Harti
Zoa Blodgett
Ward
Frank Bigsell
G. B. Huntzicker
R. C. Hastings
H. Huber
Honor Roll of Soldiers and Memorial Services Planned
Marshfield Council of Defense met Monday to approve an honor roll in the post office listing all fallen soldiers and those at risk, with an up-to-date complete list to be posted in the lobby. They also scheduled memorial services for George Arnett, who died in France on March 15, with details forthcoming.
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Marshfield
George Arnett
John Arnett
France
Council of Defense
Notice of cattle shipment from Sea Line Yards
Joan Stanton will ship cattle and calves from the Sea Line Yards on Saturday April 6. For more information call Marshfield Poultry House at phone number 281.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joan Stanton
Sea Line
Marshfield Poultry House
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Fred Ween
Mrs. Rose Hodgden
Adler Theatre
Camp Macarthur
Waco, Texas
Co. A
Our Home
Mrs, My Ary Schultz
Hewitt
George Ley
Dorchester
F. X. Durst
P. J. Kraus
Charthes
J. G
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