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Newspaper
Marshfield Times
Location
Marshfield, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Apr 10, 1918
Page
6
Grocery stores display new wheat saving pledge cards as the Wood Administration enforces a 50 50 plan. Purchasers must substitute cereal products for every pound of wheat purchased, with allowed substitutes listed and constraints to support war needs.
A famed British aviator from the Royal Flying Corps is reported missing amid World War I operations. He engaged German forces, shot down enemy planes, and contributed to air battles while his fate remains unresolved. His portrait was painted by Willi Orpen.
The passage lists substitutes for bread and meals, noting buckwheat and corn substitutes and various uses for flour in dinners, breakfasts, and desserts. It mentions customers observing wheatless meatless weeks and the need to buy substitutes in addition to those ordered.
A garbled clipping quotes the Tresden Wevesie Naelivichren declaring in copies received here that substantial danger remains from mountains of dead left behind. The fragmented text traces emotion and concern about lingering hazards in the Basel area during April.
The excerpt urges firmness in claims and rights against aggressors and a large society. It warns timid individuals risk losing share, respect, and affection. It emphasizes courage, pleasantness, and common sense as keys to getting what is coming. The Catholic Citizen quote frames personal resolve as essential in daily life.
Highland Park, Y. — Misa Gladys M. Spencer told about 75 girls aged around 17 to 18 that Red Cross work in France shows American nurses facing danger with poise. She described near front lines guiding ambulance operations and helping load wounded into base hospitals while soldiers kept smiling and hopeful. The speaker said French people support America and believe the war will end soon with Allied victory.
The United States announced figures for July 1 2014 to January 1 1988 showing complete yearly rations for 57,100,033 people and extra protein for 22,104,570 more men. Wheat and flour exports totaled about 384 million bushels. beef exports about 443,434,400 pounds. Russia received a negligible share compared with Western allies.
Washington April 8 The Navy Department plans a long range gun of 104 miles range developed with sub caliber tube insertion for a smaller shell. Secretary Daniels supports the plan while some authorities doubt its military value and fear civilian harm.
Sir Joseph Maclay, British Shipping Controller, appeals to the United States for men, ships, and materials to sustain the Allied effort. He stresses wave weary crews and strained nerves after three years of hard fighting and warns that the Allies face a critical position until the next harvest.
In France on April 5 an American lieutenant and four privates seized four Bavarian soldiers in a dugout after receiving order to capture prisoners. Two other Germans attempting to escape were shot. No American casualties. One prisoner wished to fetch his brother.
In the B. R. and P. Railway Employees' Magazine Edith Gooding urges readers to conserve supplies, salt beans, dehydrate greens, and preserve the world as a thrift movement grows. The piece extols saving practices and even canning for wartime efficiency.
The Wisconsin Anti-Tuberculosis Association with the Surgeon General, the National Association for the Study and Prevention of Tuberculosis, and the American Red Cross leads an effort to care for Wisconsin soldiers turned away for tuberculosis. Eighty five men from training camps are on record as tuberculous, with many in serious condition. efforts include literature, sanatorium placement when beds open, and extensive outreach directed by Dr. Lote.
Chicago officials report a conference with the federal food administration to set flour and grain distribution rules. Flour cards will limit dealers to a small monthly percentage of state purchases and require sales to be allocated to customers by those quotas, with six pounds per customer likely defined.
In a Cincinnati Times-Star verse, a speaker condemns slackers who avoid wartime duty. The poem contrasts homefront effort with neglect, urging citizens to display Red Cross cards and conserve food. It laments a drooping flag when slackers neglect duty.
After April 1 parcels to expeditionary forces may not be mailed unless they bear endorsed wording showing they contain only items sent at the approved request of the addressee and enclosed. The request must be approved by the regimental officer of the organization, and the parcel must be addressed accordingly. A reflective adage about age follows.
The section reports the death of six year old daughter of Mr and Mrs Job Lac ier after illness, with funeral in Waupaca. It notes Casner Gallatin and N W Simon had wood sawed last week, Wor Haji dies the work, Carl Ohm of Potters visiting his parents, and Leona Gallatin visiting Marshfield. Terese and Math Simon at Mrs Thomas Hord home, George Haselberger buys another horse after losing one recently.
April updates include Joseph Eck Jr returning from Camp Grant on furlough to visit his parents. Adam Gerlach showed a new vat with his factors last week. Harmina Hoesley of Stratford visited Sd Lenhart’s home last Thursday. Clarence Lenherr traveled to 8 last Friday. Warren Robinson spent Saturday in Grand Rapids by bus. Mrs. Albert Schulte visited sister Mrs. Kipner at Veef kind for several days. Eugene Hankel, son of Mr and Mrs George Hankel, is reported ill.
Mrs. Robert Allison of Mattoon reports she suffered indigestion and constipation after moving there. Food distress and a heavy weight pressing on her stomach and chest kept her up at night. One bottle of Chamberlains Tablets corrected the trouble and she now feels like a different person.
Bakerville April 1 Prank Fell of Pennsylvania visits his son in law and daughter. Mr and Mrs Joseph Ertl and Mrs John Ren announce birth of baby girl Christian Julia Christine. Sponsors Mr Jos Bellveted. Frank Gleicksner and son Joseph visit Sehneider family at Rewitt over Easter. Anna Gleichaner teaches Evergreen Hill school over Easter and returns Monday. Gesert child’s arm healing after last week injury. William Jonas of Marshfield visits former parents over Easter.
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