Weekly Civil Service Exams Open for Bookkeeper Jobs
Urgent demand in government prompts nationwide weekly exams held each Tuesday until further notice. Open to men and women with grammar-school education or equivalent. Bookkeeper typewriter requires six months bookkeeping. clerk-bookkeeping needs one year clerical, six months bookkeeping. Positions in Washington with $1,000 yearly salary. Open to U S citizens and allied nationals meeting qualifications.
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United States
Washington
Uncle Sam Bonds Appeal Encourages Thrift
A nationwide appeal urges citizens to partner with Uncle Sam by buying bonds, promoting thrift and national prosperity through prudent saving and investment.
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Uncle Sam
Escapee from Germany paints grim wartime view
Miss Idanche Slocum, once of Wausau, recounts her escape from Germany and her view of a hungry, frightened society. She describes riots, hidden dissent, and widespread misery, noting Germans seek peace even at surrender, while warning of officials monitoring escapes.
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Idanche Slocum
Wausau
Germany
Oak Fork, Jr
Chicago
Describoud
Social Democrats
Berlin
The Wise Man Insures His Life To Buy Liberty Bonds
A fragmented public notice urges securing life insurance to free funds for purchasing Liberty Bonds. The message frames financial prudence as a patriotic duty and hints at civic investment through government bonds.
First Line of Defense Quip Traced to Navy and Home
A humorous exchange riffs on defense lines, noting the navy as the first line of defense in war while joking that marriage relies on the telephone to reconcile at home. The quip contrasts public duty with domestic life in a pithy dialogue.
Seattle doctor jokes about patient call from strange voice
A Seattle physician recounts dialing a patient and greeting with Mister Carr. A feminine reply follows, then a thread of similar quips about relatives and odd injuries. The exchange hints at humor in medical callers and casual newsroom chatter.
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Seattle
Mister Carr
Claim of price stance sparks accusation of robbery use
A fragmented line argues that claiming no price increase or quality drop hides past robbery or current cover for a scheme. It urges enlistment or investment and mentions Liberty Bend as a reference point.
Andrew Regenfuss Dies in Wisconsin at 48 in Phelps
Andrew Regenfuss, 48, of Phelps Wisconsin, died Tuesday morning at St Joseph's hospital from complications of diseases. He was unmarried and survived by brothers George Appleton Joseph and Jacob Marshfield. Funeral from Joseph Regenfuss home on South Central avenue with Mass at Sacred Heart on Thursday morning. Burial in Catholic cemetery.
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Andrew Regenfuss
Joseph
Jacob Regenfuss
Regenfuss
Phelps
St. Joseph's Hospital
Bor
Germantown
Washington County
Hewitt
Eagle River
Fhelps
Pholis
George
Appleton
Jacob
Marshfield
Joseph Regenfuss
South Central Avenue
Sacred Heart Catholic
Charles Emmerich Dies of Pneumonia
Charles Emmerich one year old son of Mr and Mrs Adam Emmerich died after a Friday pneumonia funeral held Monday at 2 from the home 811 South Cedar Street Rev I A Anmthoose officiating
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Charles
Adam Ememuich
Ollock
South Cedar Street
Rev
I. A. Anmthoose
Helpless China and a Lesson for America in War Bond Support
A wartime column warns China’s failure against plague mirrors the need for Americans to back the third Liberty Loan. It urges unity beyond race or local interest, and calls for billions in support, ships, and supplies to win the global conflict.
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Chi
Mongolia
Great Wall
Aftey
China
America
United States Army
United States
Europe
Washington
Belgium
Serbia
France
Bea Fighter and Buy Bonds Poster Phrase
A wartime appeal urges citizens to purchase bonds to support the government and war effort. It emphasizes the necessity of homefront support, linking bond buying to military success and condemning those who refuse as traitors to the cause.
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Ior
Red Cross Canteens Report A Busy French Month
A record of Red Cross activity in France shows 475000 meals served at eleven lines of communication canteens and 429000 hot drinks from four rolling canteens. Donations to hospitals reached 199600 flannel pajamas and 146000 muslin pajamas with thousands of socks shirts and handkerchiefs. Rest stations and an emergency canteen opened. about 600 men daily were fed at each. February totals include 3316 sweaters 1560 ponchos 600 gloves 1110 mufflers 180450 comfort bags 3000 novels and 41000 newspapers. A band provided music and a hospital for navy men opened. Convalescent officers and nurses were housed on the Riviera. Music via phonographs supported by seven new players circulated in hospitals and camps. In all 1464 hospitals received Red Cross aid with 440000 meals served in metropolitan areas.
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Red Cross
France
Pershing
Rieviera
Mitinia
Value of Wisconsin crops in 1917 and comparisons
The state reports total farm value of all crops at 50,636,000 in 1917, up about 10 percent from 1916, with cereals valued at 181,096,000 and forage and other crops shown for 1917. Estimates cover canning crops, apples and berries, and vegetables, with historical figures from 1909 and 1908 for context.
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Wisconsin
Musical Club Meets At Mrs Seuhart S Home
A Musical club gathering at Mrs John Seuheart's home featured solos by Anna Zweck Evelyn Berg Marion Finley Huon Seuhert Lucette Dreamer Tacille Zweek and Valerie Mettelka plus reading by Edna Aigner and refreshments served by John Seubert. A light anecdote about vision and sight followed from Tommy's father.
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Musical Club
John Seuhart
Clotones Grand
Anna Zweck
Indiana
Evelyn Berg
Marion Finley
Huon Seuhert
Loretta Dreamer
Tucille Zweek
Edna Aigner
Danve of
Brown Welcomes Baby Girl Named Oleomergarine
A birth notice records Brown welcoming a daughter named Oleomergarine who arrived with the stork and brought the family joy though they had little else.
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Brown
Stork
Adler Theater Week Opens With Little Red Decides
Opening bill at Adler theater features Triangle stars in Little Red Decides with Cowards Courage as a comedy. A Nautical Knot benefits Red Cross under Miss Marie Runkel. Also planned are A Daughter of the Sun and a Harmony Orchestra program with Olive Thomas in Indiscreet Corinne.
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Adler Theater
Triangle
Red Grass
Marie Runkel
Marshfield
Moses Lupient
Olive Thomas
Corinne
Corlinne
Corl
Papa Ghilvere
High Cost of Delivery in Retail Service
Ida Tarbell argues that wasteful ordering inflates costs across retail delivery. Studies show delivery costs about 3 percent of net sales nationwide, 10 percent in Washington, and reforms could cut half the labor and equipment currently used. The grocery sector operates over 200,000 stores with 100,000 delivery workers and roughly 75 million dollars in annual costs.
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Ida Tarbell
The
Woman's Home Companion
Washington City
Council For National Defense
Local Notes From West Marshfield Area and Lincoln Town
Mrs G A West of Oshkosh leaks on her farm near West Marshfield as Measles affect the Fehrenbach home. Sunday visits by Warren Robinson at Lindsey. Charles Radlinger hosts a party with good times. Will Eckes paints Brown Morey’s new barn. George Hanke sells 426 acre farm to a Minnesota man. Jones auction near Spenger draws attendees. Red Cross meets April 12 at Brown Morey home. Lincoln town voters approve net by 2 to 1.
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Mahle
West Marshfield
G. A. West
Oshkosh
Kelsey
Warren Robinson
Lindsey
John Fehrenbach
Charles
Radlinger
Will
Nick Eckes
Brown Morey
Charles Regele
Wood
Lemherr
Stratford
Mr. Kelsey
George Hankel
Minnesota
Spenger
Red Cross
Eugene Hankel
Lincoln
German Kultur and Salvation Army Letter Report
A Salvation Army letter shared by Adjutant Pletcher Agnew recounts a ghastly atrocity described by Adjutant R. C. Starbard from a base hospital in France. A sergeant wounded by a grenade reportedly witnessed Germans kill three American soldiers and sever one head. The letter notes American troops later vowed to avenge their fallen comrades with bayonets. Adjutant Starbard discusses tensions between Christian duty and witnessing enemy brutality.
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Salvation Army
Adjt
Pletcher Agnew
France
R. C. Starbard
Eva Booth
Agnew
Canseiggstoss
Eax
Starhard
Booth
Horrors of War Speech Sparks Family Reply
An exchange about kissing reveals a child’s quip that gran'mere, deaf since a bombardment, would hear nothing left by the war. The dialogue captures wartime fear and domestic resilience amid invasion rumors.
Government offers six month plan for partial payment
A policy allows buyers to pay in six installments over six months. The plan covers selected goods under a government program, enabling reduced upfront cost and steady monthly payments. Authorities emphasize accessibility and compliance requirements for eligibility.
Ownership Statement for The Marshfield Times April 1 1918
Lea H Berg editor of The Marshfield Times swears to the ownership and management details. Publishers Michael Berg Sr Leo H Berg Marshfield Wisconsin. editors Leo H Berg and Michael Berg Jr. owners P A Williams R R Williams and E B Barr of Duluth Wisconsin. no bondholders owning 1 percent or more. Notary R R Williams. March 20 1918.
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Congress
Marshfield
Wisconsin
State of Wisconsin
Heblisher
Michael Berg Ir
Leo H. Berg
Wis
Michael Berg Jr
P. A. Williams
R. R. Williams
E. B. Barr
Puluth
Lea H, Borg
Notary Public
Remedies for soldiers in France from Humphreys agents
In France, agents de la Balze & Co. in Paris dispense Dr Humphreys remedies free of charge for fevers bowel and stomach issues and Witch Hazel Ointment for sore feet. The Humphreys Homeopathic Medicine Co offers a compact medical book mailed on request from New York.
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France
Humphreys
de la Balze & Co
Rue Richlien
Paris
William Bt
New York
Bakerville notes on injuries and visits
April 9 report: Pater Kagher injured when his horses ran away on the way home from Mayerfield last Thursday afternoon. Henry Hager and Miss Anna Zint hofer visited with Mr and Mrs Charles Zinthofer last Sunday. John Sicklinger of Chili visited with his parents last week. Mr Britten of Marshfield will stay with his son in law and daughter Mr and Mrs Lambert Michels for a few weeks.
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Pater Kagher
Gor
Mayerfield
Henry Hager
Anna Zinthofer
Charles Zinthofer
John Sicklinger
Chili
Britten
Marshfield
Lambert Michels
Wisconsin Draft Calls Sent for Camp Custer and Camp Grant
Wisconsin draft notices announced two calls for April 26. Call 140 orders 1259 men from the casrem district to Camp Custer and Call M4 directs 2477 men from the western district to Camp Grant.
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Madison
Camp Custer
cas+ rem
Wisconsin
Camp Grant
Great Holstein Sale at Rosedale Farm by Big Four Canning
Rosedale stock farm near Stanley owned by L. I. Roe Co. sold to Big Four Canning Co. Personal property to be auctioned Monday April 15 starting at nine. Auction features 60 Holstein cows and heifers from renowned milking strains plus horses, hogs, dairy and farming equipment. Free lunch at noon. Auctioneers Col. W. H. Krause and John Eckler.
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Rosedale
L. I. Roe Co
Stanley
Big Four Canning Co
Ormsby Forbes
Col
W. H. Krause
Thorp
John Eckler
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Mike
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Bea
Tommy
Pop
Philadelphia Record
Wm, Hipke
Mohle
Statemert
Bakerville
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