Board Urges All Plant Gardens to Boost Food Supply
The Marshfield Board of Commerce urges citizens to plant gardens amid rising food prices and shortages. Seven tips include growing wheat, potatoes, beans, onions, and beets. plan efficiently. cultivate and fertilize. and encourage neighbors to join. The note praises cooperation with the agriculture department and calls on bankers and schools to assist farmers and conserve labor for essential production.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marshield Board of Commerce
Marshfield Board of Commerce
Department of Agriculture
Mayor's Proclamation Calls City to Grow Food Now
The mayor urges every citizen to plant every available inch of vacant ground and farm it diligently to avert hunger this season. He cites prohibitive prices and vanishing surplus, calling for intensified production and collective effort under the president and Wisconsin governor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Wisconsin
Alg
Government guidance on conserving food and price risks
The record cites L. Philip urging citizens to self regulate and practice economy in food conservation. It emphasizes that in starving conditions food needed by one may be diverted, and urges prudent use to shield against high prices and shortages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
BE. L. Philip
First Tryout To Be Next Sunday By Local Baseball Club
Manager Alberts announced the baxonal team of 1917 will hold their initial tryout at the Pan grounds in the afternoon. George Johnson and Pat Cronin, Greenbowl stars, have secured work here and offered services. Frank McDonald, known as a Red, will cover centerfield for the home guard. Stevens Point and Oshkosh have asked for games. weather may push May start. Marshfield expects no fast foreign invaders this season.
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Alberts
Pan Grounds
Teans
George Johnson
Pat Cronin
Greenwool
Svork
Frank AicDonald
Stevens Point
Oshkosh
Marshfield
Marshfield Forms Transport Reserve for State Mobilization
The Marshfield Board of Commerce executive board proposes a state mobilization motor transport reserve. Marshfield pledges all city automobiles to Wisconsin’s war effort, offering cooperation to military authorities and awaiting further instructions from Governor Philin. The note closes with a morale line about awake daytime effort.
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Marshfielé Board of Commerce
United States
Marshfield
L. Philing
Overnor
Wisconsin
Army Recruiting Push Seeks Help From Postmaster
Captain Frank B. Reigel reports potential to form another Madison company for the Second Wisconsin Infantry as postmasters like H. G. Pankow are urged to lead local recruiting. Captain Cathro appeals to citizens to enlist, stressing the army as the people’s force and seeking 1,000 new Wisconsin enlistees this month.
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H. G. Pankow
Fted
Regular Army
Thomas E. Cathra
United States Army
Wisconsin
Mankow
Army
Navy
Lang
Co-Op
Eration
Wisconsin Association of Postmasters
Wisconsin Defense League
Cathro
Army Recruiting Service
Patriotic Citizens
Evergore
New Mars Field Garage And Machinery Firm Opens
F C Rite and A L Gerdus form Win Motor and Machinery Co to operate in the Me Millan building near the Eagles. They hold Oakland agency and will sell factory machinery farm tractors and cheese factory supplies. General repair work and gasoline oil also offered. Expected to start this week or early next week. Trousers warmed by electricity advertisement appears.
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Marsfield
Second Regt Band Heads to Beaver Dam Concert
The Second Regiment band, twenty eight strong, left Sunday evening for Beaver Dam to give a benefit concert for the town. The first concert occurred Monday night with a sesame program, and last evening’s show was well received. Practice in Bagley hall Sunday afternoon drew many fans, and the group aims for high quality in each show. The boys expect to return home this afternoon.
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Beaver Dam
Dam Wa
Bagley Hall
Schuh Connaughty Wedding Planned at St John’s Church
Miss Elsie Schuh will wed Martin Connaughty of Meriford in Medford at St. John’s Catholic Church next Tuesday at seven in the morning Rev. Jos eph T. P. Volz will officiate. George Schuh will serve as best man and Ming Leona as bridesmaid.
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Elsie Schuh
Martin Connaughts
Meriford
St. John’s Catholic Church
Joseph TP. Volz
George
Ming Leona
Miss Schuh
William Schuh
North
Maple Street
Medford
Bank Employees Granted Group Life Insurance Policy
The American National Bank presented each employee with a group life and accident insurance plan through Travelers Insurance Company of Hartford. The policy, funded by a Wisconsin Bankers Association contract, provides death coverage and a twenty year annual benefit for permanent disability, reinforcing thrift and loyalty between employer and staff.
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American National Bank
Wisconsin Bankers’ Association
Travelers’ Insurance Company of Hartford
Local Anglers On Deck Sunday
Local fishermen prepared for the Wisconsin fishing season with boards and trains to Gills Landing. Many fished Saturday night and Sunday morning but early signs point to a disappointing first day. Nonresidents are required to obtain licenses while Wisconsin residents may fish without a license.
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Wiscotsin
Gills Landing
Wisconsin
Wreck at Sidney Hill Kills Engineer on NW Railroad
The Northwest line wreck occurred two miles west of Sidney Hill when rails spread near Sidney Hill. Engine tipped, engineer Thomas Burns of Altoona was killed while the fireman survived. Passengers and others aboard were shaken but uninjured, with about five to six hours delay to freight and passenger traffic.
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Tno
Sidney Hl
Ville
Thomas Burns
Altoona
Cheese Factory Destroyed by Saturday Fire
The Peter Ebbe cheese factory owned by Louis Justman was destroyed by a blaze Saturday afternoon around 2:30. Justman, away in Yon when the fire started, found his business in ruins on return. The old landmark, standing fifteen years, was insured for 1600 dollars. The fire consumed the building in under two hours.
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Peter Ebbe
Louis Justman
Mr. Justman
Soo Line guards bridges with passes across the state
The Soo Line tightens bridge security during wartime to curb foreign sympathy. A passes system will restrict access to authorized personnel only, including section men, linemen, and other designated workers, preventing unauthorized entry onto structures.
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Soo Line
Peterson Gets $77 000 Contract for Waukegan Project
Word reached this city that the C. Peterson Construction Company of Kenosha was awarded a $77 000 paying contract at Waukegan Illinois. The order along with several other state jobs will keep the firm busy until late fall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. Peterson Construction Company
Kenosha
Waukegan, Ill
Peter Borens Severely Burned in Factory Accident
Peter J. Borens, buttermaker at Puerner Creamery, was severely burned and in critical condition after an electrical shock in the nailing room at 104 South Cedar Street. The 2300 volt incident occurred as Borens attempted to remove a lamp from a hook, with injuries to the head chest and hands. he was treated at St Joseph's hospital and later reported having a chance of recovery if infection does not set in. He is married with four children and had eight years of service at the factory.
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Puerner Creamery Company
South
Cedar Street
Peter J. Borens
Borens
O. Bores
St. Joseph's Hospital
aMdtalion
Kerens
Bakers Predict Twenty Cent Bread Increase
Bakers say bread prices will rise with 10 and 20 cent increments for various loaf sizes. Master Bakers Association member warns no force can keep prices down, predicting a public increase unless the war ends soon.
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Ings Nuar
Master Qakers’ Association
Rain Described As Needed By Farmers And City Folk
Farmers and city residents welcome rain after a dusty winter. A good storm would clear frost from fields, allow plowing for early seeding, and reduce dust blown into businesses and clothing, helping public health and daily life in town.
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Secretary
Board of Commerce
Statoes
Bettie
Jeri
Phillyn
Mation
Aprivaltin
CO. A
Company
Appleton
Frank B. Reigel
U.S. Army
Madison
Cyntein Frank
Reigel
Holway
Second Wisconsin Infantry
Hubert Brown
Greenwood
Joseph Fleischman
Owen
Herman
PLC
Renue Company
Msdfield
Sheboygan
Riper
Fond du Lac
Manitow
Marinette
Rhirelandey
Oconto
Ashland
Billy
Connaughty
Schuh
Sidney Hill
F “ Cheese Factory Burn
Peterson
Puerner Creamery
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