Practical Ways to Wipe Out Fly in Marshfield
A local editorial urges Marshfield residents to join a city cleaning day to curb disease spread from flies. It explains flies spread typhoid and infantile paralysis, describes breeding in manure and decaying matter, and recommends absolute household cleanliness, proper waste disposal, covered receptacles, and kerosene or lime for deterrence.
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Marshfield
Dorter Howard
United States Department of Agriculture
Simple city commandments for clean living and safety
An exchange lists ten admonitions urging cities to honor laws, maintain homes and playgrounds, keep windows open, tidy alleys and stairs, prevent polluted air, avoid bad influences, protect children’s happiness, oppose neighbours’ rubbish, and seek air and sunshine, at least between snows.
Not Bothered by Flies They Seek Waste for Breeding
Noting that flies persist near breeding places and food sources, the article urges disposal of manure heaps and waste receptacles to reduce their numbers. It recommends a few practical suggestions to cut the fly population.
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Fies
Blue Monday in Court Sees Fines for Disturbance
Three men appeared in municipal court after a night of indiscretions under drink. Ben Timberson paid 5 dollars plus 10.28 in costs for indiscreet acts while under the influence. Claude Lee fined 7. First names and amounts reflect a disturbance settlement among residents. Joseph David and Ira Morrison, farmers, faced an abusive-name dispute with David paying the minimum fines and officers fees.
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Ben Timberson
Claude Lee
John Derst
Joseph David
Ira Morrison
Grall Saloon Sold By Alderman To Michael Wagner
The northeast corner saloon on North Central avenue and B street, occupied by Joseph Grall, was sold Saturday by owner Alderman John Juno to Michael Wagner of the Sixth ward. Wagner plans to run the place after July 1 when Grall’s license expires. Grall, under arrest on a charge of assault with intent to kill, is out on $1,000 bail and will likely not seek a new license.
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North Central Avenue
B Street
Joseph Grall
John Juno
Michael Wagner
Sixth Ward
Grall
Cheaper Sidewalks Aimed By Marsh Field Proposal
Alderman Hamilton Roddis leads a council push to extend cement sidewalks in Marsh field at the next meeting. A committee may be empowered to study and report on making walks affordable beyond the wealthy. A sharp line in the note ends with a quip about laziness.
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Hamilton Roddis
Marshfield
Roddis
Manson Nominated for Western Wisconsin Revenue Post
H. H. Manson of Wausau ex chair of Wisconsin Democratic state central committee for five years is named by President Wilson as collector of internal revenue for the western district of Wisconsin. He worked with Joseph E. Davies in the Wilson campaign. John A. Aylward of Madison is named for U S district attorney in the western district.
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H.H. Manson
Wausau
Wisconsin
Democratic State Central Committee
Wilson
Manson
Joseph E. Davies
Waukesha
Taft
Marshfield
John A. Aylward
Madison
United States
Odd Fellows May Ball at Armory This Friday Evening
The Marshfield lodge of Odd Fellows hosts its annual May Ball at the armory with the Second Regiment orchestra providing music. The hall will be well decorated and a thoroughly good time is promised for all attendees. Committees include General arrangements by E. H. Coulson C. W. Sheerin and C. C. Hansen. Decorations by Ren. B. Grambsch J. J. Varney and Harrison Wildish.
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Marshfield Lodge of Odd Fellows
Second Regiment
E. H. Coulson
C. W. Sheerin
C. C. Hansen
Grambsch
J.J. Varney
Harrison Wildish
Elks Delight Marsh Field With Minstrel Show
The Grand Rapids Elks led by A. B. Bever and Cap Ames registered a deed, drawing a large audience in Marsh field. A street stunt ended abruptly by an unusual lubrication method performed by Doc War sinske. If you saw it you were satisfied. if not, pity awaits.
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Grand Rapids
Prominent Nasonville Farmer Named in Suit
A circuit court suit centers on two Nasonville farmers. John Rothenberger, former chairman candidate for Rock town, claims Warren Nason, a town caucus ballot clerk, alleged Rothenberger voted twice. Rothenberger seeks 2000 dollars in damages plus 50 for loss of office. Attorneys D B Edwards and D D Conway represent the parties.
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Nasonville
John Rothenberger
D. B. Edwards
Rothenberger
D. D. Conway
Nason
Garden contest prizes planned for Marshfield children
The Junior Civic league met to award ten dollar prizes for best gardens by Marshfield children this summer. Fifteen prizes in each of six wards will be given. They will visit schools Monday to explain contest rules. Seeds and six ford seats are provided. Registration is Saturday May 3 at the public library 2 to 6 p.m. League meeting Saturday at city hall 2 p.m. Credit to local business support noted.
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Junior Civic League
Marshfield
Ford
Boy Scout Show At Opera House May Ninth
The Boy Scouts sell tickets this week for a Friday May ninth program at the opera house. Proceeds will fund a summer camp at Butternut Lake. Each Scout must sell twelve tickets. The entertainment features a parody of Romes and Julies by William Shakespeare with all parts played by Scouts and a musical and slide show. Tickets are 50 cents.
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Opera House
Butternut Lake
Romes and
Julies
William Shakespere
Marshfield Auto Club Plans Road Sign Project
Members of the Marshfield Auto club are pushing for cross roads signs showing distances to Marshfield and nearby villages to aid farmers and drivers. They also consider city limit "No speeding" signs with distance to town center for tourists. The club meets tomorrow at 7:39 p.m. at the city hall to organize and review other business.
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Marshfield
Auto Club
Man Sets Out to Meet Trouble
A terse proverb appears as a warning about facing danger head on. The saying emphasizes risk and courage, suggesting that those who seek trouble often face swift consequences.
Handy Presents for Aldermen at Year's End
Summary of 1912 13 common council appropriations for mayor, commissioners, and aldermen with specific amounts, committee changes, and new appointments. Notes include extra meeting pay, city treasurer clerk hire, and council organization results with John Juno elected president and R R Williams named city attorney. Mentions several named aldermen and committee chairs.
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Common Council
Robert Connor
Water and Electric Light Commission
Fred Vollmar
Frank Lueckenbach
John Juno
Henry Kalsched
Juno
D. A. Kailans
John A. Thomas
R. A. Kathskopf
Adam Guckenberger
E. E. Finney
J. 3. Varney
Matt Wright
Board of Health
A. B. MacFarlane
Hamilton Roddis
Henry Weber
Henry Thuss
Judiciary Committee
Roddis
Finney
Thuss
Board of Public Works
Varney
MacFarlane
Kalbskopf
Kailans
Weber
Rolleals
George J. Leonhard
R. A. Kalkskopf
Poor
Josh Normington
R. H. Schroeder
Thomas
Nottington
E. K. Finney
R.R. Williams
E. ©. Pors
Connor
August Budahn
Water and Light Commission
Parcel Post Increase Hits Marshfield Post Office
The Marshfield post office handled 1062 parcels for city delivery in six days, more than double the first week of January. Public familiarity with stamps grows though many packages lack return addresses. rural carriers accept parcels with stamps or cash.
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Marshfield
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Fepparty
Fourth Ward
Sia
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Grand Rapids Ag
Ren Nason
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Connor Laird
Handy
Williams City
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