Mobilizing an Army at San Antonio in Ten Days
A rapid army mobilization culminated in about 20 000 troops encamped near San Antonio Texas within ten days from March 6. The War College and War Department trained and planned every detail including logistics, maps, and data for wartime mobilization as explained by L William Chavis in Popular Mechanics May issue.
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San Antonio
Texas
War Department
17Th Infantry
Fort McPherson
Popular Mechanics Magazine
L. William Chavis
Hoow
War College
Washington
War Colleges
Wood County’s 104-Year-Old Pioneer Frank Gokey of Rudolph
A May 1886 clipping recounts Frank Gokey born 1782 in Auver France celebrating 104 years. He served in the War of 1812, remains active, plays violin, enjoys life with wife of 55 years, and has 11 children (6 living). His son Frank Gokey, a barber of Shibity, may rival his longevity and Civil War service.
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Wood County
Frank Gokey
Rudolph
Frank
Gokey
Auver
France
Great Britain
Casey Brothers Have Good Show at the Opera House
Casey Brothers vaudeville bill drew a capacity audience last Wednesday night and received wide praise. The trio, featuring sleight of hand magic by Prof. Whitney, delivered new and original musical and dancing acts with a high-class finale and strong impersonations.
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Casey Brothers
Caseys
Prof
Whitney
Lyman Twins to Appear at Marshfield Theatre
Manager Adier presents the popular Lyman twins and their strong musical company for Friday evening May Sth. The act is famed on the road and well known to Marshfield theatre-goers. With their remarkable resemblance they stage original musical comedies and dazzling dance numbers. The twins are fine singers and the supporting company is top talent. Expect a full house as the Lymans are highly favored locally.
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Adier
Lyman Twins
Lymans
University making record Bene tol burns cure all
The University of Minnesota is noted worldwide for Bene tol a new chemical with rapid burn and scald relief and potential to prevent blistering. It is praised for fast healing versus old remedies and touted as a kitchen handy lifesaver in accident care. R J Straus of Marshfeld Wisconsin testifies.
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University of Minnesota
Benetol
Benefoi
R. J. Straus
Marshfeld
Wit
Fist regular meeting of Markheld Common Council
The first regular session of Markheld Wisconsin Common Council was held at city hall with Mayor Connor presiding. Officials included twelve Aldermen and multiple appointments to offices and committees. The council discussed city officer conduct, appointed judges and clerks, and authorized bids for health officer duties.
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Markheld
Wisconsin
Batton
Connor
Nikolas
Thuss
Varney
Thoms
MacParune
Engey
Lundgren
Kalbskopf
Strauss
Kailuns
Weber
Jue
Ald
Stehuss
John June
Bailutcas
Varsey and
Kuilgas
City
sLorbey
Mawards
C. Porss
P. A. Wiliams
C. Pors
Soauing
Christenaen
Board of Public Works
Strauys
Pouys
MacFarlane
Varnay
Sucqury
Finney
Board of Healh
Ollans
Thomas
Nikolai
Lundaren
Inalkekopt
Kalbskop
Finpes
Varnes
Kaollans
Judiciars
Juno
Thormus
Water & Light Commission
John
Budabo
Snd i
Common Council
Dus
Bax
Publc City Hall
Ist
Tvs
Alty
Lam
Pons Cley
Board of Health
MG. Pleckenastein
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D, M. Vicar
Vesper, Wisconsin
Union Depot
Vesper, W
Lyman
University
Council Proceedings
North Side
Deckert
Peter E Hotel
The
N. K. Fairbank Company, Makers
Chicago
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