Man forced to kiss flag after disloyal remarks
In Cassel Edgar, Herman Lierman was marched on Main Street, forced to kneel and kiss the American flag after making contemptuous remarks about the army and threatening vengeance toward critics of the German emperor. The crowd shouted, then redeclared loyalty as Justice Barrett read the pledge. The incident ended with cheers and calls to unite to defeat the Kaiser.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herman Lierman
Cassel
Edgar
Kaiser
Siorman
Judge Lynch
Justice of the Peace
Barrett
United States
Justice Barrett
Uncle Sam
Kaiser Bill
Good Time for Army Men Sports and Pleasures Planned
The war department prepares a program of sports and pleasures for drafted men entering service September 1. Each camp will host a monster theater with Broadway stars touring as a circus style entertainment featuring Caruso Farrar McCormack Kreisler and other performers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Pickford
Charlie Chaplin
Douglas Fairbanks
Brigade of Vampires
Frank Gotch
Mike Gibbons
John Kilbane
Tom Gibbons
Johnny Dundee
Frank Moran
Fred Fulton
Jack Dillon
Kid McCoy
Packey McFarland
Jess Willard
Sam Langford
Willie Hoppe
Knights of Columbus
American Library Commission
War Department
Caruso
Farrar
John McCormack
Fritz Kreisler
Paderowski
Boy Scouts Return From Lake Emily Outing
After a week out Lake Emily, the Boy Scouts returned on train No 5 in a special car. They report a splendid time, sunburned and fit, and Scoutmaster H A Bly earns praise for handling the group. They plan next year’s trip, with many expected to attend again.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lake Emily
H. A. Bly
Bly
Hanny
Independence Day Picnic Humor Recollected by Star
A Washington Star quip notes Independence Day as a time for picnics, joking that true independence is stepping out of the home and away from the cook. The light column reflects a classic holiday humor tone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Star
Fortune Fades After Marriage In Curious Quip
A humorous quip recalls a woman whose fame and fortune rested on her looks until marriage to a millionaire. The punchline notes a shift in fortune after the union, with a tongue in cheek remark about how work and wealth interplayed for her.
Swarm of tame bees invades city on Central avenue
Early Monday a straight marching swarm of tame bees blocked Central avenue. Albert Clingy, driver of the Hotel Blodgett auto bus, dodged them as they passed through the bus without stinging him. They camped near a Soo line speeder while Herman Witt coaxed them away. A crowd of children and spectators watched, and no one was stung.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central Avenue
Albert
Hotel Blodgett
Geen
King Bee
Soo Line
Herman Witt
Stierle and Martin Win Two Motorcycle Races
After the ball game on Sunday, two motorcycle races drew nearly the entire crowd. In the first race, George Davis rode an Indian while Charles Martin rode a Harley Davidson. Martin won as Davis had spark plug trouble. In the second race, Stierle on a Harley Davidson defeated Martin on an Indian.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Davis
Charles Martin
Davis
Martin
Stierle
Editors Convene for Annual Central Wisconsin Press Meet
The fourth annual Central Wisconsin Press association meeting convened in this city at the Eagles club rooms. A full day of routine business featured a purely business session instead of a summer picnic. An afternoon automobile ride and a banquet at Hotel Blodgett capped the convention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central Wisconsin Press Association
Eagles
Blodgett
Mrs Hulda Neubauer Dies During Milwaukee Visit
Mrs Hulda Neubauer of Milwaukee visiting at Mr and Mrs William Dens Pine Grove grew suddenly ill and died at the hospital weekend aged 57. Body shipped to Milwaukee for funeral. Amherst plans two week fall school closure to permit children to dig potatoes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hulda Neubauer
Milwaukee
William Dens
Pine Grove
Milwanker
Amherst
Local outings and town notes extend weekend trips and visits
The column lists residents enjoying a weekend in Kilbourn with Zweck's bracelet watches on display. Emil Scheibe and George Whitney drove separate cars, reporting safe, uneventful roads. Other items note H. T. Delmore’s Navy dental commission progress, A. E. Bourn’s county business travel, David Furstenberg’s west tour returns, and local builders for Marshfield High School with Krasin Bros. work crews.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adele Schelbe
Katherine Kraus
Dorothy Whittington
Lorna Scharmann
Elsaba Hipke
Marjorie Sexton
Olive Lange
Detls
Kilbourn
Emil Scheibe
George Whitney
de. H. T. Delmore
Wausau
Washington D. C
Delmore
United States Navy
James Delmore
A. E. Bourn
Portage County
Stevens Point
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Force Man
Flag
BOY Scouts Home
Stierle and Martin
Zweck
Winterburn Drug Co
Winterburn Drag Co
David Furstenberg
California
Lenis City
Jack O'Connor
Evelyn Furstenberg
Minneapolis
Hollister
Rocky Mountain
Sexton-Demgen Drug Co. Gat
Fred Lupient
Mr. Lupient
Laana
Krasin Bros
Marshfield
Adler Theatre
House OF Quality
Triangle
Charles Ray Ion
Splendid
Violet Palmer
FOX
Charles Arling
Louise Glaam
Universal News
North Central Avenue
Julia Marlow
Pontiac
Bartmann
Gene Stratton
Porter
Harvester
Liese's
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