Drafted Soldiers Pay and Dependency Provisions Clarified
Provisions issued by Provost Marshal Gen Grower explain soldiers in World War I will receive at least 30 dollars monthly with clothing, sustenance and medical care provided. Dependents may receive 25 dollars monthly from allotments, and six months pay to designated beneficiaries on death in service. Local boards may consider dependency when deciding discharges under the selective service act.
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Washington
Germany
Gen
Growder
Plpane
Final Week Approaches at Fort Sheridan Grind Camp
Aug 4 Fort Sheridan reports the three month camp nears close with one more week of events. Officials plan maneuvers lighter than earlier, while military tailors rush outfits for officers. Home stretch includes three 6 pm sectional receptions and a likely governors review of camp members on Friday.
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Fort Sheriddan
Post Stadium
Wisconsin
Illinois
Michigan
Local News Summary From Mohle Moble August 6 1917
Mrs A Brooks and her young son visit Sparta and Elrey Wisconsin to see relatives while Frank Kelsey of LaCrosse visits his nephew Earl Kelsey. Mason contractor Mr Owen of Ogdenberg Wisconsin plans a basement for Brown Morey’s new barn. Hazel and Daisy Dollinger visit Jennie George in town. A son born to Mr and Mrs Louis Pagel last Thursday. A special cheese meeting held at West Side Cheese factory. sales settled confidentially. Matt Kunish begins building a granary and machine shed. William Seitz does mason work. Dora Repel visits grandma Mrs Pearl near Marshfield. Wet weather damaged crops. most grain will need re-cut. Various town financials and purchases listed, balance on hand noted. Dated August 1, 1917. P I Kraus, Clerk.
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Moble
A. Brooks
Sparta
Elrey
Wis
Frank Kelsey
LaCrosse
Earl Kelsey
Owen
Ogdenberg
Brown Morey
Hazel
Daisy Dollinger
Dodgeville
Jennie George
Pearl
Marshfield
U Pgrain
A. G. Felker
W. F. Guete
Death of Thomas Horn at Mill Creek Hospital
Thomas Horn died July 30 at Mill Creek’s local hospital from heart disease after a three year struggle. Born near Russell in Sheboygan County, he moved to Mill Creek with his wife Miss Mery Haag in 1905. Survived by widow, two children, five brothers, two sisters. funeral held at Howitt Catholic Church with interment in Howitt cemetery.
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Mill Creek
Thomas Horn
Mr. Horn
Russell
Sheboygan County
Atty
Mery Haag
Bau Calle
Wis
Howitt
Miller
Tntermont
Local Notes From Mann Area Frontier Socials
August 6 reports family events in Marshfield as Anton Krohn and relatives visit at the Alex Krohn home. Louis Pagel welcomes a son born Saturday August 4. August Kibbel drafted and bound for Wausau next Wednesday for physical. John Fisher hosted a large dance at George Butcher’s granary. Telephone line damaged by Saturday storm. Mabel Eaple of Brooklyn, NL visits relatives John Fgner and family. Mrs G Karau visiting daughter Mrs Louis Pegel for a few days.
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Mabel Eaple
Brooklyn
N. L
John Fgnger
G. Karau
Louis Pegel
Railroads Adopt War Board Plan to Speed Gov ernment Car Use
The Railroads War Board at Chicago issued strict orders to all railroads banning use of government ordered cars for any purpose not specified by government orders. Over 10 000 cars will be needed in coming months to move lumber and other supplies to shipyards, army cantonments and mobilization points, with swift investigations for noncompliance.
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Railroads’ War Board
Chicago
Army
Navy
United States Shipping Board
War Board
M EB Aid Plans Meeting and Local Notices
Town notices from Rock dated August 7 report the M EB Aid will meet with Mrs. Frank Scholtz on August 9. Rev. Harry Lothian and family visited old friends last week. Mrs. C. W. Porter attended Red Grass hospital work lectures in Marshfield. The Women's Defense League sets its next meeting at Mrs. Chas Trinn's home on August 17. Nasonville Presbyterians schedule Sunday night service at 8 with Rev. Ambrose of Marshfield in charge.
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Ambrose of
Marshfield
Pre-Bred Holstein Bulls For Sale From 1917 Litter
Two calves born July 11 and July 18, 1917, both sired by Recreation King Rue No. 193183. Dam lines include Prospective Ormsby Korndye and Risa Silva, with 25 percent shared blood from Las Legis Fayne Johanna. Location: Stetsonville, Wisconsin.
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Sale
Prospect Ormsby Korndye
Picke
Risa Silva
Recreation King Rue
Johanna
Magnus Lomatsch
Stetsonville
Wis
Apple eaten at night cleans teeth and protects them
An evening apple mechanically and chemically cleanses teeth and, with vigorous brushing, helps protect against bacteria during the night, supporting dental hygiene.
Peter Stojak Seeks War Exemption For Poland’s Freedom
Peter Stojak a machinist living at 1121 North Wood Street appeared before the exemption board. He stated he is ready to serve and fight to a finish for Poland to be free and asked only that the United States support that aim.
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Peter Stojak
North
Wood Street
Poland
United
Government pay hats misfit soldiers' needs
The Chicago American criticizes wartime spending and compensation. It cites Professor Graham Taylor of the execution board arguing that thirty dollars a month for a soldier with a wife and three children is inadequate. The piece urges government workers to fix the pay and cost-of-living hardship.
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Graham Taylor
Execntion Board
Chicago
Campaign to discredit whole wheat bread claim
Dr Charles E Banks a senior surgeon in the United States Public Health argues a miller led campaign misleads consumers about whole wheat versus white bread He says current milling wastes 75 per cent of the grain the starch rich portion sold as hog feed while the phosphorus and vitamins remain in the 25 per cent He links white bread to pale anaemic youth and fat forty adults contrasting it with healthier grandparent diets based on whole wheat.
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Charles E. Banks
United States Public Health 5
Dr. Banks
The Clever Ruse and a Midnight Kiss
A young woman recalls an incident where a man secretly diverted her gaze then kissed her cheek. Her father presses for the details and she admits her anger and reaction. She says she confronted him and demanded he withdraw the insult before her father walked in.
Exemption From Civil Suits for Drafted Soldiers
Wisconsin act grants all residents in military service immunity from civil process during service. Courts must dismiss or stay proceedings for those in service, with a three year cap from mustering. Exemptions do not apply to certain fiduciary, forcible entry, or foreclosure actions. The act preserves property rights and allows continued actions against nonserving co-defendants.
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Wisconsin
United States
Why is watered silk classified as dry goods
Watered silk is categorized as a dry good because it is a textile fabric sold in finished form rather than a perishable item. Dry goods encompass fabrics, textiles, and related non-liquid merchandise typically stored and transported without need for refrigeration.
Guide License Law Enacted in Wisconsin
A new law requires guides in northern Wisconsin to purchase a license for $1 and post a $200 bond to uphold fish and game laws. State prosecutors will act against violations of the oath, bond, or regulations. Conservation wardens will issue application blanks, collect the license fee, and issue badges to licensed guides.
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Wisconsin
Waco Town Gains Noted Soldier Presence
Reports from Waco Texas describe Company A and other Wisconsin units likely stationed there before deployment or muster. The text notes Waco as a comfortable plains town with water from Brazos and Bossue rivers, shade scarce, a 35 000 population, and strong agriculture, cattle grazing, water works, artesian wells, and good sewerage.
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Waco
Texas
Wisconsin
Wacco
Plains
McLennan County
Brazos River
Bossue
Austin
Dallas
Liberty Loan to be launched November 15
Washington reports the second Liberty Loan for 3 million dollars will open on November 15. Treasury officials announced the date as farmers fear a poor harvest due to a recent hot spell. Oats in Marsh field and Pleasant Hill country show damage, indicating a passing storm at Vesper State Center.
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Washington
Treasuray
Vesper State Center
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M. Kellyer
Connor Retail Swinder Co
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H. Epbe & Co
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Hdwe. Co
Svovies
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Eeve
P. I. Kraus
Emil Ohm
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Lindsey
Adams
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Degner
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Mann
Paterson
McMillan Building
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Continental
Wisconsin Motor & Machinery Company
Marshfield, Wis
Town OF
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Liberty
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