Wisconsin Loyalists Rally For Soldier Bonus Vote
Marshfield readers recall the Tuscania sinking as Wisconsin debates a $10 monthly veteran bonus. The governor’s referendum plan is criticized as harming the state's name. Supporters urge an overwhelming Sept. 2 vote to approve the payment and honor servicemen.
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Flomber
Tuscania
Marshfield
Wood County
Wisconsin
Kenosha
War Department
Wisconsin National Guards
U2nd
Hun
Newton D. Baker
United States
Park to the Right at St Josephs Hospital
Police warn drivers to park only on the right side of the street at St Josephs hospital to ease traffic and avoid narrow roadway. Chief Michael Griffin says the city ordinance will be strictly enforced with a $20 fine plus costs for violations.
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St. Joseph's Hospital
Michael Griffin
Wausau Fair Boosters to Tour Marshfield Visit
Wausau businessmen will tour Meld on Friday August 22 for the Marathon County fair Theorests and will then proceed to Marshfield on the tour’s second day. A luncheon stop is planned here and last year’s Wausau fair visit was well received with Marshfield residents promising a hearty welcome.
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Wausau
Marathon County
Marshfield
What is wrong with Wisconsin roads this day
A spirited essay argues roads require hard surfaced build to handle traffic loads. It cites Wood county and other counties planning bond issues from two to three million dollars to fund immediate construction. The piece urges understanding road capacity and borrowing to improve infrastructure now.
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Weed County
Waukesha County
Rockounty
Green County
Dane County
Rock County
Jefferson County
Racine
Washington
Wood County
County Fairs Face Strict State Health Oversight
State health officials will subject every county fair to strict surveillance this year to ensure compliance with sanitation and food rules. Licenses will be revoked for violations. indecent shows and gambling exhibitions are banned. inspectors deputized by the secretary of state will censor concessions and enforce toilet facility upkeep throughout fair week.
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Fair Association
State Board of Health
Madison
Week at Camp Douglas Yields Profitable Encampment Report
The Ninth Wisconsin Infantry reports a highly successful encampment with excellent instruction and broad enjoyment for Guardsmen. Field sports crowned sanitary detachment of Sheboygan, Marshfield placing seventh, and Company I split ball games with Marinette and Grand Rapids. Governor absent. Adjutant General Holway reviewed the parade. pay distributed Thursday. Company 7 returned to Marshfield Friday afternoon via the Soo Line.
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Wisconsin Wisconsin Infantry
Sheboygan
Marshfield
Marinette
Grand Rapids Company
Holway
Madison
Otto Myer
H. E. Hoerl
Marcus Hansen
King
Soo Line
Army Worm Invades Marshfield Area Damaging Crops
The army worm has invaded Wood and Marathon counties near Marshfield, threatening crops. Pests appeared on farms around Anton Kuhlbeck north of Hewitt and in Merkel, stripping leaves and causing damage. Farmers may use methods such as deep furrows around un attacked fields or bran mash with Paris green to halt the infestation.
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Wood
Marathon
Anton Kuhlbeck
Hewitt
Merkel
Stevens Point Fair Promises Big 1919 Exhibits
The Stevens Point Fair runs August 29 and 22 in 1919 featuring the largest field of fast horses in Central Wisconsin. George Gano will give an exhibition setting the pace for the Clown Lone Parc, with big free acts, a large automobile show, extensive stock and poultry entries, bands, concerts, and many amusements.
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Stevens Point
Wisconsin
George Gano
Marshfield Men At The Rapids Road Meeting
Wood county representatives gathered in Grand Rapids to review the state trunk line No 13 route and discuss extending highways. They urged rerouting to pass the Wood County asylum and experimental farm and favored a northward extension toward highway No 16.
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Wood County
Grand Rapids
Sian
Good Roads Committee
The
Chamber of Commerce
J. P. Viffault
Robert Connor
W. E. Culver
L. B. Gilson
Lewis Trossen
Lamson
Chamber
Askood
Comre
State Experimental Farm
Asylum
Comb
Central Avenue
Stratford
Wausau
Highway Commission
Marathon
Marshfield
Mosinee
Gates
Schofield
The Brunswick opens in old Schneider saloon
Adam Emmerich and Lyle Allen open The Brunswick billiard and pool parlor today in the former Schneider saloon. The proprietors report all new equipment and up-to-date facilities. The shop will also offer two complete lines of candies cigars and tobaccos.
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Schneider
Adam Emmerich
Lyle Allen
Brunswick
Most Popular Man and Woman to Get Free Airplane Ride
The Milwaukee Journal’s Flying Circus will offer Marshfield Fair attendees a chance to vote for the most popular man and woman to receive a free airplane ride. The winners will be chosen by popular vote under Marshfield Chamber of Commerce supervision, with two daily flights by the Flying Squirrel and demonstrations of modern aviation feats.
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Wood County
Marshfield Fair
Milwaukee] Journal
Ciill
Marshfield Chamber of Commerce
Flying Squirrel
United States Army Air Service
Immelman
Count Immelman
Marshfield
Brownie
Aditor
Racing River
First Aero Express Shipment To Arrive Here Saturday
Marshfield will receive its first aero express shipment Saturday afternoon at 5 o'clock when merchant Louis Laemle and a Chicago clothing manufacturer deliver a cargo by air. The airplane will land on the Philip Weber farm near town, near Dr. W. T. Pond’s Woolworth storefront.
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Aero Express
Marshfield
Louis Laemle
Chicago
Philip Weber
Merrill Bests Marshfield In Open-Iing Sunday Tilt
Merrill escaped with an 8 to 0 count loss as Marshfield impressed a large crowd with sharp infield and outfield play. Reaths pitched for Marshfield while Merril’s lineup showcased strong hitting led by Christensen and a solid defense, with Marshfield collecting nine hits to Merrill’s two. Next Sunday Marshfield visits Wausau to face the Lumberjacks at Yawkey Park.
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Marshfield
Merrill
Marshield
Zome
Christensen
Felnxd
Couneebn
Reeths
H. Breem
Reaths
Leitner
F. Braem
Berg
Krahn
Nulicheck
Johnson
Feld
Frank McDonald
Wausau
Yawkey Park
Emmerich
Fond du Lac
New Policeman Chosen by Fire and Police Commission
At a city hall meeting Saturday evening Martin Bey was chosen for the vacant police position caused by William Hansen's resignation. Policeman Bey began his duties Monday evening, joining Chief of Police Suffix and Officers Thompson Kunz and Bey in the force.
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Fire and Police Commission
Martin Bey
William Hansen
Mr Bey
Policeman Bey
Thompson
Kunz
Bey
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Good Roads Ass’n
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Secr Tary Gas Roads Association of Wisconsin
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Beth the Infield
Merril
Mezzill
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