Wisconsin tops nation in War Savings societies plan
John H. Fuelicher states Wisconsin leads in War Savings societies with the only state to meet its quota. Nebraska has sold the most War Savings and Thrift Stamps. Washington shows interest in Wisconsin plans to place two War Savings societies in every school district, adult-based and monthly meetings led by school officials and tied to the National War Savings committee. The drive continues to organize more societies while using community centers as entertainment and educational events.
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Washington
Wisconsin
Nebraska
John H. Fuelicher
War Savings
United States
Wisconsin’s War Savings Societies
State Superintendent of Schools
P. Cary
University of Wisconsin
National War Savings Committee
National Committee
War Savings Societies
Hazel Gutschall
Gutschall
Oconomowoc
Madison National Guard
Frazies
George O'Connell
William Smith
Loulah Nardin
University of Missouri
Alois K. M. Rosenberry
Miss Nardin
Horlick’s Dam
Racine
Bertha Hayward
Freesoil
Mich
Florence Olson
Victoria Peterson
Z. G. Simmons
Simmons Company
BE. A. Fitzpatrick
Fitz- Patrick
la Folette
Madison
Democrat Printing Company
Robert
E. L. Philipy
John MM. Becker
Green County
Becker
Spencer Haven
Frank Little
Eau Claire
John M.becker
Monroe
Kenosha
Coutry
Wolf
C.S. Schlichter
James Henry Davidson
Congress
Davidson
Republican Congressional Campaign Committee
Louis Falge
Manitowoc County
State Historical Society
County War History
Manitowoc
Fred Heagrin
Rising Sun
Crawford County
Heavrin
Liquor Ban On Trains And Stations Enforced By McAdoo
Director General McAdoo ordered federal prohibition of liquor on trains and at railroad stations. The government will not partner in liquor traffic and requires dining cars restaurants and station bars to close immediately. Passengers must carry their own liquor or undertake a dry trip across the continent.
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McAdoo
Walters Club backs Dr Walters for eighth district nomination
The Walters Club of Stevens Point Wisconsin led by N A Week as president and D E Frost as vice president endorses Dr Walters for mayoral and district support. The ad stresses his three mayoral terms, leadership roles in the business community, and loyalty to Americanism.
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Walters Club
Stevens Point
Wis
Walters
F. A. Walters Club
Waiters’ Club
Dr. Walters
N. A
D. E. Frost
W. H. Wilson
Save Fruit But Stretch the Sugar in Wisconsin
Wisconsin works to extend sugar supply for fruit processing. Guidance covers drying raspberries apples peaches and canning fruits with minimal water, heating in thin syrup, then cooling. Syrup recipes use corn syrup with varying sugar and water ratios for sub acid acid and sour fruits, plus open kettle and cold packing methods. Mary Carroll, Home Demonstration Agent, Wood County. WANTED A JANITOR FOR THE Lincoln school building. For further information see Dr. W. T. Poad, city.
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Wisconsin
Lincoln School
W. T. Poad
Stomach and Liver Troubles Promoted by Chamberlain s Tablets
An ad-style note touts stomach and liver disorders as a source of misery and claims Chamberlain s Tablets can relieve them. It urges a trial and notes the price at a quarter.
Red Cross appoints field director in Beloit
Roy K. Rockwell of Beloit named acting field director for the central division by the National Red Cross. He will oversee Red Cross activities among military men at Beloit College as Wisconsin reports wartime deployments and draft preparations.
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Roy K. Rockwell
Beloit
National Red Cross
Red Cross
Beloit College
James Cherf
S. Leykom
Antizo
Milwaukee
Fred Putthott
Corliss
LEND A HELPING HAND Marshfield Chamber appeals for youth aid
The Marshfield Chamber of Commerce invites business people and citizens to help local boys and girls by providing room and board or paid work outside school hours. Suggested tasks include janitorial work, ushering, car cleaning, wood storage, lawn care, snow shoveling, handbill distribution, chimney cleaning, and restaurant service.
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Chamber of Commerce
Marshfield
Marshfield Chamber of Commerce
Miller
F.L. Musbach
I. P. Tiffault
F.B. Lamson
War dog work proposed as possible aid to effort
A captioned remark suggests about ten million car dogs in the nation could be trained for useful war work and argues that even that many would not affect overall supply. Marshfield could supply its quota, though owner exemptions might complicate the plan.
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Marshfield
Postmaster Examination Announced for Greenwood Wisconsin
The Civil Service Commission announces a Sept 11 1918 examination in Marshfield Wisconsin for the postmaster at Greenwood. The annual salary is 1600 dollars. Applicants must be U.S. citizens aged 21 to 64, reside in the delivery area, and file Form 804 with Washington for eligibility details.
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United States Civil Service Commission
Marshfield
Wis
Greenwood
Civil Service Commission
Washington, D. C
County official lifts beef restrictions for public meals
County Food Administrator E. C. Pors announces that all public eating houses and families may resume beef usage at every meal. Restrictions from recent weeks are lifted and the public may again enjoy the usual beef days, real and otherwise.
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E. C. Pors
Present Congress Contains Seventeen Union Labor Members
The current congress includes seventeen members affiliated with union labor organizations. This reflects a notable share of labor affiliated lawmakers influencing policy discussions and labor rights initiatives. Names and precise affiliations are not listed in the source.
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FS A. Walters Club
Mary Carroll
Wood County
Hell
Adler Theatre
Kney Aly
Badger State
Carl E. Jacobson
Fairchild
James Wickham
Bau Claire
First Baptist Church of
Albion
Oswego County
New York
Jane Jaquith Earl of
Neenah
Oshkosh
Christian Science Church of
Antigo Association of Commerce
Antigo Canning Company
Shawano County
Seneca
Moore
Morris
State University
Charles R. van Hise
England
France
America
van Hise
Adler
House OF Quality
Play House
Chicago
Broadway
N. Y
Strand Theatre
Big Fox
Hearst-Pathe
Greater Vitagraph
Great West
Nell Shipman
Alfred Whitman
Oklahoma Outlaws
Yonder
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