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Newspaper

Marshfield Times

Location

Marshfield, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Aug 21, 1918

Page

4

Official War Review at Adler Weekly Showings

The government’s Division of Films will release Official War Review as one 1000 foot reel each week. Produced from fronts by government cameramen, the authentic film showcases key scenes from American forces in the war. Proceeds fund war efforts. Adler theatre presents one reel each Thursday and Friday. opera glasses suggested.

United States Division of Films Charles. &. Hart Committee On Public Information Geo. Creel Pershing Band Vlays Dixie Berlin Flm Official War Review Adler Theatre

Adler Theater Brings War Review and Goldwyn Longevity

The Adler Theater hosts the Allies Official War Review opening Thursday and Friday with Madge Kennedy in Nearly Married. Saturday features Louise Lovely in The Reed Case plus Blue Ribbon Vi taraph The Business of Life with Alice Joyce, Hearst-Pathé News, a big comedy and orchestra. Friday August 30 presents My Sammy Girl musical comedy. Winniner players led by John D. Winninger return during Fair week.

Adler Theater Derk Madge Kennedy Goldwyn Adler Louise Lovely Alice Joyce Hearst-Pathe Hhuman the Adler Sammy Girl California Winniner Players John D. Winninger

Sheriff Contest In Wood County Plays Out

Stevens Point Journal reports a sheriff nomination dispute in Wood County centering on John Normington of Stevens Point and his brothers A Normington of Grand Rapids and Cliff Bluett of Grand Rapids. The piece notes residence and creed alignments muddling Marshfield’s claimed bid and cites editorial twists from C A Normington.

Wood County John Normington Jd. Normington Stevens Point A. Normington Marshfield Normington Cliff Bluett Grand Rapids Stevens: Point Journal C. A. Normington Bluett

Veefkind Young Man Edward Schultz Killed in Action

News reached Mrs. Mary Schultz of Veefkind that her son Edward Schultz was killed in action in France on the fifth of the month. The report comes as a deep shock to Mrs. Schultz and the communities of Veefkind and nearby villages extend their heartfelt sympathy.

Mary Schultz Veefkind Edward Schultz France

Death notices of two local families appear

Leroy William Eckes nine months old died from stomach cramps. Funeral Thursday at Sacred Heart church with Rev H J Stehling. Julia Mead aged 76 mother of A L Mead died of apoplexy at her son’s home on 216 East Sixth street. Funeral this afternoon in Greenwood after body was conveyed yesterday.

Leroy William Charles Eckes Sacred Heart Church Rev H. J. Stehling Julia Mead A. L. Mead East Sixth Street Stor i New York

Doctors for Service Announced By Federal Medical Board

Washington Dr Franklin Martin chairman of the federal medical board of the council of defense announced Monday that to expedite enrollment of physicians in the medical corps state committees will meet in each state on Aug 22 and 29. Every doctor in the country is to be given an opportunity to get into the service.

Washington Franklin Martin Federal Medical Board The Council of Defense

Woman fined $500 for statement about President Wilson

In Eau Claire last week United States district court Mrs Lucy Gebert of Milladore was fined $500 after admitting she had previously said President Wilson ought to be shot. The case stemmed from remarks reported earlier, with the sentence handed down in a district court proceeding.

Eau Claire United States District Court Lucy Gebert Milladore Wilson

Richfield Social Calendar and Local Notes

The Richfield community reports upcoming meetings and entertainments including the Richfield Ladies Aid meeting with Mrs. George Kinarton on Wednesday August 24 and the B O P class hosting Leona Vaughn with Miss Ruth Hamiston. A two pie social is planned at the M E church Friday by the social center club. Education updates note Olive Crackley joining Klondike store duties replacing Iona Roland as school prep proceeds.

Richfield Richfield Ladies Aid George Kinarton Ruth Hamiston Leona Vaughn M. E. Church Fred Jor Dan Frate Louis Robinson Grand Rapids District No. 7 Bull Dam Caral Thomas J. C. Kieffer Auburndale C. Vaughn Brant Wm. Burhopp Olive Crackley Klondike Iona Roland Leander Morrison Nasonville Chas. Ewer Thomas Marshfield Eau Pleine Freda Knapton Lindsey Abbotsford Alfred Willett Pittsville Gottfrey Los Angeles Cal

Think This Over on Millions in France During War

The passage reflects on the immense figures behind the war effort in France. It imagines counting a million men, then places them five feet apart to form a 547 mile line. It estimates required resources including barrels of apples and lemonade and daily food costs, illustrating the scale of support for soldiers.

France

Cliff Bluett Announces Candidacy for Sheriff

Paid advertisement by Cliff Bluett of Grand Rapids Wisconsin announcing his Republican candidacy for the office of sheriff. Primary election date is September 3. Bluett seeks voter support and expresses appreciation for votes on election day.

Cliff Bluett Grand Rapids Wis

Marshfield Fair features vaudeville and aerial acts

Local notes describe the Marshfield Fair September schedule with high class vaudeville tents and the Kafka Trio aerialists. Reports mention tours by boosters to Grand Rapids and Taylor Clark and Marathon counties, a nurse Albert Masloff stationed at Nantes France, and funds for St. Cl's hospital additions. The Lady Foresters plan a cafeteria sale to aid hospital expansion.

W. T.pond Woolworth Fred Kamgs Reedsburg William O'Connell Hudson J. P. O'Connell Winterburn Drug Company Dart Guy Dana Summit Lake Dana B. Elvis Janesville Friends General Holway France Wisconsin National Guards U.S America Marshfield Fair Williams, Secy Sexton Chamber of Commerce Liese J. B. Vedder Camp Grant Hage Marshfield Grand Rapids Taylor Clark Marathon Albert Masloff New York Nantes Lady Foresters St. John's St. 33 Eph’s Hospital

Wisconsin to send judges to France for soldiers vote

Madison reports Chief Justice J B Winslow is likely to lead Wisconsin’s delegation to France in November to take the soldiers vote. Attorney General Spencer Haven says appointments to aid in taking the Wisconsin vote are not considered appointments of trust, clarifying eligibility for the commission.

Madison J. B. Winselow Wisconsin France Spencer Haven Winslow Circuit Supreme

Stabbing the Kaiser In July Wheat Hauling Tale

An Indiana farmer and his two sons work in extreme heat hauling wheat in France aiding the Allied war effort. The father recalls their brother John and imagines each wheat sheaf as a German soldier. The heat and toil intensify as the family pushes on despite fatigue and danger.

Indiana France John

Lost in Marshfield auto tire and rim finder notice

Lost in Marshfield a 33x4 auto tire and rim finder please notify Charles Setzkorn at Arpin Wisconsin or leave at this office.

Marshfield Charles Setzkorn Arpin Wis

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Eee Marshfield Dairy Co Murphy & McKay I. P. Tiffault Com George B. Campbell Aghn D. Winninger Winninger Players Hazel Baker Sus Adler Tr Allies Great Britain Italy Reed Case Agowline Alice Howell Mey Miss Howell Maesto Hearst Pathe News the Kaiser Winninger Bayard Velker Irwin Cobb Saturday Evening Post
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