Mrs Home Again Stands as State Regent Candidate
Marshfield chapter Daughters of the American Revolution announces Mrs John P Hume will seek re election as state regent for the D A R The meeting at Mrs John P Cole home also observed the chapter s second annual flower day and distributed flowers to hospital patients and city residents The 1924 15 year book was issued detailing the coming year s program from Sept 17 to June 17 with a closing Colonial sewing bee and lists officers and committees led by regent Martha Andrewes Love and other names
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Marshfield
Daughters of the American Revolution
John P. Cole
John P. Hume
D. A
Marshfield Times
E. G. Pors
Martha Love Andrewes
Amy Covey Marsh
Mell Ellsworth Pollard
Harriet Miller Pors
Nellie Bohn Kamps
Mary ©. McMillan
Florence Erskine Hambright
Ida Richardson Sexton
Elizabeth Dunham
Alta Sherman Vedder
Bethel Briefs: Pearl Drills New Well and Local Moves
Bethel notes report S F E Pearl has had a well drilled at his house. Mr and Mrs G W Stitson and family left Thursday for Henry Nebraska to establish their future home. Miss Edna Sweet of Chippewa Falls is mentioned among the items.
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Bethel
S. FE
Pearl
G. W. Stitson
Henry
Nebraska
Edna Sweet
Chippewa Alls
Hard to Make Selections for State and County Primary Tickets
The article laments Wisconsin primary rules forcing a voter to choose a single ticket on primary day. It notes the indecision for independents who want to pick best candidates from both major parties and explains how the ballot system limits such cross ticket selection.
Community notes from Bethel and nearby towns
Local residents report visits and travels across Almond Bethel and Barron. Drowned Werther John Galbraith of Endeavor Wis mourned after a fatal accident. details unavailable. Others share farm improvements sales and family visits including Miss Minnie Palmer and Mr. T W McChesney.
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Academy
Galbraith
G. E. Thorpe
Richfield
E. J. Greenman
H. A. Smith
Barron
Iver Nelson
H. F. Roeherig
Minnie Palmer
Milton Junction
Earl Murcot
Grace Jorgenson
Poy Sippi
Bethel
BR. W
The Shepherd of the Hills at Adler Opera House
Harald Bell Wright author of The Shepherd of the Hills appears at the Adler Opera House on Monday August 31. The novel is acclaimed as Wrights most popular work with wide recognition of its characters and sales.
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Harald Bell Wright
Adler Opera House
Mr. Wright
New
Gaskill & MacVitty (Inc
Play of Preachin Bill Delights Theatregoers
The Hills presents a dramatic stage version of a novel with strong, natural characters and a passionate plot. Elsbury W. Reynolds and Wright expand key moments, centering on the love between Sammy Lane and Young Matt. Gaskill and MacVitty stage a sumptuous production with a unique cast.
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Mr. Wright
Elsbury W. Reynolds
Bill
Sammy Lane
Eye injury at Richfield mars fence mender's sight
Richfield reports Mr. Dornweiler struck in the eye by barbed wire while repairing a fence, with the eye reportedly likely losing sight. The town notes several local items including visitors, church farewells, fair preparations, church remodeling talks, and a land hunting ban among farmers.
Mill Creek Co op Creamery holds annual meeting amid poor yields
Mill Creek Aug 24 The Mill Creek Co operative Creamery held its annual meeting last Wednesday as threshing begins. Farmers report very poor yields with former over one thousand bushels dropping to about two hundred this year. Local social notes include visits by Gilbert Nelson family Anna, Ella Ohm at Martin Nelsons, Mrs Theo Wundrow and children at C Gal tin's. Ed Wanke brought cattle home from Thos Horn's pasture last Friday with Horn visiting Wanks Thursday evening.
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Mil Creek
Mill Creek Co-operative Creamlery Co
Gilbert Nelson
Anna
Martin Nelson
Ella Ohm
Chas
Wundrow
Theo, Wundrow
Marshfield Fair and town sidewalk work progress
Hewitt notes cement sidewalk construction for the Town of Marshfield and urges a trip to the Marshfield field Fair. Miss Anna Seidel of Milwaukee visits her parents Mr and Mrs Frank Seidel. Threshing resumes in the area as farmers set up silos for imminent silage. A Sunday auto trip to Pittsville to see a Pittsville Auburndale baseball game is recorded. A small party at John Neuman's place ends with a lively time and plentiful beer.
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Laurin
Lincoln
Nasonville
Coram
H. A. Knapton
Madae
Marshfield
Frank Henhest
Waukesha
Florence Knapton
John Neuman
Sample Ballots Available for Primary Tickets
Candidates for nomination at Tuesday's primary can secure extra sample ballots for either Republican or Democratic ticket at The Times office.
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Times Office
Odd Developments of World History
A century ago France fought the old world in war, now Germany faces allied powers with Austria as its key neighbor. The Franco Prussian clash is recalled, yet today’s lineup differs, as Russia and Japan switch from enemies to allies and the US enjoys a long peace with Europe.
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France
Germany
England
Austria
Belgium
Servia
America
Europe
Teachers Institute Next in Wood County
County Supt. George A. Varney announced a teachers institute for Wood County to be held at Grind Rapids September 2 3 4. Professors M H Jackson W W Clark and staff will cover geography arithmetic penmanship reading language agriculture domestic science and manual training with demonstrations and graded recitations.
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George A. Varney
The
Times
Grind Rapids
Wood County Normal Building
M. H. Jackson
Agnes Breene
Mary Carroll
Agricultural and Domestic Science School
Local merchant foresees war effect on Wisconsin trade
A Wisconsin mercantile leader warns against alarm over the European war. He predicts a stronger U S position as the war redirects trade, with safe ocean routes bringing export growth in iron steel and foodstuffs and South American demand, pushing U S gains for decades.
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The
Times
Wisconsin
United States
South America
Germany
Europe
Marshfield Prep Library Aids Readers With Wide Collection
Through courtesy of Miss Lou, Marshfield Preparatory Library displays a broad assortment of books magazines and reference works of current interest. The listing highlights timely materials and readers can access new acquisitions.
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Marshfield Prep
Miss Lou
Play receives high praise from multiple cities
Reviews hail the production for artistic development and earnest acting, noting fitting staging and atmosphere. Critics from Chicago Philadelphia Indianapolis Columbus commend its charm and genuine sentiment, predicting strong audience turnout.
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Philadelphia “Public Ledger
The
Ozarks
Columbus, O
Dispatch
War era reading list for Marshfield Free Library highlights
The Times lists timely wartime reference materials selected by Librarian C. Grace. Books and pamphlets cover Hague Conferences, Germany, Russia, Austro-Hungarian life, and military topics. magazines feature war impact on business and naval air power. atlases and reference works complement daily field reports from Europe.
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Ise C. Grace
Marshfield Free Library
the Times
Choate
J. H
Hague
Griffin
W. E
Belgium
Japan
Johnson
A. S
Lodge
Sir Oliver
Lowe
Charles
Noble
Edmund
Russia
Palmer
Schierbrand
Walf von
Germany
Squier
G. O
Gould
Sabine
Bryce
James
Holy Roman Empire
Latimer
B. W
France
Turkey
Paul
Herbert
Europe
Robinson
England
Colliers
National Weekly
Sutlock
Builard
Arthur
Scientific American
Local Visits and Family News in Mohle Area
Aug 24 report notes Mrs Henry Seitz and her father-in-law visiting her Jefferson parents. Mrs Will Morey from Sheridan stayed with Mr and Mrs Brown Morey. Morey cousins from Ogdensburg expected Wednesday and to stay a week. Tony Eckes’ three daughters ill with mumps. Mr and Mrs Montgomery of Ebbe visited Sunday.
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Ebbe
Mrs. Morey
Conway Files Candidacy for Wood County District Attorney
Paid political notice by D. D. Conway of Grand Rapids Wisconsin announces candidacy for District Attorney of Wood County on the Democratic ticket in the September primary and requests support.
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D. D. Conway
Grand Rapids Wis
Twill
Wood County
D, D, Conway
Russians Claim Invasion Pushed Into German Territory
The Russian foreign office asserts large bodies of troops have penetrated German territory along the Russian frontier and gained a foothold on a strip about thirty miles wide.
Elgin Race Fatality Shocks National Event
In the Elgin national road race on Saturday, winner Ralph DePalma again triumphed while young Spencer Wis hart collided with Rob Burman and was killed almost instantly.
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Elgin
Ralph DePalma
Spencer Wishart
Rob Burman
German Day is Cancelled in Chicago Neutrality Spreads
Chicago Germans abandon plans for a German day in Riverview park after President Wilson calls for neutrality. A 100 person committee led by Adolph George shifts from celebration to fundraising for wounded in a purely humanitarian effort, citing American citizenship first.
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Chicago
Riverview Park
Wilson
United States
German and
Austro- Hungarian Relief Association
Adolph George
Red Cross
Charles H. Wacker
Association
Japan Declares War on Germany in World War I Context
The Mikado proclaims Japan will aid Britain in ousting Germany from Chinese ports. Japanese forces have besieged Kiau-Chau, a fortified German port on China’s Pacific coast, with the siege expected to last at least three months. Other belligerents include Great Britain France Russia Belgium Montenegro and Austria-Hungary.
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Germany
Japan
Great Britain
Kiau-Chau
Pacific
Chinese Republic
France
Russia
Belgium
Montenegro
Austria-Hungary
Beara History Reveals Fletcher’s Century-Long Healgnature
The note outlines Chas H Fletcher’s long involvement with OCASTORIA and the enduring legacy of its healing formula, tracing decades of practice and trusted use by families like Anaya Bough.
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Chas.h.fletcher
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