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Newspaper
Marshfield Times
Location
Marshfield, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Dec 05, 1917
Page
8
Washington DC December 1 stamp taxes affecting war revenue bill total 29 million dollars go into force. Items include 1 cent per 25 cent transportation charge for parcel post, 5 cents on decks of playing cards, 1 dollar for passenger vessel tickets and various duties on bonds stocks drafts notes and customs entries.
Paris dispatch recalls a trench action at Malmaison where American troops urged to enter the fire line seized two German soldiers by the ears. He led them to report to his commander that he had something to send to President Wilson, an anecdote amid Allied advance.
The article outlines two German prisoner groups in the United States, sailors captured at war’s start and civilian internees held under wartime rules. Fort McPherson houses about 850 prisoners, Fort Oglethorpe holds alien enemies, and Fort Douglas Uriah lists 17 POWs and 80 internees. Overall 2,364 POWs are in War Department custody with about 400 interned aliens, plus Germany is said to hold about 170 sailors.
President Wilken approved a Food Administration recommendation to reduce beer alcohol to three per cent and cut grain use to about ten per cent of current volume. The plan aims to keep beer supply steady while making it less intoxicating. The note reflects the era’s temperance push and the public discourse on consumption.
E R Cole heckles a man in uniform as Packey MacFarland arrives to spar amid soldiers from Camp MacArthur. The stocky khaki figure claims he can defeat any uniformed fighter, prompting a quick challenge and a dramatic debut in a civilian ring setup.
The article suggests Solomon's famed wisdom stemmed from a habit of giving advice, implying that regular counsel may have shaped his reputation. It notes historical speculation about the link between advisory practice and perceived sagacity, reflecting on enduring storytelling about Solomon.
Washington dispatch reports the next Liberty loan will launch in February with minimum subscriptions of 100 dollars and no 50 dollar certificates. The shift aims to curb small-denomination burdens on the treasury as thrift stamps expand to allow investments of 5 dollars or 25 cents, with 2 billion hoped to be sold by next summer.
Camp Grant in Illinois emphasizes that every American soldier must learn to cook and prepare meals in the field. The plan pairs rifle training with field kitchen practice, requiring hot mid day meals at ranges and individual fire-building with standard rations. Instructions will include lectures and demonstrations to ensure safe, self reliant cooking and complete extinguishment of fires.
The piece urges Wisconsinites to conserve coal as the war demands a steady supply for navy and army. It notes potential 1916 coal waste is large and stresses careful furnace management to prevent shortages and keep the nation warm and fed during the winter.
Washington announces a campaign to have every school child buy at ten 25 cent thrift stamps during the first week of the war savings program. Secretary McAdoo issues a special appeal to Young America as stamps and certificates aim to raise 2 billion dollars in the coming year. Stamps go on sale starting Monday at post offices and will be available at banks, schools, stores, and other institutions later in the week.
Amusements section lists multiple showings at the Adler theater with hall of cinema, including Hall Caine's Deemaster, His Uncle Dudley, The Fatal Ring episodes, and The Food Gamblers. Also showcases Cassidy, Golden Rule Kate, and a Lyman H. Howe travelogue. Next week features For the Love of Mike and a Murray authored vaudeville act with singer Mr. Murray.
Start Party to Visit Waco on December 10 reports tentative plans for a Wisconsin party to travel to Texas. The group will bring Wisconsin troops and coordinate with state officials, aiming to meet the Texas governor. The party is expected to arrive in Waco on December 10 and in Chicago on December 11.
The Wensing family thanks relatives and friends for words and sympathy after John R. Wensing’s death. Special appreciation to Ruy Jordan for consolation, pallbearers, those who provided autos, and undertaker Geo W Upham. Signed by Mrs John R Wensing and children.
Reports from Mohle West Field note Olga Gauges assisting with housework at Geo. Hanel’s home. Bill Witte allegedly killed a deer near the Batts and Bill Britten killed a deer near Richfield. Mrs David Darrar listed as sick. Tsrown Marley returned from the north. A baling machine to move in next week. Leo Singstock plans to move to Colby soon. W M A and S and Fr Air field game scheduled for Thursday night Dec 6. Miss Hattie and Annie Singstock to Oshkosh for work. Farmers won the Schuler case. Ed Lehnherr visited Milwaukee. Emil Gauger helped with farm work at his brother Bill’s. School patriotic program last Tuesday was a success.
At Kington on December 3 a report details Marine slang and idioms used by soldiers in France. The piece highlights terms like shove off and shaved off as common expressions among lanky command culture and newly formed Marine Corps English and includes a humorous vignette of a Marine questioning a missing lieutenant with quips about pushed over and whit you call.
James Jally, stationed with American engineers near Prince, reports German prisoners unhappy and angry at arrival in France. He notes they doubt America will stay in the fight between democracy and autocracy to a finish. Sammies are well treated and preparing for early action.
A YMCA project for work in France includes establishing 78 libraries. The effort aims to expand access to educational resources and support local communities through organized library networks.
Railroads report about 1,000,000 soldiers moved to training camps and embarkation points since August. Half a million traveled overnight, using Pullman tourist or standard sleepers. In one 3,700 mile run from west to east, 8,000 men were carried in sixteen sections in under a week, at an average 23 miles per hour, reduced to 20 mph when freight cars are added for equipment.
Theresa Marek a 10 year old from Stevens Point received a three year sentence in the House of Correction from Judge A C Backus after burglary at the Dexter Arms hotel 186 Thirteenth street where she had been employed as a domestic. She confessed saying I have made another mistake I am Holy and was previously arrested for shoplifting leading to time at the House of Good Stephen. Milwaukee News.
Recent investigations reveal cotton use soaring in wartime. A half bale is disposed per shot area, a machine gun burns a bale every three minutes, and navies like at Jutland consume over 4 000 pounds per minute. Teams require more than 20 000 bales yearly for absorbent cotton for the wounded, and a single uniform change for troops may exceed a million bales.
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