Red Cross Drives 15 Million Xmas Members Nationwide
A chaotic 1917 style call to join the American Red Cross campaign urging 15 million new members by December to support war relief efforts. It outlines city divisions, slogans like Red Cross Against the Cross, and appeals for merchants, volunteers, and public speakers to boost membership and morale across Marshfield and surrounding towns.
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Amwrican Red Cross
Ita Chvise- Imis
United States
Red Cross
Clavlos Mors
Marshfield Clinic doctors named to regional medical board
Word from the past week indicates physicians and surgeons from Marshfield Clinic have been appointed by President Wilson to form the medical board for this district. The board covers Rusk, Taylor, Clark, Jackson and Wood counties and includes Drs. R O We Doege as chairman, H H Milney, William Hipkes, V A Mason, B P Potter, and W G Sexton. Appointment follows Governor E L Philipp's recommendation.
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Marshfield Clinic
Wil
Cou U S of Rusk
Tayior
Clark, Jackson and
Wood
RO We
Early Christmas explosives license rules in wartime mail
The article outlines stricter federal rules for mailing and selling explosives during wartime. It stresses that licenses are required to possess, sell, or transfer explosives and to record buyers with name, date, quantity, and intended use. It notes the post and transportation strain and the need for careful packing and handling of parcels destined for soldiers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio
Cours
Arisseer Tavier
Get Out Today and Do That Xmas Shopping
A nostalgic call to start Christmas shopping now, urging readers to browse local merchants for desirable gifts before Christmas. The piece touts home stores over out of town options and encourages practical, sensible purchases. It emphasizes supporting merchants and finishing the holiday rush with timely buying.
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Aritis
Christus
Rouder
Howe announces new travel drama to premiere tomorrow
Lyman H. Howe, famed showman, teases a distinctive new production at the Adler Theater tomorrow. He promises the act will outshine prior tours with exclusive items and a focus on true Americanism, aiming to captivate audiences with a unique travel spectacle.
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Atyor
Lyigan
H. Howe
Howe
Adler Thetter
Wny
Spe
Community Service at Presbyterian Church Next Sunday
Next Sunday at one thirty in the afternoon a community service will be held at the Presbyterian church under Red Cross auspices. An outside speaker will deliver the main address. No collections will be taken. Everyone is welcome to attend and support a united community effort. The speaker is a noted figure whose visit will interest all attendees.
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Ted
Red Cross
Li. A. Berg
Adher
Altro
Presbyterian
Rev DeVille Talk At Adler Tonight On Belgian Charity
Marshfield residents are urged to attend Rev John RB DeVille's talk at the Adler theater this evening. Sponsored by the Board of Commerce, the event aims to raise funds to provide Belgian children with milk.
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Marshfield
John RB. DeVille
Adler Theater
Comemree
Cost Money to Evade Army Law in a Dental Tale
A man seeks exemption from service by claiming dental ruin. A physician notes fallen arches and acute foot trouble, declaring discharge. He returns home with the bill and plans platework. Red Cross shipments to Europe exceed 1000 tons monthly, including 559 soccer balls and 250 rugby balls funded by Harvard graduates for American soldiers.
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Lin Rue
Red Cross
Europe
Harvard
City Hall Roof Fire Promptly Doused
At about 9 am Tuesday a fire alarm rang for a small roof blaze at the city hall building housing civic affairs. Fire was detected in several spots on the roof and extinguished with chemicals before it gained headway. Damages estimated at about 25 dollars. three holes in the Loe) noted as the extent of damage.
Cold snap grips Marshfield with subzero readings
A harsh cold spell extends across the northwest with Marshfield recording temperatures from eight to twenty six degrees below zero. The week-long cold surge pushed the mercury lower last weekend, and North Dakota reported readings reaching twenty six degrees below zero in some areas. The unsettled weather prompted residents to brace for continued chilly conditions.
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North Dakota
Lemperdtore
Cranton High to Open Basketball Season at Home Friday
The Cranton High School basketball team, led by Captain Whitney, opens Friday night at the Cranton gym. Tryouts last week drew twenty candidates as coaches shape a fast, versatile lineup for the season with McCarr Goes Pelker Vaughn among forwards and Whitney Tice Sean Haast at guard. Schedule lists Dec 14 Cranton at home, Jan 9 there, and other games through March 1 Medfort here. Two teams will play home games, with fans planning a big turnout.
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Ratte Wee i
Whtney
Goucit Wilson
Weynaids
Haetinge
Whittlinger
Swart ‘Ing
Wivatal
Corissary
McCarr
Pelker
Vaughn
Whitney
Tice
Sean
Haast
Ark of
Tulmer
Horn
Wennel
Heiser
Wunrow
Demore
Cubcer
Cranton
Loo
Fere
Decville
Paville
Antige
Watynca
te-Geund Rapids
Antigo
Feu
Medfort
Cull
Speier
Greenwood
Gooters
Clinton
Manning More Manning Moffatt Passes At 62 In Arpin
Manning Moffatt, father of Wiley Moffatt of this city, died Saturday at Arpin at age 62. Born in Povsingy Waushara county, he lived there until moving here about eighteen years ago. He worked as a carpenter and contractor, and later owned a farm near Arpin. Survived by his wife two sons Byron and Wiley of this city two brothers John and Henry Moffatt of Arpin and two sisters Mrs John Mathews Marshfield and Mrs Fidelia Miracle Chicago. Funeral held at Arpin home conducted by Rev An dusson. Body moved to this city Tuesday for burial from the Methodist church with Rev Jordan in charge. Also noted: wholesale cloth savings of 419,500 by reducing family sizes.
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My. Moffatt
Povsingy
Waushara County
John Mathews
Marshfield
Fidelia Miracle
Chicago
Arpin
Andusson
Methodist Church
Tov. Jordan
Candy boards banned and sugar conservation drives
A period item notes bans on candy boards and distribution schemes as part of sugar conservation policy under Mr. Hoover. It mentions sugar allotments for candy manufacture, weekly accounting of stock, and irregular shipments to retailers. TG Vin dee Welde leases Upham barn, converting it to a garage with A. Gerdes overseeing Sharples milk separators and accessories.
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Hoover
Halyee
TG. Vin Dee Welde
Upham Barnam Second Atecet
A. _. Gerdes
Wisconsn Motor & Machinery Company
Kamps Chosen President of Local Delivery Co
Kamps selected as president of a Marshfield delivery cooperative with $5,000 incorporation. Board includes Kastel Hart Weber and Wright. Merchants listed. six new wagons awarded to M Berg & Suny. H R McDonald to remain manager as system expands this spring improving merchant and household deliveries.
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Marshiield Lunve Company
Innyrange
JL AL Kastel
W. HH. Kamps
G .W. Hart
Hubert Weber
Emron Wright
Uuaps. Dent
C. YW
Hare
Jeas AL Koestel
Tifault- Kamps Mercantile Company
Jose Bros
Kestel Bros. Company
Uthmeier-Hintz Company
J. Martin Bene
HG. Koonig
Weber Ir
LW. Hart
Tse Mare
Might Bakery
Frank Bildebrenadt
Sam Wr
H. R. McDonald
Marshfield
Home Guards To Stage New Years Ball This Year
The apa New Year's hall, once held by former members of Company A, Second Regiment, will be staged by Home Guard members this year. The event is set for Monday evening November 31 at the armory hall, with proceeds for Company 4. Organizers include Mark Hansen, T. Spalding, R. J. Strauss, H. E. Hoorl, and Henry Miller, and the Imperial Orchestra will provide the music.
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Apa
Home Guard
Armory Hall
Mark Hansen
T. Spalding
R. J. Strauss
H. E. Hoorl
Henry Miller
Imperial Orchestra
Red Cross Campaign Begins in Auburndale Area
Charles Pors and two volunteers Reuben Connor and EB Wagners lead the Auburndale drive for Red Cross. Chris Tend in Lincoln PLN and C A Ingle in Rock boost memberships. William Burhopp covers Richfield and Chris Paulsen oversees Lindsey district to secure quotas.
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Charles Pors
Red
Auburndale
Red Cross
Avourndale
Reuben Connor
EB. Wagners
Lincoln Pln
Christend
Rock
C. A. Ingle
Jevel
Tds
William Burhopp
Richfield
Chris Paulsen
Lindsey
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Hell Ghoss
City Campaign
Statins
C. Wichy
West Sile
F. A
Hame
Milladlore
Vesper
Lincoln
Howitt
Herbert Burtmann
Wilson
United Qeality
Lyman H. How
Commustey Service
Deville
Adler Tonntid
City Hall
Manning
Manning Moffatt
Wiley Moffat
Dreeased
Famples
Kamps
Delivery Comp'y
C. W. Hart
J.A. Kestel
Sec.ond
Home Guards
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