County warns of town lighting curtailment this week
The United States Fuel Administration orders light reductions on Thursdays and Sundays across towns to save fuel during the war. Officials urge paper readers to inform households to switch off unnecessary lights, keeping only safety lighting. Local administration led by Robert Nash and B C Hastings coordinates plans in Wood county to strip excess bulbs from white way displays and other public lighting. The measure, effective nationwide, aims to conserve fuel and support the war effort, with penalties for violators and a push for public compliance.
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Enscols
Theater Signa
Tre Yrdead
Ofeet
United States Fuel Administration
Wiolly
Robert Nash
Grand Rapids
Isirman
B.C. Hastings
Willian Soldi
Wood County
United States
Tormerdy
Samuel
City Has Two Fires During Week
A busy week ends with two distinct fires in Northwestern depot area. A refrigerator car blaze started by a heater caused significant damage near the tracks, resisted by firefighters until around midnight. Damage estimated at about $200. A Tuesday morning fire from coal heaters ignited by a stove spread before firefighters arrived, with damage noted as end of the estimate.
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Dent
Femage
Obituary: Nash of Grand Rapids Dies at Home
Nash of Grand Rapids dies at his home Thursday morning from locomotor ataxia. He helped build Grand Rapids and, before retiring nine years ago, was prominent in the Nekooka Pulp and Power company affairs.
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Witn
Nash
Grand Rapids
fNekoosa Pulp and Pawer Company
Local Highs Defeat Granton 31 to 10 in Friday Game
The HHS boys crushed Granton 31 10 in a decisive Friday home game. Coach Wilson’s team showed stronger play, while Nellesville prepares to face Chisty next week as they remain undefeated this season.
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Granton
Lace
Mats High School
Granton High
Grey
Sored Tera
West Marshfield Athletic Club
Nellsviie
Rome
Chis Cy
Lowals
Nellesatte
Wilson
Gaghia
Antie Henders
Trench Fighter Lecture At Adler Theater Tonight
Trench fighter Ue tellida ware of Germans on the west fray will lecture at Adler Theater tonight. The event, illustrated by about 124 slides, aims to stir interest in the Red Cross drive and is held under Red Cross auspices with no admission charge. lecture begins at 8:14 PM.
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Coos
Pauline
Mr. Fauliner
Vumipaiseny
Eres
Kheints
Hind
Carmi Helmtes
Ute
Dante
Stenim
Red Cross
Tee Cross
Moly
Adler Theater
Steinmetz Leads Marshfield to Red Cross Drive Boom
A late 1910s era item reports Steinmetz guiding Marshfield and a large rally of over 400 men to join the American Red Cross during a Christmas outreach. The piece urges nationwide and local support, detailing drives, dues, service flags, and family Red Cross membership incentives as part of a wartime civic campaign.
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Steinmetz
Marshfield
City schools close Friday for two week Christmas recess
Readable fragments indicate the city will close high and graded schools Friday afternoon for a two week holiday recess. Teachers plan an exodus Friday night and Saturday morning to return home for Christmas travel.
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Holida
Mandy Dallary
Antico Dick to Join Camp Grant in War Service
In service of the War Department Dirk Antigo Dick is slated to join Camp Grant with Wisconsin regiment members. The message notes his role as inspiration and companion to fellow Wisconsin boys, recalling Civil War veterans and a local lodge’s praise for his anticipated contributions to the war effort.
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Dirk
War Department
Wisconsin Regiment
Camp Grants
White Sun
Wisconsin Boys
Witching Hour at Adler Theatre Promises Thrilling Telepathy Drama
A critics praise The Witching Hour as a vivid new theme played at the Adler theatre. The drama centers on a young man driven to frenzy by a mind’s coercion and a verdict that grants him freedom. The piece features telepathy as a key plot element with a southern love motif and a Supreme Court justice’s memory.
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Wovte
Adley Theater
Ehomis Naa
Min
Supreme Court
Woman’s Home Companion
Merrill High School Launches Bank in Commercial Dept
Merrill High School has started a bank in connection with the commercial department. Funds are redeposited in local banks. The novation could also be carried out in this city at the High School where commercial subjects are favored among students.
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Merrill High School
Conservation advisory member details plant work in county
A Rusk County Fuel Administration advisory board member advocates more conservation efforts. The notes describe weed and planting tasks at a mill site, with references to wood refuse handling, small blocks at Wand, and a remark about the mill’s operations near Peuigemaitty.
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Butiou
Laniysmita
Rusk County
Peuigemaitty
Morgan Chase Resigns at Clinic to Join Felkex Brothers Mfg
Morgan Chase resigns as business gutnayer at the Marreathal Time to become a salesman with Felkex Bros Mfg after year end. He has managed the Clinic since its organization a year ago and will work from leather mart av W sen as headquarters. Citizens regret his departure while wishing him success in the new role.
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A. Morgan Chase
Marreathal
Felkex Bros. Mfg
Alt. Chase
Ae Ss
Crom
Poultry to Help Win the War Campaign Talk
The Government urges nationwide poultry and egg production to aid the war effort. A meeting in Whevil Hall at 7 pm will explain the campaign and the method of carrying on the work. Local leaders seek strong support from all workers and families.
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Taunek
Armica
Aist
Tushundenan
Unite Staus Leariment of Agriculture
Hustly
Whevil Hall
Supe Port
Death of Mrs Sandley of Antiga at 28
Mrs A G Sandley of Antiga died Sunday at her home, age 28. Sister of Lin Gilberts of this city. Funeral Thursday from the train with Rev Ambrose of the Presbyterian church in charge. Survived by husband, one child, three brothers Lin of this city Ole and Alfred of Klondike, and one sister Mrs Er nest Hoppe of Antigo. Formerly Miss Lily Gilberts before marriage.
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A. G. Sandley
Antiga
Cty
Dee
Lin Gilberts
Ambrose
Presbyterian Church
Lin
Ole
Alfred
Klondike
Ernest Hoppe
Antigo
Lily Gilberts
Wisconsin Motor & M Co to open salesrooms in Lahr Building
The Wisconsin Motor and Machinery Company will move into the Lahr Building, formerly Tige Furniture, to use as a sales and showroom for Franklin Nash Oakland Hudson and other models. Opening date awaits new models arrival. service station to be at Hub City Garage with courteous service for customers.
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Lahr
Wisconsin Motor & M Shinery Company
Tige
OMY
Appointed to Board amid unclear names and roles
Fragmentary OCR notes announce appointments to a board, mentioning Ila Chinie and others like Ruxk and Taye aehson Wood, with garbled phrases about Governor Bed Phil and conditions. The fragment lacks clarity on positions, dates, or organizations involved.
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Gav
New Year Dance Planned at Armory with Dazzling Effects
Prominent attendees expected at the New Year's Eve ball hosted by the Home Guards to raise funds for Company A. Special lighting and effects will illuminate the armory hall, providing a festive backdrop for dancers from the Second Regiment and local farmers to enjoy the evening and support the fund.
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Dreembergi
Shaik
Armory
Home Guards
Company A
House For Day Amendment Passes In Congress
Washington Dec 17 The house of representatives passed the national prohibition amendment by 282 to 228 with ten votes to spare. advocates celebrate while a lengthy demonstration by Halevians and William Jennings Bryan follows the vote, marking a pivotal Senate-approved measure now moving toward adoption.
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Washington
House of
Senate
William Jennings Bryan
Red Cross Message Prompts City Unity This Christmas
Public talks were held to urge all men and boys to join the Red Cross before Christmas Eve. Speakers included local leaders Ambrose Murphy and Lieutenant William Pors Ambrose and Lugderens. The aim was to press for widespread community support and participation.
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Adler
FY Cole
D. Miller
Alding
William Pors
Ambrose
W. Murphy
U. St
New Stamp Planned for Revised Postage and Delivery
The postal department plans a new series of stamps for revised postage and special delivery. A seven cent stamp will be replaced by a new denomination bearing the Franklin brand and matching the size and border design of current issues above seven cents.
National army furloughs limited near cantonments
The War Department on Wednesday announced men of the national army will not be granted furloughs once they are within trolley distance of their cantonments. Secretary Baker said such furloughs would harm discipline and burden the railroads nationwide.
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National Army
War Department
Baker Say
Itg
No Luncheon Cancelled Until After Holidays
A local notice states no noon luncheons will be held on Thugsday at the Blics etuh rooms until after the holidays. The first luncheon is planned for January 17.
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Wil
Stores Open Nights For Holiday Shoppers
Beginning Monday December 17 Marshiehd stores will stay open every evening this week to help shoppers who cannot visit during regular hours.
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Marshiehd
Boys to Sail Across Ocean In Latest Christmas Packages
Marshfield residents spearheaded Red Cross drives to ship Christmas packages to soldiers. Women organized in the city assembly room and Defense Council, packing numerous boxes with home cooking and gifts. Rumor says troops may depart Camp MacArthur for France soon, possibly before Christmas.
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Tn Marshfield
Ladies of the Red Cross
Marshfield Defense Council
Armory
Council
Aand
Hove
France
Camp MacArthur
Christman
Alumni Banquet At Eagles Hall Dec 27
Marshville High School Alumni association will hold its annual banquet at Eagles Hall on December 27 starting at 1 o clock. Officers and committees have worked hard for a fine reunion though many alumni are serving in the armed forces. Invitations have been sent and all loyal alumni near the city are urged to attend for a get together with a food program and dancing after the meal.
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Marshvnll High School Alumni Association
Banque
Lele Sam
Prandial
Frank Gotch Dead World Champion Wrestler Dies
Undefeated world champion Frank A. Gotch dies at his Humbolt home from araemic poisoning. The long reign followed a famed bout with Fred Beel of this city when Beel briefly won the title after defeating Gotch, only for Gotch to reclaim and hold the championship thereafter. The wrestling world mourns the passing of a legend.
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Frank A. Goten
Humbolt
Gotch
Fred Beel
Beel
United States
Beell
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Frank Gotch
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