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Newspaper

Marshfield Times

Location

Marshfield, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Dec 20, 1916

Page

6

Marshfield Council Revokes Trudeau Bros Liquor License After Hearing

The Marshfield city council finds the complaint against Leo and Frank Trudeau proven for selling intoxicating liquor to a minor and without parental consent. The license for 107 109 East Second Street is revoked after testimony from police chief A. E. Gerwing and council votes.

Takuns Noeigt Hoel Lisle Allen Jos Tet Steinmets Fran BR. J. Strauss Finney Norrington Guekenhorstr Dumas Money Narmington Kirschner Roddis Wisconsin Leo Trudeau Trudeau, Co Pariner Trudeau Bros Leo ‘Tru Truceau Anil Marshtell Tn Seid Salon Karl Korh Buardina Leo Mareshtiolt Leo Crates Frank Frank Braden Trudeau Tradua Bros Marshfield Ten Trudeau Second Wood Court Ratlilis Alara Finney Aldammen Guckooherges Danie, Min

Special meeting of Use Commer Council in Marstiel Wisconsin

A special meeting of the city council in Marstiel Wood County Wisconsin was held in the court room on December 16. The mayor presided and a list of aldermen attended. The board discussed disposal plant plans and concrete well specifications, contracted with engineer J. Frank, and approved advertising for bids. A partial payment to engineer J. Dellar for services was approved, and the council adjourned.

Marstiel Wood, County Wisconsin Rai Welker Pyosonk Thuss Giberger Pinney Dumas Normington Riverlinen Mustings Jung Wester Blodgett Rad Alix Tarshfiell Dee Coutcil Dewomiber Oldlock Adeyh Lane John Seubert J. Je. Druar Sudh Board of Public Works Pe and Horpby Alderman Finney Guckenberger Guget Damas Winney Normington Kiyschiw Dene Weister Finney Abdempus J. & Dellar Duckenberger Dam Kirsehner Tings Juno Joan Seubert

Ordinance Granting Wisconsin Central Railway Tracks Use

Ordinance No 309 grants Terission to Wisconsin Central Railway Company and assigns its lessees successors and assigns to lay tracks and use certain streets in Marshfield for railway purposes. The mayor and common council enacting this ordinance authorize the action and set terms for track use within the city limits.

Wisconsin Central Railway Company Marshfield City of Tollows

Marshfield ordinance grants railroad spur across Seventh Street

Permission is given to the Wisconsin Central Railway Company and assigns to lay a spur track across Seventh Street between Blacksar and 235 in Marshfield. The company must maintain the street portion in good order, repair and gravel as required by city officials. The ordinance takes effect after passage and publication as required by law, with signatures of Mayor A. G. Petker and City Clerk John Seubert, dated December 5, 1926.

Wisconsin Central Railway Company Seventh Street Blacksar Mersheld Marshfeld A. G. Petker John Seubert

Wrapping Parcels for Rural Delivery

An article stresses practical limits of rural mail packaging. It notes how wrapping parcels as flat boxes or cubes can prevent box delivery, sharing a tale of Mrs Blank whose daughter’s eighteenth birthday gifts were misrouted. It advises wrapping parcels to fit through standard rural mail slots to avoid delays.

Oayey Onxin JA Seni Lank

Honor Composer of On Wisconsin Receives University Tribute

A campus tribute was given at the University of Wisconsin for composer William Purdy of On Wisconsin, noted as the great Rushper Southall song. Purdy is reported ill in a New York sanatorium with tuberculosis, and the Madison concert supported a student collection.

University of Wisconsin Willian Purdy Wisvenain Rucper Southall New York Madison

Paper supply crisis prompts broad gov contract alert

Washington dispatch warns of a looming paper shortage and price surge. Gov ernment contracts of record size may not meet last year’s volume due to mill cutbacks, higher costs, and strained rail service. Industry leaders urge immediate action to secure supplies amid scarce low priced stock.

AQ Dispatch Washington United States Wen Ath O. H. Briggs Government General Supply Division

Marines Also Remembered In Christmas Gifts

Ameri can Red Cross appealed to Americans to remember United States Marines in Haiti and Santo Domingo. Three thousand Marines abroad will receive holiday gifts including candy tobacco writing material handkerchiefs and other comforts. Continental post funds aided the effort, with oversea brothers set to receive remembrances at Christmas time.

American Red Cross United States Haiti Santo Domingo

Old Fashioned Christmas Snow vs Green Tradition

The piece argues Christmas snow is rare in Philadelphia, noting only six snow days in twenty-two years and that deep snows in past celebrations were exceptional. It cites weather records and expert voices to claim the season’s climate is consistent over time, with Santa delivering by wagon instead of a snowy scene.

New England John Bull England Uncle Sam United States Greece Philadelphia Eli Christ Pennsylvania Hospital Mr. Bliss Pather Fairmount Park Santa Girard The Philadelphia Ledger

Uncle Sam at Work on Agricultural Pests and Birds

Department of Agriculture reports on grasshopper control using poisoned oats and mortile mixtures, poultry house treatments to kill red mites, and hot water treatment to prevent louse smut. It notes the golden plover’s long migratory feats and crown galls in plants linked to a bacillus, resembling human cancer.

Pacific Ocean Alaska Hawaiien Department of Agriculture Eretewtion Citrus Nova Scotis South America

Dreadnaught Armament Report on Broadside Guns

A side view of the Pennsylvania deck shows six of its twelve 14 inch guns ready to fire. Text notes that English and German ships carry 15 inch rifles, while the Arizona and two other dreadnoughts rank as the most powerful fighting ships afloat in broadside strength.

Popus le Mechanics Pennsylvania England Germany Arizona

President approves sentence for court martial in New Mexico Guard case

President W son approves a sentence of a year at hard labor for a court martial in the New Mexico National Guard case. Gardner failed to respond to the call for border duty and faces disciplinary action based on the approved sentence.

W*son Ewig QO. Gardner New Mexico Nations Gardner

Unclear fragment hints at prison case details

Fragmentary OCR text mentions a prison case with vague references to actions, dates, and parties, but lacks clear names, places, or outcomes to form a complete news item.

How to support a Christmas tree in a wheel hub

A vintage guide describes a method to upright a Christmas tree by placing its stem in a wheel hub of suitable size, using a wheel as a stand. The wheel gently supports the tree, with a carpeted floor concealing the setup. Safe assembly and decorating follow, creating a discreet, steady display for family festivities.

House Ofron

Senator Lalollette Seeks Amendment on Immigration Bill

Senator Lalollette appeared before the Senate Immigration Committee on a Wednesday night session to press an amendment to the immigration bill. He urged eliminating language that would bar persons who advocate or teach destruction of property, arguing current regulations unfairly target migrants with revolutionary pasts.

Lalollette Committee On Immigration of the United States Senate

Paper Price Inquiry Focuses on Newspapers

Charles H. McDonald of Wittenberg, chairman of the legal board of the Federal Trade Commission, returned to Washington after visiting Neenah to inspect correspondence among paper manufacturers. The inspection is part of a FTC probe into alleged practices driving up print paper prices used by newspapers.

Charles H. McDonald Wittenberg The Federal Trade Commission Washington, D. C Neenah Federal Commission

Romeo and Juliet wedding scene shines in Abler reel

Francis X. Bushman and Beverly Bayne headline the Metro production. The wedding in Friar Laurence's cell is highlighted as a key moment. Robert Cummings plays Friar Laurence and joins the familiar star duo in a cast of over six hundred players.

Francis X. Bushman Beverly Bayne Friar Laurence Robert Cummings Mr. Bushman Miss Bayne Metro Romeo and Juliet Friar Laurences Francis, Bushman and Deveruy Bayne

Man of 101 Reflects on Longevity and Cars

David Waton, aged 101, speaks at his birthday in Fond du Lac about steady hands and his long life. Born December 10, 1815 in New Lisbon, he moved to Fond du Lac over sixty years ago. A former log driver, he credits daily walks and outdoor work for his health.

Fand du Lac Det David Waton Hig Eaton New Lisbon Pond du Lac Fond du Lac 4On

Christmas customs and poetic tokens from a past season

Fragmentary text describes Christmas rites and festive objects. It mentions satin attire, a rider, and a top with a sheaf of stalls ticks. The garlands and birds imagery hint at seasonal pageantry linked to town customs and celebrations.

Vu Craveler Tle Chistesmas

Infant King in a Stable Marys Night Tale

A Christmas poem recounts the infant Jesus in a stable with shepherds and angels proclaiming tidings of joy. The verses describe the Nativity, the infant Jesus laid on hay, and heavenly choirs praising God, with a regional newspaper byline and garbled extra text appended.

Christ Son of God Jesus John Ho Taylor New York

Wassall Bowl and Wassail Recipe Chronicle

The text describes an ancient Wassail mixture linked to Britons and Christmas festivities. It mentions a drink prepared with berry gruel, ginger, sherry, and beer, sweetened and left to steep, then strained and served with bread slices. The account blends folklore with a detailed preparation method.

Holiday Time to Belgium and Christmas Customs

A fragmented OCR piece describes Belgian Christmas customs and Advent practices, noting restrictions on ornaments and cards during wartime, New Year’s observances, and old Belgian traditions. It mentions Belgian belles visiting wellsprings at midnight and beliefs about Christmas revelry marking future fates.

Belgium Bat Scouis Land of the Bolslins Euast

Railroads Report Record Net Earnings for Past Year

Railroads show a dramatic rise in net earnings for the last fiscal year with the combined U S rail system posting 1 207 032 001 dollars in net income, a historic high, despite rising operating costs. The industry notes a 300 million dollar increase in net earnings over the prior year, signaling robust profits for the sector.

Tarnt & Fireside

Motorist Signal Light Promises Safer Night Driving

A small cloating lamp worn like a wrist watch attaches to the back of the hand with elastic. The device shows a ruby bull's eye and carries the words Safety First, designed to alert others as drivers signal before stopping at turns.

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Ashland Boy Writes Of Verdun Ambulance Service

Ashland youth Jwewls Warner, serving with French ambulance units near Verdun, France, recalls thrilling experiences under fire. He notes American ambulance drivers appear to lead charmed lives with few injuries, reflecting on frontline dangers and comradeship amid conflict.

Jwewls Warner Ashland Verdun France Tre Bas

State camp aids convalescent patients at Tomahawk Lake

The state camp at Tomahawk Lake is adapting to convalescent care, maintaining operations for the year and showcasing graded light labor permits. Fifteen graduates are now working at home, pursuing productive tasks instead of returning to risky olive, grocery, or store jobs.

Tomahawk Lake

Canadian Opposes Truce Amid War Talks

In Montreal on Saturday the Duke of Devawn, governor general of Canada, voiced firm opposition to any truce with Germany, calling it a waste of time. He criticized peace talks as Pragusal in tone and urged Britain to maintain strong wartime resolve.

Duke of Devaware Canna Germany Montreal Canada Sydrit Great Britain

Marshfield Seeks Bids for Sewage Plant and Water System

The City of Marshfield Wisconsin invites sealed proposals for disposal tanks sludge beds sewer outfalls a 76 foot well with pump house and horizontal duplex pumps funded by the Board of Public Works. Estimated cost $33000. Plans and specs available from the City Clerk or Consulting Engineer 3 DrarSt Paul Minnesota with a 5 percent bid bond requirement and rejection rights reserved.

Marshfield Wool Coutiy Wis Board of Public Works Wood County Druar St. Paul Minnesota Clark Wisconsin oMeers

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