Hurrah for the High School Basketball Team and Activities
High School notes recount a victorious season for the basketball team and progress in scholarship. Miss Reherd resumes duties after illness and the Literary Society held a meeting. A board visit occurred, and officials from Metzer and Grover Co. toured the school. Six weekly reports show strong standards. second semester programs are distributed. An Armory game against Wausau High is planned Friday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norris
Atkinson, Metzer and Grover Co
Washington Building
Armory
Wausau High
Local Notes and Social Roundup From Pittsville
Miss Sarah Baum was on the sick list. Miss Emma Pratt suffered La Grippe last week. Lester Smith returned from Forest County, H Frederick of Wausau visited town, B McNally traded east farm for Beloit property, Frank Wood transacted business here, Mrs Clyde McCoy attended the Rebekah convention at Stevens Point, Albert Wells closed his photo studio and entered Normal at Stevens Point. James More returned from Pardeeville. Miss Rena Favell of Grand Rapids visited her sister. Sectional book cases were added to the High School Reading room, a heavy blizzard supplied snow for sleighing, and the Senior and Junior classes honored Miss Alice McCoy with a surprise visit Friday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sarah Baum
Emma Pratt
Lester Smith
Forest County
H. Frederick
Wausau
B. McNally
Beloit
James More
Pardeeville
Rena Favell
Grand Rapids
Chas
Alice McCoy
Local Notices From Marshfield and Nearby
Spencer and Foster Mellihatten spent Wednesday forenoon in Marshfield. Mrs Bernard Hoey was a Marshfield caller Wednesday afternoon. Ed Heath Sr returned to work on the Soo line in North Dakota this week. Mrs K Pickett resumed teaching in the Parrett district last week. Ea Kayhart returned from a landowning trip in Louisiana last week. The MWA hall masquerade Friday night drew a light crowd due to snow. Mrs Elizabeth Fotts of North St Paul visited her sister Mrs J Gardiner and returned to Unity to stay with her daughter. Prof F F Showers of Stevens Point lectured on Salt Lake City the Home of the Saints at the M and church Friday evening. He is a pleasing speaker and those who listened were greatly pleased.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed. Heath Sr
Soo Line
North Dakota
Elizabeth Fotts
North St. Paul
J. Gardiner
Unity Wednesday
F. F. Showers
Stevens Point
Salt Lake City
The
Saints
John
Court of Honor
Heaven
Henry
George
Bakerville Community Notes Reflect Travel and Illness
Mr Jos Gleichsner remains very ill as neighbors share concern. Miss Mary Kasberger of Oshkosh visits at home for several weeks. Miss Alice Huber spent time with cousin Esther Huber last week. Mr and Mrs M Jonas learn of father’s death at Hilbert. Ant on Hauser and Margaret Vollmar of Calumet County visit Ertel family. B Leuschen of Iowa visits F Leuschen for several weeks. Joseph Henseler returns from Madison Dairy School after a three month course. Mr and Mrs F Lenschen hosted a reception honoring Mr and Mrs B Lenschen of Iowa. all enjoyed the evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jos Gleichsner
Mary Kasberger
Oshkosh
Anton Hauser
Margaret Vollmar
Calumet County
Mrs. Ertel
Joseph Henseler
Madison
F. Lenschen
B. Lenschen
Iowa
Marshfield High team to meet Northwest Collegiate Institute in Sherry
The Marshfield High School basketball team has challenged the Northwest Collegiate Institute. A game is set for Thursday at 8 50 pm in Blen ker Hall Sherry station due to lack of a larger hall. A big crowd is expected for a heated contest. The recent loss of Auburn dale Braves to the N C Institute spurred the challenge. Both teams have been heard from already raising interest. The annual day of prayer for the colleges will be observed Thursday afternoon and seven in the evening by the Northwest Collegiate Institute with speakers from out of town expected.
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Marshfield High School
Northwest Collegiate Institute
Blenker Hall
Sherry Station
Sherry Village
Auburndale ‘Braves
N. C. Institute
Marshield High
Range Line Gossip and Local Moves in Ripon Area
Miss Alma Steineke returned to Ripon. H. Lee was in Marshfield on business. Fred Lueck returned to Ripon to spend time with family. Frank Junemann rented his farm to Frank Pagel of Stratford and will move in March. Farmers face high taxes this year. Mr. and Mrs. Wm Reimann of Ripon visited relatives here last week.
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Fred Lueck
Ripon
Frank Junemann
Frank Pagel
Stratford
Wm. Reimann
At the Old Cross Roads dominates February Opera House run
Arthur C. Aiston presents a touring production of At the Old Cross Roads with the company of twenty seasoned performers. The show has drawn crowded, enthusiastic audiences across markets from coast to coast and at New York’s Grand Opera House, with standing room limited and police halting sales on several nights. Seats go on sale February 3 at Strauss drug store with prices 25 35 50 and 73 cents.
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Arthur C. Aiston
Tennessee
Peggy
Old Cross Roads
Aiston
Grand Opera House
New York City
Alston
Strauss Drug Store
Origin of Blackleg as Labor Slur Devoted to Turf and Unions
The term blackleg has spread beyond its original sense into labor and sport jargon. Its exact path remains debated, with theories linking it to black topboots worn by turf frequenters and to gamecock leg imagery. Trades unions adopted it as a term of abuse, echoing broader usage noted by the Loudon Chronicle.
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Queen's Bench
Fbel
Eeak
Loudon Chronicle
A Few Definitions From Public School Pupils
A compilation of humorous misdefinitions spotted in a school setting. Examples include Stability as caring for a stable and Monastery as the place for mon ster. The pieces reflect playful misreadings from a Literary Digest item.
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Toesin
The Modern Teast and England’s Decline in Dress
An excerpt from London Trath critiques modern life’s loss of full dress decorum and restraint. It contrasts past generations’ measured manners, conversation, and appearance with today’s noisy, cash‑driven culture. The piece questions enduring values from birth to death.
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England
London Trath
Born Again Faith Lesson From Iron Rose Bible Class
1908 lesson notes for Iron Rose Bible Class discuss being born from above through Christ life, using plant growth and vivid parables. It explains spiritual progression from natural life to divine life and emphasizes John 3 16 and related verses. The text warns boys about sin, urges virtue, and uses the cobbler tale to illustrate longing for spiritual nourishment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jerry McCauley
Mr. Man
Water and Light Commission Meets in Marshfield 1908
The Water and Light Commission of Marshfield met February 1 1908 in the Water and Light office. Mayor E A Upham and commissioners E A Upham Fred Vollmar and Frank Lueckenback attended. Bills totaling 2734602 are approved for payment by the Finance Committee as representing new construction and current expenses charged to individual accounts. Supt Dorschel ordered to notify John Schlegel to make the Sub Station watertight within 13 days. if not completed the city will proceed and deduct costs. Meeting adjourned with Secretary O L Dorscuer signing the roll.
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Water and Light Commission
City of
Marshfield
Water and Light Office
E.A. Upham
E. A. Upham
Fred Vollmar
Frank Lueckenback
O. K
Dorschel
John Schlegel
O. L. Dorscuer
Banner Mills Buckwheat Flour Pure Guarantee
Banner Mills asserts buckwheat flour is guaranteed pure. The claim emphasizes quality control and product purity for customers seeking reliable flour supply.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Banner Mills
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Join Foster
Pittsville
Frank Wood
Grant Rapids
Clyde McCoy
Albert Wells
Spencer
Foster Mellihatten
Bernard Hoey
Marshield
2. K. Pickett
Parrett
Ea. Kayhart
Louisiana
M. W. A. Hall
Bakerville
Alice Huber
Esther Huber
Mrs. B. Leusehen
Mrs. F. Leuschen
Sherry
Alma Steineke
Lee
Opera House
Blatz
Wiener
Marshfield, Wis
Nera Aem UL Aachen
Iron Rose Bible Class
William H. Ridgway
Ironmaster
Coutaville
Pennsylvania
Jesus
Ridgeway
Lamb
Moses
God
Peter
Christ
Helen Gould
Sage
Wittimore
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