Hewitt Priest Reports German Revolt and War Strain
Hewitt priest Father Jayin Daniels describes a German revolt trend during three and a half years at the University of Munser Westphalia. He cites food shortages, clothing scarcity, and heavy military control, with Germans doubting victory and blaming Kaiserism while US President Wilson faces opposition at home and abroad. He notes women’s role in labor and the economy amid war pressures.
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University of Munser
Westphalia
Fran Londin
Alher
Goran
Suribes
Jayin Daniels
Hewitt
Wiste
Ster
Mattional
Gormboy
Invest
Diospauie
Metcalf to Speak at Armory Tonight in Patriot Meeting
The armoury hall hosts a large patriotic meeting with C. Metcalf of Matteville as the speaker. Though not a seasoned public speaker, he promises firsthand accounts of Germany’s conditions today and his recent arrival to the United States after 18 years in Germany. Attendance is urged for firsthand information and a description of his talks has drawn praise from audiences across the state.
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C. Metcalf
Matteville
Germany
America
Tes
Germauiy
Metenl
Memary Hall
Delegates Chosen for Loyalty State Convention in Marshfield
A Marshfield Loyalty chapter meeting elected five delegates and five alternates for the Loyalty State Convention in Milwaukee on February 13. Delegates are Ch Pore Ry J Strauss John I Cale JH Nurrington and Doc Marsh. Alternates: Adam Paulus Po Wk Bissell C B Edwards W H Wheeler and T EL Huel. Ex president Chealery Raosavett and US Senior J Hain Lewis among speakers expected.
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Te Marshfield Loyalty
Eagles Club
Louse
Tve
Milwaukee
Wer Ch Pore
Ry J. Strauss
John I. Cale
JH. Nurrington
Doc. Marsh
Adam Paulus
Po Wk. Bissell
C. B. Edwards
W. H. Wheeler
T. EL Hue
Chealery Raosavett
United States
J. Hain Lewis
Mit Wai Koeris
Teix
Patrolmen wanted for state trunk highways in Wood County
Notice from the Wood County State Road and Bridge Committee calling for patrolmen to maintain eight patrol sections on the state trunk highway system within the county. Details include section start points, routes in Grand Rapids and surrounding towns, pay of 120 to 180 dollars monthly plus time and wagon, and requirements to furnish equipment. Applications directed to County Highway Commissioner, Grand Rapids Wisconsin, in late February or March 1918.
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Wood County
Wisconsin
Stitera Corners
Pitts Willeam
Wisconai River
Nekousa
Poshan
Grand Mapis
Bence
Sigel
Vesper
Hanson
Hansen
Ati Aid
Iain
Norval Tay
Auburndate
Gb Niles
Wood
Vorwean
Auburndale
Iia Weettu
L. Musbach
South West
Car Branch
Will Nukner
Cameron
Marshfield
County Ling
Clark and
Seneca Corners
Pitisville
Aamundson
Court House
Grand Rapids
Wiscon
Tesquest
Gran Rapids
Latte
Harry Thomas
Berg Lewis Schroeder
Ty State Road and Bridge
Campllin L. Amundsonghway
Histoayr
STAGE SET FOR HOME GUARDS DAY CONVENTION WIN TWO GAMES
A busy week for Lee Baskewwars covers two company squads and high school teams. Friday night the school team travelled to Grand Rapids for the annual Fat Battle, winning 4 to 5. The junior varsity lost 24 to 16. Earlier the first company defeated Greenwood’s city team, and later the Guards beat Stanley Manay 46 to 10, with Leitner and Resnulits leading a strong attack.
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Home Guards Day
Lee Baskewwars
2Rd
Grandy
Rapidites
Cand
Ar Sseneicholin
Ghabhoul Teveolrd
Ghabhoul Teveolrd Te Grattonamit
peThe
Srs Sep
Galnet Fr Day Ryeing
Greenwood
Ity
Fesinel
Amathea Yexip
Hove Iy
Leitner
Reeths
Resnulits
Javeral Reynolds
C ‘Oping
Aise Weoresult
New Regulations Reclassify Men Under Selective Service
Examinations by Dr Dre Sexton determine that many registrants fall into class one or qualify for further testing under new rules. Roughly SNOC men in the county, out of 2900 registered last June, are expected to be exempt or reclassified as exams begin next week at the county seat.
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Ela
Dre Sexton
Tr. Sexton
Ted
Wisconsin
Wood County Board
Ahape
Congress
Hoke Smith
Unclear OCR fragment on wartime exemption notes
Fragmentary report describes individuals in Tulsa and Esrale facing exemption questions and a Mexican reader unable to understand U S forms. A note claims no purchases needed, another note mentions a $5 bill for war aid. The text is garbled and partially unreadable.
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Tulsa
Oklam
Goggins to Speak at Noon Day Luncheon
Rorey BR reports business leaders will hear Goggins, a prominent figure in Grand Rapids, as principal speaker at the noon Business Men's Patriotic Lunch Club meeting tomorrow. Full attendance urged due to the expected impactful message for local businessmen.
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Rorey
Goggins
Busines
Baker Explains Delaware Guard Unity Amid Breakup Talks
Washington Secretary of War Baker explains in a letter to Representative James A. Frear why the Delaware National Guard was kept as a single unit. He argues the force consisted of only one regiment and its integrity was essential, contrasting with Wisconsin's guard.
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Washington
Baker
James A. Frear
Wisconsin
Delaware National Guard
Unh
Council of Defense Sends Cigarettes to Soldier Boys
The Marshield Council of Defense via Blodgett lease sent S100 worth of cigarettes purchased through the American Tohaten company in New York to the boys en route to that city on their way to an unknown destination. The gesture aims to comfort soldiers and remind them the city remembers them during a difficult journey.
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Marshield Council of Defense
Blodgett
Boys of
American Tohaten Company
New York
Eitigen
Frayed OCR Fragment Describes Odd Weather Parable at Station
A garbled item recounts a February cold day and a governor or official at a Times Station, with unclear references to Monday activity, a worker described as workless, and an indoor amusement or distraction. The fragment lacks coherent facts, names, or dates.
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Tast Wriday
Thermanetar
Pepint
Sorviers
New Course Set by University Extension Unit in Oshkosh
A University of Wisconsin extension representative plans a new class in Oshkosh, meeting eighteen leading local bookkeepers and accountants weekly for six weeks at the Commercial school. Samuel ALN will supervise, with day consultations for applicants, and the program follows recent district tours.
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Pram
University of Wiscoogin Extension Division
Hiss
Heirin
Samuel Aln
Unr Sity
Mro Marsit
tGcoUing
Vlaasos
Oshkosh
Snyder
Captain Witt Discharged Returns Home After Service
Capt Witt, discharged today and returning to his home, led the Price County Corte pany as organizing officer until a few weeks ago. He was regarded as capable and efficient and popular among his fiends here, though the reason for his charge remains unclear.
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Witt
State Bank Adds To Property
During the past week a dispute completed between the Moushnele State bank and Miss BL AL Rowan whereby the Tk becomes passerby s we she site now used by Miss Rowin his a nuinery store. After a complete renovation of both buildings, the State bani will have one of the best quarters in the city.
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Moushnele State Bank
Miss
Postoffice May Expand Office Space In Remodel Plan
The post office may remodel interiors in coming weeks. Under the plan by Postmaster A G Pankow the office could extend toward the front window increasing space for employees by about 20 feet. The south end and rear entrance would also be affected.
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A. G. Pankow
Neudls
Alament
U. S. to Make Perfect Men Out of Unfit
Wisconsin moves to suspend prior examinations and reclassify men deemed unfit. About 28 percent of draftees shown unfit, with over two million historically affected. Plans seek rehabilitation boards to restore health and fitness for service, prompting broader federal hearings and bills.
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U. S
Noonday Talker Addresses Patriotic Lunch on Liquor War
William J. Johnson of Chicago’s Presbyterian Board of Temperance spoke at the Elks Club luncheon, urging a wartime curb on liquor production and distribution. He outlined three aims: reduce waste in food markets, fuel for industry, and costs of transportation, calling for tighter controls to aid allies and the war effort.
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William J. Johnson
Presbyterian Board of Temperance of Chicago
Strick
Elks Club
Eddy
Johnson
Mary
Food Administration appoints Wood County officer
Marshfield and Wood county will be under a new Food Administrator regime. Attorney T. E. Pare is named for Wood County. Five committees cover city needs with specified members for consumers retailers wholesalers and retail per fixing. Profits limited to eighty cents per hundred pounds sugar or flour. Further details promised next week.
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Marshfield
Wood County
Ann
Rie
Mivingal
Iman
CL Pare
Fred Thus
Louis Korth
Edward Hintz
Guy E. Blodgett
G. de Booth
John Huebl
Florence Hambright
Nem
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Koh
Maeher Aloysius Danis
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Cormank
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Berlin
Metcalf
Loyalty
Cary Tyr
Pracher
Hagen
Pouker
Bie
Tri-County
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Hutton
Ali
Maration
Clark
Uycet
Naawe
Golien Graning
New York City
Cargey Sons
Erin
Guanton
M. H
Council OF Defense
Aiwancea
Wet
State Bank
Nation
E. C. Porsco
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