Leave It to an Irishman, a Humorous Immigrant Tale
An Irish justice of the peace in Northern Minnesota lacks English fluency yet performs marriages using a handwritten formula. Misunderstood rituals, a native audience, and comic miscommunication culminate as he solemnly proclaims two Scandinavian immigrants husband and wife with a straw hat as props, amid the woodland setting.
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Minnesota
Ah Drishman
Ian Uusting
Marie
Trishman
Susie
War Separates Former Marshfield Pastor From Bride
A World War II era piece describes the separation of the Rev. Sibson from his bride, detailing his overland journey to England and the dangers of wartime travel. It notes family ties, religious service, and the burden of duty on the pastor and his wife during wartime.
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War
Marshfield
J. Crravant
Sibson Pak
Une
First Methodist Moison
Augusta
Unis
Siheune
Tentur
Enylind
Jie
Sibson
Tie
New
Enghands
Sid Prandlfather
Thrift Stamp Prizes Grow With School Sales
Contributors to Thrift Stamp Prizes are rising as schools in Marsillelt list participants and donors. Names include Boull, W. Me RR, Le Karate, Denis John Fe Cole Rutre, HR C. W Mastir, Frank Normington, Thomas T. Spalding, U. Belkers, Louis Laemle, Hamilton Roddin, Alfred Neumann, A. G. Pankow, C. Marsh, Mrs. H. H. Milbeo.
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Boull
N. W. Me
le Karate
Denis
John Fe Cole Rutre
C. Wmastir
Frank Normington
Thomas T. Spalding
U. Belkers
Louis Laemle
Hamilton Roddin
Alfred Neumann
A. G. Pankow
C. Marsh
H. H. Milbeo
Aged readers urged to sleep early with cold cures
Aged readers are advised that going to bed early after catching a cold speeds recovery, especially if they take Chamberlain's Douh Remedy. The note warns of lower risk of serious follow on diseases. A separate item mentions war risk insurance payments and new savings on military benefits.
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Chamberlain
Doug
Amoreia
Registration of Alien Enemies Underway in Local Areas
Postmaster A Gi. Pankow and Chivé of Poll Michael Gallin mobilized Justice Department efforts to register aliens in the vicinity. By yesterday afternoon local registrars completed citations for many, with fingerprinting at the police station planned Tuesday. Registration to continue through February 9, enforcing an obligation on all unnaturally resident enemies to register.
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A. Gi. Pankow
Chivé
Michael Gallin
Department of Justice
High School Debate Seniors and Report Cards Highlight Friday
Wausau high school hosted a Friday afternoon event featuring student debates and report cards. The half year averages were posted, and a basketball game with Laehoval Institution was set for the evening. Gordon Stith, George Winkler and Normal Holty joined the second team traveling to Crantoy Friday.
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EC. Mors
Thursdey
Amhouse
Une High
Laehoval
Wausau High School
Evm
Wrausau
Cuthy High School
Caetail Or
Gordon Stith
George Winkler
Normal Holty
Crantoy
Hart's Killing Sighted In City Amusement Parlor
An item notes Hart is killed in a crime linked to the week’s amusements. The feature describes a dramatic showpiece with a “heisting” theme and a Secret Service reference, promising a strong audience draw at the venue tonight and Friday.
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Hart
For Sale Real Estate and Timber Land Lots
Auction style listing offers 20 acres and 40 acre tracts with timber including basswood red and white cedar, fenced fields, main road access, near town, factory, and school. Properties include two city houses and 80 acre parcels with saw timber, log cabin, and timber suitable for multiple buildings. Terms vary from immediate sale to one tenth cash and long balance options.
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GEO
H. Welton
Shipping Capacity Needed for Soldier and Equipment
The plan requires four tons of shipping capacity to transport a soldier and an additional ton for his equipment. Additionally, daily consumption to sustain the soldier with food clothing and ammunition requires 50 pounds of ship capacity per day.
Income Tax Collector at City Hall to issue blanks
The Internal Revenue Collector Burt Williams will supply blanks for corporate and excess profits tax forms at city hall. Deputy Collector A D Gill said delays stem from pending advisory board findings on regulations. A representative may visit after blanks are issued to explain provisions to locals in Madison and surrounding towns.
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Washington
Internal Revenue
Burt Williams
A. D. Gill
Mie
Madison
William’ Offive
Neil Roan
Mr. Gill
Wood County Road Committee Seeks New Pavement Plan
A Wood County meeting with Highway Commissioner Louis Amundson and others reviewed maintenance of the trunk highway system. They discussed miles of roads, agreed to county and state joint responsibility, and set a plan to assign men to daily work to maintain the roads. Estimated need for asphalt and cement concrete materials was noted, with bids considered for forthcoming improvements.
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One Commission
Vom Mosars
Thomas
Sherry
Serge
Aubhurndale
Lewis Schragder
MK Mengel
State Highway Commission
Ayet
Louis Amundson
Wood County
Bouse
Wood
Thie
Maranente
Wond County
Gramd Kagids Resorter
Alvord Receives Five Year Term in Wisconsin Prison
Harry Alvord, former county official, was arrested in Grand Rapids and arraigned before Judge B P Packett. He pleaded guilty to embezzling $2,396 on August 15 1917 and was sentenced to five years in Wausau. Attorney John Reivak defended him. another attorney represented the plaintiff. An application for parole was filed.
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Harry Ql. Alvar
Tineayety
Naldield Wins
Swas
Glvoud
Dudge B. P. Pack Ott
Enary
Wausun
John Reivak
Milwaukee
John Roberts
Alvord
Jwat
St. Point Journal
Feed Manufacturers and Dealers Must Have License
Feed manufacturers and dealers in commercial feeds for livestock cattle and hogs must secure licenses under the Food Administration by February. This covers baby hay shelled and cracked corn and many other commodities used as feeds or ingredients in mixed feeds. Applications for license should be addressed to the license division Food Administration Washington D C specifying the nature of the business to be licensed.
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Food Administration
Washington, D. C
Local Officials Weigh City Salaries At Regular Council Meeting
Grand Bay mayor A G Felker and Grand Rapids attorney E C Pors attended city business on Monday and Tuesday as the common council held a regular session to determine salaries for all city officers for the coming year. Several local residents including Fred Schoenhofen of Chippewa Falls visited, while the Owls hosted the third annual carnations ball and patriotic program at the armory. A number of social notices and letters were listed, and remarks on weather and local events filled the page along with scattered notes on town affairs and upcoming conventions.
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A. G. Felker
Grand Bay
E. C. Pors
Grand Rapids
Fred Schoenhofen
Chipnewa Falls
S. Sehwenhofen
Schoerthofen
Saunders
Sherey
Will
Armory
Hern Kacker
Bittavile
George Pharlors
Ashland
Crend Rapids
Flanders
Psn Your
Air
Rucker
Matghtiead
Ice
Warner
Maine
California
Ferinda
Sech
A. Morgana Chase
Kolker Bros
Xront
Mr Chase
Monakey
Milwauker
Wisconsin
Ware Waglers’ Association
Fethear
Wudinarium
Petrograd i
Washington
A. L
Une
Madison
Mc Mhue
Wylil Saturdas
Auburndale
Busine White
GAO
Ihi
EB. L. Philipp
Sixte
Emileage
Todteate
Smileage
Liberty Theater
Fhe
Too Late To Classify Found Cow Ride On Second Street
Dan Benson on Adler Street reports a found calf ride on Second Street. The notice provides location Adler Street 182 and a contact path for return. No further details on ownership or condition are available in the fragment.
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Second Street
Dan Benson
Adler St
Ross Appropriations For Work Services Summary
A fragment notes appropriations tied to work programs. It mentions figures and an aging speaker who is asked about a date range from November 1, 1917 to 1918. The total cited is 4,771,090 dollars. The text is incomplete and lacks clear context or names beyond monetary amounts.
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Ross
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Petit Ours
Marsillelt Ae
Wai
S. Hart
the Apostle of Vengeance
Adler Theater
Road Commission Holds
Teelgody
Adler
WM. S. Hart
Tangle
Mr. Hart Fat Ince
Americs
Sylvia
The
Secret Service
U.S
Tyn
Peg
Hearst-Pathe News
Specer Adler
America
Irene Castle
Sylvia OF
George Kitamanche
Philip Barthalomae
Astra
Cain
Lie —Mes
Vernon Castle
Patne
Winterburn Drug Co
Hotel Blodgett
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