Banquet for Soldiers Brings Wives and Parents Together
A large banquet for returned soldiers will be held at the city hall tonight. It honors the soldiers and sailors of the big world war, with at least six hundred expected. Invitations have gone out and those overlooked are asked to attend. The program features speakers, musical tributes by the Imperial orchestra and a list of speakers including L. L Titault, W. Conenor, T. K. Vamnedom, H. J. Stehling, Marcus Hansen, J. Jordan, Captain RB Potton, and Rob Bulmer, among others.
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Mnttal Sumory Hall
Mollowinge
Chagrinan L
Titault
Weeeane
Conenor
T. K. Vamnedom
Lincoln
H. J. Stehling
Marcus Hansen
Roosevelt
Bred J. Jordan
Medico
Capiatin RB
P. Potton
The
Flyers
Livat
Rob Bulmer
Teufelhundt—Corp
Tlen Krasuts
Ly the
Imperial Orchestra
Mes
Arline Hinmane Heath
Tarry Charl
Wav
Pittsville Lad Receives Croix de Guerre
A Pittsville boy is honored with the Croix de Guerre for bravery in battle. He recalls how, with four companions, he faced mention and was cited by General Ledune in a review, earning the French decoration tied to acts of valor.
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Pittsville
Hubert Robertaan
Ehemy
Ledune
Scores Made by Company I Members in Sunday Shooting
The article lists high scores by Company I members from a Aromory Sunday shoot and a Monday night drill at two divisions. Names include Sergt Muller Lieut Marcus Hansen Gehler Pvt Oswald Dix and Privates Herrick Hell Wandrow Mauss Koenig Huber plus Lieut Munsen. The note ends with a line about waste paper affecting stock.
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Company
Aromory
Sergt, Muller
Serge
Flogis
Marcus Hansen
H. Gehler
Joe Koonis Jaeut
H. BE
Hert Pvt
Oswald Dix
Yank Herrick
Clarence Hell
Bernard Herrick
Letters From Our Soldier Boys
August J Mehresbach of Stars and Stripes writes from Cohenze of the Rhine Germany to Corp Leo Berg at Fort Oglethorpe Georgia. He recalls meetings with former hometown friends, praises printers and soldiers, and notes returning home may take time as Rhineland and England are discussed. He asks for The Times to be sent to his Paris address and signs off with August Ehrenbach. Ernest Mathews writes from New York City detailing his wound in battle, arrival from France, and hopes to be home soon, describing debarkation at the Green Huts hospital and his eagerness to see family.
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August J. Mehresbach
Stars and Stripes
Durance
Corp
Leo Berg
Fort Oglethorpe
Georg
Cohienz
the Rhine
Germany
Curlons
Rhine
L Galuted
Fred Braem
Plobet
Berg
Ld Marahtell
Braem
Sved
Ham
Devil
Wausau
Wniversity
Carl Gruber Vishficht
Tours
Aurelia Masloi
Marshfield
Red Cross
Wacre
England
Rhineland
U. S.A
Ehrenbach
Rue Tuithout
Paris
France
Trivite
Ernest Mathews
Lot N
Company A
Vslabur
New York City
Snelling
Allr
Frinue
Bermuda
New York
Green Huts
6Th Ave
18Th Street
Chateau Thievy
Ed. Schultz
Spencer
Macler
New Revenue Bill Expected To Become Law Soon
A revenue bill pending in Congress is expected to become law within ten days. It raises taxes on cigars cigarettes and manufactured tobacco and increases taxes on distilled spirits and wines. Dealers must file sworn inventories with the internal revenue collector the morning the law takes effect. The law imposes penalties for failure to inventory and report as required.
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Congress
Internal Revenue
Reverus
Private Joe Gruber Arrives at Fort Snelling for Medical Care
Private Joseph Gruber, son of May and Mrs. Mike Graber, has reached the United States and is at Fort Snelling for treatment. He lost his left leg in combat in France and writes to relatives that he is recovering under Dr. Wa Sexton in Minnesota.
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Joseph Gruber
May
Mike Graber
West Cy Street
States
Snelling
Graber
France
de WA
Conway seeks county judge post amid likely unopposed race
The Grand Rapids Tribune reports incumbent W J Conway will run for county judge this spring. He has held the office for years with a record of administration above reproach and is expected to serve another six years. No opposition is known at this time.
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W. J. Conway
Conway
Grand Rapids Tribune
War story and church notices mix with a veteran's letter
A World War I vignette merges a church service note at St. Alban's with a veteran's account of the Chateau Thievy drive. He recalls shelling, a fatality, a leg amputation, surviving to praise the U S A, and asks about Marshfield friends while a final aside notes ash disposal in wood barrels.
Thirty second division losses in World War battlefield
The Thirty-second Division composed of Wisconsin and Michigan militiamen trained at Waco Texas was fourth in army deaths. It reported 149 killed in battle 703 died of wounds 768 missing and 43 prisoners. Wisconsin companies from Fond du Lac Oshkosh and Appleton bore heavy casualties.
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Wisconsin
Michigan
Waco
Texas
Haan
E. P. McGlachlin
Thirty-second
Wny
Ranger
Yellow Wire
McGinch- Hin
Fone du Lac
Oshkasa
Appleton
German Newspaper Office Ransacked in Fond du Lac
Reported break in at the Nord Weetlicher Courier office in Fond du Lac leaves damage to equipment and ruined type cases while nothing of value is stolen. W. F. Weber, proprietor, is connected to the paper.
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Fond du Lag
Nord Weetlicher Courier
W. F. Weber
Robert Morris Seeks County Superintendent Seat
Robert Morris, appointed to fill the vacancy caused by the death of George A Varney, announces his candidacy for county superintendent at the spring election. Morris has previously held the office, has necessary qualifications and ample experience, and faces no known rivals.
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Robert Morris
George A. Varney
Morris
Fur
Mx Morris
Grand Rapids Tribune
Not Guilty Verdict In Saloon License Case
In Judge Rt. 2 Andrews court a case against C J Blodgett for conducting a saloon without a license ended with a not guilty verdict. District Attorney Frank Calkins prosecuted. EB CG appeared for the defense. Jury members included William Wenzel H R Bathrick W Hart and Larry C. sixth juror was excused for age.
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Rt. 2. Andrews
Mike Milley
C. J. Blodgett
Blodgett
Bodega
Frank Calkins
Eb.cg
Fel William Wenzel
H. R. Bathrick W. Hart
Larry C
Suffrage Defeated by One Vote in Senate
The nation wide woman's suffrage failed in the Senate by a single vote, dooming the amendment for this session. The vote on submitting the constitutional amendment to the states for ratification was 29 to 28. Senate Democrats supported the resolution while Republicans were split, with Sen. La Follette and Lenroot opposing.
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Senate
Congress
Dane “Als
Senati
uFollette
Lenrooe
Victory Liberty Loan in April banks on strong US wealth
The piece argues that during readjustment the United States remains financially strong with high per capita money, growing national wealth, and capacity to subscribe a $12 billion Victory Liberty Loan in April, as consumer prices stabilise and demand returns. It notes wealth accumulation, increased money circulation, and robust investment power across the nation.
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United States
Fortnightly Musical Club Rummage Sale Planned
The Fortnightly Musical Club announces a rummage sale in the Red Cross rooms at City Hall on Saturday February 15. Everyone is invited to attend.
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Red Cross
Better Service Campaign to Improve Express Packing
The American Railway Express Company launches a national Better Service Campaign led by J B Dixon to raise packing, wrapping and marking standards. About 135000 workers will educate shippers and the public to cut losses from damaged shipments and improve overall express service.
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J. 2
Dixon
American Railway Express Company
Express
Exyrness
Ao Express
Iys
Consignee
Express Company
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Wisconsin-Michigan Militia Division
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Victory Liberty
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