Civic Development Association Plans Democratic Mail Vote
American City Bureau outlines a plan for Marshfield's new Civic Development Association stressing member driven work, committee assignments, and broad participation. The governance features two elections two-stage with primary and general balloting by mail or in person, allowing each member a single vote.
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New, Civic Development Association
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Board of Nine
Exemption Granted for 2001 Men Under Moral Deficiency Rule
The president's regulation defines moral deficiency to include those convicted and sentenced for felonies in any court of record, exempting 2001 men on that basis.
Save Gas Buy Bonds and Help Win the War
An wartime urging motorists to curb Sunday car trips to save gasoline for munitions to France. The writer links reduced fuel use to lower government costs and higher Liberty Bond purchases, arguing thrift now funds future tours of victory.
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Myorland
United States
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Scarlet fever season urges vigilance for parents and teachers
The University Health Bulletin warns Wisconsin parents and teachers to spot scarlet fever signs early from January to June. Rapid onset, throat symptoms, rash on the neck and chest, and strawberry tongue are noted. Exposed children should be separated for a week and positive cases quarantined until cleared by health officials.
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Wisconsin
University Health Bulletin
Unsinkable Ship Lucia At Test In Submarine Ring
The Lucia, a 9000 ton steamship fitted with a secret safety device, will sail through known German submarine waters to test hull design. The vessel uses a honeycomb network of about 42000 compartments claimed to resist torpedo damage and keep afloat after a 40 foot breach.
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Lucia
February 1918 Briefing Sparks Witty Country Briefs
A collage of satirical notes from Wisconsin papers cites coal shortages, political skirmishes, and public sentiment during wartime. Items mention General Snow, senator appointments, corn meal labeling, whale meat chatter, and tax return extensions, reflecting local humor and civic concerns.
Local items from Marshfield area raise small town notes
Bon Young Moble West Marshfield is born last Tuesday at the Hankel home. Charles George visited the Hankel home Sunday. Ed Lenherr from Marshfield visits Ed Lenherr home. Superintendent Gov to show lantern slides next Thursday. Gust Schultz heads to Wausau for business. N Eckes Lehnberg and W Patt bale hay. Alex Dix did the baling. Anton Eckes upset in snow last week. Leuckes returns from Chester Mayo hospital to recovery. M S Seconds defeat West Marshfield in a preliminary game. West Marshfield travels to Stratford Friday. G Stang and crew work at B Morey home. Farmers haul logs to Veefkind and Marshfield. Wm Fierer saws wood Saturdays. Mrs Peter Heckel Sr listed as sick. Ed Lehnherr attends Delco light convention in Grand Rapids. Washington's Birthday Friday Feb 22 mail carriers convention at Grand Rapids attended by Clarence Hell Route 7 and Fa Mexheimer Route 8.
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Alex Dix
Anton Eckes
Leuckes
Chester
Minn
Mayo Hospital
Armory
West Marshfield
West
Lehnherr
Delco
Grand Rapids
Washington
Clarence Hell
Mexheimer
Richfield civic notices and community events update
Richfield town treasurer and clerk will visit Klondike store Feb 19 John Gadson Feb 21 E Suttons Feb 25 J R Brays Feb 26 and G H Knaptons Feb 28 with a 2 percent fee after Feb 28 The Norwegian German and Richfield Ladies Aid societies donate to the Red Cross two more societies pending The Defense League plans a pie social at Ed Kramers Feb 21 The John Porter navy departure noted Local deaths and weddings referenced plus parish events and school activities with various members named
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Klondike
John Gadson
E. Suttons
J. R. Bray
G. H. Knapton
Ladies Aid Societies
Richfield and
Cameron
Norwegian
W. F. Crackley
John Porter
John
U.S. Navy
Perry Morrison
Nagonville
Julius Hanson
F. Warsinaki
League
E. E. Miner
Gladden
Arvid Baxtrum
Adler
Fr. Hogan
Oshkosh
J. Ross Porter
H.C. Adkins
H.C. Adkin
Minneapolis
MI. E
Young Peoples
Marshfield
Ewer
I. Ross Portex
Rex Knapton
Richfield
Edith Peters
Clarence
Nashota
Wis
Harry
Harry Peters
Bride
Moving a Fremont schoolhouse reshaped for a home
Nasonville notes describe Peter Kelas moving Fremont schoolhouse on a large sleigh with ten rooms to remodel into a residence. Joseph Stine hauls lumber for a machine shed while Louis Rustad visits Marshfield and the Moore brothers haul pale wood from Frank Boyaner’s place. Farmers ship stock to Chili on Tuesday.
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North Nagonville
Charles Dix
Frank Boyaners
When You Have a Colt It Is a Severe Cough Remedy Note
A reader from Pana Wisconsin shares how Chamberlain's Cough Remedy helped a child with a severe cold that settled on his lungs. The letter claims the first dose produced quick relief and continued use led to a cure.
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Jeruik Crocker
Pana
Vetason
Paul
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Weyauwega Chronicle
Mentionee Herald
Milwaukee News
Jasusville
Kenosha
Wausau Record-Herald
Basine Journale Ta Secre
Janesville Gacette
Germany
Madison Journal
la Hallette
Senate
Kenosha News
Fime
Mohle
Ee Richfield
Nasonville
HWE
Marshfield Dry Teague
Strengthen America Campaign
C.B. Edwards
Over Marshfield State Bank
Asdinery
Gravely
Sobacco Co
Old Virginia
ALA
Feo
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