Newspaper Pulp Tests Seek New Woods For Print
The Forest Service reports an issue printed from spruce substitute woods. Wausau Wisconsin pulp lab tested western firs and other woods for newsprint in collaboration with Hepaf, printing parts of editions to evaluate color, finish and strength under real printing. The effort aims to keep US pulp supply domestic and affordable with experiments on national forest timber.
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Washington, D.C
Government Forest Service
New York
Wausau
Wis
Forest Producta
New England
Lake States
Canada
United States
Forest Service
Wisconsn
Forests Products Laboratory
Madison
Heraf
Pacific Coast States
Federal Forest Officers
Notur'ly
Forest Products Laboratory
Madison, Wis
Freight Mixup at Black River Bridge
Fifteen south bound freight cars on the Superior Abbottsford mixed train jumped the track at the Black River Bridge six miles north of Owen. A broken wheel caused the wreck, the worst in months on the northern division, with no injuries reported. Wrecker work by J H O'Brien from Stevens Point took about a day, detouring Valvet specials via Ladysmith and Prentice with about two hours delay.
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Superior
Stevens Point
J. H. O’brien
J. W. Saxton
F. S. Godfrey
Ladysmith
Prentice
Will Build Parsonage At Immanuel Lutheran Church
A Sunday meeting at Immanuel's Lutheran church formed a five member committee to remove the current parsonage on West Sixth street and plan a new one with a cost not to exceed 5000 dollars. The committee includes Herman Kehrberg William Thuss Herman Amdt Otto Scharmann and A G Pankow. Church members express unity in favor of the improvement.
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Immanuel’s Lutheran Church
West Sixth Street
Herman Kehrberg
William Thuss
Herman Amdt
Otto Scharmann
A. G. Pankow
Water well project drills test on Hyland property
Koholka and Schmidt drill a test well on the Hyland property east of Central avenue in the Sixth ward to increase city water supply. Living water reported nearby. researchers hope to find ample water nearby.
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Koholka & Schmidt
Hyland
Central Avenue
Sixth Ward
Auburndale Man A D Jole Dies At Twenty Two
A D Jole of Auburndale aged twenty two died Sunday at his parents farm home from tuberculosis after a prolonged illness. He resided three miles south of the village. The funeral will be held Wednesday from the Lutheran church in the area. Lent begins today Ash Wednesday.
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A. Q. Sole
Auburndale
Plans for McKinley High School addition announced
The McKinley High School plans an addition costing 12 000 dollars extending 30 feet north and 40 feet south from the assembly room. Construction aims to start in June to finish quickly, adding furnace rooms on the basement, two classrooms on the second floor, and more classrooms on the third floor with possible attic rooms if needed.
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McKinley High School
M. HU
Harlowe Stops in Marshfield for Hearing Conference
David Harlowe, member of the Wisconsin railroad commission and a Marshfield figure, paused in Marshfield Monday evening on his way to a hearing. He held a conference with Supt. T. N. Young of Marshfield Water Light and Power Co to discuss the city accounting system and potential recommendations aligned with commissioner suggestions.
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David Harlowe
Railroad Commission of Wisconsin
Marshfield
T. N. Young
First Debate of Year in Triangular League
The first triangular league debate of the year is tonight at eight at city hall. The question asks if fixing minimum wage by state boards is desirable. Wausau will be represented by Clement Olson Chester Hartlett and John Manson while Marshfield fields Forest Swan Miss Crystal Billings and Charles Moore.
Lyceum Course Planned For High School Next Fall
At a conference between Supt. W Otto and William Rahn of the Redpath Lyceum bureau, plans for a lyceum course of sight numbers under high school auspices next fall and winter were partially completed. Otto appealed to ministers to cooperate in selling tickets for the course.
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Wotto
William Rahn
Redpath Lyceum Bureau
Otto
Sixth Annual DAR Banquet Celebrated by Marshfield Chapter
The Marshfield Daughters of the American Revolution hosted 37 members, spouses, and guests at Mrs. Anna M. Lathrop's home for the sixth annual banquet. The evening featured a patriotic menu, music by Miss Marjorie Sexton and Miss Anna Cole, and speeches and toasts. Mrs. R. E. Andrews welcomed attendees, with state regent-elect Mrs. Hume among honored guests from Milwaukee.
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Marshfield
Daughters of the American Revolution
Anna M. Lathrop
Priscilla
R. E. Andrews
Marjorie Sexton
John F. Mume
M. Deming
Anna Cole
Pilgrim Fathers
Fred Pollard
Anna Lathrop
Mary McMillan
John P. Hume
Milwaukee
Howard Nichole
Oshkosh
Hume
Wisconsin
Fire forces narrow escape at Kinnear home in La Crosse
In La Crosse Wisconsin on February 22 Dr R M L Kinnear his wife and daughter escaped a dawn fire that destroyed their residence. An overheated furnace melted gas meter connections and cut off the stairway from the sleeping rooms. Firemen rescued the family using ladders. Loss totaled 6000. The daughter identified as Miss Anne Kinnear, formerly a Marshfield teacher, is said to be teaching in La Crosse this term.
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la Crosse
Wis
R. M. L. Kinnear
Anne Kinnear
Marshfield
Trichinosis Deaths Mount in Holway Family
Four die in Athens week with a Frohman family tragedy in Holway Taylor county where Bertha Frohman nine dies after pork poisoning. Other victims include Eric Erickson of Dorchester who collapsed and died, and Mrs Wiesse and Mrs Hanson passing from accidents and tuberculosis in their communities.
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Frohman
Holway
Taylor County
Bertha Frohman
Eric Erickson
Dorchester
Milan
Marathon County
Albert Wiesse
John Hanson
Park Falls
Ole Brueston
Stratford Objects to Tango Dance in Marshfield Visit
Stratford officials bar tango at Friday ball after Marshfield couples attend and perform the dance. A near physical clash followed questioning the decorum as twenty Marshfield dancers traveled by train and sleigh to Stratford to challenge the policy.
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Stratford
Milwaukee
Marshfield
Water at Eniwood stock farm Auburndale
A letter from J G Kieffer of Eniwood stock farm Auburndale reports a crew digging a 15 foot diameter hole at a spring on the farm. They dig about 1200 feet per hour and aim to 20 to 25 feet down to form a large reservoir for house and stock. Piping will run from the well to house and barn. He has tried to obtain a flowing well of large capacity.
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J. G. Kieffer
Auburndale
Kieffer
Water Shortage Appeal by Superintendent Young
Notice to the public urging water conservation during a shortage to allow pumps to gain head in the stand-pipe. Signed 1912 by T. N. Young, Superintendent.
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T. N. Young
Biche-Wettland Rites Mark Pulaski Native Marriage
Dr Reuben H Biche of Pulaski son of Mr and Mrs H C Biche married Miss Minnie Wetteland of Green Bay in a Green Bay Episcopal church ceremony conducted by Father Kiev. The couple's best man was Melvin Fiche. The newlyweds will reside in Pulaski after visiting the groom’s parents and sister in nearby towns.
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Reuben H. Biche
Pulaski
H.C. Biche
Minnie Wetteland
Green Bay
Green Bay Episcopal Church
Father Kiev
Annal
Melvin Fiche
Thriefly
Williston Delegation Eyes Wisconsin Dairy Stock Visit
A Williston North Dakota group including bankers and about fifty farmers and merchants will visit Marshfield Wisconsin on February 27 for ten days to study dairy industry success. The trip, sponsored by Williams County Better Farming association and Williston Commercial Club, aims to learn and possibly buy dairy stock up to $20,000.
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Williston
North Dakota
Marshfield
Wisconsin
the Times
Wis
Williams County Better Farming Association
Williston Commercial Club
United States
J. W. Jackson
Death of three year old Harry Vedder
Harry Alfred Vedder aged three died at St Josephs hospital after an appendectomy. He came from Edgar the day before with parents Dr and Mrs H A Vedder of Edgar. Funeral held Friday at two from Mrs C S Vedder home with Rev Kean of Edgar and Rev F H Ambrose of Marshfield officiating. Mrs C W Copps of Stevens Point, sister of the mother, attended.
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Harry Alfred Vedder
St. Joseph's Hospital
Edgar
H. A. Vedder
C. 5. Vedder
Mr. Kean
F. H. Ambrose
Marshfield
C. W. Copps
Stevens Point
S‘ater
Nicholas Smith Dies at Home of Son in Bakerville Farm
Nicholas Smith dies at age 89 of heart failure Sunday at six o'clock, at his son John Smith's home located at the corner of Fifth Street and Bakerville roads. The funeral is set for Wednesday at 10:15 AM at St. John's Catholic Church.
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Nicholas Smith
John Smith
Fifth
Street
Bakerville
St. John’s Catholic Church
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Main Wear
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Marshfield High
Wausaw
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Athens
Park
V. C. Kieffer
Biche-Wettland
Liddy
Dakota
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Harry Vedder, JR
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