Robbery at Hartt Saloon Claims About $500
Marshfield residents express gratitude as letters from Hartt Saloon Boys reveal Christmas gifts boosted soldiers at Camp MacArthur. Police report a New Year’s Day break in at Hartt’s saloon, with about $500 missing from the safe and cash drawer, suspects named but not charged.
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Lugis Hartt
Comary
Robo
New Years Night
Cadmauil
Ttck
Adolph Ze
Jeiporibm
Tose Morel
Wito
Mart
City chimney cleaner urges marshal to curb fires
W H Kamps of the Marshfield Fire Department urges the city to draft an ordinance requiring lower chimneys to cut the cost of frequent chimney fires. He notes most calls are chimney fires and argue quick action will ease volunteer crews’ financial strain as use of green wood and soft coal increases clogging. He asks city fathers to consider measures at the next meeting to prevent further drains.
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Elby
Marshfield
Remembering a Century of Civic Kindness in Our City
A letter from Mr. Cook recalls a hundred year old citizen whose generosity and kindness left a lasting impact. Although distant to many in the city, his memory and the spirit of helpfulness resonate, portraying a lasting example for future generations.
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Jong
Cook
Steiny’s Crack 127th Infantry Band Honored at Camp Mansfield
Marshfield people extend congratulations to Theo Steinmetz and his 127th Infantry Band of Camp Mack Arthur Waco Texas for their renowned performances. The group has wowed audiences at Red Cross rallies and Baylor University events, earning praise as a celebrated civic asset.
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Theo. A. Steinmere
Camp MacArthur
Waco
Tex
Steing
Steinmetz
Steiny
Red Crosse Recttle
Baylor University
South
Tatety
War Flour Regs Cut Wheat in Flour Production National Food Administration
The National Food Administration announces new rules for licensed flour mills in the United States. Mills must grind more of the wheat kernel to produce near whole wheat flour, limiting usage of wheat and byproducts and permitting sale of a small percentage of low grade flour as a separate product.
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Trants
Europe
National Fro Administration
Aawe
United States
IBLT
New Manager for Clinic Assumes Duties This Week
Koehn of Chicago becomes the Marshfield Clinic manager succeeding A Morgin Chase who resigned. Koehn is a pleasant man, with Mrs Koehn maiden name Misa Wreda sister of Hoes. The note also mentions Wisconsin's draft quota of fifty bricklayers for Gen Parshing's expeditionary force in France.
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Koehn
Chicago
Manarer
Marshfield Clinic
A. Morgin Chase
Ms. Koehn
Chase
Misa Wreda
Hoorl
H. and
Andrew Hoes
Marshfield
Gen. Parshing
France
Wisconsin
Fires of Past Wreak Havoc as Chiminey Blazes Strain Dept
Fire department battled a string of chimney and attic fires from Thursday to Wednesday in a flood of calls. Defective chimneys at Pelker Brox Aly and the Ryder and Viers homes caused damage ranging from minor to modest, with estimates around 500 to 600 dollars. The Shapiro residence and Delmore and Bark House hotels also suffered interior smoke and water damage as crews fought blazes through the week.
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Bedil Rre
Pelker Brox. Aly
Ryder
Adiey
James Delmore
Otto Viers
6Th Street
Bark House Hotel
William Schimmelpenning
Jtopattiaentt
Mount Ol
New Bank At Rudolph Opens Next Week
The Rudaljth bank building is completed and will open next week. It carries a capital of 15000 dollars and a surplus of 1500 dollars. John Joosten serves as president with Fred Haertel as cashier.
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Rudaljth
John Joosten
Fred Haertel
New Song at Waco Grows Anew
Wisconsin troops at Waco debut a new song titled Good Bye Waco Hello Francs stirring morale with a catchy tune. The military band performs for the troops, signaling a lighter moment amid duty and training.
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Waco
Wisconsin
Alumni Banquet at Eagles Club Celebrated as Top Yet
Marshfield High School Alumni Association held its annual banquet at the Eagles clubhouse on Thursday. About 65 to 70 alumni attended, praising the event’s organization and decor. Officers for the coming year were elected: President Charles Purs, Vice President William Connor, Secretary Alice Scharmann, Treasurer Clifford Lundgren. The evening featured a large dance with Hahn Orchestra and a presentation of a service tag for each attending graduate.
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Marshfield High School Alumni Association
Eagles
Uesaeistiv
ERO
Euchel
Methodist Ladios Aid Society
Press RR
Williams
Exah
Malive
Lee
James Wegener
Mias
Alice Scharmann
Emron Wright
Hahn Orchestra
Year 1918 Urges Home Sacrifice In War Effort
A 1918 wartime plea urges every American at home to sacrifice fully to shorten World War I. It argues the war is a national effort, not just military action, and asks readers to assess whether they are doing their part to hasten peace, warning that selfishness may prolong the conflict.
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Heor
United States
Government food rules govern sugar and flour sales
The Federal Food Administration of Wisconsin limits sugar to two to five pounds for city customers and five to ten pounds for country customers. Flour may be sold in one eighth or one fourth bag amounts. Stalls must sell in reasonable quantities to avoid hoarding, and retailers may not hold more than a 30 day supply. Licenses can be revoked for violations and unlicensed dealers risk supply cuts.
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Federal Food Administration of
Wisconsin
U. S. Food Administration
Cattle and Livestock Sale Planned at Marshfield Yard
John Stanton announces a livestock loading event at Soo Line yards in Marshfield on Tuesday January 8. Cattle calves hogs and sheep will be loaded and buyers will pay the highest market prices. phone 281 for details.
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Soo Line
Marshfield
Jie John Stanton
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