Subjects of Kaiser Must Register Soon
Citizens are urged to register under a German order requiring detailed personal information, fingerprints, and business data. Police, marshals, postal authorities, and local officials will enforce the rule with certificates issued after complete verification. The program assigns registration to police and postmasters in cities, and to postmasters in rural districts.
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Kaiser
Hungary
Department of Justice
TO Connts
Wilson's Parlement
Ellie of
Poline
Hipnts
I Snall
Flour in Great Demand After War Restrictions
Flour demand rises as wartime policy limits production of white flour. Mintshfield reports a surge in white flour purchases across the United States during the war period. War flour carries higher wheat content but less bran and middlings, making the grade difference smaller than public expectation.
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United States
Mintshfield
Fort Guat
Young Girl Dies After Lingering Illness
The thirteen year old daughter of Mr and Mrs William Schlafke died Monday morning from Brights disease after a illness that began last May. She is survived by her parents two brothers Harald and Richard and funeral services will be at the Tatherina church with Rev L Th Thom presiding. The date of the services is uncertain as Rev Widman an uncle is expected from Camp MacArthur Waco Tex for the funeral. Mr Widman is a member of Company A of the zh infantry.
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Dauugheter
Mes
William Schlafke
Bright
Deseased
Harald
Richard
Tatherina
L. Th. Thom
Widman
Camp MacArthur
Waco
Tex
Zh Infantry
Marshfield Council Debates Turn Down Band Appropriation
Town leaders and citizens discuss a proposed 250 dollar appropriation for the Second Regiment band. Most residents favor paying the small extra tax to ensure the band remains in place, while opponents fear higher taxes without clear benefits. The debate centers on loyalty to Marshfield’s identity as home to the regiment and the band’s role in public events.
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Sevans
Tour
Marshfield
Liberty
Ups
Red Cross
Mipkligny
Miavsitilst
Rion Muraiell
Alto
Steinan
Eigen
Luke
Huvs
Wounell
University Alumni and Student Clubs Endorse War Effort
Wisconsin alumni and Marshfield student club members met to pledge loyalty to the war effort. Speakers included William Connor Bert Cros and D R Shuker. The assembly adopted a loyalty resolution and the Varsity toast was sung before refreshments. Edward Kraemer was the secretary.
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University of Wisconsin
Maught
Marskfield Link
Parters Sielupesty
Phace
Wiliam McNote
William Connor
Falloney Kamps
Bert Cros
Dunes Wegener
Antic
Y. Moca
Amments
Michsen
Rilwiled
University of Wisconsin Alumni Club
Marshfield
Marshfield University
Uacompyomi
Edward Co Kraemer
Upham Son Arrives in France With Marines
Word reached here that William Upham son of Mr and Mrs F R Upham has arrived safely in France with a Marine contingent. He is enlisted in the Marines and served with the group crossing the Atlantic to the European theater.
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William
Mra. F. R. Upham
France
Signal Corps seeks versatile inspectors for equipment division
The United States Signal Corps calls for technically trained inspectors across mechanical electrical and textile fields with no age limit. Salary ranges from 1200 to 1800 per year, duties include inspection of airplanes radio telephone and telegraph systems and related equipment. positions open to physically disqualified applicants with the right expertise.
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United States Signal Corps
Signal Corps
Way Department
Wal Corps
HIRCO
Jon Blanks
Kailans
Areferelce
Disloyal remarks lead to 60 days in jail
A man in St Paul pled guilty to disloyal remarks during wartime and received a 60 day sentence at Grand Bea. Witnesses described a heated exchange with insults about Germany and the war. Police intervened as the suspect attempted to draw a weapon while being escorted to jail.
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Hottlee Hs Warring
NMC
Gramany
Yi William Onya
Aeuse
St Paul
Tel van
Palm Cay
Hintral Wits Field
Grand Bea
OL Ravermnenl
Attipoy
Sarakioid
Defrysn Connell
Louis Chumpean
Gulz
Gurdon
Mons Dave
Germany
New York
Atl Warried
St. Paul
Auto Exchange Expands Space At Upham Barn Site
The Auto Exchange, led by G. Van Ber Weide, reports healthy growth after a short start in Sveundstroot. The Upham barn on Second Street was remodeled and now houses the firm, whose large showroom is filled with cars while space remains limited.
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Y Held
van Ber Weide
Upham
Second St
Delivery boxes and containers recalled by Marshfield Delivery Co
Notice asks anyone with possession of boxes reg containers oil cans vinegar jugs Mason fruit jars sacks etc to contact the merchants they belong to or have them ready for the delivery man when he arrives. Co operation is requested by Marshfield Delivery Co.
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Marshfield Delivery Ca
Memorial for Corporal Grube of Auburndale at Front
Corporal MM Grube of Auburndale dies in No Man's Land on December 8 while serving with the 1ipse Ambulance Company of the Trotyse division at the Dresend line. He was about 30, son of Mr and Mrs Louis Grube, with many friends in Auburndale offering sympathy to the family.
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MM. Grebe
1Ipse Ambulance Company
Itu Sunivary’ Troiytse
Dresend
No Man's
Broneky Pocwmga
Louis Gruhe
Auburnedate
Grube
Lightless Nights Spark Fear on Side Streets
A city resident recounts dark nights raising danger for women as streets lack lighting. A Sixth Street home reports a near intruder under the window and a chilling sense of threat, prompting calls for more illumination on lesser avenues to reduce assaults.
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Mead
Sixth Street
Jack
Fond du Lac Merchants Plan Fuel Saving Store Closures
Fond du Lac merchants coordinate a plan to close stores at Fr Locke to reduce fuel use and conserve energy amid shortages. The effort targets weekday hours and shared arrangements to limit travel and cut consumption.
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Fond du Lac
Fr'elock
School Children to Tag Coal Shovels January 30
The Fuel Administration asks school children to tag coal shovels nationwide on January 30 to support wartime savings. Each tag displays Uncle Sam messaging on the front and saving instructions on the back, reinforcing the home front effort.
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Thea Fuel Administration
Uncle Sam
MISTY HARBOR BRIDE WEDS LOCAL BAKER IN DOCKSIDE CEREMONY
Ruth Lav itin Sullivan and Julio Sullivan unite in a Dorchester ceremony at St Livan Laughtlis church. The couple, both longtime Marshfield workers, will honeymoon and move to a Marshfield home after the service.
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Dorchester Hertilily
St. Kentis Catholic Church
Ruth Lavih Tin
Julio Sullivan
Sullivan
Vienna
Mullivan
Eles
Rome Wunity
Tax payments lead city treasury to record first day intake
The Raddis Lumbar Veneer Company paid 8442.52 in 1917 taxes as the city hall buzzed with taxpayers. City Treasurer Joseph Schindler processed many payments while Van Der Weide and J B Brennan also paid early. The first day total reached 9470.59 in receipts.
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Raddis Lumbar Aml Veneer Company
Joseph Schindler
van der Weide
J.B. Brennan
Myr Brennan
Mr. Scnindler
Required Income Tax Returns Due March First
Government urges salaried workers wage earners farmers merchants and professionals to file income tax returns by March 1. The law applies to single earners of 1000 or more and married earners of 2000 or more for 1917. Instruction cards are being distributed to county supervisors and posted publicly.
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County Board of Supervisors
Gifford-Young Co. Draws Crowds at New York Show
The Gifford-Young Stock Company opened with multiple performances drawing strong crowds. The troupe featured vaudeville acts and a nightly changing program, with praise for the actors and a standout drama When a Fellow Needs a Friend. Tickets on sale with advance sales promising heavy demand.
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Gifford-Young
Soraromond
Lord Weber
New York
Giffors-Young Company
Boots Weimar Former Principal Marries in Washington
Albert Boots Weimar of LaCrosse a former Wisconsin football halfback and longtime high school principal wed Misa Della Jost of LaCrosse in Washington DC. Weimar now works in a government laboratory and had earned local fame for building the school's celebrated gridiron team.
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Albert
Boots” Weimar
LaGrosse
Stir
University of Wisconsin
Misa Della Jost
Washington, D. C
Weimar
Washington, D.C
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Sues
Auto Exchange
Dirs
Pranch
Stlivan
Laughlis
Boots
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