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Newspaper

Marshfield Times

Location

Marshfield, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Jan 16, 1918

Page

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Williams Reelected as Central Wisconsin Fair Secretary

R A Williams was reelected secretary as officers were instructed to secure proper sewer connections and sanitary closets. The annual stockholders meeting at the city hall discussed ground improvements, a new concrete stand, and financials showing all prior debts paid. A resolution appropriated funds to the Central Wisconsin Breeders association to cover barn debt, with further conventions planned for January and mid-January in Grand Rapids and Pittsville.

Central Wisconsin State Pair Association Tires Anton W. W. Clark J.C. Kieler Auburndale A. B. Bean Vesper RR. William J. A. Noll Breaders Bern Wiscunein Breters Wisconsin Po Boa Dubia Una W. Clark Shah WR. Burhonp LY Crwham C. J. Lev Sweat Dubn Seavert Wegeneratl Hy Ge Howbright

Woop Co School Board Convention This Friday

Woop Co hosts a school board convention at McKinley High School next Friday January at nine in the morning. The program lists high school choir music, enrollment data, welcome by Superintendent Von S Miller, a talk on recent school legislation by Rural School inspector W E Larson, and a session on patriotism.

Wood County Jan Woop Co. School Board Tstin Mckinley High School Witt Abuot Wilter Ant Awit Sup T. von S. Miller Skate Rural W. EB. Larson

Arrested Man Is Released After Municipal Court Hearing

Carl Miller, arrested by police on a warrant sworn by Louis Haurd, faced a trial in municipal court before Judge Andrews. He was arraigned last Tuesday, entered no plea of guilty, and the case was continued to January. Weather and storm delays prompted a new hearing, with District Attorney John Roberslite presenting for the state. The defense was led by ELC Pars and Tur the defendant. The judge adjourned the case after motions and evidence were presented.

Carl Miller Louis Haurd Andrews Miller Andrew John Rober Millop John Adder Wy CG Armand Elc Pars Anil Hele Evi- Herve Hors Sherry Norrington Roberts

Wisconsin Leads World in Cheese Growth and War Efforts

Wisconsin dominates national cheese production with half the country’s output, boosting prospects to feed the world. At a Milwaukee convention, McCreary of Chicago urged quality in cheese, while wartime recruitment talks note continued age restrictions and exemptions for family duties and occupations.

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Rested Luncheon Plans Stir Business League

A disrupted OCR note describes a Business Men's Party Luncheon at the Elks' Club on Thursday at noon. It mentions a new registration and a debate over a law. also notes this will be the first luncheon since some event and hints at a potential Congress action before holidays.

Avery Copeluh Elks’ Club

Central Wisconsin Breeders Hold Meeting In City Hall

At the annual Central Wisconsin Breeders association meeting in the city hall, officers were elected for the coming year with J. C. Kieffer as president and A. B. Bean as vice president. The key order of business was setting the next sale for May 16 at the sale barn on the main grounds.

Central Wisconsin Breeders’ Association Hell Csty Hal Otto J. Lew W. W. Qlark Grand Rapids Wim, Krause Thorp Johnt T. Graham Arpin Joby Gadsen W. R. Burhonp Richfield J. C. Kieffer Mair Liesant Kieffer Burhopy Clik Leu

Fire damages U. S. barracks at Washington

A report describes a blaze severely damaging U S barracks at Washington D C with local authorities noting no new enlistments harmed. Investigators consider the fire sparked by a dropped cigarette and call the incident likely accidental.

Special Session Call For Vacancy Fillings In State Senate

A special session is proposed to address filling vacancies in the United States Senate term. Governor will appoint a temporary placeholder until the next general election. Also discussed are measures on teacher protections and dairy production branding in the state.

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Sixty Days Sentenced in County Jail Arraignment

A man was arraigned before Judge Re. Andrews and sentenced to sixty days in the county jail. Berry alleges acts involving a relative, and the accused reportedly operated a vehicle near a road in Tar Cross. The defendant, 26, was said to have registered in Tar Cross but the details remain unclear from the fragmentary report.

Re. Andrews Pat Coud Che Gail Berry Tar Crosse

MRS AUGUST MASLOFF DIES AT HOME AT 611 WEST STREET

Mrs August Masloff of 611 West Street died Thursday morning of arteritis at her home. She was 28 and had lived in the area since birth. Survived by husband August Masloff a son Raymond Edgar and sister Mrs Peter Paul and daughter Miss Solin Beek De ogee. The funeral was held Monday afternoon with Rev Roger Olson officiating. Relatives attending included Mrs Ben Beasyer Mrs Edw Schaiter Mrs Car Maul and others.

August Mastoil Prisday Piornign Mastof Rue Mound Vhis Slaty Auwrust Maslaif Baoker i Ays Ali Raymond Edgar Peter Paul Solin Beek Deogee Ben Beasyer Edw Schaiter Car Maul Cora Bier Edgar Avni Stromer Athens Aarella Masloff Fonday Lay Masloff Grand Rapids West Bostreet Roger Old Mary Kathevine Canmoot Lily Martin

Trail Meeting Here Yesterday Attends Yellowstone Trail Association

The annual Wisconsin Yellowstone Trail Association meeting met in Elks clubrooms yesterday afternoon. President Dowling was absent due to near-arrival train issues while Marl Whinnie and Max Dealey led the session. Delegates from Waupaea and Nberdgen participated as hosts outlined planned improvements and actions for the coming year to advance the Yellowstone trail.

Wisconsin Yellowstone Trail Association Elks

Worst Storm Conditions In Fifty Years

Reports describe the storm as the worst in half a century with widespread damage across eastern sites and western U.S. cities. Milwaukee faced severe fires and heavy destruction as residents work to recover while larger cities suffer the most.

U.S Milwaukee

Home Guards to Play Marshfield High Monday

A 20 company Home Guards team meets Marshfield High School on Monday evening in the ar tilery gym in the season opener. The match promises a close contest with rivalry likely to produce clean play. Admission is 25 cents, with a dance to follow the game and a hoped for large crowd turnout.

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Wisconsin War Savings Week Drives Thrift And War Bonds

Wisconsin will participate in War Savings Week known as War Savings Wood with every chart aimed at reaching a target of 1 million investors through Thrift and War Savings stamps. An estimated 60,000 workers will join the competition and every man woman and child in villages and hamlets will be solicited to invest at least 25 cents in Thrift stamps. The campaign is billed as the greatest educational thrift movement in any state and will demonstrate Wisconsin’s loyalty to the government.

Wisconsin Wnd Union

WAUSAE PAPER BARRED FOR MISSING TRANSLATION REQUIREMENTS

A Wausnea weekly was barred from mailing as the post office required a reproducible translation of all articles relating to belligerent nations. The printers offered limited language versions, prompting government intervention and removal from mail duties until compliance is achieved.

Wausnea Woelenniact

Phenomenon at Boyd Reported by Local Witnesses

Witnesses describe a strange light and a large American flag seeming to rise toward the moon during night between nine and ten o clock. Six clouds form two rows with a bright ray guiding toward the moon as the Stars and Stripes are seen clearly for several minutes, per Boyd Times Herald.

R Boyd Times-Herald

Big Chicago Stores Close On Coal Shortage

All the large department stores in Chicago shut their doors at three o clock Saturday due to a coal shortage. Store managers reported power cuts and limited heating, though some smaller shops remained open to serve customers.

Chicago

Theodore Roosevelt to Speak in Madison February 15

In Madison on February 15 Theodore Roosevelt will address an audience at the university stock pavilion after a prior engagement in Milwaukee the previous day. Arrangements ensure a high quality address. President Wilson has sent his wardrobe to Belgium and it is believed his shoes will go to a deserving American statesman in 1920.

Theodore Roosevelt Madison Milwaukee University Wilson Belgium

Eagles Challenge Elks to Pocket Billiard Match

A proposed Eagles versus Elks pocket billiards challenge plans a match with the two top players from each club. A trustee organizer would present a silver cup to the winner, to be held for a year, then defended. A third consecutive win would grant permanent possession.

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War Credits Granted Exceed Four Billion Dollars

The United States extended wartime credits to foreign governments totaling over 4.0 billion dollars. Major recipients included Great Britain 2.045 billion, France 41.285 billion, Italy 500 million, Russia 325 million, Belgium 77.4 million, and Serbia four million. The figure reflects broad financial support as the U S entered the war.

Credis United States Great Britain France Italy Russia Belptugr Serbia

Hoover Prom Honors Class at Lave High School

A Hoover prom marks the graduation of a widgew class at Lave High School. Attendance features dress restrictions as party attire is prohibited and guests are urged to wear appropriate outfits.

Ty Gast Widgew Lave

War changes views of Republicans and Democrats

One line remark notes the war reshapes perceptions as Democrats see Republicans as human beings and Republicans confront the possibility that Democrats may be Christians, highlighting softened political biases in the conflict era.

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