Many Fail to Return Their Questionnaires in County List
A county clerk warns many registrants failed to return draft questionnaires, risking imprisonment for one year. The piece lists numerous Marshfield Stratford and nearby town residents now liable for immediate muster as they are classified as Class Ones for not returning forms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam Church
Enuety
Wood County
Marathon County
Charles Erlar
Marshfield
Wis
Loo T. Kloskey
Bower
Ted, McCallister
William Kroll
Marshtight
Thormas Mclouald
Daniel Morphin
Worth
Wallonders
Mishfield
Joseph Law Marshfield
W Felix
Andrewski
Lea A. Carey
Peter Wimek
Frank Myskowski
Stratford
Yohn Waullner
George Fischer
Roxellville
Martins Stark
Rozellville
Tony Danzul
Atio Novon
Frank Alilles
Whigmount
Rutkowski
Frank Kuwets
Stratord
Arthur Stadtmuller
Colby
George Coffee
Kilmer Bartlemene
Wiss
John Vanderwond
Auburndale
Taking Liberty Loan Bonds in Trade
Secretary McAdoo urges merchants to stop accepting Liberty Loan bonds in payment for goods. He says such exchanges hinder thrift and bond sales, as bonds are quickly resold in the market, dampening upmarket demand and future issues. He notes that bonds should be bought with savings for permanent investment, not traded for merchandise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McAdoo
Treasury Department
Crese
Fourteen Demands of a Postwar Peace Program
A fragmentary list outlines fourteen aims for a proposed global peace plan. It calls for open covenants, freedom of the seas, trade equality, colonial self-determination, evacuation of occupied territories, restoration of Belgium and France lands, redrawing Italian frontiers, autonomous Austria-Hungary, Balkan territorial settlements, sovereignty for Turkish regions with autonomy for others, an independent Poland with sea access, and a league of nations to enforce covenants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Belgium
Prenen
France
Prussia
Austria-Hungary
Roumani
Serbia
Montenegro
Balkan
Ottoman Empire
Dardanelles
Poland
League of Nations
Connor Named President of First National Bank in Stevens Point
W. D. Connor was elected president at the bank’s annual directors meeting succeeding the late AJR Weeks. Connor has served as stockholder and director for about twenty years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. D. Connor
First National Bank of
Stevens Point
Connor
Ajr. Weeks
Pr Dent
Elquiette of the Flag Rules and Etiquette
The article outlines flag handling rules including placement aloft, sunrise and sunset limits, no ground contact, formal at attention posture, and respectful display. It covers passing salutes, proper folds, display on tables or costumes, badge use over the left chest, and destruction by burning when worn or torn.
Equipment for Men Fighting in France Contains Many Articles
Fragmented OCR lists infantry equipment and field gear such as bedsack, vest, wool sweaters, coats, shirts, winter undergarments, shelter poles, canteen, cup, knife, pack, and rifle accessories. Mentions identification tags, cartridges, helmet, gas mask, and trench items. Reflects ordered packing for field service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
France
Strathey
Yeatin
Geo Falls of Ahora
Ve Rifle
Country Boys Not Physically Superior to City Dwellers
A study of populations 40,000 to 508,000 in cities and their surrounding counties finds country people not physically superior to city dwellers. In city exams, two hours of exercise show higher results at around two per cent of country folks.
Denmark Restricts Theaters and Restaurants to Save Lights
Theaters and restaurants in Denmark close at 10 pm to conserve kerosene as lamps shift from whale oil to safer lighting. Authorities report 200000 acetylene lamps in manufacture and distillation of various alcohols banned for industrial use. An Italian in New York is accused of hoarding food after an egg feast.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denainek
New York
Fuel Conservers Move to Ban Open Fireplaces
A heated campaign by fuel conservers aims to remove open fireplaces, criticizing their wastefulness and arguing for a modern, practical home heating standard to curb fuel use. The stance suggests residents will face restrictions even on days deemed practical.
Decalogue of War by Lew Vath and Dr Sana Stat
Frail, garbled wartime pledge text urging citizens to endure hardship and support the war effort. It lists duties to study, produce, console, and remain steadfast, phrased as moral commandments from a university professor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
University of
Turin
Lew Vath
Sana Statt
Tynsi
Ty Ugleys
S. Meouyter
Sugar Bowl Looting Trend Captures County Attention
A local county report notes sugar bowl looting has become a popular fad. Women, men, and others are blamed for cracking open candy bowls in public and private spaces. Authorities discuss complaints and possible remedies, with little support for punitive moves at this time.
Fragmentary 19th Century Globe Quote on an Irish Visitor
A fragment from the New York Globe recounts an Irish visitor to Ching who is quickly scolded. A stall dish is closed as a confrontation escalates and a man named Bat responds to an accusation of insult with a quip about broken English.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pat
Bene
Fie
Sign painted on farm barn sparks fire risk debate
A large painted slogan Tao Heil With the Iaiser on a Winnebago County barn prompted heated talk at a mutual fire insurance meeting. Farmers debated whether the marking creates extra hazard. the owner denies painting it, offering little detail while insurers consider policy implications.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tao Heil
Iaiser
Mutual
Winnebago County
Food Authority
Winneaago County
Canmany
United States
Oshkorh Northwestern
Local Community News from Richfield and Nearby
Residents report coal shortage efforts with wood hauling and house repairs. Florence Knap tom Will maids up for a brief visit. Mia Van Siebly and children return from Indiana trip. Alfred Willett busy sowing wood and grinding feed for neighbors. A new son to James McNamee and family. Klondike Creamery begins tiling and ice quality noted. Red Cross drive reports good turnout and ongoing knit sweater requests. J C Dovyweiler and wife visit brother Herman Dorweiler in Cho ct keo Minnesota.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mehtichl
Ole Gilberks
Nick Henseler
Nick
Mars Henry Greenway
Sever
Hory
Wausau
Florence Knap'tom
Ahhey
Mia
van Siebly
Childrer
Liliyeis
Alfred Willett
Gadden
Thomas McNamee Tan
Florones Kesipuan
Wade
Mae Meing Hart
Intel
Klondke Creamery Company
Shult Tee House
Ted Cross Drive
Burhopp
Sone Wisling
J. C. Dovyweiler
Choekeo
Minn
Herman Dorweiler
Dor
Weilie Jer
Cho Keto
Local notes mix in Mohle area events and memories
The column lists happenings in Mohle and Marshfield including a woodwork effort by Lehner and prank by Eekes, Alber or Georges sidelined with illness, Henry Patt and Norma Baer visiting, and a two year old child in serious condition. It notes the West Marshfield Athletic Association using the high school gym on Wednesday nights and Red Cross plans for next Thursday at Mrs. Heni near Spencer. It closes with nostalgic reflections on days before Hoover, mentioning kitchen aromas and holiday meals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Patt
Norma Baer
Marshfield
John Ropele
George Nelson
West Marshfield Athletic Association
Local Notes and Farm Trades Roundup
Manne Allam Taehm treated for appendicitis and sent to St Joseph's Hospital. Frank Fisher sold about fifteen bushels of baled hay to Schhafer & Sons at Marshfield. Fisher plans to visit Mann, 1 kney and daughter, this week. Mrs will take Duke and daughter to Neenah Oshkosh for weeks with relatives. Theodore Hoff bought a farm as sponsor for John P Hume. Aug Kibbel visited Veetkind Monday. Alex Krohn delivered live stock to Char Haslow at Spencer. Karl Hoff visited his daughter Mrs Wat Gauger Jr last week. Theo Ted hime will present by a stray. Pasture of Wa last Sunday. She died of grass withstood the cold. Rural carrier EH Kliner completed his trip despite drifted roads. The misfortune to lose her overed in the shin... snow and zarel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manne
Allam Taehm
Aml
St. Joseph's Hospital
Frank Fisher
Schhafer & Sons
Marsifield
Mann
Kney
Dawgster
Neenah
Monastian
Oshkosh
Theodore Hoff
John P, Hume
Kibbel Wees Veetkind
Amex Krohn
Theo
Asa Slrny
Kliner
Alter
Stratford
Anna Pearson
Dist
No. 4
Wausau
Evelyn Bragdon
Marshfield
Matt Zopli
H. C. Cox
Wm. Dent
J.A. Schar
John Carr
Frank Carr
Joe Newmier
Aug. Kroening
Cleveland
George Stover
Mlorence
Richand Dorring
Mill Creek Farmers Move Materials for New Barn Foundation
Mill Greeke, Seidl, and Aug Ke haul sand and stones for a new barn foundation. Neumann helps with pole work while Krall returns from a visit to Rus e. Voltz hauls hay to Marshfield and Budke delivers valves sold to a local buyer. Neumann visits with Mrs. Neumann and Mrs. Seidel. Farmers patronize Farmaya Co-Operative Dairy Co. It pays to trade in Marshfield.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
AL Sehili
Neumann
Ruse
Krall
Voltx
Emil Budke
Farmaya Co-Operative Dairy Co
A. Neumann
C. Seidel
Stratford Social Notes From the Area
Stratford community receives visitors and returns home as residents report church services, school openings, and small town visits. Several Marshfield and Wausau guests are noted with quests to Stratford while local families host relatives and attend services at the church.
Nasonville residents assist with wood tasks and travel notes
In Nasonville Lloyd Leanhard helps Henry Johnson cut wood this week amid scattered reports. Arthur Ott the cheesemaker hosted an ice hauling bee while Joni Ross aided Henry Johnson Thursday and Saturday. Frietia Vashki winters with grandparents in Kenosha. Frank and Joseph Stine did business in Marshfield on Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Nasonville
Lloyd Leanhard
Henry Johnson
Arthur Ott
Prigiay
Mitind Ales
Joni Rossman
Frietia Vashki
Kenosha
Frank
Joseph Stine
Marshfield
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Eliquette
Denmark
Margh
Eld
Madame DE Mewwouab
Vhs Puoetwavapl
Cuba
Tale Fan Tew
Ted
Frainiee
Dr. Anna Shaw
Bark North
Walters
Sule
Bat
New York Globe
Richfield
Mohle
Lehner
Alber
Georges
Rhovs
Matianr
Hoover
A. F. Gerdes
Sharples
Upham Mfg. Co
Second St
Mill Creek
Nasonville
Citamender
Dolgeisys Everswmere
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