Marshfield Faces Ten Week Monday Closures Workless Up Town
Marshfield plans ten weeks of Monday closings to conserve coal. County Public Administrator Robert Nash outlines exemptions at a business meeting. Hastings orders strict compliance, affecting groceries, bakeries, dry goods, and other shops. The town slows as theaters and other venues contemplate Tuesday closures to avoid idle evenings.
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Robert Nash
Grand Rapids
Marshfield
Hayles
Buel
Crivfield
Bitel
Nash
Pier Mills
Shovel of Coal Day Set for January 30 Observed
A patriotic national observance titled Shovel of Coal Day is announced for January 30. The holiday aims to honor coal workers and the pride of American homes, though details remain brief and promotional in tone.
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United States
Miller awarded five hundred dollar judgment in Dorchester case
Mike Miller of Dorchester files suit against Richard Schreiber for an assault in June of last year. The court in Chick County issues emer ad in escuit court and awards Miller a $500 judgment. Miller, member of Miller Fruit Co., sues to recover damages while Schreiber, an alien and dealer in Dorchester, is named as the defendant.
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Escuit Courk
Chick County
Mike Alien
Richard Schreiber
O'Neilh
Miller
Miller Fruit Cu
Schreiber
Dorchester
Wis
Cost of living rises sharply over one year period
The report notes a 23 percent increase in one year for overall living costs from November 15 to November 15, 1917. Food categories show mixed gains with potatoes and corn meal advancing, while salmon and bacon rise substantially. overall food costs 48 percent higher than on November 5, 1927.
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Department of
Notice on Market Prices and Inquiries
Notice lists market price information and inquiries line for Poultry House contact. Mentions phone number 281 and a date Saturday January 20. States location at 16th John Street and references John Stanton. Reads like a damaged classifieds notice seeking information and offering highest prices for “shtes” and logs.
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Poultry House
John Stanton
Bonds Ready for Second Liberty Loan Buyers at Marshfield Bank
Notice informs customers who bought bonds in the last drive to collect their certificates at Marshfield State Bank now handling distribution. It notes city workers operate normally, using fuel more efficiently when active, contrasting with idle or shutdown periods.
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Marshfield State Bank
Hove
Bank
Tor Distribution
THRIFT CAMPAIGN MAN ARRESTED IS INAUGURATED AT WAUSAU THURSDAY
A thrift campaign meeting in Wausau elected officers and an executive committee to run ward activities and push War Savings stamps. The article notes a rumored arrest in Des Moines related to a Rose Bros. department store robbery, with police in Wausau examining possible links to a cross-state gang.
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Wausau
Iowa
Nounes
Ors
HL EL Andrews
Pitaidout
Alc. Murphy
A. G. Folkers
WW. W. McCullouch
Mera J.C. Marsh
Don
Miller
Hamion Roelduis
Santis Lations
Suber
Preeti
Secund Ard
Dahi Foe
Hayward
Tise i
Paul Reaus
Edward Rafberg Aus
Wirma Wendt
Kraus
Kraus Aml
Tf HH. Milbee
A. Kump
Jan
United
Michael Griffin
Waugan
Rose Bros
Rose
Malone
Des Moines
Bes Moines
Waterloo
Newton
Towa
Heavy penalty rule goes into effect for freight moves
The article notes new penalties under government tariff rules affecting shipper and receiver movements. It details charges for demurrage: free time of four to five hours, twenty four hours for other holds, escalating daily fees from four dollars to ten, then zero after day six. Shippers are urged to avoid delays to prevent fines.
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Soo Line
Marzh
Rafias
Wheatless and Meatless Days Enforced Citywide
Andrew H. Melville acting for Federal administrator Swenson will enforce wheatless and meatless days in city hotels and restaurants starting tomorrow. He told a noon crowd at the Elks hall that establishments are not strictly following the rules and promised strict adherence to the directives.
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Theatels End
Thursiday
Andrew H. Melville
Federalistraiter
Atnznus Swenson Morrow
Elks Hall
Melville
Oles
Flip of Coin Decides Opening of Theaters
The Adler theater and Trio theater managers John Adler and Emil S. Kliner used a coin flip to decide who opens Monday night shows after wartime government closures. Adler will open next Monday as the city’s sole operating movie house, followed by Kliner the following week.
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Cain Tawsday
obo!Adie
Adler Theater
Emil S. Kliner
Ronal Dirk
John Adler
Myr. Kliner
Trio Theater
Tal Te
Figures Saving Of 30 000 000 Tons Washington Dr Garfield
Estimates show that a five day closed shop period and an extra Monday holiday would save about 30 million tons. This would increase the available supply to meet the demands.
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Washington
Dr. Garfield
Peria
Wisconsin Officials Recommend After Hours Store Closures
State Fuel Administrator W N Fitzgerald of Milwaukee sent a telegram to County Fuel Administrator Robert Nash and local fuel dictator C Hastings urging all department and retail stores excluding drug and medical outlets to close daily at 6 00 p m and reopen at 7 00 a m during wartime fuel conservation. The measure, valid until March 25, aims to cut fuel use and show patriotism in support of victory.
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W. N. Fitzgerald
Milwaukee
Robert Nash
C. Hastings
Wisconsin
Filamerald
Austria-Hungary Breaks With Kaiser's Militarists
Austria-Hungary moves to end pan German objectives and pursue an honorable peace. The central empire presses for democratic peace terms while opposing continued war for militaristic Kaiserism. Public agitation in Vienna reflects a shift toward safeguarding Austro-Hungarian interests.
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Austria-Hungary
Germany
Gert Laat
Austria
May Robson to Star in A Little Bit Old Fashioned at Adler
May Robson, famed comedian, headlines the American farce A Little Bit Old Fashioned at the Adler theater Saturday evening. The supporting company has a string of successes, promising an exceptional performance as the lively NY-set story unfolds with humor, pathos, and romance. The Adler engagement precedes a St Paul run at the Metropolitan theater next week.
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May Robson
Ute
Mise Robson
New York
Adler Theater
St Paul
Metro Velitan
Fuel Saving Day Edition Sparks Citywide Debate
The Milwaukee Journal Monday edition surprised readers with a fuel saving theme labeled Fuel Saving Day Edition. The note suggests the paper shifted focus while remaining open all day, raising questions about editorial direction and energy use in daily newspapers.
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Milwaukee Journal
New Address for 127th Infantry Band Revealed
The message provides the new address for the Fifth Infantry Band of the American Expeditionary Forces via New York. It instructs not to include the 22nd division, already obsolete, and notes the line is sufficient to reach the band members.
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127Th Infantry Band
John Doe
Fifth Infantry Band
American Expeditionary Forces
New York
22Nd Division
German Alien Registration Begins February in City
Germans in the United States must register as alien enemies starting February 4 from 6 AM to 8 PM. Postmaster A. G. Paskyw and Police Chief Michael Civisin oversee city and rural registration, with special windows and a 3x3 inch photo requirement on light background. Alien enemies failing to register or violating wartime regulations face imprisonment, detention, or deportation.
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Germany
United States
A. G. Paskyw
Michael Civisin
Alice
Alsace-Loraine
Lebeswig Holstein
Saloon Closures Ordered Nationwide at Midnight
Government edict requires all saloons to close at twelve o’clock each night. The measure, aimed at enforcing temperance, will force nightlife venues to shutter their doors from midnight onward starting the night the order takes effect.
Home Guards Defeat M. H. S. In Thrilling Armory Game
The Home Guards edged Joes High School by a close score after a tense second half. Referee Emor Wright oversaw a contest filled with fast play and late excitement as a large crowd enjoyed postgame dancing with Marshfield Orchestra music.
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Joes High School
Armory
Hors Guards
Ono
Emror
Wright
Fur
Marshfield Dance Orchestra
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Har C. Hastings
Heath
Tell. H ‘Co
Mike Miller
Rose Bros. Department Store
Vage
ADLER
Xaw
Hoys
Home Guards
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