Gen Pearson on Germanys system and western front
Boer War hero Gen Samuel Pearson arrived in Marshfield to lecture on The Cheat European War at the New Adler opera house. In an interview he praised German military organization, claimed the French are bearing most of the fighting on the west front, and predicted a swift end to the war with peace terms soon. He noted German forces about 1.5 million opposing a 2.5 million Allied force and displayed German war photos not previously shown here. The law committee hopes a large turnout for tomorrow evening.
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Europe
Samuel Pearson
Marshfield
New Adler Opera House
the Times
Pearson
Milwaukee
Allis-Chalmers Company
Turner
AlUs-Chalmers Company
Hindenburg
Mackensen
Local notes and social updates from Richfield area
An assortment of community snippets from Richfield includes residents visiting and returning, telephones installed at several homes, and a well drilled for George Knapton. It mentions gatherings at Burhop’s Grove, a birthday party at the Davis home, and various visits among families, with updates on travel and local entertainment.
Cured of Indigestion by Chamberlain's Tablets
Mrs. Sadie P. Clawson of Indiana Pa suffered with indigestion, headaches, bloating, belching and constipation. After trying Chamberlain's Tablets upon her daughter's urging she found relief when other remedies failed. Tor sale by All Dealers.
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Sadie P. Clawson
Indiana
Chamberlain
Tor Gale
Blum Box team defeats Auburndale 6 to 2 at Fair Grounds
Blum Box companys first win of the season comes as they beat Auburndale by 6 to 2. Reeths and Revour staff the batteries while the Box squad shows steady, solid play to hold the opponents. Glen Armstrong, formerly of Park Falls, visited the city during his baseball association.
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Blum Box Company
Auburndale
Fair Grounds
Reeths
Revour
Glen Armstrong
Park Falls
Gambling banned at 1915 Wisconsin fair grounds
Secretary Williams announced no rambling games or any form of gambling, lotteries, or chance devices will be allowed on grounds during the event. Wheel of fortune, grab-bags, dice games and similar contraptions are barred. concessions with such setups will face expulsion. The note ends with a stray moral about a boy who improves through work and glasses.
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Gentral
Wisconsin State Air Association
R. R. Williams
Yesterda
Nea
Sofry
Prronquids
Better Than Life Insurance Ad Slogan
A fragmented ad promotes a 25 cent remedy as protection for families during summer illness. It cites Chamberlain's Colie Cho era and Diarracea Remedy and claims it is better than life insurance. The dealer name All Thealers is mentioned.
Marshfield Celebration Draws Grand Rapids Crowd
About 2000 residents from Grand Rapids attended a Marshfield celebration. Some reported a fine time while others called it tame with little to see beyond a crowd. Train departures and locals from nearly every county town supported the parade and hall game as main events.
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Grand Rapids
Marshfield
Water Well Cuts Time On Oklahoma Farm
A Hughes County farmer near a 200 yard distant spring saved 91 days of ten hours by digging an 8 foot well near the barn. County agent T A Milstead urged the project after noting the many unnecessary steps for watering horses. The farmer agreed to dig, hoping for reliable water, and struck a bountiful supply at eight feet. The new well proved the best investment on the place.
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Hughes County
Oklahoma
T. A. Milstead
Another Handicapped Youth
A caller recalls a prior story about a boy whose schooling suffered due to an undetected eye defect. She adds a parallel tale of a prominent family with two children, a bright girl and a boy, whose reading difficulties were similarly unaddressed.
Local All About the Town in Marshfield Area Varies Visitors
J J Normington of Seevens visited his brother in the city Tuesday with John Rembs Henry Hull John Stauber and Carl Ross among others. Neillsville visitors arrived Sunday. The Ladies Aid of Pride plans a meeting with Mrs Fred Parmele next Thursday. Fond du Lac residents A W Brett visited Dr and Mrs W A Mason. Miss Margaret Gething from Stevens Point visits Theresa Jadack. George D Booth hosted dinner Saturday at Perk Avenue home. Leo Winterburn of Start Atkinson was in town Tuesday, formerly a prescription clerk at Sexton's Drug Store. George Stauber injured by a broken collar bone Friday after a truck accident at the Blockett Cheese warehouse. The Big Circuit vaudeville program at New Adler Opera House includes Senses and Nonsense July 12–15 with Hall and Hall. July 15–19 features Alvin and Alvin in The Sentence of Mr and Mrs Nutt. Dr R P Potter returned from a seven day trip to Colorado with his Buick, noting good roads overall. Two Shriners specials passed Marshfield this week en route to Seattle. Soo Line carried 13 of 38 trains for the convention. Ex-Dist Atty Charles E Briere of Grand Rapids and friends were bruised but not seriously hurt when their car overturned near Klondike on return from Fourth celebrations.
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George D. Booth
Perk Avenue
Leo Winterburn
Start Atkinson
Winterburn
Sexton
Fort Atkinson
George Stauber
Blockett Joke Company
Colorado
Klondike
V. A. Mason
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