Respect the flag and spend at Marshfield merchants
An editorial urges local support for Marshfield stores highlighting world wide distribution and benefits to the city. It argues spending at home funds services, taxis, lights, and public works, while warning against misusing the flag for personal profit and asserting true American ideals and democracy through steady, civilized labor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marshfield
Peopile
Marshfielt
Marshfield Marchants
Emmerich and Allen to Open Carom and Pocket Billiard Center
Emmerich and Allen announce a new location on Central Avenue transforming the former saloon property into a modern carom and pocket billiard recreation center. The opening is planned for August 1 with updated equipment, a candy and cigar counter, and casual family friendly service under the Rembs and Son furniture store.
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Central Avenue
Aceupies
Theodore Schneider
Cone
Emmerich and Allen
Rembs and Son
School District Meeting Held Monday Evening in Marshfield
The Marshfield Wisconsin school district No. 1 held its annual meeting July 7 1919 at the high school. Elders elected E B Finney as permanent chair and read the annual school board report showing total receipts 81132.93 and salaries plus expenses about 28.96 disbursed to teachers and other items.
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Marshfield
Wis
Pinney
P. J. Kraus
C. B. Suwards
E. BE. Finney
Moion
Wood County
Treas
C. E. Blodgett to retire from active realm of business
C E Blodgett & Sons wholesale grocers will in coming weeks cease active management. The firm plans to convert its Third and Spruce street building into a cheese cold storage plant on Central avenue, with G E Blodgett succeeding his father as head of the cheese business. C E Blodgett will retire in November, spend winter in California, and remain a city supporter.
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Blodgett & Sons Company
C. E. Blodgett
Third and
Spruce Street
Central Avenue
Ardovary
California
Guy E. Blodgett
Guy
Marshfield
G. E. Blodgett
Rest room under construction to open about August one
A new rest room building on West Third Street is planned to open around August 1 as a public facility for the Chamber of Commerce. The project draws on models from Green Bay Sherman and Minnesota cities, highlighting a democratic space with beds, seating, tables, nursery services, and open hours for visitors and shoppers.
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West Third Street
Chamber of Commerce
Green Bay
United States
Canada
Green Gay
Sherman
Texas
Town Road Laws: Epochal Change in Wisconsin
The article reviews the 1919 Wisconsin town road law changes enacted as bill 538A. It notes the shift from district boss led road maintenance to a new statewide framework, outlining the role of the Superintendent and the Town Board in supervising construction and upkeep of all roads and bridges. It references the 1917 Wisconsin Town Laws volume and contrasts past six mile road districts with the new system.
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Wisconsin
Marshfield Men Plan 4000 Mile Auto Trip
Four Marshfield men and a La Crosse native outline a three month, 4000 mile journey along the Yellowstone Trail. The group includes P. J. Schaefer and H. G. Hambright of First National Bank, plus John Brackendorf and Tom Lyons. One way should exceed 2000 miles as they travel to Priest River Idaho near Spokane, enjoying sights and taking it easy.
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la Crosse
P. J. Schaefer
First National Bank
H. G. Hambright
John Brackendorf
Tom Lyons
la Grosse
Priest River
Idaho
Spokane
Washington
The
Arty
Mr. Hambright
Marshfeld
Public rest room plan seeks city ladies support
The rest room committee of the Chamber of Commerce plans to equip a public rest room with electric lighting, washable couch covers, clean sheets and pillow cases from the matron, heating via gas or oil burner, first aid equipment, and pure drinking water and sanitary facilities. The committee hopes to interest city ladies in funding and furnishing the facility.
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Chamber of Commerce
Leity
Marshfield Explores New Wholesale Grocery House
A Marshfield meeting in city hall discussed establishing a wholesale grocery in the city as G. E. Blodgett and Sons nears exit. Merchants view Marshfield as a prime distribution center and everyone agrees the venture could be a wise investment if home capital backs the project.
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G. E. Blodgett and Sons
Marshfield
Rogers House
Marshield
Potter Fritch Pair Wed In Minneapolis Wow
Miss Josephine Fritch and Dr. R P Potter of Marshfield Clinic wed in Minneapolis on July 2. Potter, a physician and former Army Captain, is admired in the city. Fritch, Cumberland teacher and former principal, plans to start housekeeping in the Wheeler home on Park Avenue. Cumberland Advocate reports a St Marys Guild shower in her honor with gifts and luncheon.
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Josephine’ Fritch
R. P. Fotter
Marshfield Clinic
Minneapolis
Dr. Potter
Miss Fritch
Potter
Marshfield
Grant
Fritch
Cumberland
W. D. Wheeler
Park Avenue
Cumberland Advocate
Louis Larson
St. Mary's Guild
New Meat Market Opens Monday at 317 South Central
Regonfuss and Geiger open Peoulu's Meat Market in the remodeled Weber building at 317 South Central avenue. The firm handles all fresh and salted meats and will specialize in sausages. The proprietors are well known local veterans in the meat trade. Dr Lind dentist Adler Block opposite Woolworth’s store.
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Regonfuss and Geiger
Peoulu's
Weber
South Central Avenue
Minimum wage set for women and young workers
Industrial Commission orders a living wage for female and minor employees in the city effective August 1 1979. The minimum wage for experienced women and those over 17 is 22 cents per hour with a six month learning period paying 1 cent, then 20 cents. Minors under 16 to be paid 18 cents, 16 to 17 year olds 20 cents after at least three months in the industry.
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State Industrial Commission
Taylor County Farmers Visit State Experimental Farm
Marshfield near Taylor County hosts a farm day on July 25 to review hog feed trials, pasture combinations, crop plots with grain under varying conditions, and liming effects. Taylor County expected to surpass last year’s attendance of about 150 farmers. All farmers are welcome to witness demonstrations and farm results.
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Taylor County
City
F. L. Musbach
Fourth a Quiet One in Marshfield Celebrates July Fourth
Marshfield observed a quiet Fourth with about half the population out of town. Rain interrupted some picnics while many stayed to plan safe celebrations. People attended events in Wausau for the Peace Jubilee and homecoming, plus a Rothschild pavilion dance. Delegations joined Stratford and Spencer celebrations with old fashioned picnics and games. Overall, Marshfield’s population was scattered yet reported a good day.
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Marshfield
Wausau
Rothchild Pavilion
Stratford
Spencer
Guard unit set to camp at Camp Douglas in August
The Ninth Infantry Wisconsin State Guards will camp at Camp Douglas from August 2 to August 9 before returning home. Marshfield is represented by Company I. Initially a weeklong training in Milwaukee was planned for the whole guard, but an Appleton order shifts the trip to Milwaukee.
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Ninth Infantry
Wisconsin
Camp Douglas
Wilh
Marshfield
Iat
Milwaukee
Appleton
Miliwaukee
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