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Newspaper
Marshfield Times
Location
Marshfield, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jul 09, 1919
Page
10
District officials report receipts and expenditures totaling over 67,000 with a 77,000 bonded debt. They propose a 25,000 loan for a vocational junior high, set a tax levy plan, name the new Franklin Junior High, and request 25,000 more for site, furniture, and extras as the Vocational building nears completion.
Rev Zinthefer of Marshfield visited his uncle Chas Zinthefer Sunday afternoon. Miss Barbara Binder returns home from Minneapolis for a short visit before likely heading to Marshfield for work. Mr and Mrs Christ Kottmayer of Marshfield visited Mr and Mrs Mat Jonas over Sunday. Mrs Binder made a business trip to Loyal. Mr Kupfer of Colby stayed with his brother John. The Lincoln Park dance on the Fourth drew a large crowd. Nick Fritz purchased a Ford. Leo and Veronica Binder of Oshkosh visited relatives for the Fourth.
The quip reinterprets death through a macabre play on biology as Charles declares that when blood stops circulating, a person is dead. Roger listens, finding humor in a harsh definition of life ending.
A 1919 industrial commission order sets a living wage for women and minors, with learning period pay at eighteen cents an hour and higher rates for advanced work. It limits how many workers can earn below 22 cents per hour and ties pay to wage classifications, with board and lodging allowances up to four fifty weekly and two weekly respectively. The measure, effective August 1, 1919, aims to raise overall wages and reduce hours, though some deem starting pay steep for inexperienced girls.
State Superintendent OC P Cary informs county clerks that under Chapter 255 of 1919 the minimum salaries for county superintendents begin July 7 1919. Salaries range from 1200 to 1600 annually based on teacher counts. districts with higher existing pay may still receive the board fixed amount if above the minimum.
The strike by Nekoosa Port Edwards paper mill workers remains in deadlock with picketing ongoing and no sign of strike breakers. Viewers noted workers playing cards near the mills during drives through the two down river towns, suggesting the stoppage may last through the summer.
The sixth annual outing and summer session of the Central Wisconsin Press Association will be held in Mosinee on Friday July 26. The gathering leans toward an outing with a business session planned.
At the Epworth League gathering held at Geo Plank s last week officers for the coming year were elected Iloy Miner president Alma Crackley 1st vice pres Carol Thomas 2nd vice pres Mrs Frank Belton 1st vice pres Albcin Miner 4th vice pres Florence Knapton secretary Florence Belton treasurer Mary Geo Plank organist Florence Knapton assisted Mrs John Blumb this week Next meeting at Wm Burhopps large attendance expected Also news of Hay work by Mr Howard Williams Osseo visitor Omial Stone Franks Belton home Richfield Ladies Aide to meet for supper at Mrs Tom Harshner James Hurd car lost by fire at Willing Workers picnic Chas Dieters residence Van Sickla drives new Mitchel Mrs Julius Hansen sold her farm to Cooms brother in law Epworth League cleared 6 62 from July fourth picnic refreshments.
The city will view Jack Dempsey training quarters before he became heavyweight champion. The Adler theater will screen the footage next Sunday with the Pathe News Weekly as part of the regular evening program.
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