One Express Co to Merge After Saturday in Marshfield
J R Dixon will become agent for the American Railway Express Company after July 19 merging with American and Western Express firms. B Claflin will supervise transfers from Green Bay and headquarters may move to the old Western Express place. Employees earning under $2000 yearly face pay raises from 15 to 45 percent nationwide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American and
Western Express
American Railway Express Company
Old Western Express Company
B. Claflin
American Express Company
Green Bay
J. R. Dixon
Mr. Dixon
Marshfield
United States
Marshfield Lumber Firm Buys Tripoli Interests
A deal completed last week has Bissell Lumber of Marshfield assume management and control of all Stelle Lumber and Veneer interests in Tripoli. Main offices will be in Marshfield. Changes planned include tearing down old structures and erecting new dwellings under George’s crew. Officers named: President W H Bissell. Vice-President and Treasurer Jy K Bissell. Secretary Leo H Schoenhofen. Resident Manager S D Stone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bissell Lumber Company
Stelle Lumber & Veneer Company
Tripoli
George
W. H. Bissell
Wausau
Jy. K. Bissell
Marshfield
Leo
H. Schoenhofen
8. D. Stone
Clubs for care of French children organized
Local committee forms clubs to support about 200000 fatherless French children. Each club of ten members contributes 3.65 dollars. after ten join, funds go to headquarters and the child’s name and address are published. Club No 1 for a fatherless girl lists JA G Hambright and FL E L Tite as organizers. Club No 2 for a fatherless boy lists John Hayden and John EB Adler. Checks go to Rev. Fred J. Jordan indicating club choice.
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France
Loca
JA. G. Hambright
John Hayden Beeen
John EB. Adler
Fred J. Jordan
Red Cross Calls Knitters for 1440 Pairs Socks
The local Red Cross chapter announced receipt of yarn from headquarters for 1440 pairs of socks to be produced in July and August. Volunteers and knitters are urged to report to city hall to receive their allotment and begin work for the two month period.
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The
American Red Cross
Mosinee Wins Decisively Over Marshfield in Semi-Pro Clash
Mosinee defeated Marshfield 11 to 3 at Mosinee in a decisive semi-pro game. Two big innings, five runs in the first and six in the seventh, powered the blowout as Kehrberg struggled on the mound for Marshfield. Mosinee plans to try to stage the deciding game in Wausau soon.
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Mosinee
Marshfield
Papermakers
Masinee
Kehrberg
Marshield
Johnson
Wausau
Prices in Belgium Under German Occupation Reported
The Belgian legation in Washington released April prices for staple goods in conquered Belgium. Coffee nds to $6.00 per unit, lard $2.93, butter $2.38, tea $10, bread 60 cents, coal $232 a ton, boots $18 a pair, cloth $12 a yard, with many items listed. The note also highlights Germany’s destruction and looting, citing 10,000 homes burned, 6,000 civilians killed, $3 billion taken, and 125,000 men deported.
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Belgium
Washington
Germany
America
Christmas buying urged to ease national burden
The Council of National Defense and the Advisory Commission announced a nationwide campaign beginning in September to discourage Christmas gifts considered unnecessary. The effort, led largely through women as major buyers, aims to thrift and economy and align with prior directives. Magnus Swenson chairs and J Borden is executive secretary.
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Council of National Defense
The
Advisory Commission
Council and
Magnus Swenson
J. B. Borden
Secy
Potato Bugs Debate Echoes Through Minnesota Farmers
In a Minnesota town autumn gathering, farmers traded tales of potato bug ravages with one man noting pests devoured crops in days. A seed house drummer added a story of potato bugs inspecting seed purchase records before planting time.
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Minnesota
Johnson Sought by Milwaukee Club in Tryout
Oscar Johnson, Marshfield pitcher, wired for a Milwaukee tryout with the American Association club. He joined the Milwaukee squad in St Paul after leaving Marshfield, pitched two innings with one hit allowed, a run scored, and one hit by St Paul. Johnson struggled with wildness Saturday but shows major potential and strong past performances.
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Milwaukee
American Association
Oscar Johnson
Johnson
St. Paul
Marshfield
Clacles
Army Demands Heavy Wool Stock for Coming Winter
The army plans to requisition substantial wool supplies for soldiers in France and at home. A reserve must be built to meet emergencies as woolen suits will be scarce and costly next winter. Domestic clothing stocks suffice for civilians, but raw wool and imports through January 1920 are aimed at military needs.
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France
The Soldier's Chances in War News
The piece outlines allied army mortality ratios and odds for soldiers in war. It notes twenty nine to one for returning home versus death, forty nine to one for recovering from wounds versus dying, and one in six hundred for losing a limb. It compares disease and bullet fatality rates and mentions the soldier and sailor insurance law protecting wounded soldiers and their dependents.
Hearing in Grand Rapids Case With Weiss and Specht
District Attorney Joh Roberts represents the state as a big hearing on the case involving Richard Weiss and Henry Specht is set for Saturday in July but did not occur. In Lisbon township Waukesha County an Airdale valued at 100 dollars killed 1,000 dollars worth of pure bred sheep and other stock. A dog bite caused rabies spreading to horses cattle and hogs worth 800 dollars for a total loss over 1,600 dollars in a single township.
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Richard Weiss
Henry Specht
Joh Roberts
Grand Rapids
Lisbon Township
Waukesha County
Empey Stars in Over the Top at Adler Theater
Sergeant Arthur Guy Empey, author of Over the Top, arrives in town to star in the Vitagraph film based on his war memoir. Adler Theater promotes three day run starting Wednesday July 17 with Empey re enacting frontline moments.
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Arthur Guy Empey
Somme
Adler
Adler Theater
Vitagraph
Empey
Allj
Albert B. Smith
Vitagraph, Company
Decision Denies Wood County Highway Remonstrance
The state highway commission denied the remonstrance from Wood County over a road from Auburndale to Marshfield. The commission rejected aligning with the Yellowstone Trail, preferring the route west of Auburndale then south of Marshfield and into the city, despite Marshfield citizens’ objections voiced at a Grand Rapids hearing.
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State Highway Commission
Wood County
Auburnpdale
Marshfield
Auburndale
Grand Rapids
Adler Rebooks My Four Years in Germany
Manager John P. Adler of the Adler theater brings back the film for next Saturday and Sunday nights to give more people a chance to learn about ambassador Gerard's time in Germany. Tickets are offered at popular prices.
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John P. Adler
Adler Theater
Germany
Adler
Gerard
New War Allowance Plan Applies to Soldiers Families
Secretary McAdoo announces July 1 start for a radical change in allotments and allowances. After July 2 every enlisted soldier must allot 15 to his wife and children monthly. Government adds 5 to 50 depending on family, with optional 54 for dependents if no wife and children.
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McAdoo
Man commits suicide on Northwestern train after fear of pro-German taunts
Carl Haa sch Haasch, former Stettin resident now living in Ashland, killed himself in a toilet on a Northwestern train between Ringle and Wausau. Relatives cite nervous trouble and fear after tar and feathering incidents. Coroner ruled no inquest. body taken to Marathon.
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Carl Hanech
Stettin
Ashland
Northwestern
Ringle
Wausau
Marathon
W. G. Meilahn
Haasch
Marathon County
Hamburg
Fred Haasch
Demand for Labor Sparks Nationwide War-Work Campaign
The United States Employment Service launches an intensive drive to recruit workers for war plants. Non essential industries will supply labor as shortages cripple munition production and coal mining. Offices will expand and agents deployed to every community to shore up supply before the August 1 private recruiting ban.
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Connecticut
Maryland
United States Employment Service
Quiet Wed Blessings for Kamps Family Kin
Wednesday evening Miss Alta Bohn married C. C. Sheldon of Superior in a ceremony at Mr and Mrs. Fred Kamps home. The couple will reside in Superior. Also last week Mariel Harper and Harley Clingy surprised friends with a wedding at the Presbyterian church with Rev. F H Ambrose officiating. The couple left for a southern honeymoon.
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Fred Kamps
Alta Bohn
C. C. Sheldon
Superior
Masse
St. Alban’s Church
Fern’ Sheldon
Auto
Sheldon
Mariel Harper
Harley Clingy
F. H. Ambrose
Presbyterian Church
Quiet Fourth Dampened by Showers Across Towns
A quiet Fourth of July with intermittent rain dampened celebrations in Marshfield and nearby towns. Despite showers, many cars traveled to Milladore Auburndale Spencer and Grand Rapids to witness the events while Company I members worked hard in Auburndale and Milladore and aided the Doth villages celebration.
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Marshfield
Milladore
Auburndale
Marshfield Seeks Adoptive Support For 27 French Orphans
General Pershing appeals for aid to fatherless children in France. Marshfield citizens pledge to support 27 children, with individuals and societies contributing funds and promises. The local committee reports $18.60 raised on the Fourth of July and will publish updates weekly. Fred J. Jordan chairs the drive.
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General Pershing
American Expeditionary Forces
France
Marshfield
A. G. Felker
W. H.roddis
R. P. Potter
E. ©. Pars
J. A. Kestel
Leo Rose
H. Roddis
I.P. Tiffault
Col. Sparr
C. B. Edwards
Alfred Newman
Peter Luis
E. E. Winch
F. K. Bissell
Fred J. Jordan
Éauch
Methodist Episcopal Church
Methodist Sunday School
Masonic Lodge
Eastern Star
D. A. R, Christian Science Church
Richfield Methodist League
Lindsey
One More Chance to See Oshkosh vs Marshfield
Manager Emmerich plans a final attempt to schedule Oshkosh at home for a big game against Marshfield if weather allows. Milwaukee’s Johnson, currently with the Milwaukee American Association team, will join the Oshkosh lineup. The Oshkosh squad features top semi pros and college players, promising a tough, high quality contest Sunday.
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Oshkosh
Emmerich
Marshfield
Johnson
Milwaukee American Association
Thase
Deaths in Marshfield and Hewitt Presented for Burial
Mrs Mary Borofka 72 longtime Marshfield resident died last Wednesday from apoplexy. She was buried Saturday from St John s Catholic church with Rev Zinthater officiating. William Seidel a well known Hewitt farmer died Wednesday at the local hospital aged 54. His burial was in Hewitt Saturday at 9 30 with Rev Fr Miller officiating. funeral was well attended.
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Mary Borofka
Marshfield
West A Street
St. John’s Catholic Church
Zinthater
William Seidel
Hewitt
Fr. Miller
Dr Lind Opens Dentist Office Near Woolworths Store
A dentist named Dr Lind operates at the Adler block opposite Woolworths, with the listing dated 24. The note places the professional near a major retail site, signaling a new local dental practice.
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Dr. Lind
Adler Block
Woolworth
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American and Western Express Companies
Express Com
Pany
Old Western Office
RED Cross Yarn
Serg
John J. Pershing
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