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The Times launches an eight week subscription contest with a grand prize five passenger touring car. Other prizes include a Niagara Falls trip, a $35 diamond ring, and a $15 gold watch. Entrants earn 26 percent cash on new subscriptions if not winning a grand prize. Eight weeks to entry, with early listing boosts. The contest ends September 6th and targets Wood, Clark, and Marathon counties.
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Health measures on Wisconsin troops en route to camp
Wisconsin contingent including Company A and the Second Regiment band head to hard country under orders to maintain health. A kitchen car will issue rations from the train centers. each section receives three hospital corps members and designated water points. Soldiers are forbidden to drink from any unapproved sources and no alcohol aboard. Troops were paid before leaving, though some clothing funds await arrival at Sam Trouston. Moj olivadrab shirts and breeches will replace woolen wear at the way post. Rumor suggests a camp with bathing facilities by a lake, but the boys are skeptical.
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Good Races Lined Up For 1916 Marshfield Fair
W A Gething of Stevens Point, secretary of the Central Wisconsin Racing circuit, visited Marshfield in conference with I R Williams of the Fair association. He praised the prospects for racing opening at the Marshfield Fair from August 29 to September 1, predicting the meet will be the best in his years of experience and better than 1914.
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Hart Stars in Hell's Hinges at Hotel Tonight
Wm S Hart brings a gripping photoplay to Hotel tonight and Thursday. The town burns after a fierce encounter as Hart’s character reforms the town and showcases force and personality on screen. Evening show at 8 15 with a Thursday matinee at 3 00 and special music. 4011
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Hell's Hinges
Sharon
Marshfield school board holds annual meeting at high school
The Marshfield district No. 1 annual meeting drew fewer attendees yet approved a $2,000 reduction in planned spending while earmarking $4,000 to renovate the Washington school building. J C Marsh declined re election as director. Alderman E B Finn was elected to replace him. Mrs Pollard was re elected to the board and a $25,000 tax levy was recommended for next year.
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Leo Rose
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P. J. Kraus
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Shortest and longest names noted in Marshfield unit report
A Milwaukee paper scribe cites Company A of Marshfield with a private named James Foy as bearer of the shortest name in the regiment. A Milwaukeean bearing a Greek name is said to have the longest name, though the exact spelling and details are unclear in memory.
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A SERIAL Episode Five Building Interior Description
The staircase to the second floor and basement is metal and concrete, the operator and cashier booths mix metal concrete and wood, the lobby features pretty tile. Electric wiring uses iron conduits with indirect X Ray lighting, with drinking fountains lavatories and restrooms for men and women near the ticket booth, spacious auditorium aisles run full length to exits, seats are full leather upholstered with leg room, hat and coat holders complete the design.
Finger-Print Stew and Camp News at Douglas
The report details efforts to identify a soldier by fingerprint research and notes a Fourth of July camp visit by Marshfield guests including Dr. Hipske and others. It describes fifty Company A men receiving second typhoid injections, vaccination efforts, and fresh uniforms as Second Regiment troops prepare for interior guard duty at Camp Douglas Wisconsin.
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William Hipske
B.A. Galett
Noisy night soldiers and a sleeping mule mix up patrols
Private Gallig Dumas earns a round leather medal as the champion snorer of Company A. Private Pat Wright is repeatedly interrupted by loud slumbers. Corporal Spitz Spearbecker, trying to answer multiple calls, trips over a sleeping army mule, creating a humorous scene among the long-eared troops, then wanders north of Hewitt.
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Fred Korth Tries Death in Own Action at Omaha Hotel
Fred Korth, owner of the Omaha house, in a despondent mood early Saturday cut his throat with razors but with life saved after prompt medical care. His wife intervened, wrested the razors from him, and summoned aid. He faced serious risk, with prior prosperity reversed by reverses and drinking-related turmoil.
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City Votes Wages to Employees in Guard
Two city employees Martin Ott and Henry Mueller receive city pay top-ups while serving in the Second Regiment Company A. A resolution passed without opposition commits monthly wage top-ups covering the difference between government pay and city wages during U.S. service.
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Hefika and Hood Marry in Marshfield Church Study
The marriage of Theodore D Hef ika Marshfield s popular florist and Miss Mabel Hood occurred Tuesday morning in Rev F Halsey Ambrose study at the Presbyterian church The couple were attended by Miss Josephine Miller of Chicago and Arg Poul Beasa of Grand Jam They will reside at 609 West Fifth street and be at home after October 1 They left by automobile yesterday on a short wedding trip
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Marehfield
Mabel Hood
F. Halsey Ambrose
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C. R. Edwards
West Fifth Street
Constable Fined After Traffic Charge at Vesper
A. Wittman village constable of Vesper was arrested Sunday evening by Officer Jacob Kunz charged with driving without a license and violating road rules by driving on the wrong side of the street. He pled guilty in municipal court Monday morning, paying a $5 fine plus about $4 in costs. Ole Rude of Marathon county north of the county line was alleged to speed when Officer Louis Thompson stopped him Sunday evening. Rude was released on promise to appear. he failed to show by Monday and much of Tuesday, and Chief Gerwing issued a warrant delivered to Deputy Sheriff William Paspe, who will likely bring Rude into court.
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A. Wittman
Vesper
Jacob Kunz
Ole Rude
Marathon County
Louis Thompson
Marshfield Boys Leave for San Antonio Camp Douglas
The Second battalion and Second regiment band entrained for San Antonio at 10 30 this morning. Camp Douglas Wisconsin July 9 Special as tents are shed and the Second rests in pup tents tonight most will return home. Seventeen Company A men cannot go south and must choose to stay or go home. The roster includes Frank Mechler John Wiesner Arthur Ber Leo Zacharia Willian Lay Paul Eimerman John Hodgden Harold Warner Herman Weigel George Kornived George Adams Emiller Joseph Morel Pat Wright Joan Diem. One man George Kornived remains with the Third regiment mess. Camp Douglas July 8 Specials describes orderly but chaotic camp breaking and movement toward deployment. The Second regiment is ready to leave and many are eager for the border. Several signatures are needed as noncoms sign many documents.
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George Kornived
George Adams
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George Martin Re-Elected City Dumping Ground Caretaker
George Martin was re elected caretaker of the city dumping ground at Thursday evening council meeting with no opposition. He has held the position for two years. Also a brief note on Frost Proof Silos promising to improve stock happiness and milk yields.
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