Wisconsin 1917 State Fair to Present Tractor Demonstration
Wisconsin 1917 State Fair unveils a tractor demonstration area with 1500 feet frontage and 1200 acres adjacent for war effort exhibitions. Special attractions run Sept 10 through 15, with bands, daring stunts, and world famous displays. Harness racing and automobile racing feature top purses and champions, plus a $10,000 war display in awards.
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Louis German
Avitar
Greegs
DeCarno
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Es Gordon
CW. Parker Mechanical
Amusamanta
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Palllkiiton Motor Store
Chamber of Commerce
Lely Lisbrow
Wlagongin
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Liberty Bonds Enduring Safety Warns of Thrifty War Savings
In August American Magazine Sid extols Liberty Bonds as safe government-backed investments. He argues bonds protect ordinary savers, noting most 25 year olds will not be wealthy at 65, while bonds promise security backed by Uncle Sam’s taxing power and the nation’s assets.
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Sid
Uncle Sam
Joan Rockefeller
North America
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State Fair Closes In On A Three Day Visit
Visitors are urged to allot three days to see the State Fair fully as one day will not suffice. General admission is 50 cents with night shows at 25 cents.
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John Seubert
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Wisconsin State Fair Tractor Show Demonstrations
Secretary Oliver E Remey details Wisconsin State Fair plans for home front production support during wartime. The display features farm mechanization, including a large tractor show, electric transit to the grounds, and demonstrations of food production methods and alternative fuels to aid farmers and industry.
Drinking fountains and improvements planned for Alb.
A feature of the new water system costs 25000 and includes drinking fountains for all. Five new comfort stations, poultry facilities, wire fencing, and upgraded infrastructure are described along with repairs to barns and Dayton era enhancements.
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Eslihits
Slepureteceih
Ateeet
Counen
Tranedia
Mul Dee
St. Pauls
Revised horde division and new classes for state departments
A heavily revised document outlines new class additions in Wisconsin livestock divisions. It adds a dairy focused ponies class, updates sheep classifications to support continued breeding industry growth, and introduces Upland China swine allocations. Significant facility upgrades, including $35,000 buildings, raise premiums across poultry and related classifications.
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Wisconsin
Carrie
Poultry
Fraternal City Planned Under Wisconsin Fraternal Congress
Fraternal Day is directed by the Wisconsin Fraternal Congress with John W. Brown of Stevens Point as secretary and superintendent. A tented Fraternal City will be on the grounds with competitions in the Stock Wedging Pavilion on Monday night, Sept. 10.
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Wisconsin Fraternal Congress
John W. Brown
Stevens
Milwaukee Exposition Plans Big Week of Special Days
The Milwaukee event outlines a packed schedule with departments in Morticultural Agricultural and Women’s Work. Health, Markers and Moods will be led by Pred Wy Enentis, ex deputy health commissioner. Fraternal Day and State Day highlight statewide organizations and events. An anticipated 106,000 attendees are expected if weather cooperates as Auto shows gear up with increased attendance.
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Wonsin
Wowan
Pred Wy Enentis
Levalth
Milwaukee
Te Pyir
BCU
Elukifen
Wisconsty O
Licker
Jarret
Nistory
Gertson a War Aviator Soars in This Era
Louis Gertsom, one of Uncle Sam's expert war aviators, will fly day and night using a large military machine. He performs stunts others have done and more, with years of flying behind him, this year marking his prominent appearance as a storied pioneer of war aviation.
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Louis Gertsom
Uncle Sam
Wisconsin State Fair to Feature Large Show and Additions
The Wisconsin State Fair promoters plan a grand display west of the main grounds with a substantial tented area and new attractions. Organizers emphasize educational value, extensive exhibits, and top quality entertainment as the fair opens in three days and nights.
Governor Guests to Attend Wednesday Events in Milwaukee
Governor Philip and state officials will attend Wednesday events. Milwaukee officials will be present for Milwaukee Day on September 15.
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Phillp
Milwaukee
Preparedness Parade of Names Amid War Whispers
A fragmented rhythm of domestic tasks and looming conflict paints a wartime mood. References to Sister Susie and Betty bake, plant, and knit while men like Mike and Steve prepare, hinting at mobilization and knightly duties as the Kaiser looms and Atlantic wireless warnings spread.
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Susie
Betty
Boston
Polly
Nellie
Brother Bob
Walker
Ft. Helen
Mike
Steve
Ats
Tantic
Miltens
Will 1952 Come True Says Jack Lait
Writer Jack Lait predicts in American Magazine that by 1952 Europe will lack monarchs and new republics will rise including Treland and Poland. Global liquor taboo, universal woman suffrage, limited emigration, and public officials in professions are foretold along with bright artificial lights and double dotted streets in major cities. New York would host 10 million residents with its own legislature. Chicago 7 million with its own legislature.
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Jack Lait
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Kaiser
Europe
Treland
Republiies
Poland
Pacific
New York City
Chicago
Local notice of births and community events in Staadt
Staadt July 16 The home of Mr and Mrs Louis Schertz welcomed a son born Saturday July 7 All are well William Dent visited Stratford between trains late week Children's Day observed at Overlock with a full church program Rev W Schuelke and family attended a sermon All well Ed Zopf welcomed a baby boy Monday July 9 A gathering at Mr and Mrs J A Pennebecker Tuesday evening drawn about 25 youths with games and lunch William Dent and daughter Alletta visited Marshfield Mrs Matt Zopti visited Marshfield on business Nellie Schar and Miss Elsi Otto visited Str atford George Colvin raised his 86x80 barn Effie Johnson from Montana stayed with the Pennebeckers Mrs Margeret Sawicki visited her brother Ed Zapny Mrs Mary Trimborn of Milwaukee visited daughter Mrs Frank Norman Theodore Relvborn held a barn dance My Mr and Mrs Joseph Sawicki moved toward Racine to make their home George Bargabos and Mann Spanier visited Stratford Friday Emmet Colvin and Art Spanier were in Stratford on business William Mofensperger and family moved to Dorchester Friday Miss Marne Hofensperger aided Mrs Frank Curl for two weeks
When the War Ends A Rumor Chain From Many Sides
A jagged rumor chain describes a rumor about the war’s end passing through many unlikely sources including a washerwoman’s son a policeman a Chinese worker and a laborer on the street. The tale threads through mentions of Cuba Texas Klondike and a Swell society dame as a claimed chain of hearsay.
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Thane
Beatiay
Timbucktoo
Biliousness and Stomach Trouble Testimony
Miss Emma Verbrock of Lima Ohio describes two years of frequent stomach trouble and biliousness. She could eat little and felt dizzy and sick, sometimes needing support to avoid falling. After seeing an advertisement for Chamberlain's Tablets she tried them and felt rapid improvement. Obtainable everywhere.
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Emma Verbroke
Lima
Ohio
Chamberlain
Tom
Regulations for Mailing to U S Forces in France
The government issued rules for writing to American Expeditionary Force members in Europe. Letters must show the addressee's division, regiment, or company. no Europe location included in addresses. Postage prepaid at 2 cents per ounce, 1 cent for four ounces newspaper mail. Only United States stamps allowed. Mail to the United States follows normal addressing with no writer’s location shown. Airmail arrangements, money orders, and private telegrams to Amexforce London are described, with plain language or international code required.
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France
Europe
United States
United States Mail Service
United States Postal Agency
Post Ofice Department
Amexforce
London
What a Man Should Have at 35
The passage urges a 35 year old citizen to own a wife and children, a steady career, a home, bank savings, and four endowment policies. It contrasts youth’s grit with mature achievement and cites Jack Lait’s quote about youth’s value and the elusive peak marked at 25.
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Jack Lait
A Cheerful Prospect Engagement Shared Joyful Quote
A couple discusses engagement with playful banter about future shared griefs and sorrows. She teases that after marriage he will have plenty of woes, while he insists he has none. The exchange ends on cheeky note about forthcoming burdens.
Invention Patent Aids Milk Commercialization
An invention refereed to by Mr Datryman describes an aerating cooling and deodorizing device for milk fresh from the cow. The apparatus prevents fermentation and souring by exposing milk to no atmosphere before shipment to cheese factories and milk stations. The Marshtinld Milk Aerator Co of Marshfield Wisconsin guarantees the aerator and offers money-back refunds.
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Rator CO
Marshfield, Wis
Taking Big Chances With Travel Without Colic Remedy
A warning urges travelers to carry Chamberlains Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy, noting attacks of bowel complaint are sudden and severe and the preparation is essential since it cannot be obtained on trains or steamships. Obtainable everywhere.
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University of Wiscon- SI
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Wennesday
Roy K. Moulton
Staadt
Louis Schertz
William Dent
Stratford
W. Schuelke
Ed. Zopf
J. A. Pennebecker
Games
Ransie
Alletta
Marshfield
Matt Zopti
Marahfinld Am
Elsi Otto
Nellie Schar
George Colvin
Effie Johnson
Montana
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Margeret Sawicki
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Ed. Zapny
Mary Trimborn
Theodore Relvborn
Joseph Sawicki
Racine
George Bargabos
Mann Spanier
Straford Eatlers
Emmet Colvin
Art, Spanier
William Mofensperger
Wilt
Dorchester
Marne Hofensperger
Frank Curl
MR. Datryman
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F. M. Doyle
Ladysmith
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Bakerville
Marshfield Stave Company
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Nanos
Archie H. Cook
Baraboo
Emil Manthey
Neillsville
West Fifth Strove
Parma
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A. Kleinheinz& Son
Umekets
O-Le Pew
Spake Cereal Company
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