Second Wisconsin Infantry Arrives at Fort Sam Houston
Fort Sam Houston hosts the Second Wisconsin Infantry the largest regiment stationed there with about 1,100 men. They join the Third Infantry to complete the Wisconsin Brigade with multiple battalions and a wide cadre of veteran officers. Soldiers arrive in day coaches due to tourist sleeper shortages and camp setup proceeds near the First Wisconsin.
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San Antonio
Tex
Wisconsin Infantry
Fort Sam Houston
Yorteway
Third Infantry
Bury
First Wisconsin Infantry
Wilbur M. Lee
PJ. Zink
Nso
Walter A. Marden
Hugh, &. Pomeroy
James McGulley
T. Tyron Beveridge
A. G. Carl
Frank Crane
Sunary Department
James R Scate
Medical Staf
George Merkel
Wisconsin
Mad Gun Company
Ashland
Big Circulation Contest Attracts County Attention
Residents across Wood, Clark and Marathon counties show strong interest in The Times Big Circulation Contest. Prizes include a datamobile, Niagara Falls trip, diamond ring, gold watch, plus many specials. Early starters gain 25 percent of subscription value for referred new signs. Contest ends September 1. Nominations listed for several towns and individuals. Death notice: Fred Schiller of Vesey dies at 41 after hospital visit. survived by wife and two children. funeral in Templeton.
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TIMES
Wood, Clark
Marathon
Niagara Falls
City Aa
City Ae
Spencer .Meyer
Josephine Holsath
Bend Krav
Rachel Mazel
Lind
Eun Haske
Sie Broker
City
Crystal Billings
Ah Brandt
Ry Norah Murphy
Lin - Loken
Arvin
Catherine Tach
T. Garbata Thon
Rozelly
Maria Benning
Hilda Grienbach
Emma Kraus
Rosellville
Katie Stelrenpohle
Julia
Sigel
Skate Koller
Auburndale
Lydia Grube
Iyrtle Markee
Karau
Tiny
Schiller
Vesper
Templeton
City Board Orders Immediate Drainage Disconnection
A city board of public works, at Mayor Felker's suggestion, approved a rule requiring homeowners to disconnect illegal drains into sanitary sewers immediately. Notices will be issued and served by Matt Wright. Noncompliance within five days of notice will lead to prosecution. The council cites repeated cellars flooding on the east side during heavy rains and commits to city action to fix the problem.
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Board of Public Works
A. A Felker
Matt Wright
Mayer Felker
No nominees for levee work. Keith explains details
The article notes a lack of nominations for levee work with only a small percent likely to start. Mr. C. E. Keith, who manages the contest, invites interested people to call him or visit THE TIMES office next week to discuss the process and the first vote count.
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C. E. Keith
Times Office
Delivery Prompts Marshfield Boy Concerns on Slow Train
An interview with a local Commerce Board officer discusses cooperative delivery systems as a major money and time saver for merchants in Wisconsin and beyond. The report covers the Board's push for improved parcel delivery, with the Secretary gathering data on current methods used by Wisconsin merchants and others in several states.
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Marshfield
Texas
A.M. Canse
Board of Commerce
Marsh Board of Commerce
MI. C
Tisson vaccinated in Arkansas camped in Texas killed in Mexico
Fragmentary dispatch notes a traveler named Tisson moving from Arkansas to Texas and then to Mexico where he died, with stray garbled lines referencing a satellite call and a distant hoped return to San Antonio. The text mentions a July date and vague travel details.
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Tisson
Arkansas
Texas
Mexico
Hell
Boughton
Kids And Pigs Gather Round The Train Scene
A crowd of small children and razor backed pigs gathered around the train as people answered playful questions about ice in pockets and distance into the United States. The excerpt notes that even the older folks appeared dull amid the scene around a warm day.
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United States
Rain floods tents as Second Regiment camps near San Antonio
San Antonio Texas July 18 Special Tropical storm drenched the Second Regiment drowing tents in mud and blowing many down. The MarehSeld company lost one train and soldiers slept in others tents. The unit will review tonight after joining camp routines.
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San Antonio
Tex
MarehSeld Company
Jess
Camp Douglas
New York
Commissary Department
el Paso
Fale
Ayman Rane
Co operative delivery plan urged for Marshfield merchants
A proposed cooperative delivery system would consolidate merchant routes to reduce costs and improve service. Stockholders would own equal shares and a general manager would oversee operations, with a single daily delivery to each customer. The plan promises consistency, efficiency, and community wealth growth through unified service.
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Marshfield
NEW BABY AT VW Upham Family Welcomes Baby Boy
Upham ex Governor WA and family announce the birth of a baby boy Saturday at their home on West Third Street. The proud father, a grandfather himself, receives hearty congratulations while other family members cannot yet receive visitors. The text also notes a Beaufort marriage and references Wisconsin's governor, a prominent Republican leader with Civil War service.
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VW. A
Upham
Govana WA
Weat Third Street
Mro
M Cpham
Beaufa'i Br
Wisconsin
New Arrivals Reported From Local Families
A fragmentary birth notice lists several newborns with parents including Mr. and Mrs. John Stedler, Mr. and Mrs. Albert Johnson, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Bellinar, Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Clirgy, Mr. and Mrs. John Hayden, and Mr. and Mrs. M L Gagnelive. The date reads Saturday morn but details are incomplete.
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John Stedler
Albert Johnson
Henry Bellinar
Clarence Clirgy
John Hayden
M. L. Gagnelive
Settled at Lake Geneva Couple Plans New Home
The couple My and Mrs William A Terry are settled at Lake Geneva and plan to build a bungalow on a 22 acre lot in the town's highest part this fall. They are currently camping in a new garage and enjoying a fishing trip on the lake this afternoon at five.
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Lakfe Geneva
William A. Terry
Formanly
Lake Geneva
New Launen
Death of Medford Woman J Mary Turvey at 64
J Mary Turvey a Medford resident aged 64 died last week at a city hospital. The funeral was held in Medford, and she was well known in the community.
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Medford
J. Mary Turvey
City
Second Regiment Troop Train Passes Through Little Rock
Troop trains from Woolisia New York and Tadiana met at Little Rock. The Second Regiment of Wisconsin marched through the city for exercise. Scores of letters were thrown from the cars to be mailed by awaiting canoe riders as the convoy traveled south through Arkansas.
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Arkansas
Migouri Uacine
Woolisia
New York
Tadiana
Little Rock
Wiscorsin
Arka
Vhilosopn
Wisconsin
Illinois
Wisconsin Goods Routed to Germany on Submarine Return
Wisconsin products expected to be cut to Germany aboard the returning submarine Deutschlard. Milwaukee beer plans to be carried as part of the shipment, signaling a notable trade entanglement amid the wartime supply routes.
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Wisconsin
Germany
Deutschlard
Milwaukee
Teuto American Alliance Holds State Meet Here
The National German American Alliance Marshfield state meet set for July 22 23 will limit attendance to delegates and wives press due to large turnout. About 180 delegates expected with Marshfield members driving the event at the armory sessions Saturday and Sunday the welcome by Mayor Felker and a banquet with speeches plus an automobile ride Sunday evening.
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National
A. G. Felker
Leo Stern
Milwaukee
Drlenttes
Arments Maentorehor
Marshfield
Secon Regiment
Texas
Hold Up Foiled by Hewitt Siloon Keener
John Gowering of Hewitt thwarted a lone robber Friday evening after leaving a saloon when he was ordered to raise his hands. He clutched a bag of about 45 in silver, struck the attacker, the gun misfired, they grappled, and the robber fled. The revolver was later found with a missing firing pin.
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John Gowering
Hewitt
Voyts
Uy ‘Phurs
Yebbes
le Waad
Mgr. Gondoring
Man Drowns at Stratford in River Near Connor Mill
Charles Wallner Jr. age 41 an employee of the Connor companys planing mill drowned in the Bizeau Pleine river near the Connor millSunday afternoon at about four oclock after cramps. His body was recovered about an hour later by Walter Felker who dived to bring it up Surviving are his parents and four brothers and sisters Funeral held at Stratford yesterday.
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Charles Wallner, Jr
Tr, Connor Company
Bizeau
Connor
Walter Felker
Stratford
Stratford man charged after assaulting officer
William Gorr of Stratford allegedly struck Oliver Louis Thompson and kicked him while police attempted control. An officer used a billy and Gorr was secluded, later sent to a doctor as a warrant for assault is prepared for a prison term.
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William Gorr
Stratford
Oliver Louis Thompson
Billy
Mr. Thompson
Gorr
Gerwing
Garr
Sterm
A SERIAL Show House Episode No. 6
The performers promise an honest effort to provide a good show house while acknowledging imperfect judgment. They vow to please audiences with earnest intent and continuous improvement.
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