You Like It and Roads Ride Through a Wisconsin Town
A reflective column blends friendship advice with travel notes in Milwaukee Journal style. It laments quarrels and urges being reasonable, praising Wisconsin trunk highway markings, detours, and road clarity on an auto trip to Milwaukee. It notes Fox River Valley half days, westward harvest limits, and an upcoming Central Wisconsin State Fair on September 2 3 4 5.
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Milwaukee Journal
Milwaukee
Fox River Valley
Flying Circus at Central Wisconsin Fair Feature
The Central Wisconsin State Fair Association, via Secretary R R Williams, inks a contract with the Milwaukee Journal for a Flying Circus aeroplane and Red Dragon race car exhibition. It seeks 100 paid Journal subscriptions as compensation and runs a Marshfield youth contest with prizes including plane rides and cash.
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Central Wisconsin State Fair Association
R. R. Williams
The
Milwaukee Journal
Fair Association
Journal
Curtis
Brownie
National Automobile
Williams
Chamber of Commerce
Marshfield
Viginity
Adies
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Enrollment for county fair contest opens by application
A notice invites individuals to enroll in the state fair contest by sending a letter or presenting in person to the Secretary of the Fair Association or the Chamber of Commerce. They will provide the necessary blanks and credentials to participate in the work.
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the Fair Association
Chamber of Commerce
Fair Booster Auto Trip Set For August Dates
Fair booster officials approve a two day auto trip on August 19 and 20 to arouse interest in the annual traction at the fair grounds. Chamber of Commerce support is expected to secure enough autos for a successful outing, with plans underway for a bigger and better event than prior years.
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Chamber of Commerce
Tay~ Ioy
Marathon
Taylor County
R.A. Kolb
Marathon County
Swoboda
Clark
Wood
Morrison
Chamber of Commerce Takes Over Employment Office
Marshfield Chamber of Commerce now runs the local employment office under federal authority after state funding was cut. Secretary Lamson leads the office, which has placed nine men and assisted others in finding work. The department will function from the current site until the Chamber’s new quarters near the Marshfield State Bank are ready.
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United States
Marshfield
Chamber of Commerce
Marshfield State Bank
Wage Order Affects Telegraph and Mercantile Firms
The Industrial Commission wage order, effective August 1, targets mainly telephone companies and smaller mercantile establishments. Many manufacturers already pay above the minimum, but beginners and small exchanges will see increases, with a later classification planned for hourly rates. The note explains broader impacts and the phased approach for different sectors.
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Madison
Industrial Commission
E. EB. Witte
Commission
The
Mr. Witte
Indus
Marshfield Employment Office Discontinued by Governor Order
Despite a legislative cut in free employment funds from 100000 to 50000, the governor orders closure of about half the state offices. Manitowoc opts to keep its office as a municipal bureau funded locally but run with the industrial commission. Other offices in Marinette West Allis Eau Claire Marshfield and Watertown face closing or downsizing to meet the new budget.
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United States
Madison
Philipp
Industrial Commission
Manitowoc
Bet
Eau
City Treasury
Marinette
West Allin
Eau Claire
Marshfield
Watertown
Farm experiments explore soil value for Colby farmers
Experi ment Station researchers began feeding trials at Farm No 2 this spring, focusing on soil work valuable to farmers on Colby land. Farmers have spent considerable time examining three jets now on the farm, assessing their impact on crop practices and yields.
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Colby
Harrington Resumes Dental Practice in Marshfield
Dr. G. E. Harrington, who started a modern dental office behind Marshfield State Bank, will open to the public Monday August 4. He returns from almost two years overseas in the Dental Corps with the 32nd Division and resumes private practice with a large, up to date setup ready to serve many patients.
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G. E. Harrington
Marshfield State Bank
Harrington
Citizens Favor Center Crossings Across Marshfield
Citizens urge new intersections mid block on busy avenues to ease passage and reduce jaywalking. Residents note white line walking, praise city plan but seek more crossings for convenience and traffic flow.
City Treasurer Joseph Schindler resigns over low pay
City Treasurer Joseph Schindler handed in his resignation on Saturday of last week citing $66 a month as too low for current conditions. The vacancy will likely be filled at the common council meeting held next week.
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Joseph Schindler
Common’ Council
Marshfield Baseball Team Dance at White City Pavilion
The Marshfield ball team held a dance at the White City pavilion last Thursday evening and it was among the year’s best events at the venue. Ticket sales were sufficient to fund new team suits, which are badly needed, and the management thanks local business people and the public for their generous support.
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Marshfield
White City Pavilion
Marshfield Telephone seeks rate hike to cover wage costs
The Marshfield Telephone Exchange asks the Wisconsin Railroad Rate Commission for approval to raise rates, citing higher wages for women and minors and increased material costs after a 22 cent hour wage floor was set. Hearing is scheduled for August 20 in Madison. The company operates about 1,700 telephones and employs around 20 workers, needing roughly $5,000 more annual revenue to stay solvent. Current rates and proposed changes are listed, with special rates for newspapers, schools, churches, and judges.
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Marshfield
Industrial Commission
Marshfield Telephone Exchange
States
Railroad Rate Commission
Madison
Railroad Rate Commission of Wisconsin
Rate Commission
Wall
Nekoosa to Meet Marshfield in Sunday Fair Grounds Clash
Marshfield prepares for a Sunday battle at the Fair Grounds as Nekoosa arrives to seek revenge after a prior win. Schultz and Crowns start for Nekoosa with Reeths and Braem for Marshfield as the teams resume a rivalry in semi pro ball. Fans urged to attend and support the locals in a corking matchup before Merrill’s August 10 visit.
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Nekoosa
Marshfield
Fair Grounds
Schultz
Crowns
Nekooza
Reeths
Braem
Mosinee
Emmerich
Merrill
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