Soldier Tells Of Conditions Over There In France
A speaking U S soldier describes front line life in France twenty five miles back of the lines. He recalls No Man's Land with shell holes barbed wire and mud. He contrasts mud there with Wisconsin mud and mocks German brutality while praising American resolve to finish the war. He condemns slackers and urges full national effort to defeat Germany and secure victory for liberty.
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France
America
Wisconsin
No Man’s Land
Nicholas
Berlin
Germany
Wisconsin Circuit Court summons in Wood County case
June 12 to July 17 dates indicate Wood County circuit court action. Defendants Hugo Wegener Pievntit William Wieden Maria Wieden Jung Brewing Upham Manufacturing P. J. Bowlin & Son are summoned to answer the complaint within twenty days after service. Plaintiffs attorneys PA R R Williams Marshfield Wis.
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Gircuit Court
Wood County
William Wieden
Maria Wieden
Jung Brewing Co
Upham Manufacturing Company
P. J. Bowlin & Son
A Corporation
Wisconsin
R. R. Williams
Plaintif
YP. C
Marshfield
Weod County
Wis
Warrant of attachment issued in Wood County Justice Court
William Welter files suit in Wood County City of Marshfield Justice Court against Paul Oblee. A warrant of attachment is issued against Oblee and his property to satisfy a $125 debt. If Oblee does not appear before Justice Charles Hahn on June 25, 1928, at 10 a.m., judgment will be rendered and property sold to pay the debt. Dated June 1, 1918.
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County OF
Wood
Marshfield
Justice Court
Paul Oblee
Wiliam
Charles Hahn
Said
Confusion Over Wheat Flour Substitutes Declares Food Bulletin
The county food administrator issues a complete list of approved substitutes for wheat flour under the fifty fifty ruling. It names corn meal corn starch corn flour hominy oat meal rolled oats rice flour barley flour buckwheat pancake flour and other cereals with various bans. Merchants have mixed up rules and some customers cannot obtain substitutes, but no amendments to the bulletin have been made.
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The
Food Administration
Protecting Army Stores From Insects At New York War C C
Millions of dollars worth of food and clothing stored at Bush Terminals in New York will be safeguarded from insect damage. The War Department will use stored product insect knowledge from the Department of Agriculture. Dr. E A Back of the Bureau of Entomology leads the effort with War Department cooperation to detect and treat infestations early and save costs.
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Bush Terminals
New York
War Department
Department of Agriculture
E. A. Back
Bureau of Entomology
The
Chamberlain's Tablets praised in Richmond endorsement
A Richmond reader, F. B. Bressey, reports a strong positive opinion of Chamberlain's Tablets. He claims they are a wonder and unmatched for indigestion or constipation, urging others to try them.
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Hag
Chamberlain
Life Story of a Fly from a House Window
A curious fly narrates its chilly day, late meals, and near escape as it explores a home. It mentions skittering on a window pane, dodging a dog, and a failed flight prompted by barred doors, while reflecting on humans, soap, and an empty stomach in a humorous, diary like tone.
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Jonah
Sugar Bowl
Pupil Puts Punch in Patriotic Utterances
Olga Peterson age 12 shone in Outagamie county royal and school diploma exam with ardent patriotism. Her remarks defend the flag, claim Old Glory inspires pride and urge respect for national symbols and duties. She cites Liberty Bonds Red Cross Y M C A and service clubs as citizen duties.
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Outagam
Olga Peterson
Red Cross
Olga
Peter Peter
Deer Creek
Wisconsin Heads States In Collecting War History
Wisconsin leads the union in gathering and preserving records of the state’s role in the great war. The War History Commission, formed March 1918, reports most counties have organized committees and are collecting war records. Douglas and Fond du Lac push Eau Claire and Waukesha for top historical material as statewide compilation continues.
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Waukesha
Wisconsin
Wisconsin Spring Wheat Acreage Surges 128 Percent
Madison June 10 Wisconsin reports a 128 percent rise in spring wheat acres from 1917, totaling 339000 planted this year. Combined spring and winter wheat reach 998000, the largest statewide wheat area since 1905. Spring wheat stands 96 percent of normal on June 1 with forecasted 6460000 bushels, winter wheat at 74 percent with 1090000 bushels forecast, overall 7530000 bushels.
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Madison
Wisconsin
25000 Nurses Needed by Army and Navy
A call from Surgeons General Gargas and Braisted urges immediate enlistment of 25000 registered nurses to care for soldiers and sailors in upcoming battles. The Red Cross asks all nurses to volunteer for war service or hospital support, urging practical nurses to fill gaps and support frontline care. The appeal emphasizes national duty and professional ethics backing nursing volunteers.
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Red Cross
General Gargas
Army
Braisted
Navy
America
Pershing
Sims
Rankin on marriage and social expectations in 19th century discourse
Congresswoman Jeannette Rankin comments on marriage ideals and economics in a provocative GMA address. The fragment contrasts a woman's demand for financial security with a young couple’s decision to marry despite modest means, illustrating social pressure about domestic labor and independence.
Tramps Rumor Stirs Neighborly Friction
A spring season exchange reports a resident denying feeding tramps at a home while another man admits to a prior sighting and attributes it to his wife cleaning the house. The brief quarrel highlights neighborly tensions over unexpected visitors on the doorstep.
Marines Bride Seeks Wife in Paris Island Letter
Atlanta June 10 report shows Private R K Ridgeway of the U S Marine camp at Paris Island asks Mayor Chandler to help find a wife. He is a three year old? blond man with a $15 000 estate and $10 000 in insurance who says his family is dead and he will soon go to France. He asks for a suitable wife to inherit his property.
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U.S
Chandler
R. K. Ridgeway
U. S. Marine
Paris Island
France
Ridgeway
Sour Stomach Remedy Advice From Chamberlains Tablets
This note defines sour stomach as mild indigestion caused by rapid or excessive eating or unsuitable foods. It advises slow eating, thorough chewing, small portions, and no supper to avoid sour stomach, and recommends taking Chamberlains Tablets to aid digestion if symptoms occur.
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Chamberlain
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Jeannette Rankin
Chas. Schwab
Chauncey Depew
Mee
Jack
First National Bank
Atlanta
Danny
Daley
Brent
Brooklyn
A. Ye
W. F. Malo
Marshfield Plumbing & Heating Company
Wasco
Marshfield, Wis
Winterburn Drug Co
Hotel Blodgett
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