Reserve stock of wheat gone by first of July
Washington reports reserve wheat stocks will be exhausted by July 1 as 87 million bushels stood on hand June 1. Only about 7 million remain for July domestic use while exports end after July. Flour stocks remain strong to mill the new crop. Agricultural estimates suggest a possible 200 million bushels surplus after allied needs are met.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
United States
Food Administration
Agricultural Department
Elks to Lay Corner Stone of Base Hospital at Boston
Boston June 11 reconstruction base hospital No 1, first of its kind in the United States, will have its corner stone laid Saturday on Parker Hill in a ceremony with national, state, and city officials and thousands of Elks. The hospital aims to give wounded servicemen expert care and job training to reduce disability and ease community burden. Gifted by the Elks war relief fund, cost $250,000, accepted by the surgeon general in November. Ready to receive wounded soldiers in early September.
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Boston
Mass
Reconstruction Base Hospital
United States
Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks
Elks
Parker Hill
Nate States
Surgeon-General’s Department
Reconstruction Hospital
The
Elks War Relief Commission
Reconstruction
Seamen Insurance Extends to Merchant Fleet War Zone
The United States government insures over 69,000 masters officers and seamen on American merchant vessels in war zones, totaling more than 15 million dollars. Claims exceed 180 thousand, with compulsory coverage for war zone vessels and a government rate of 25 cents per 190 dollars. Insurance covers disability or death from war perils and detention after capture. one captain's wife receives 387.50 monthly after his capture, and enlistment guarantees dependents' support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Bureau of War Risk Insurance
Secretary of the Treasury
Ofrer
Merchant-Marine Service
Military Wedding at Niems Catholic Church
Prigate Michael Luis of the aviation corps and Miss Ida Martin were quietly married at St. John’s church last Thursday morning by Rev. Joseph Volz. Attendants were Mr and Mrs Peter Luis. The ceremony surprised many and marked the first military colored wedding in the church. The couple, both well known locally, will reside here while Luis serves overseas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. John’s Church
Luis
Blodgett
Marquette
Mich
John Luis
Aviation Corps
the Times
Miller and Shapiro Matrimony in Minneapolis Hotel
Ben Miller and Miss Ida Shapiro were married in Minneapolis at the Hotel Radisson. The bride, daughter of Mr and Mrs A Shapiro, is a local teacher and Milwaukee Normal graduate. The groom is a well known Marshfield businessman, member of Miller Bros, and they will reside at 701 West Sixth Street after a two week eastern honeymoon.
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Ben Miller
Minneapolis
Radisson
Ida Shapiro
8. Shapiro
Marshfield
Miller Bros
West Sixth Street
Will Train Teacher for Health Work
Wisconsin Anti-Tuberculosis Association will establish a short training course for graduates of normal schools colleges and experienced teachers to supply public health workers. Directed by E V Brumbaugh the program partners with the University of Wisconsin Extension Division the State Board of Health and Milwaukee health agencies. The aim is to free nurses for war service increase public health workers aid communities meet shortages and train women in health conservation and disease prevention to oversee civilian health and physical conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wisconsin Anti-Tuberculosis Association
Tr. E. V. Brumbaugh
Milwaukee City Health Department
University of Wisconsin Extension Divsion
State Board of Health
Milwaukee
Origin of Salary in Roman Times
The article explains salary derives from salt. Roman soldiers received daily salt with rations, and when salt could not be provided they were given monetary allowances to buy it. This monetary unit became known as salariwm or salary.
Cheese Surplus and Army Use Spurs Dairy Concerns
The Food Administration weighs cheese storage limits and war needs while promoting milk and cheese education. Wisconsin dairy interests warn lack of clear rules hurts prices and commerce, noting army cheese purchases are limited and storage policy remains unsettled, risking dairy farming viability.
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Chamber of Commerce
P. J. Schaefer Company
Incheese
Russell
Alfred Neumann
Wisconsin
Washington
U. S. Food Administration
Caution Against Small Faults Noticed
A brief reflection warns that neglecting small faults invites larger problems, urging vigilance in daily conduct and attention to minor errors before they escalate.
Senior class play and weekly cinema at Adler theater
Tonight the senior class play closes at the Adler theater with Thursday commencement at the venue. Friday hosts the Marshfield Wisconsin Loyalty Legion free show for veterans. Saturday resumes with Ven geance and the Woman chapter plus Clover's Rebellion starring Anita Stewart. Sunday features Betty Howard and Edward Earle in a love and mystery tale set in London with a Hearst-Pathe News and a Harmony orchestra. Evening shows begin at 8 14.
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Adler Theater
Marshfield
Wisconsin Loyalty Legion
Anita Stewart
Clover
The
Adler
Betty Howard
Edward Earle
London
Texas
Hearst-Pathe
Harmony Orchestra
Unifying World War Speech Prompts Global Unity
President cites Red Cross address praising wartime solidarity forging peace and a new unity of life. Four nations confront a united world bloc while governments rally a majority of the people to shared purpose and common humanity.
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Red Cross
Mill Creek Local Notes and Social Setbacks
Mill Creek reports a barn raising for Ernest Wundrow and mason work by George Hasselberger for M Gallatin. Mrs J Gebhard did papering for Mrs N W Simons. Mrs C Gallatin hosted the Lutheran Ladies Aid. Monica Simon and Arnold Kille joined St Michael’s Hewitt class of first communicants. Rose Redig hosted a party. Mr Clancy’s wife and daughter visited from Grand Rapids. Clancy serves as patrolman for the state road.
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St. Michael's Church
Hewitt
Rose Redig
Clancy
Grand Rapids
Mr. Claney
State Road
Hewitt Ex-Players Triumph Over Hewitt Nine In Exhibition
Hewitt scheduled a game with Auburndale but the visitors did not appear. An extra nine of ex players filled in and lost 12 to 4 to the ex players. Mrs. Peter Moulter of Marshfield visited her parents Sunday. Mrs Frank Durst of Marshfield visited her parents last week. Math Kautzer plans a bungalow opposite the Catholic church. Nine young men in town registered in Marshfield on June 5.
Milladore Social Notes and Fourth of July Plans
Milladore residents exchange visits with Margretta Steele and Louise Schaeffer while Clara Zivney returns for summer. Mrs A N Andersen visits her mother Mrs C L Petersen and Dr and Mrs C E B Myers attended a Marshfield talk. Preparations start for Milladore Red Cross Fourth of July event as George Schmid and children visit Auburndale.
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Milladore
Frank Nord
Port Edwards
Margretta Steele
Sparta
Louise Schaeffer
Milwaukee
J. Verhulst
A. N. Andersen
C. L. Petersen
Clara Zivney
C. EB. Myers
Marshfield
Nicholas
Adler
Richfield News Roundup and Local Events
June updates from Richfield note rain delaying planting and replanting, a sermon by Rev. Jordan, and social gatherings including a pie social and dance at Ed Rink’s. Local families visit, club meetings and Red Cross efforts earn support, with a $40.55 fundraiser for the Red Cross and thanks to neighbors society.
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Richfield
Max Leudthke
Jordan Sunday
Guernsey
Clark & Jackson
Y Farms
Vesper
the Red Cross
Oscar Ward
Grand Rapids
Sutton
Arthur Ewer
Marshfield
Richfield Neighbors Society
Red Cross
Ed. Rink
Treasvary
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Seamen’s Insurance
Luis--Martin
Mililer—Shapiro
America
Federal Department of Agriculture
Lea
Root
Tre
Mill Creek
Marshfield's
Eto
Bryant & Mare
Delco Farm
Marshfield Farm Electric Co
Adler Theatre
Frank Merril
Alice
Floy Miner
Freda Knapton
Hattie Frederick
Teachers’ Institute
Ed. Lenhorr
Ebbe
Frank Felton
Joe Brey
Holstain
John Gadson
Sharples
Sharples Milker
A. F. Gerdes
West 2Nd Street
Marshfield, Wis
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