Victory Liberty Loan Passes in Senate
The Victory Liberty Loan of 7.009 billion dollars was adopted in Washington early Sunday. Senators Lafollette and Sherman, Republicans, tried to block it by filibuster but failed, delivering a Senate victory for Wilson and the administration before the session ends.
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Washington
Latollette
Wisconsin
Sherman
Ilinois
Senate
Ares
Wilson
Lafollette
Congress
Jung
Ing
Paris Conferuwe
Elected President of Rural Carriers in Grand Rapids meeting
The Wood County Rural Mail Carriers held their annual meeting at Odd Fellows hall in Grand Rapids on February 22. George Specht was elected president with D. J. Robinson as vice president and W. Dexheimer as secretary treasurer. About sixty members and their wives attended the session, where Postmaster R. L. Nash of Grand Rapids spoke on service improvements and farmer benefits. A luncheon was served at 12:80.
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Leen Ceorge Spouht
Wood County
Odd Fellows Hall
Grand Rge Pids
E Vivva
Mars
D. J. Robinson
Arpin
Wd. Dexheimer
Whitewatin West
Hi. Kennedy
Adburndale
Caurgge Specht
Marshfield
Dexheimer
Mershtick
R. L. Nash
Grand Rapids
JU Nash
Tarzan cinema at Adler theater surpasses prior version
Producers bring Edgar Rice Burroughs Tarzan tale to Adler theater next Monday and Tuesday with a new seven reel film of the concluding Tarzan of the Apes chapters. Critics report the production surpasses the earlier showings in money, brains and energy, delivering unusually happy results.
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Tarun
Adler Theater
Edgar Rice Burroughs
Cineina Dram
Lawrence Girls Glee Club Heads on Wisconsin Tour
Miss Beatrice Schuette of Marshfield, daughter of F. J. Schuette, a Lawrence Conservatory student, sings as a soprano and special quartet member. The Lawrence girls glee club begins a two week spring tour across Wisconsin from Marshfield to Milwaukee with stops in Nuillsville Elray and other cities. Schuette also belongs to the Sigma Alpha Iota musical sorority.
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Appleton
Wis
Beatrice Schuette
F. J. Schuette
Marshiield
Lawrence Conservatory
Lawrence Girls’ Glee Club
Wisconsin
Miss Schuette
Marshfield
Nuillsville
Elray
Milwaukee
Migs Schuette
Sigma Alpha Low
Marshfield Should Prioritize Veterans Meeting Place Over Memorial Arch
A Marshfield columnist argues against a memorial arch and urges building a veteran meeting place. The piece asserts returning soldiers need social integration, housing, and a public center to reconnect with families, work, and community life, to prevent outflow to neighboring towns.
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Marshfield
Marshfeld
Income Tax Payment Options and Penalties Notice
The article details tax payment options due March 15 1919 including full payment or quarterly installments with deadlines at three and nine months. It explains extensions, accrued interest, penalties for late payment and the due dates, along with general filing instructions. It also reports the death of Ruth Miller, infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Eni Miller, with funeral arrangements.
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Ling Ib
Eni Miller
Sitnor
Ruth
Ta Tho Thom
Immanuel
Canada lands law to lure settlers for vast Canadian farms
Wisconsin lawmakers discuss rival land policies noting Canada has millions of idle acres ready for settlement under a 20 year payment plan with 10 percent down. Canada aims to populate its wheat regions and attract American immigrants with government auctions, loans, and firm resale to settlers.
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Madison
Wis
Murenh T
Wisconsin
Canada
Uns
United States
J. A. Calder
Canadi
Daventy
Canara
Lovejoy escapes Grand Rapids jail again
News breaks that Frank Lovejoy an auto thief with many aliases has escaped from Grand Rapids jail for the third time. A watchman had overnight duties and the jail was not secured. Unable to determine exact method authorities report Lovejoy used keys to exit the front doors with a coat and hat. He had previously caused a noise in his cell suggesting sawing. Local officials warn the public and intend to recapture him. Separately a Methodist church gathering is planned at Klondike hall Friday March 7 with Clark and Sizer from Marshfield leading segments.
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Naashfield
Marshfield
Itsel
Vinemental
Belvo
Army of Occupation
Marshfelul
Frank Lovejoy
Grand Rapids
Lovejoy
Min
Civil Service Jobs for Returned Soldiers
Washington March 3 The Civil Service Commission highlights an executive order from July 18 1918 allowing veterans honorably discharged to be reinstated in civil service within five years of discharge if fit for the duties. The commission will assist veterans in finding suitable government vacancies and can place their names on reinstatement lists for appointing officers to fill positions.
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Washington, D
United States Civil Service Commission
Germany
Civil Service Commission
Emplo
Armavi
Dlistingh
Greenwood Branch Sets New Daily Train Schedule
The Greenwood to Grand Rapids branch changes the timetable with Marshfield as the starting point. Trains now leave Greenwood at 7:00 am for Grand Rapids, arrive at Marshfield mid morning, and return via Marshfield in the afternoon.
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Greenwood-Crand Rapids
Greenwood
Marshfield
Ne+ knoga
Nekoon
Grand Rapids
Virand Rapids
Grant Rapids
Eaves
Marshfield City Loses to Grand Rapids City Team
The Marshfield city basketball team lost 34 to 23 to Grand Rapids Company K. Players for Marshfield included Art Reeths Bert Lacmie Winthrop Reynolds Alison Bly and Lloyd Whitney. The Grand Rapids Tribune account notes a rough game with heavy fouls and late free throws by Pal Johnson while Stark recovered from a minor eye injury and the crowd enjoyed dancing after the game.
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Marshfield City
Grand Rapids
Company K
Marshfield
Art Reeths
Bert Lacmie
Winthrop Reynolds
Alison Bly
Lioyd Whitney
Grand Rapids Tribune
Armory
Grand
Inter
Baldauf
Pal
Johnson
Cecen
Toval
Sinck
Normington
Smith
Plahmer
Stark
Letters From Boys In Service
A wartime letter from FL X Schuh, 168th infantry, Niederbreisig, Germany, describes scarce packages, transport troubles, and frontline experiences. He notes German attitudes, Christmas meals, and rugged conditions including worn uniforms and shoe shortages. He hopes for $2,000 civilian funds, reflects on peace prospects, and recalls Rhine battles near Brohle.
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FL X. Schoh
168Th Infantry
Niederbreisig
Germany
S. G
Fritz
Javer
Rhine
Brohle
Gobtenz
U. S
Schuh
Montana National Guard
Rainbow Division
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la Follette
R. R. Carriers
Glee Club
Richfield
Methodist Church
Klondike Hall
Clark
Sizer
Rolland Ledgen
Wright Bakery
Edward Sherry
Ringgold
Palmanera
Cuba
China
Mexico
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