Civic Development association drives Marshfield growth
The Civic Development association nears a 200 member goal as workers prepare to move to Janesville. Arthur Metugar will oversee a two to three year work program and organize committees, while James T. Bepz Lucius E. Wilson Earl J. Smith and C. W. Otto hand over duties to Janesville colleagues.
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Civic Development Association
Marshfield
Torney
B. Edwards
Bureau
Coutts
C. Pors
John F. Cote
James T. Boge
Lugius E. Wilson
James T. Bepz
Lucius E. Wilson
Earl J. Smith
C. W. Otto
Janesville
Wis
Arthur Metagur
American City Bureau
Metugar
Metzgar
Troy
County Council of Defense to Meet at The Rapids
By order of Wood County Council of Defense chairman W. D. Connor a special meeting of all county and subordinate council members is called for tomorrow at 1 30 p m at the Grand Rapids courthouse. Topics include seed provisioning, acreage, fuel and food conservation, farm labor, gardening, and related issues. All members are urged to attend for vital discussions. You will enjoy Fatty Arbuckle in Out West Adler theater Saturday March 5th with big show small prices.
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Wood County Council of Defense
W. D. Connor
Marshfield
Court House
Grand Rapids
Wood Counry
Cusinesl
Fatty Arbuckle
So Long Letty at Adler Theater Promises Musical Treat
Local theatergoers can see Oliver Morisco's So Long Letty at the Adler theater on Sunday March 1st. The coast to coast success follows Letty Robbins and her husband Grace Miller in a plot of swapped partners. The show features catchy songs and light comedy through an improbable yet entertaining sequence.
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Oliver Morisco
Adler Theater
San Francisco
Los Angeles
Letty
Tawa
Letty Robbins
Grace Miller
Grace
Marshfield Library Hosts Weeklong Book Drive
The Marshfield Library and city Boy Scouts will run a book drive from March 18 to March 25. Community members are asked to donate books to benefit servicemen, with Miss Shaw coordinating and Camp Library Service aiding in morale, education, and providing technical volumes to soldiers.
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Marshfield
Boy Scouts
Shaw
Csse
Prince
Jingland
Italy
America
Beljeum
France
England
Germany
The Poor Soldier Letter From Camp Custer
A Chicago Tribune reprint quotes a Camp Custer enlisted man lamenting civilians’ hardships during wartime. He contrasts plentiful army provisions with civilian taxes and shortages, urging better support for those at home while soldiers endure meatless and sugarless days.
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Camp Custer
Battle Creek
Mich
Chicago Tribune
Bowling league standings show no change in week
The percentage columns and top individual averages remained steady through the week. The Lutefisks dropped from the league as they could not reorganize for future games.
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Lutefisks
Rapids Defeat Neillsville to Enter Lawrence College Tournament
In a hard fought elimination game at the high school, Grand Rapids edged Neillsville 17 to 16 to secure the district berth for Lawrence College tournament at Appleton. Neillsville led 12–4 at halftime before Rapids rallied, with Palmer starring for Rapids and McBride leading Neillsville.
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Rapids
Neillsville
Theouth
Grand Rapids
Appleton
Rapis
Eine
Rap
Take Down Tattered Flags
A local call urges Marshfield to remove torn weathered flags on public buildings and replace or retire them. Pauline Worth Hamilton argues every flag should symbolize respect and be kept white and whole, noting faded standards reflect on the nation.
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Marshfield
Pauline Worth Hamilton
The
Vigrants
Soldiers to Vote Under Absentee Act in Wisconsin
Wisconsin soldiers home-based or stationed in state may vote under a special session law. If 200 or more vote in a body, officers will report results. fewer may mail their ballots. Absentee voting requires county clerk applications, but addresses will be mailed to county clerks to forward blanks to soldiers without application.
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United States
Wisconsin
County Cloris
Iiem
Loyalty Legion Mass Meeting Rescheduled for March 22
Milwaukee hosts a Loyalty Legion mass meeting rescheduled from February 13 due to Col Roosevelt’s illness. The general council set March 22 as the new date three days after the spring primary. Speakers are yet to be named.
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Milwaukee
Feo
Miagonesin Loyalty Legion
Roosevelt
General Council of the Loyalty Legion
City Council Service Flag Dedicated For Absent Ward Member
Alderman Robert Connor of the Third ward spearheaded the purchase of a service flag for city council desks. The banner honors the council member serving the nation in Marshfield, with rumors of Connor’s resignation unverified at press time.
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Robert Connor
Marshfield
Connor
Marshfield Honors Soldier William Riethus Buried With Military Honors
Marshfield paused its business to honor William Riethus, a deceased soldier who died at Camp Merritt New Jersey. The funeral procession included the 24th State Guards band and Boy Scouts, ending at Hillside cemetery after a solemn high mass at St. John's Catholic church. The day also noted A J Butler taking charge of the restaurant and saloon businesses, planning renovations and lodging use.
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Marshfield
Central Avenue
William Riethus
Camp Merritt
New Jersey
South Cherry Street
St. John’s Catholic Church
24Th Separate’ Company of State Guards
Second Regiment
Urbinistion
Billy Riethus
Boy Scouts
Catholic Order of Foresters
Counci of
Defense
Eagles
Jos Folz
Stehling
Jueck
Hillside Cemetery
Ricthus
Badger Maple Trees Help Out Sugar Supply
Wisconsin has a hidden sugar source in maples and the syrup season is here. Tap maples by boring a small hole and insert a spout to collect sap. Buckets and simple boiling methods yield syrup and sugar, suitable for household or larger taps.
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Wisconsin
Firemen's Easter Ball Scheduled by Marshfield Unit
The nineteenth annual Easter ball of the Marshfield Fire Department will be held at the armory on Easter Monday April 1. Fire fighters handle preparations and many residents will buy party favors from the department. The Imperial orchestra will provide the music for this major post Lenten social event.
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Marshfield Fire Department
Imperial Orchestra
Notice to the Public on Whisky Claim and Wine Commentary
A public notice presents a dispute over a whisky charge, denying any whisky purchase or consumption by the speaker. It references French wine commentary from visitors and asserts no whisky purchases in years.
Notice of cattle shipment from Soo Line Yards
John Stanton will ship cattle and calves from the Soo Line Yards on Saturday March 9. For further information call Mershfield Poultry House at phone Not 281. Signed W H Roddis.
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John Stanton
Soo Line
Mershfield Poultry House
Woman Held On Threats To President Wilson
Mrs. Lueveh Gebert of Milladoro Wood county was taken to Wausan by Deputy U S Marshal William Toton and arraigned before a U S commissioner charged with threatening language toward President Wilson The complaint cites she said if the president were here she would shoot him Her bail of 7500 was signed by herself and husband A E Gebert The Geberts son and S A Price faced circuit court last spring for an assault at Junction City against Earl R Johnson The Stevens Point Journal notes heavy fines and costs for the young men
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Lueveh Gebert
Milladoro
Wood County
Wausan
United States
William Toton
Wilson
A. E. Gebert
Gebert
A. R
S.A. Gehert
S. A. Price
Junction City
Earl R. Johnson
Michigan Avenue
Stevens Point
Stevens P Journal
Auto License Fees Set For 1918 In City
The notice urges timely requests for 1918 auto licenses with a flat ten dollar fee for passenger cars, plus tiered charges for trucks, wagons, buses, motorcycles, and dealers. Licenses expire December 31.
Rye flour allowed in victory bread through March 31
Washington bakers may continue using rye flour as a wheat flour substitute in victory bread until March 31, per the food administration advisory issued Friday. The February 1 baking regulations had set the limit to ending Saturday.
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Washington
Victory
Mariil
Food Administration
Public Auction of Kepler & Neese Goods in Fenwood
In bankruptcy sale the stock of general merchandise owned by Kepler & Neese in Fenwood Wisconsin will be sold at public auction on Monday March 18 1928 at 1 pm Frank Vaughn trustee presiding. The notice warns creditors and interested parties to attend and claim any remaining assets.
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Kegler & Neese
Fenwood
Wisconsin
M. Frank Vaughn
Opening of Third Liberty Loan April 6
Secretary McAdoo announced the Third Liberty Loan will be issued April 6 as a four week campaign. He urged nationwide demonstrations of patriotism and pledge of resources to support the war effort, noting terms and amounts will be set after further legislation.
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Sseeking
McAdoo
Germany
America
France
Several Lumber Camp Accidents Leave Men Hospitalized
The Ladysmith News Bulge reports a surge of injuries in winter lumber camps as inexperience rises. John Claudy and Paul Joyce suffered broken pelvis bones from falling trees and were sent to Marshfield hospital after treatment in Lady Smith. Rodger Hammer arrived with a mangled arm from a planer accident at the Ellingson mill.
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Ladysmith
Marshfield
Fountain-Campbell
John Claudy
Lunermark
Marshfield Hospital
Paul Joyce
Larson
Rodger Hammer
Hawkins
Ellingson
Lutheran Wartime Service Fund Campaign Surges Past Goal
The Lutheran Church Wartime Service Fund drive for welfare work among Lutherans in the army and navy exceeded its $750,000 goal and is expected to reach at least $1,000,000.
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Lutheran Church
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Tay Rapids
Naillsville Boys
Normingly
Phalmer
McBride
Rapids Five
Lawrence College
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