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Newspaper
Marshfield Times
Location
Marshfield, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Mar 06, 1918
Page
6
A U S captain is killed during a Western Front action described as a bold Yankee raid. The report recalls his kneeling position beside a sapling as German machine guns open fire and a bullet ends his life, with comrades honoring his courage and suggesting a grave marker near the spot of his fall.
Several German raids on British lines failed with French forces repelling attacks near La Pompelle and Barisis. French statements say German efforts to breach near Reims and Meuse were stopped. British troops captured prisoners and repelled assaults around Armentieres and the Vosges.
Fleeting price list shows Sparr Cereal Company offerings for flour, feed and grain. Items include potatoes, butter, eggs, beef hides, pork, veal, sheep, chickens, and various bulk feeds. Prices given per cwt, bu, ton, or dozen, with fluctuating values across commodities.
Premier Lord George visited the American embassy and held talks with Ambassador Page, as reported by the Daily News. The meeting is tied to Japan's intervention in Siberia and potential allied actions.
Madrid reports orders delaying the departure of Spanish steamships bound for the United States. Officials cite delays in American ports and temporary postponements affecting several vessels. The measure follows widespread disruptions that have affected Spanish shipping movements.
Monoluly Feb 25 reports say Kilauea lava rose 22 feet to within a foot of the bridge then receded three feet. Officials say the eruption level has eased and the danger of overtopping appears passed.
A Baltic or Central European region report notes heavy German casualties from a blast. The Volks Zeilung clipping cites a Berthlispaeh source, with unclear locations and timing, but alleges significant German losses in a March action.
The U S Naval Tug Marin disappeared after a heavy gale on February 26. The vessel’s officers and crew were rescued and landed at port in Brinay.
Thursday visitor Gen Lev Hermin Daniels traveled to Athens to see his son Rev Aloysius Daniels. Louis Bock, a farmer two miles north, died last Sunday night of paralysis. Funeral held Tuesday Feb 26 at 10 a m at St Michael's Catholic Church with Rev Ad Miller officiating.
An official communication reports that the Gers manophile rebellion in Gost Alca led by Fernandes Guell has been completely suppressed. Public authorities claim control and warn against renewed unrest.
Mohle and Eckes, Jr on furlough from Camp Grant visit home. Mr and Mrs Mankel host George Hankel visit. William Witte stayed in Baldwin and Hudson Wis. West Marsh basketball at Stratford. Lehnhert and A Minton stayed at Edge. A district 3 school plate social successful. Warren Robinson visited Lindsey with parents. William Eckes sawed wood. Frank Finley and South Dakota visitors at Chas George’s home.
Brazil elects R. Alvez as president with opposition support behind a platform advocating a stricter prosecution of the war against Germany. The vote signals a shift in policy amid ongoing global conflict and regional politics.
A carved four piece pipe once owned by Sir Walter Raleigh is claimed to have been used to summon servants. The pipe, set in an inlaid box dated around 1600, features a large bowl cap and a swine wood stem with a whistle. An archival society displayed it at Guildhall last century, with a parchment asserting Raleigh smoked it before execution and sent it to a relative.
Local residents gather for visits and church plans as society notes report Sunday afternoon calls by Staadt and family, Dent and Doering households visits, and kinship visits. A hospital update mentions John Hughes undergoing surgery with cautious progress. Community events include a school day and upcoming church meeting March 10 at eight oclock with attention to Raymond Hughes hospital status and local travel to Marshfield and Stratford.
Bakerville residents greet relatives and friends from McMillan Marshfield and nearby towns. Miss Barbara Binder visits and heads to Kohi's for military work. Families including Ert, Bindey, Kracner, Sicklinger host relatives for Sunday gatherings while Miss Mary Sicklinger recovers at home.
Mill Creek notes reveal Mrs N W Simon and daughters Theresa and Margaret visiting Mrs Thomas Horn on Sunday. Wm Crm hauled hay to Marshfield and had it baled. Ashley family of Marshfield spent Sunday with Mr and Mrs Gallatin. Otto Schiller and son from Marshfield visited Chay family. Henry Earls, the cheesemaker, is recovering from an operation. Aloysius Simon returned home from Hewitt where he worked for Albert Schiferl. Petey Simon now works for Wesley Bbbe in Lincoln.
A camouflage class has begun at the University of Oregon enrollment sought for the camouflage unit of the American engineering corps.
Patrons of the Hewitt cheese factory met in their hall on Wednesday to reorganize. Officers elected include Francis Derst as president Joseph Burr as secretary and Henry Kitzero as treasurer. George Schuster to make cheese for 2 percent per pound in summer and 244 cents per pound in winter. Mrs F X Durst left for Dorchester.
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