Rockefeller Foundation charter sparks public distrust
A caustic attack on John D. Rockefeller’s plan to establish a permanent fund under government oversight highlights fears of vast private wealth control. Critics liken it to Carnegie libraries and question the source of funds, urging returns to the people if misused. The piece notes government action, Sherman law, and political shifts as context, while also veering into unrelated local notices and weather commentary.
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Rockefeller
Senate
Rockefeller Foundation
Standard Oil
Carnegie
1908 coin values spark interest in a empire of nickels
A quirky note touts 1908 coins as highly valuable with nickels at 95.40 dollars, pennies 19.08, dimes 190.80, and quarters 477, urging readers to subscribe to a coin collection. The piece blends humor, reader notices, and snippets about railroad workers and lost teeth notices.
Eagles Initiate 150 In Largest Local Class
Arrangements are completed for the Fraternal Order of Eagles initiation of 150 candidates, the largest class in the aerie's history, to be held tomorrow evening. A social session will follow. about 60 more are on the wait list.
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Order of Eagles
Aerie
Oo. R. Lange
Waitle
Paid Advertisement for Prige F190 by W J Conway
An authorized paid notice by W J Conway announces Prige F190 in Grand Rapids Whe 2202 with payment details. The ad emphasizes writer endorsement and official capacity.
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Prige F190
W. J. Conway
Grand Rapidn
Will Confirm 22 Young People Into Communion
Next Sunday the annual confirmation takes place at Immanuel's Lutheran Church. Services begin at 10 a.m. The class includes Edwin Schmidt, Geo Fildt, Reuben Widman, Arnold Siemers, William Klamb, John Taube, Rudolph Koehn, Albert Gaurer, Arthur Sechaler, Fred Ihlenfeldt, Theo Wein, Theo Carus, Frank Som mers, Laura Scheider, Emma Baeke, Elsie Porath, Julia Piske, Adela Eberlich, Caroline Scharman, Lattie Fredrick, Adela Kremin and Olga Schmidt.
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Immanuel's Lutheran Church
Edwin Schmidt
Geo. Fildt
Reuben Widman
Arnold Siemers
William Klamb
John Taube
Rudolph Koehn
Albert Gaurer
Arthur Sechaler
Fred Ihlenfeldt
Theo Wein
Theo, Carus
Frank Sommers
Laura Scheider
Emma Baeke
Elsie Porath
Julia Piske
Adela Eber
Sunset club delays minstrel show meeting to Easter period
Date notes the Sunset club postponing its minstrel show meeting to Thursday April 3.0 due to Easter preparations and expected multiple events. The program will be presented rain or shine at that time.
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Sunset Club
Committee Bay
City Sealer of Weights and Measures Wanted
Marshfield residents eligible for appointment sought as city sealer of weights and measures. Salary set at 300 dollars annually. Appointee must allocate sufficient time to fulfill duties satisfactorily. Examination scheduled March 65. Apply to State Civil Service Commission Madison Wisconsin.
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Marshfield
State Civil Service Commission
Madison
Wis
Castoria Signature Phrase From Classic Ad Claim
An old advertisement copy features Castoria bearing the signature of Chas H. Fletcher claiming “In use for over thirty years” and “The Kind You Have Always Bought,” reflecting a long standing branding line from a historical product label.
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Castoria
Chas
H. Fistcher
Low Colonist Fares Via Chicago and North Western Railway
One way daily tickets on sale March 15 to April 1918 to principal western points including Helena Butte Narra Salt Lake City Onden Los Angeles San Diego Portland Tacoma Seattle and San Francisco. Stopover privileges noted. Inquiries to ticket agents.
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Principal Paints
Helena
Butte
Nara
Sult Lake City
Onden
Lux Praneises
San Diego
Los Angeles
Portland
Tacom
Seattle
Indy
Card of Thanks for Bereavement Support
We express heartfelt appreciation for the sympathy and assistance of friends and neighbors shown during our late bereavement.
Estate of James E. Lindsley probate notices
Notice to all claimants against James E. Lindsley deceased, late of Marshfield, Wood County. Claims will be examined and adjusted by the County Court at the regular term to be held at the Court House in Grand Rapids on a Tuesday. Creditors must appear for identification and allowance. Dated February 2. By order of the Court, W. Z. Conway, County Judge.
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Devene
Devessel
Pulpal
Marshfield
Wood
Brate
Wisconsin
Macy
Henry Hartl Peuville
Bell
Mrubate Ethics
Grand Rapids
Apel
Asc
Asc Leds Barebee
Pidee
Sihsaad
Presinar
Masel Hy
Wola
Moma
County Covut
James E. Lindsley
James 1 Lindsley
County Court
Wood County
Gourn House
W. Z. Conway
Local Market Report Highlights Item Prices
The local market lists onions at 1.23 per bushel, potatoes at 0.35 per du, eggs at 0.16 per dozen, beef live weight at 3.00 per cwt, pork dressed at 0.10 per lb, veal live weight 0.784 per lb, veal dressed at 9.12 per cwt, sheep live weight 5-7 per cwt, beef hides 10, poultry chickens mentioned.
Ed Kayhart and friends visit Marshfield scene
Ed Kayhart of Spencer and Guy L Jorgensen visited Marshfield in recent days. Jorgensen, in poor health, vacationing with parents near Oshkosh, plans to return to Fargo. He once worked with the Hub Cheese company and has many Marshfield friends who wish him good health.
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Guy L. Jorgensen
Winchester
Oshkosh
Fargo
N. D
Guy
Hub Cheese Company
Marshfield
Boxing Exhibition Draws Marshfield Promenade to Adler
Tom Krieg staged a fine boxing exhibition with Jimmie Potts at the New Adler opera house as Marshfield friends gathered alongside local ward residents. Pows, with a dozen years of ring experience, contrasted Krieg's three, yet the gesture promised a knockout anticipated by several boosters.
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Tom Krieg
Jimmie Potts
Minneapolis
Adler Opera House
Tom
Marshfield
Krieg
Ten round bout stacks crowd at Marshfield exposition
Tom disappointed the halfhearted yet showed skill through ten rounds. Potts won no one sleep, Eddie Sherry refereed well. Preliminaries featured Grasshopper Jadack versus Packy McFarlane, Cyclone John Thompson against One Round Hogan, and Kid Kreisen as referee. The crowd, largest in Marshfield in some time, enjoyed a lively program.
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Krieg
Potts
Tom
Isa
Eddie Sherry
Grand Rapids
Marshfield
Eddie
Grasshopper Jadack
Packy McFarlane
Baine
GrassHopper
Cyclone John Thompson
Hogan
Cyclone
Kid Kreisen
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Chicago and North Western Ailway
Local Market Report
Sparr Cereal Company
Ed Kayhart
Spencer
Frank L. Zoeck
Women's Club
Presient
J.C. Marsh
A.L. Bouldrie
F. A. Noll
W. 5. Heaton
R. L. Kraus
Bb. Warney
House
Henry Wahle
Wilson
United States
Isle of Pines
Cuba
George Upham
Upham
Charles Hedgecock
Watpaca
A7oit Marshfield
Girls’ Athletic Association
Waupaca
Boys’ Athletic Association
Sparr Cereal Co
Shakespere Club
E. C. Pors
W. H. Roddis
Europe
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Boston
Rose Bros
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