LICENSE FOR ALL IN FUEL TRADE ASKED
The fuel administration will place coal under strict government control starting April with licenses for all producers jobbers and dealers. Middlemen profits are capped and purchasing agents may charge limited fees based on coal type and region. Retailers are not affected for now as zones will streamline distribution from mines to consumers to prevent hoarding and price manipulation.
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Normington Seeks Re-election as Marshfield Alderman
Paid notice by F. H. Normington of Marshfield Wisconsin announces candidacy for re-election as alderman of Marshfield's Third Ward in the spring election on April 2. The advertisement states it was written authorized and paid for at the rate of $1.00 per insertion and solicits support.
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Joseph Schindler Seeks Re Election as Marshfield City Treasurer
Paid advertisement by Joseph Schindler of Marshfield Wisconsin states he is a candidate for re election as City Treasurer. He thanks Marshfield voters for past favors and pledges to continue to conduct the office properly if re elected.
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George Campbell Seeks Third Ward Alderman Seat
Written notice by George Campbell of Marshfield announces his candidacy for alderman in the Third Ward. The election is set for April 2, 1918, with Campbell credentialed as the candidate.
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Henry Kaulsehed Announces Marshfield Mayoral Candidacy
Henry Kaulsehed of Marshfield Wis declares his candidacy for mayor in the upcoming spring election set for April 2. He asks for support from friends and readers, noting a personal stake in the City of Marshfield and a stated campaign presence at the salle of $1.99 per inl section.
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Wisconsin Plans Uniform Road Marker System
Wisconsin will open sealed bids March 27 for wood steel or concrete road markers and signs to label State Trunk Highways. About 8000 markers on a 5000 mile network will bear triangular logos with route numbers and mile markers, plus eight foot high directional county line and patrol signs, with danger and slow signs to follow.
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High divorce record marks state proceedings in 1917
Madison March 15 A high divorce record marks Wisconsin courts 1917 with 1798 decrees granted. Douglas County reports 69 divorces second in state. Winnebago leads with 93. Many counties have only one divorce that year.
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Plans for soldier dead sent home in full uniform
Washington D C Provost Marshal General Crowder urged Senate Military Affairs Committee that dead American soldiers be sent home wrapped in a flag and full uniform. He cited cantonment deaths where bodies were wrapped only in winding sheets.
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War College
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Draft law details call for 150000 skilled workers and phased conscription
The draft plan outlines a gradual call for up to 000,000 men as needed with transportation in place. Legislation in Congress will set dates. At least 150,000 skilled artisans to be drafted this summer and training schools to develop technical skills. Classes beyond class one may be tapped as needed. The second draft could mobilize 500,000 more, bringing total forces to about 2,500,000 alongside reserves and National Guard. During the Spanish American War the peak army numbered 230,000.
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Spain
Billy Sunday Assails Kaiser in Wartime Speech
In Evanston Illinois the evangelist Billy Sunday condemned Germany as hell’s ally and urged Americans to support the war. He called for patriotism, labeled German leaders as traitors, and warned against pacifism, insisting the United States must win and punish its enemies.
Marshfield Seeks City Service Flag Representation
The town notes hundreds of Marshfield youths have enlisted in U S military branches and many are already deployed. Homefront effort is visible as service flags hang in homes across Marshfield, prompting calls for a city service flag to honor every resident serving to defend democracy.
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Exemption Letter From Old Farmer Describes Son as Coward
A farmer writes an exemption letter for his son John describing him as a coward. He boasts that the father and mother could fight better than several men and suggests the parents be taken instead of John, who should stay home to feed the cat. The letter reflects humorous, self-deprecating family bravado in a wartime context.
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I Love You at Adler Theater Tonight
The Tri Anglé production I Love You plays at the Adler theater with Alma Rubens in the lead. Tonight’s program promises a drama packed with surprises. On Thursday the Lowely Minstrels, a top road attraction, perform next.
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Spreading Dawn at Adler Theater with Miss Cowl debut
Hold the boards at the Adler theater for a big street parade tomorrow at noon. Goldwyn presents The Spreading Dawn starring Miss Cowl in her screen debut and praised for her photogenic performance. Sunday features the Obrecht sisters with vaudeville and magical acts, plus a big movie feature and a clever comedy with the Harmony orchestra. Tickets urged for afternoon purchase to ease evening congestion.
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