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Newspaper
Marshfield Times
Location
Marshfield, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Mar 20, 1918
Page
7
American troops repelled a German raid northwest of Toul Foe trenches amid heavy shelling. Reports describe deep crater creation and artillery bombardments, with no American losses and limited German casualties.
The casualty report lists multiple service members among the dead and wounded from disease and accident. Names include Winst Vaent, Thoreld Mo Liesl, Robert Byrne, James Stewart, Charles Bosty, Steve Nunn, and several others. Wounds range from slight to severe. some deaths attributed to disease.
The March damp air raises pneumonia risk and warns that a cold can lead to pneumonia. It urges quick action at first signs of a cold and recommends Chamberlain's Cough Remedy, touting its value based on user experience.
A local Portage implement dealer invites school boys to learn how to operate farm machinery. He offers to demonstrate on real farms and even spend time with youths to teach practical work on equipment and farm tasks.
Sorgen Wright, attached for months to cast of The Crack by Unils in the Wrench service, is back from the front. He served across every sector from Dunkirk to the North Sea coast, gaining exceptional opportunities for study of ground and air operations along the western front.
An American ship attacked a British tanker off Bristol, sinking the tanker after shelling from a submarine. The U S vessel pursued the tanker, endured shrapnel, and escape of crew was reported. details remain unclear as the submarine vanished.
Elgin reports a chaotic scene at Bt. Canalig elurel as Rev. John McCaun clashes with parish leaders over church duties. Deputies and police joined a tense gathering after threats to the pastor and family, with bond actions and urgent church trustees’ decisions unfolding.
Six people died and several were injured when a southbound train struck a stalled auto on the tracks near Sal Virginia. The collision occurred as vehicles waited on the crossing, with multiple fatalities listed among occupants and bystanders.
Instructions for voters entering polling places describe receiving a properly endorsed ballot, voting in private booths, and not soliciting or guiding how to vote. If a candidate’s name is absent, voters may write in a name, and spoiled ballots may be replaced up to three times. Five minutes per booth.
Notice is given that a City Election will be held in Marshfeld on April 2 1918 to choose officers. Nominated candidates certified to this office are listed below each office title in their respective columns.
Staadt and Rev Sehuelke are noted for a Sunday sermon and reception at J A Schar home. Several visitors stop by for talks and hospital visits occur at Marshfield. People travel between Stratford and nearby towns for Institute events and medical consultations while Mary Matthes improves at home. Wisconsin plant disease work is mentioned by Elza Howling.
An 1880s style druggist advertisement promotes compound ointment for piles external internal blind or bleeding itching or burning. One application relieves symptoms for a price of 2 cents per ounce with a lead free sample at Humphreys Home Medietag Company JOU Wallen Street.
SICK STOCK BOOK on treatment of horses cows sheep dogs and other animals sent free. Humphreys Homeopathic Veterinary Medicines 156 William St N.
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