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Newspaper
Marshfield Times
Location
Marshfield, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Mar 27, 1912
Page
6
Interest in The Times popular lady contest rises as the second count nears on Friday evening April 5. A $20 prize awaits the top voter month, with liberal bonus offers to boost votes. seven yearly subscriptions, renewals, back issues, and merchant coupons all add votes to the totals. Contestants urged to mobilize supporters and push subscriptions and merchant coupons to win.
The Thursday night meeting of the Sonset club drew the year's best crowd with a lively mock breach of promise trial at the Press church banquet room. Ex-Gov Upham presided as judge while A G Felker and C W Otto argued. Miss Spiezelburger and Tom Spalding played key roles. a plan for another performance at the opera house was discussed, with proceeds benefiting the M HS Athletic Association. Seats for the Marshfield visit on March 28 are on sale at Liese's with 1st 14 rows at 50c.
The Wausan Herald correspondent lauded last year’s Dramatic Club production “Qui Boys” by the Lawrence School of Expression as the best in years. The review notes clever acting, laughable incidents, and well-suited parts, urging future audiences not to miss the show. The article credits Professor and Mrs. John Seaman Gaitns as heads of the club.
Manager Adler booked the Hallowell Concert Company for April 10 at the opera house. The group, ten musicians strong, comes with a heavy guarantee and is praised as a top ensemble. Recent LA Times clipping notes packed Broadway theatre and high merit soloists. Also reports a roller skate basketball game where Marshfield beat Grand Rapids 10 to 4 at QC R Hughes rink. A new Iroquois roadster bicycle is for sale at Times office for $30.
Mrs. Maxigram mar recalls a past summer on Lake Michigan when a schooner sailed far from shore carrying a crew of women and a load of bricks and lumber. The Judge notes the unusual sight as the boat steamed by in the afternoon light.
City Clerk announces an April 2 1912 municipal election in Marshfield Wood County Wisconsin with polling places named for each ward and instructions for ballot handling marking and voter assistance. Nominated candidates are listed with party or designation and the clerk certifies legal nominees for the municipal election.
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