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Newspaper
Marshfield Times
Location
Marshfield, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
May 01, 1918
Page
8
The Italian king has turned part of his Genoa palace into a Red Cross warehouse to store supplies for refugees and soldiers’ families. The stone building with two wings houses thirteen rooms for Red Cross use as Italy hosts relief efforts behind the front.
Mrs Walton of Atlanta reports her son James in France writes on Marines. The soldiers of the sea honor General Pershing with simple praise and say no Marine would quit for him. Pershing’s praise of Marines deepens their bond, and a private notes Germans as square-heads in a terse field letter.
Marshfield Wisconsin board of public works invites sealed bids by May 11 1918 for furnishing one 300 gallon vertical centrifugal pump. Specifications on file with the superintendent of water and light department copies available on request. Board reserves right to reject any or all bids. E B Wayts superintendent.
From Paris Thackara reports a decree published April 6 to seize and sell forbidden merchandise under the May 6 1916 law. The state profits from sale, with five days to present regular import authorizations for initial 30 days after promulgation. Exceptions may be granted upon minister of finance request for special circumstances.
Marion Hunt of Greenwood writes from France about a trip to Winchester England, the cathedral, and Norman architecture. He notes English routines, friendly Tommies, and views of landscapes canals and rail networks, with observations on rationing, money, and meals beside reflections on war.
Richfield updates note Martin Hanson stayed at Nevedah a few days and attended the funeral of Peter S00. Mrs HZ. I. Minor hosted the Ladies Aid to plan serving at the May 17 stock sale. The Willing Workers met with Mrs. Lewellyn Roland. Mrs. J. M. Hamilton is mobile again. Miss Iola Thiel closes district No 2 term. Miss Hattie Frederick completes school term. Edw. Warnke of Hewitt bought a Poland China boar from Wm. Burhonp for breeding. John Andrusk, drafted, was excused and returned home.
Mr and Mrs Peter Schuster report their son Nickolaus of Minnesota has been called to national service. District No Three closed with a four month vacation after eight months of school. Miss Caroline Kraemer of Stratford visited with her parents. Anna Gleichsner spent Sunday with her parents. Joseph Zahn of Mannville and Mathilde Michalske of Bakerville announced to wed at Corpus Christi church. Joe Henseler remodels his house. Mrs Carl Fehrenbach of Marshfield visited her parents. John Sicklinger of Chili visited with his parents.
Revenue officials estimate that penalties from the round up of income tax delinquents by the Bureau of Internal Revenue will add millions to government funds.
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