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Newspaper
Marshfield Times
Location
Marshfield, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
May 02, 1917
Page
1
Marshfield readies for a large afternoon parade with flags and patriotism visible on Central avenue. Citizens, businesses, and vehicles display banners as committees coordinate a quick, efficient turnout toward Columbia park north side for parade formation.
An earnest appeal calls on mothers with children to attend the parade with their kids in go carts and baby carriages. The defense council asks mothers to ensure the next generation is well represented in line and to help enlist neighbors in this major demonstration.
The parade order lists Captain Robert Connor as marshal with aides Captain Vrank B. Reigel and staff, plus various units. Included are the Second Regiment band, Red Cross, Spanish American War veterans, James Blaine Post, County and City officials, schools, bands, fraternal groups, Fire department, Boy Scouts, Automobile Corps, and the American Society of Equity. After the procession, two addresses at the armory and opera house, followed by a seven o'clock division parade by Company A, flag lowering, and drill.
The junior class selects May 18 for the annual prom to honor the retiring senior class graduating in June. Joseph Marsh Jr., president of the underclassmen, predicts this year’s event will surpass prior efforts.
A Marshfield recruitment note proclaims a life changing chance for ablest youths to join a three month Ft Sheridan training prior to commissioning in the United States Reserve Officers Corps. Officials promise all expenses paid, including transportation, clothing and shelter, with examinations at the camp end. Applicants advised to report between May 8 and May 14 under Leo H. Schoenhofen and Dr D A Kanlans for forms and information.
Citizens warn against a female fundraiser for the Orphan and Rescue Home association. Merchants urge scrutiny of her solicitations, urging inquiries before contributing, while she resumes door to door outreach claiming to aid the deserving poor.
After the day’s events the Armory hall hosts the third annual ball for Company A non commissioned officers. Boots Zecha chairs the committee and promises a royal evening with the Second Regiment orchestra providing music. All are warmly invited to attend.
T R Murphy of Chippewa Falls arrived Monday with a team of race horses and will base training at the fair grounds. Several other trainers are expected soon as more than 10,000 people joined a patriotic parade in Oshkosh on Saturday and business houses closed at noon.
Marshfield residents urged to boost crop production as a wartime bread price reform shifts to ten and fifteen cent loaves. Musbach reports soil drainage needs on Colby silt loam, while bakers anticipate lower prices once markets normalize amid rising raw materials and seasonal demand.
One of the season’s most interesting dramatic treats is the musical comedy Peg O My Heart set for a one night engagement at the Adler theater on Friday May 18. The play is described as clean and refreshing with balanced comedy and pathos, strikingly human and true to life.
Citywide clean-up days set for May 7 and 8 urged by City Clerk John Seubert. Citizens must box and place rubbish, cans, and bottles for free city collection. ashes excluded. Residents urged to prepare yards for spring gardening and presentable streets.
A sale on May 16 will feature sixty Holstein and Brown Swiss cows heifers and bulls in this city. Sellers include Gols Perry Krause Ebbe and Hamill, all reputed as real salesmen, with expected strong bids. W W Clark sales manager will mail catalogs from Grand Rapids to interested buyers.
Grand Rapids county seat neighbor announces a new city hall to be 42 by 64 feet with a basement and two upper stories. Plans note brown brick in the foundation and chinchilla brick walls with Bedford stone trim.
Tomorrow evening the city awaits J Parnell Fgan noted tenor on a Knights of Columbus program at Ad ler theater. Marguerite Ceculia Mahoney and Beulah Lee Taylor assist. The concert starts at 8 30 with readings and arias including Where’er You Walk. Tickets sold fast. attend for a rare trio of artists.
Merchants debate a co operative delivery system to cut costs and boost service. Wau Sau and Grand Rapids already run central depot wagons delivering orders to be routed by zone, promising 30 to 60 percent savings and 50 percent better service. Marshfield could test the plan to save money and benefit the general public.
Under Professor A C Murhay guidance the Marshfield High agricultural department organized the Defense club. The group plans to rent vacant lots in town and convert them to gardens. City banks have agreed to fund seed purchases with notes. The club is enthusiastic and expects to earn a good sum from summer produce sales.
The Parent-Teachers association will host a booster program at Washington school tomorrow afternoon. All mothers are urged to attend. The program includes a Moonlight on the Hudson music piece by Miss Vern Olingo, a paper on The Spirit of Cheating by Mrs. R. J. Strauss, and a solo My Heart is Singing by Miss Marguerite Pond, with additional papers by Mrs. F. R. Pollard.
President urges all Americans to serve in wartime production and national effort. He calls for selfless sacrifice, abundant food supplies, and unwavering resolve as the United States enters a global struggle for democracy and human rights. Emphasizes duty over profit and mobilization of navy and army.
The city council approved a new electricity cooking rate to encourage use in homes and hotels. A $1.00 minimum charge applies, five cents per kilowatt hour for the first 30 kWh, and three cents for usage above 30 kWh. Rates were sent to Madison and quickly ratified. This could boost widespread adoption of electric cooking citywide.
A Monday emergency measure allows residents to catch fish for home consumption with a ten pound limit per person. Black bass and sturgeon are excluded and buying selling or gifting fish from this act is forbidden. Conservation Wardens Thorn and Foster reported the information by telephone from the state conservation commission.
Beginning next Saturday banks at Arpin Vesper Milladore and Auburndale will close at noon. Notice was mailed to all patrons and will remain effective until patrons are notified otherwise.
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