How Business Men Will Solve Their War Problems
War creates new business challenges and higher costs. Efficiency becomes a patriotic duty as firms cut waste, raise output, and rely on better plans and methods. The public library offers books and periodicals on scientific management costs and advertising to help Marshfield and Wood County readers meet wartime needs.
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Public
Public Library
Marshfield
Wood County
Mayfield Free Lbrars
Cherington
Church—xpense Hundon
Clay
Hotchkin
Earney
Klein—lements
Noystrom—h
Wiley
Bever
Notice to the Public on Medical Fees and Charges
Public notice outlines new minimum charges for medical services effective April 1. Office consultations, city calls, country calls, normal confinement, and abnormal or complicated cases are described with fee bands and travel terms. Signatories include Eddder Vadder Bayward Rael Doege Senton Moomilere Potten Wm. Hipke and Masun.
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BTN M
Becmmie Necyrtary
Vadder Au
Bayward Rael Doege
Senton
Optometry Advocates Growth Under Law In Eight States
An article outlines roles in eye care with optometrists measuring and testing vision, opticians grinding lenses, and oculists treating eye disease. Dr Mayo praises optometry as a major preventive medical advance awaiting public recognition. In eight states only optometrists may examine eyes and fit glasses, while the public is invited to inspect facilities and witness exams.
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Mayo
Wood County Committees Named for 1917
The standing committees for Wood county were named by Harry Thomas, chairman of the county board. Listings include Finance with Bennett, Rourke, Edwards, Kruger and Wogenzen. Equalization with Gilkey, Kelton, Leu, Whitman, Schimmelsfemp. Delinquent Taxes with Rourke, Rothenberger, Berg, Miller, McCamley. Printing and Stalone with Ulmer, Esser, Feit, Luhers, Kellogg. Public Property with McCamley, Pors, Cotey, Chapman, Gaffney. Roads and Bridges with Knutson, Peters, Reimer, Kieter, Rothenberger, Herron, Kroger. Low Farm and Tool Account with Lewis, Henke, MeKor. General Claims with Schimmelpfenig, Wagner, Schroeder, Feit, Ulmer. Education with Lichsteadt, Esser, Tennett. Judiciary with Goggins, Wheelan, Miller, Berg, Aigner. Insane Accounts with Hincichson, Trossen, Rustad, Bell Sr., Kieffer. Immigration and Agriculture with Leu, Kieffer, Rothenberger, Smith, Clark, ex-officio. Town Organization and General Industry with Smith, Bell Sr., Trossen, Reimer, Lubbers. State Aid Highways with Brown, Chapman, Schreader. Tract Index with Wheelan, Edwards, McKee. Special State Equalization with Pors, Gilkey, Brown. Per Diem with Ronron, Aigner, Wogenssen.
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Wood County
Harry Thomas
County Board of Supervisors
A. EH. Bennett
FL. Rourke
C. B. Edwards
R. A. Kruger
M. 3
Knute Knuteson
W. H. Peters
Doc Reimer
D. Cy Kieter
John Rothenberger
Joh Herron
B.A. Kroger
Low Farm
Toor Acco
James W. Lewis
Fred ©. Henke
C.D. MeKor
W. J. Schimmelpfenig
Michael Wagner
Lewis Schroeder
Charles Feit
John Ulmer
J. C. Kieffer
George E. Smith
OW. Glark
George EK. Smith
John Bell Sr
Ll. T. Trossen
Jos, Reimer
R. E. Lubbers
George W Brown
J. A. Chapman
Lewis Schraeder
Tnde
W. E. Wheelan
C. EH. McKee
K. C. _Pors
G. P. Gilkey
G. W. Brown
D John Herron
Frank Aigner
M. S. Wogensen
Battleflags Recall Wisconsin's Valor
Wisconsin residents view exhibits from the Wisconsin Historical Museum featuring flags from Civil War and Spanish American War units. The display recalls Lieut Ware's signals to Sherman and reflects on patriotic pledges at Prairie du Chien. A remark from Kenosha News notes young men avoid service, while the saying about failure and effort closes the piece.
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Wisconsin
Wisconsin Historical M Museum
Madison
Signal Corps
William Ware
Sherman
Dahlgren
Ogeechee
Savannah
United States
Wisconsin Volunteer Infantry
West Bend
Union League
Prairie du Chien
Kenosha News
A Gallant Lover in Ramona at Adler Theater
A melodramatic photo drama of Ramona and the romance between Felipe Moreno and Ramona Ortegna unfolds from Southern California themes. The Adler theater will present the production next Saturday and Sunday, praised as a top photo drama by a moving picture company.
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Romana
California
Jresipe Moreno
Felipe
Ramona
Ramona Ortegna
Camulos Ranch
Senora Ortegna
Senora Moreno
Atlle
Senora
Mexico
Tra
Spain
Barrona
Adler Theater
Jira
Wisconsin tests seed corn with 6700 teachers in program
Across Wisconsin the State Council of Defense leads a seed corn testing campaign. Teachers in rural schools and agricultural classes collect random ears from farm seed, perform box tests, and report germination rates to judge planting viability. Bankers and postmasters display seed box tests to inform farmers and shoppers.
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Wisconsin
State Council of Defense
T Ie
Food Army
Little Red
Report of the Marshfield State Bank Condition 1917 Wis
State of Wisconsin Wood County report of condition for Marshfield State Bank as of May 1 1917 filed with the Commissioner of Banking. Capital stock 1100.00 Surplus 6500.00 Undivided profits 7249.75 Individual deposits 242261.00 Demand certificates of deposits savings deposits total 498223.17. Amos Roll cashier swears to accuracy. directors Koenig Wegener sign. notary E Pors certifies sworn May 1917.
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Canital
Rinbatiaey
State OF
Wisconsin
County of Woodss
Amos Roll
H.C. Koenig
Hugo Wegener
Pors
Wisconsin Farmers Urged to Test Seed for Better Germination
An article urges Wisconsin farmers to test seed this year, noting that seed from a mill or under the eaves germinates about 30 percent less than seed cured in a warm room. The piece highlights the likelihood of limited corn acreage expansion and emphasizes practical steps for improved planting outcomes.
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Wisconsin
Dorothy Gish Stars in Civil War Drama at Adler Theater
The Little Yank features Dorothy Gish as a northern girl on contested Kentucky land and paired with a Confederate soldier. Mary Pickford in The Founding delivers tender pathos, tears, and smiles. Fox Night at Adler Friday with Ramong on Saturday and Sunday. The Vox standard pictures promise appeal to local moviegoers.
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Dorothy Gish
Yank
Adler Theater
Kentucky
Mary Pickford
Fox
Adler
Ramong
Vox
A Familiar Tune and a Fading Auto
A garbled verse laments a once cherished car now worn and costly to maintain. The speaker recalls joy, gaudy color, and new tires, contrasts with poverty drawn by wear and trips through town, ending with a wry quip about weddings and funerals.
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Cyesight
Jenses
A. H. Burmer
Wood
Marshfield State Bank
Field
Resources
Eden Ele Ak
Earing House
Everge
Elliott & Sherman Film Corporation
H. A. Sherman
W. H. Clune
Helen Hunt Jackson
Adler Coxesexc
Liese's
Atlantic
Rattle Box
Fusey
Adler Theatre
The
House of Quality
Triangle—Fine Arts
Gladys Brockwell
Billie Hanson
Elliott & Sherman
W. J. Chine
Cinema Opera
Penvont
Ea Wee
Liese
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