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Newspaper

Marshfield Times

Location

Marshfield, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

May 16, 1917

Page

4

Blaettler Set for Two Bouts In June Wind-Up Card

Manager Adam Emmerich announces Young Blaettler willBox at Claire this month facing Jay Smith in a semi windup. On June 4 Blaettler meets Battling Johnson of Washburn in a ten round windup at Washburn. A later Armory card plans Bluttler in main event with an eight round semi windup Carter of St Paul vs Rose of Milwaukee. Preliminary bouts include Charles Martin vs George Fletcher, with Young O'Brien sidelined by injury.

Adam Emmerich Young Blaettler Claire Blaettle Jay Smith Lladtier Washburn Battling Johnson Algettler Emmerich Armory Bluctler Carter St. Paul Back Rose Milewaukee Charles Martin Owen George Fletcher Grand Rapids Young O'Brien eFort

Draft Call for 10 Million Men Under Selective Service

About 10 000 000 male citizens aged 21 to 30 would be liable under the selective enrollment plan approved by Senate and House. A first 1 000 000 would be selected for initial enrollment, with 800 000 more chosen when the president orders, to reinforce the regular Army and National Guard if volunteers fall short. Allocation to states would follow population, using the latest census figures.

Eilabio Wis

Population figures for selective enrollment bill cited

The text states total population 1,208,708 with ages detailed by government classifications. It notes no one aged 21 to 20 inclusive under the bill, but ages 20 to 29 are listed, totaling 414,067. Wisconsin registrants under the bill likely exceed this due to post-1910 population growth.

Wisconsin

117000 Auto Licenses Issued For 1917 Increases Seen

Despite high living costs autos stay popular with 117000 licenses issued by the secretary of state by last Saturday. Last year 60000 licenses were issued by this date and annual total was 114000, with estimates showing about 70000 more licenses this year.

Automobile Department Secretary of State

Peg O' My Heart at Adler Friday

Two dogs symbolize social classes in Peg O My Heart at the Adler theater Friday. Michael the terrier and Pet the pampered cur highlight contrasts between ordinary mortals and idle rich. Marion Dentler stars as Peg, with the dog duo in supporting roles.

Kim Michael Pet Hero Adler Theater Dog Hero Peg Peg O' My Heart Marion Dentler

Wireless station back in operation at University of Wisconsin

The University of Wisconsin station, once shut down by the navy three weeks ago, resumes operation under special permission to work on a government wireless problem. It becomes Wisconsin’s only private station, as other amateur stations remain dismantled under government supervision.

al Sin University of Wats Wisconsin

Death of William Drum in Ladysmith Hospital

William Drum of Ladysmith died Wednesday morning at the hospital from spinal meningitis. The body was shipped to Ladysmith where a funeral was held. Deceased was a member of local BGM use.

Wiliam Drum Ladysmith R Ming Spina Menigit Ladish

Hart bill bans trading stamps in act through 1918

The Hart measure passed the assembly prohibiting any trading stamps or similar devices tied to sales. It would ban slips, tickets, or checks that claim cash value upon redemption, effective January 1, 1918. Miss Clark promotes memorization and notes as a hoax aid amid discussions.

Hart Miss George Finn W Washington Dainty Marguerite Cjash Lin Miss Clark

Night at the Adler theater shows Nina the Flower Girl

Tonight at the Adler theater Bessie Love stars in Nina the Flower Girl a Fine Arts feature drama. George Walsh returns Saturday in The Media tor and The Iced Bullet appears Sunday. Masque of Life opens Monday with Pete the chimpanzee in a dramatic romance thriller.

Bessie Love Adler Theater Nina George Walsh William Pax Mediator New York America Pete

Wooden tub to prevent chipping in metal pans

A wooden tub or gian will prevent much of the chipping which dishes get from metal pans. There never was a married man who wasn't proud of his wife's husband.

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Blaettler ADLER William Drum Peg On Adler Theatre The United Producing Company Presents Marion Dentler and WM. Sauter J. Hartley Manners Liese
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