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Newspaper
Marshfield Times
Location
Marshfield, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
May 19, 1915
Page
8
Fragmentary report describes heavy casualties and mass movements as Italian and Austrian forces clash. Readable lines note 1.7 million troops ready, border tensions, and Allied and Vatican concerns amid escalating hostilities.
A dispatch received in London via a Russian source describes mass killings of Armenians by Turks and Kurds near Tamdon on May 18. The report notes Armenian defense against Turkish and Kurdish forces and calls for urgent assistance while detailing confusion over locations and casualties.
The Fran Gacan Sisters in St. Louis declined a bequest of about one thousand dollars tied to a Kaiser hospital proposal in Kenosha. The superior notified authorities the order cannot accept the gift. The same offer may go to another Catholic sisterhood and the money possibly used for an old folks home.
A fragmented report describes a violent incident where a man named George harmed his sister Ida Mai ns. The text mentions a railroad or station setting, with unclear details about accomplices or exact actions, but indicates a fatal outcome and immediate separation of the victims from the scene.
Justice Donnelly, longtime Milwaukee circuit court figure and former state registrar of probate, dies after medical illness at his home on Meriden Avenue. Known as a prominent Wisconsin gadfly and civic leader, he served from 1950s and held roles in state and federal efforts, leaving a legacy in legal and public service.
In Wausau Wisconsin a young girl aided by a burn unit helped rescue two individuals from a blaze. Residents say she acted quickly using a hose and managed to pull others to safety as flames spread through a building. Authorities praised her decisive actions and the quick response of local firefighters.
A fire outbreak on a Wisconsin reservation caused significant losses estimated around $30,000. Efforts by authorities and local responders contained the blaze, with the incident affecting several structures and prompting investigation into the cause. No injuries were reported.
A garbled late 19th century note from Madison Wisconsin hints at vaccination mandates for the public health drive. The text references police, schools, and a secretive decree requiring shots to prevent disease but the fragment is unclear. Public health authorities may seek to enforce vaccination for school or civic participation.
Captain Iralk Vecorsen of the company AOL in this city has received orders to maintain a reserve of marching guns. The firm will be equipped and drilled as an infantry organization, with ongoing instruction and readiness for deployment.
The Wisconsin Senate indefinitely postpones a bill to establish an English course, amid a heated debate led by Senator Flanson. In Oshkosh, Soo Line section workers strike, about 4,000 hands involved, with wage issues reported. The $2500 state appropriation for stands is vetoed, and cattle quarantine rules are amended to expand free-area counties including Columbia and Ozaukee.
MARINETTE WIS. boys searching for flowers found a box containing a decomposed infant corpse. Police launched an investigation and cleared the scene as they began inquiries.
In Janesville Wisconsin a civil league committee paid for 4700 flies collected in last week’s swatting drive. The tally shows organized civic effort and expenses settled by the local group.
Captain Tame Fusion 43 marks the seventy second anniversary of his arrival in Wisconsin as an old time Jak mariner.
Marshfield Board of Public Works filed its report on benefits assessments for Central Ave at the city clerk’s office. The report will be open for seven days for review, and on the first day of May at 7 30 p m the board will meet at City Hall to hear objections. Signed R C Bastings chairman P W Thuss C W Blodgett P Stauss irschner Board of Public Works.
Bids for painting the exterior of facilities were opened at the City Clerk's office. The board reserved the right to reject any or all bids and to act as the governing body for the project. John Selbert serves as City Clerk.
Bids for a city construction project in Marshfield Wisconsin will be received at the city hall by the Board of Public Works. Specifications cover the standard scope for the season. bids are to be opened at 2 o clock pm on the 20th month. The city clerk announces the order of the board.
The Marshfield Times of Wand County publishes a first notice within fifteen days of the current date. Dated this lith day of May 1915. By the court WJ Conway County Judge.
A fragmented 17th to 19th century collage lists dates and notes on events and people. It references conscription in Paris, Prussian War context, Winchester seats, and odd biographical asides, with stray names and phrases that resemble newspaper musings and mock dialogue from The Commoner.
In Wood County Wisconsin the County Court in Grand Rapids holds that Alvina Louisa Hoeke is appointed for Abigail and creditors of Charles J Mackod deceased must file claims for examination and allowance by the first Tuesday of December 1914. The order requires notice by publication in The Marshf ield Times for four consecutive weeks. Dated May 11 1914. County Judge W J Conway.
In Wood County Wisconsin County Court the estate of Ferdinand Paul deceased is administered by Anna Paul. Creditors must present claims for examination and allowance by November 30 1915. Court will hear claims on the first Tuesday of December 1914 at Grand Rapids Court House.
Reading aloud Ruth explains a method to prepare fresh eggs, advising to soak in water for eight minutes in a covered vessel away from direct heat for delicate texture. The scene shows Ruth sharing kitchen tips and moving through a domestic setting with light cheer.
A fragmented aria of domestic guidance mentions soap quality, boiling caution, and a stray ostrich plume being used in shoulder vane work. It advises sleeping room temperature not above 60 degrees and ideally around 40 to promote health and vigor, with references to porcelain and granite.
Verse laments the fading of past wedding attire and fashion trends. It recalls crinoline skirts, dolmans, bonnets, pannier gowns, bustles, lace, and chignons. The poem ponders when old styles will return, concluding fashions will inevitably age and change.
A garbled collection of culinary tips and domestic hints from an old cookery snippet. It mentions preserving lemons, adjusting jelly with cider vinegar, a lemon flavored cream pie, meringue or frosted sugar ideas, and a potato based dish with butter and egg yolk. The text is fragmentary and mixes instructions with stray phrases.
A fragment discusses the word Hf as the most unsatisfactory in language. It pivots to critiquing vain confidence tricks and mocks a fat woman attempting kittenish behavior. The passage then hints at a man recovering from an action and its effect on perception.
Fragmentary OCR notes describe marriage themes and political party activity with references to campaign plans and office seekers. The text is garbled but suggests social ties and election happenings in a local context.
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