Highlights in war record of 32nd Division
The 32nd Division formed from Wisconsin and Michigan guardsmen rose from 27 000 to about 46 000 by reinforcements. It fought on five fronts from May 1918 to November 1918, defeating 23 German divisions, taking 2 152 prisoners, 2 400 rifles, 200 machine guns, 100 artillery pieces and thousands of rounds. It gained 38 kilometers in four attacks and contributed replacements from every state.
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Wisconsin
Michigan
U8th Artillery Brigade
France
Union
125Th Infantry
Aisne
Marne
Qisse
Meuse-Argonne
Mot
Les Terribles of the Allied Front in World War I
The unit fought across Alsace and the Aisne Marne and Meuse Ar gonne campaigns, never yielding ground. It was the first American unit on German soil, broke the Kriemhilde Stellung, fought 20 days straight, and reached the Rhine with the Coblenz bridgehead secured. Known as Les Terribles, it was led by Major Generals William G. Haan and William Lassiter and wore a two barred red arrow insignia.
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Alsace
Fismes
Aisne Marne
Mangin
Tenth
Oise-Aisne
Meuse-Argonne
Kriemhilde Stellung
Rhine
Coblenz
William G. Haan
William Lassiter
Expert advice to motorists beginners by Barney Oldfield
Expert guidance urges drivers to master car control and obey traffic laws. Beginners should practice shifting, use second gear in heavy traffic, stay alert at turns and hills, drive slowly on bridges and narrow roads, keep distance, and stop to assist after accidents. It emphasizes anticipatory driving and courteous, safe behavior on the road.
Safe Driving Advice From Early Automobilist Instructions
The text stresses brake use, distance judgment, and careful operation of cars. It warns against starting with the engine running, ensures the hand brake is released, and cautions about spark retard, battery drain from cranking, and shifting gears only after stopping. It also advises checking gasoline oil and water before trips and avoiding sudden braking on wet pavement.
Aeroplane Components List for Simple Airframe
An early description outlines Materials for a basic non motor aeroplane. It lists nails screws steel stamp 2 turnbuckles veneer wire varnish dope aluminum rubber linen spruce pine ash and other items with quantities in feet pounds gallons and squares. The tone suggests a craft or workshop ledger detailing components for a simple aircraft frame.
Cleanliness Noted At Youth Show Appearance
A Cleveland dealer reports a six year old girl attended a fleet van der Ville performance. The observer recalls the child’s first remark upon seeing Shhincer and comments on her focus on washing herself clean after many shows.
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Lova
Shhincer
Mitch
Cleveland
Plato
Remedy for Rheumatism Relief by Chamberlains Liniment
Rheumatism causes more pain than any other disease says the article. It notes Chamberlains Liniment as an effective remedy that can relieve pain and restore rest and sleep for sufferers.
Concert Choir Selections Featured by Bartlett Club
The Jean Vocal Solo and Danza selections headline a performance by the Ladies Choral Club directed by Mrs. R. R. Williams with accompanist Miss Gertrude Felker. The Girls Choral Club lists numerous members including Evelyn Berg Gladys Burt Marcia Booth Grace Chilcote Edith Demgen and many others in a society recital.
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Burleigh
Jean
Cudman
Guy R. J .Oy
Denea Wep
L. Denza Ladies Choral Club
R. R. Williams
Gertrude Felker
Evelyn Berg
Gladys Burt
Marcia Jane Booth
Grace Chilcote
Edith Demgen
Grace Ebhe
Carola Edwards
Vera Witsgerald
Ruth Heaton
Edith Hansen
Ethel Haight
Lillian Jsdack
Anna Koenig
Maurine Kamps
Ruth Lamson
Josephine Lange
Victoris Mason
Annie McCulloch
Ruth Milbee
Elizabeth Pond
Eva Roll
Ruth Rossman
Ellen Shapiro
Florence Shapiro
Harriett Strauss
Wilma Southard
Wisconsin cheesemakers mapped for 3000 prize haul this season
Wisconsin cheese makers across counties prepare best lots for state prizes at the State Fair and conventions. With 2700 factories, hundreds will enter, hoping for cash awards, silver cups, and other prizes as shipping and curing costs remain small. Entries target May to September with timely shipments to Milwaukee and Monroe conventions.
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Wisconsin
Wisconsin Cheesemakers Convention
Milwaukee
Monroe
Tull
Naked Truth From Paris By Doughboy
A rough, first person dispatch describes wartime Paris fashion and a battlefield injury. The writer jokes about eye trouble, sketches a scene of scanty dress and high heels, and warns of delayed return home citing shrapnel wounds. He pleads not to tell Mary and ends with a call to join boys and girls clubs for better farming.
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Paris
Ben
France
Sargent
No Man’s Land
Iccree
A. Doughboy
P. S
Mary
Hanging pictures with two hooks for better balance
After spring housecleaning, hang pictures from two hooks to form U shaped wires rather than V. If you haven’t tried it before, you’ll be surprised by the different effect.
Statue clothing raised sacrilege fears in Waukesha parish
St Joseph's members reported a Christ statue used to hold an infantryman's uniform and bayonet, with insignia removed except for enough to show Eighty Fifth Division. A note in Italian claimed the offering honored the soldier's safe return from Europe, suggesting an ancient foreign custom rather than sacrilege. Clothes were handed to Sheriff Redford.
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St. Joseph's
Waukesha
Christ
W. G. Miller
Wash a Flag Advice for Fast Color Set
Wash a cotton flag in gasoline and soap to prevent color running. Melt soap in a small amount of water, add gasoline, rise to clean, and hang to dry without wringing.
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S. Miller Prai Ge
Marshfield
Wis
Harry Deering
West Western Street
Guernsey
Guernsey Bull
Louis Robinson
Route 2
C. Mechler
S. Cherry St
W. I. Deuckley
Tel
Linds
Phone
Bite
HJ. Beer
Richfield Road
Marshfield, Bute
Jake Ford
Als
Auburndate
Rane
West Batreet
Marsh,field
Geo. L. Jacques
Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Company
Naillsville
Geo. H. Welton
John Seubert
Rob Seubert
City Hall
National Medical Institute
Barney Oldfield
Roman Adler
Adler Theater
Ladies Choral’ Club
Gils Choral Club
Kentucky
Iris Choral Clas
Dozsie Gaynor
Thanhauser
Muriel Felker Nielser
Gertrude Polla
Adelaid
Martha Gads Nek
Seeee Se Bartlett
the Bees
Seb Crusares Vere, Nevin Tyree
Teetieseep Reeks Danza
Margaret ‘van Hecke
Sparklers
Fiana Salo
Coves Wilson CG
Smith
Sheraheth
Seeerene Miles
Rhea Pasehen
Curley
Bobby
Migs Kelso
Squirecore
G. FA. Clutson
P. J. Schaefer
L. P Winterburn
J. R. Dixon
Ross Sample
L. Gagnelius
Rhoades
L. 4. Salter
Leo Lietz
A. H. Milbee
E. F. Rafftery
Dorothy Whitney
M. E. Pfeifer
J. H. Gundy
KH. Winch
Guy R. Dana
Lucile B. Wood
Ses Olive Lange
Helen
WIS. Cheesemakers
Nakid Truth
Doughboy
Winterburn Drug Co
Good Drug Store
First National Service
First National Bank
Marshfield, Wisconsin
Marshfield Plumbing & Heating Co
Labr Building
Central Avenue
Marshfield, Wis
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