American City Bureau Hailed for Marshfield Progress
Marshfield’s Chamber of Commerce praised the American City Bureau for helping create a strong business organization with Greater Marshfield as a goal. Charles M. Pors acted as secretary pro tem after E. J. Smith left for Janesville. F. B. Lamson from Bemidji was set to arrive. Smith was lauded for his efforts during the membership drive and for building a thorough member organization.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. B. Lamson
Chamber of Commerce
E. J. Smith
Janesville
Charles M. Pors
Bermidji
Minn
E. C. Pors
Marshfield
Chamber of Commmrce
Frank Kohl Writes Letter From Front
In a letter to his mother Mrs John G Kohl now deceased Frank Kohl brother of Miss Anna Kohl of this city says he was in the first line trenches. He does not directly state the fact but it is believed he has already seen active service at close quarters. The letter was sent to Miss Anna Kohl after Mrs Kohl’s death. He does not know of his mother’s death at present and would be shocked if informed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John G. Kohl
Frank Kohl
Anna Kohl
France
Ann
St. Joseph's Hospital
Mother
John
Edward
Hadding Factory
Bill
San
Letter From France Describes Family Worries and War Struggles
In April 1918 from Somewhere in France, Frank Kohl writes his mother about his ailing grandmother at St Joseph’s hospital, hoping for her improvement and for homecoming soon. He mentions John Edward and schooling, recalls a four day prior deployment, and asks about friends at the factory while urging his family to stay hopeful. He signs with affection.
Whitewater hosts state typewriting and shorthand contest
Miss Margaret Krieg and Norman Beauchaine, from the commercial department, competed in Whitewater where Madison schools swept first and second in both events. About 60 representatives attended the state meet. Miss Emery from the University of Wisconsin visited to organize a baking club, a wartime initiative allied with the agricultural club. Sixty two girls enroll in the course focusing on substitute usage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret Krieg
Norman Beauchaine
Whitewater
Madison
Miss Krieg
Emery
University of Wisconsin
Agricultural Club
Baking Committee
Red Cross Notes Knit 900 Sweaters By June 40th
The Red Cross calls for 900 sweaters to be completed by the 40th of June. An expert knitter will be in the knitting department daily from 2 to 5 p m. Yarn is available and those who can knit at home may take yarn to work. Volunteers are asked to assist in sewing and gauze work after knitting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marshfield
Red Cross drive and war notices fill the week
Local brief notices urge Red Cross donations and public support while reporting enlistment, thrift stamp drives, and war related events. Mentions Bliss Porter joining the navy at Wausau recruiting station, Mrs. L Gagnelius visiting in Stevens Point, and upcoming National War Savings Day with welfare and relief activities locally.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bliss Porter
Wausau
U. S. Navy
Adler Theatre Weekly Screenings and Attractions
Tonight RO Amusements presents the home talent play America Awake at the Adler. Thursday and Friday feature William Farnum in Rough and Ready, one of Fox's biggest. Saturday Fatty Arbuckle in The Bell Boy with Vengeance and the Woman, a noted scream, to follow. Sunday Earle Williams stars in Stolen Treaty with Hearst-Pathe News and Harmony orchestra. Lowery's Minstrels return on Decoration Day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adler
William Farnum
Fox
Fatty Roscoe Arbuckle
Vengeance
Earle Williams
Vitagraph
Adler Movie
Hearst-Pathe News
Harmony Orchestra
Lowery
Minstrels
Adler Theater
Ready for New Draft Registration in Wisconsin
Madison reports that Wisconsin youths who turned twenty one since last registration on June 5 1917 will register under the amended selective service law next June 5. Local draft boards will conduct the process rather than the election organization as last year. Draft Chief E A Fitzpatrick has mailed 60 000 cards to boards for two forms per registrant. Some counties may set reporting points to ease travel, and Governor Philipp is expected to issue a proclamation designating June 5 following the presidential proclamation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madison
Wisconsin
E. A. Fitzpatrick
Philipp
Johnson Manufacturing to Enlarge Factory Capacity
W. E. Culver president of Johnson Manufacturing, makers of gloves and mittens, traveled to Brainard Minnesota last week and purchased glove and mitten factory machinery. The firm has grown steadily over the past year and will expand equipment to meet rising demand for its products.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnson Manufacturing Company
W.E. Culver
Brainard
Minn
Johnson Company
Keep Off the Grass Rhetoric in Public Turf Care
A short, humorous editorial urges pedestrians to stay off lawns to protect fragile roots and preserve greenery for future enjoyment. It laments careless trampling along sidewalks and asserts keeping off the turf ensures grass remains for later beauty.
Stock Shipping Day at Soo Line Yard
Saturday schedule announced for stock shipping at the Soo Line Yard operated by Marshfield Poultry House contact 281. Community update notes weekly shipping window every Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Soo Line
Marshfield Poultry House
Also Mentioned on This Page
American City Bureau
Rockinchair
Lotus
Hasselbalch- Mack
RED Cross
J. E. Farley
Marshfield Plumbing & Heating Co
W. Second ST
Mrs. L. Gagnelius
St. Paul
M. L. Gagnelius
Camp Borden
Toronto
United States
Uncle Sam
A. C. Backus
Walter
August, Jr
Milwaukee
Louis Hart
Backus
Wild Rose
R. Whitney
Thomas
Mathie of
Sherry
Focal
Wisconsin Electrical Contractors
Stevens Point
Rebekah
Grand Rapids
Colby
Greenwood
Owen
Withee
Unity
Thorp
Jane
Washington
Florida
H. A. Bly
Fred Kamps
John EF. Cole
Harry Vedder
F. R. Upham
Anna Lathrop
G. N. Loughead
E. Dunham
St. John’s School
Louis Hartl
John Diem
W. W. McCulloch
J. H. Berns
Wm. Hipke
Carl Fehrenbach
Charles Kuchmichael
Edward Dexheimer
William Lange
M. G. Fleckenstein
H. C. Hide
Lin Gilberts
Leo Fehrenbach
Martin Bey
R. J. Strauss
John Huebl
W. N. Fitzgerald
Hoover
Herbert Hoover
Great Lakes U.S. Naval Training Station
Ninth Councilor District Medical Society
K. W. Doege
W. G. Sexton
Waupaca
Melvin Biche
Camp Greenleaf
H. C. Hiche
United States School of Instruction
Taten
Riche
Fortuny
Governor's Island
New York
Georgia
Stevens
Point Journal
The
House of Quality
William Fox
Americas
Roscoe
Fatty) Arbuckle
Paramount
Neans
Sonny Jim
Carol Holway
William Duncan
Vengeance and
WOMAN
Hearst - Pathe News
O. K
Mys
Lowery’s Minstrels
Beast of
Berlin
Hedviga Kovarik
Adler Theatre
Martha Jadack
Liesel Drug Store
U. S
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!