Richfield Notes Highlight Local Wells and Social News
Richfield reports cement work on Geo Knapton’s barn amid scarce rainfall. Tulny Ladies Aid party planned for Nov 6. Flu cases few and recovering. Frank Merril on Grand Rapids trip and Council of Defense dinner. Mrs Stelting and Gladys visiting Merril home. Districts 8 and 6 resume school after vacation. Baby girl welcomed to Esser home. Schuster welcomes another daughter Oct 22. Melvin Hselated injures two fingers. one amputated. Alfred Willett prepping for cold weather, hauling wood.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geo. Knapton
Frank Belton
Richfield
Tulny
Frank Merril
Grand Rapids
Council of Defense
J. Stelting
Gladys
John Esser
John Schuster
Melvin
Martin
Chamberlain's Cough Remedy for Croup Prepared Parents
Advice urges parents to obtain Chamberlain's Cough Remedy for children prone to croup and to study usage directions so they can act quickly during an attack. The note praises the remedy as effective and emphasizes following instructions carefully.
Kaiser Replies To Crown Prince Letter From World War I Era
A cartoonish letter attributed to the Kaiser parodies a response to his son the Crown Prince. The message mocks a Yankee doctor, jokes about Oshkosh Wisconsin, and ridicules Allied soldiers and tactics while urging cautious conduct in warfare and reporting back once victory is achieved.
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America
Wisconsin
Vgn
Germany
von Hindenburg
Vonce
der Kaiser
The Weakest Link on Public Health and Military Duty
Dorothy Phillips argues that civilian health cannot be divorced from military health and criticizes retrenchment in public health. She cites President Wilson on protecting children and explains that directing scarce medical resources to serve both army and civil population is essential beyond neglecting the rest. The postscript notes the piece was written weeks ago and remains timely.
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American Red Cross
France
Wilson
Army
Navy
Dorothy Phillips
Survey Parties Needed Army Civil Service Jobs 1918
Washington DC 1918 notice invites men and women to apply for survey party and drafting posts in the Army Civil Service. Roles include 2700–3000 staff survey chiefs, 2400 transit men, 2100 level men, 1800 red men, 2100 draftsmen. No written exam. ratings based on education and experience. Apply to Civil Service Commission in Washington or regional exam boards.
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Washington, D. C, Dept
United States
Arong
United States Civil Servige Commission
Washington
D. C
Iyex Hoard
Civil Service Examiners
Boston
New York
Philadelphia
Atlanta
Cincirenati
Chicago
St. Paul
St. Louis
New Orleans
Seattle
San Francisco
Civi Ie Commission
Doan's Kidney Pills Backed By Mrs Gentle’s Endorsement
Mrs Gentle of 604 W Fourth St shares a long kidney complaint, backache and swelling finally relieved by Doan's Kidney Pills. She praises renewed mobility and reduced pain, urging readers to ask for Dean's Kidney Pills, price 60 cents at dealers. Foster-Milburn Co., Buffalo, N.Y.
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Mershfield
Bean
Fourth St
Doan
Dean
To the Beast of Berlin Here’s to the Kaiser
A wartime cheer rallies against the German foe calling for triumph over the Kaiser and his forces. The speaker vows victory, promising to defeat the enemy at sea and on land and to turn their strength toward defeat along the Rhine.
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Rhine
American Adventures offers tales by Julian Street and wartime books
Julian Street curates American Adventures detailing a joyful southern pilgrimage with Wallace Morgan and notes on Confederate monuments seen along the road. It highlights Cavalry of the Clouds by Captain Alan Bott, How to Fly by A Frederick Collins, and the Ka-Yukon exposition award, all available at Marshfield Free Library.
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Julian Street
South
Wallace Morgan
Harper's
Charles Town
Eloise
Eloisa
Marshfield
Batt
Frederick Collins
Collins
Golidl
Greatly Benefited By Chamberlain's Tablets
Mrs M P Harwood of Auburn writes that two years ago she suffered from headache fatigue and indigestion with a torpid liver. After taking Chamberlains Tablets she regained health in a short time and credits two bottles with the improvement.
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Chamberlain
Card of Thanks for Elizabeth Lang Bereavement
We express thanks to relatives and friends for assistance during our recent bereavement after the loss of Mrs. Elizabeth Lang. Gratitude for sympathy, condolence, floral tributes, and the use of their care is gratefully acknowledged by Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Esser and family.
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Elizabeth Lang
Jacob Esser
Chamberlains Cough Remedy Endures Reputation Growth
An early advertisement touts Chamberlains Cough Remedy despite initial failures, arguing that small beginnings can yield world wide esteem. It claims the remedy earned lasting merit and broad reputation through quality and effectiveness.
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Chamberlain
Anderson v Anderson summons in Wood County court
In Wood County Wisconsin Diana Anderson sues Loucy Anderson in Circuit Court and a summons directs the defendant to answer within twenty days of service or a default judgment will be entered. The notice lists B C Pors S P O Marshfield Wood County Wisconsin as the service address.
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Wood County
Wisconsin
Diana Anderson
B.C. Pors
P.O
Marshfield
Ste
Sleep and Rest Tip from Chamberlain's Tablets
One of the most common causes of insomnia is indigestion. Take one Chamberlain's Tablet immediately after supper to see if you rest and sleep better. They cost a quarter.
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Chamberlain
Salvation Army seeks 800 women for France war relief
Commander Evangeline Booth announces a call to provide 800 additional war work women for France as part of the United War Work Campaign. Col. Barker reports on hutments and relief work with American troops, noting 1,210 trained workers and 420 huts and dugouts while praising the Army’s hardship history and dedication to humanity and liberty.
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Evangeline Booth
Salvation Army
United States
France
Wiliam A. Barker
Salvationist Forces
Booth
Mable Red Cross
Britain
America
Frent
GURE FOR BLUES NEAR THE CAMPS
Ten young officers of the Student Army Training Corps at the University of Detroit sought a housekeeper who would not be a servant but someone the men could talk to when homesick. Aimed at easing homesickness, War Camp Community Service offers resources to the camped soldiers across the country.
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Tranning Corps
University of Detroit
W.O.C
Telsipre
Anhouncine & Peception
Methodist Charch
W.G
A Wight for Millions at Adler theater November 8 9
Canadian Northwest Mounted Police pursuit thrill ride unfolds in Vitagraph serial with fifteen fast moving episodes. The plot centers on a murder conviction overturned by an affidavit claiming the death resulted from a steamship torpedo attack. A love triangle tests loyalty as Harwell faces the death chair.
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Canadian Northwest Mounted Police
Vitagraph
Adler Theater
Nana
Robert Harwell
Europe
Harwell
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Harry Morey
Betty Blythe
Bobby Connelly
William Duncan
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Alice Joyce
Hearst-Pathe News
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Edith Johnson
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