Organization of Local Agencies Urges Unified Farm Plan
Washington urged stronger local farm bureaus and better organization of agricultural agencies to prepare for 1919 production, emphasizing beef and fats, expanded livestock projects, feedstuffs, and disease control. Fall wheat and rye plantings are up. spring plans await full conferences and data.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
J. F. Houston
Davie
Agriculture
Sépa
Federal Department of Agriculture
Tuller Conservaton
Agricutural
Department of Agriculture
State Departments of Agriculture
Farmers’ Associations
British Mission Visits Madison For Educational Talks
The British Vocational Mission arrives at the University of Wisconsin on November 1 and 14 to explore closer cooperation between British and American educational institutions. Delegates from across the nation, led by ex President Taft, gathered at Madison for the Wisconsin Win the War Convention for Permanent Peace to urge a League of Nations as the postwar goal and a permanent peace guarantee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Sti
Council of National Defense
University of Wisconsin
William H. Taft
Madison
Wisconsin
League
League of Free Nations
Taft
Ameria
England
League of Nations, Society
League of Free Nations Associations
Wilson
The Shell Game at Adler Theatre
The Shell Game screens at the Adler Theatre featuring Emmy Weklen in Metta picture form. The plot centers on Silk Wilkins a shell game operator who hides a message inside an almond to blackmail a victim. The drama unfolds as the nut is cracked revealing the hidden note and a chain of events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
V Picture
de Luxe
Silk Wilkins
Wilkins
Secre
Adier Theatre
A Sad Case of Insanity Sheriff Hewett
The Neillsville Times reports Frank Meske, a Thorn area bootmaker, was taken to Mendota after being adjudged insane. A sequence of three deaths linked to his distress followed his wife’s death and a brother-in-law’s death, culminating in his mental breakdown.
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Hewett
Frank Megke
Mendota
Moke
Thorn
Meske
Neillsville
Wilson Captures Kaiser at Broad Way Parsonage
On October 1, 1918 at 2 pm in the Broad way M. E. parsonage of Columbus Wisconsin Guy M. Wilson and Alma Kaiser both of Lowell were quietly united in holy wedlock. It is said to have been an unconditional surrender.
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Broadway
M. E. Parsonage
Columbus
Wisconsin
Guy M. Wilson
Alma Kaiser
Lowell
Greenwood Gleaner
Don't Hunt For Excuses Peace Rumors Drive War Fund Support
A wartime appeal warns against peace rumors easing funds for the United War Work Fund. It argues continued funding is essential to support Allied troops, maintain order in defeated regions, and aid stricken populations as troop redeployment spans months to years. It urges taxpayers to contribute at least one day’s wages, even amid talk of peace.
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United War Work Fund
Russia
Austro-Hungary
Ger'ny
America
United Organizations
Monthly Statement from School District No Balance
Monthly statement fragment shows a balance of 4674.87 dollars and a refund of 160.01 dollars to Clara M. Glau. The readable text indicates district accounting notation without clear dates or full context.
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Clara M. Glau
Ledger of expenses for American Railway office, 19th century
A detailed list of payments and balances shows rents, labor, repairs, and supplies from multiple vendors and individuals. Items include opera house rent, janitorial and clerical labor, board for deaf pupils, printing, shop supplies, and educational publishers. Total balance on hand recorded as 487.04 with credits and debits totaling 4834.87.
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American Ry. Express
Chas. Iy
Wol L
Tarvey Kurth
Abor
Helen Toppy
W.T. Pond
Td. Kraus
Salar
Geo
Freeman Kurtz
Labor F
Eleanor Leaselyong
Stenog
Ameanecan Ry
Exp. Co
Wollason
Inhoy HS. Sieht Stave Co
Woodworth Co
Herald, Printing & Furgilies
Johnson's Elect
Slao Central Scientific Co
Twin City Sehoal Supply Co
Peek's Bad Girl at Trio Theatre Opens Nov 15
In this Tex Charwate comedy starring Mabel Normand the blamed prank in a village schoolroom spirals. The scene centers on the chairman of the trustees, the sheriff, and a chase to the House of Correction as mischief and misinterpretation inflame the town while Mabel’s antics light up the crowd.
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Mabel Normand
Goldwyn
Mabel Penelope
Peek
Miss Norman
Mabel
Hiram Ol
House of Correction
Gil
Farms for Sale in Greenwood Wisconsin
200 acre farm with new frame houses and stone basements. 40 acres stumped, 80 acres timber, fenced and well watered. Price 10000 with 1000 down and balance over 10 years. Includes 80 acre farm with large barn, machine shed, granary, well, windmill, 50 acres cleared. 160 acres unimproved with some timber, price 4000. Inquiries to C. H. Clute, Greenwood Wisconsin.
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C. H. Clute
Greenwood
Wis
One to Two Years in Demobilization
The War Department estimates America’s armed forces will require one to two years to demobilize after the armistice. Plans exist but no slowdowns until Germany’s terms are fulfilled. Demobilization follows selective service with priority for those overseas longest and most needed in industry.
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America
War Department
Germany
Britain
Baker
Khiki
Buker
Acord
War’s grim truth behind a city parade
The piece contrasts a sunny patriotic war pageant with the brutal reality of battle. It warns readers not to be misled by display, noting that true war is blood soaked and brutal, with machine guns, shells, and shattered bodies on the field, while condemning human cruelty.
Defense Council Holds Good Meeting on War Bond Drive
The Wood County Defense Council met at the Elks Club with about sixty present from across the county. Atty Charles L Briere presided and Richard J Strauss was secretary. Speakers included Congressman Riley and local figures. The group voted to publish the names of those who refused to buy liberty bonds in the fourth bond drive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Council of
Defense of Wood
Elks Club
Charles L Briere
Richard J. Strauss
Marshfield
United War Work
Congressman Riley
Fond du Lac
W. TD. Connor
Guy
Babcork
P. Tiffault
Atty
T. W. Bra
Dallas News
Hogs Run Hounds To Death In Humbird Area
A buck deer chased by two hounds into a barnyard west of Columbia on Humbird road was shot by owner Frank Rotleff after the deer showed fatal wounds from a rifle. Game warden Ben Lanning arrived, leading to the arrest of Geo Hart Sr and Geo Hart Jr as alleged owners of the hounds. Their hearing is scheduled for Wednesday in Neillsville.
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Frank Rotleff
Columbia
Humbird Road
Rotleff
Rotloff
Ben Lanning
Black River Falls
Lanning
Geo. Hart, Sr
Geo. Hart, Jr
Lawn
Wednesley
Neillsville
Redemption called for United States Treasury Certificates
The Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago announces the call for redemption on November 21, 1918 of all Series IV.D United States Treasury Certificates dated August 6, 1918 maturing December 5, 1918. At par plus accrued interest, interest on these certificates will cease to accrue after November 21, 1918.
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United States Treasury
Federal Reserve Bank OF Chicago
Government Bond Department
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Kaiser
P. J. Kraus
Topsy
Swift & Company
Swift& Company
Union Stock Yards
Chicago
Minois
U.S. A
Defense Council
Granml Ravitls Tribung
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