Knights of Columbus Campaign to Raise 1100 in Marshfield
The Knights of Columbus announce a city wide drive next week to raise 1100 for Catholic war relief, with a luncheon at Ellis Hall on November 2 and support from Catholic and Protestant communities. Funds will finance recreation buildings at 16 cantonments and information bureaus in France to aid soldiers and their families. The event features Speaker lineup including church leaders and government officials, and the drive runs November 2 to 9 with collections at Catholic churches.
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Knights of Columbus
War Department
U. A
Marshfield
K. C
Knights of Cidurtius
Wilson
Laker
Navy
Daniels
Elk Club
Busness
Solliens
France
Knights of Calumbus
M.C. A
United States
K. Cvs
Order
Brandt Kraemer Wedding Planned In City Home
Miss Lila Brandt daughter of Mr and Mrs A J Brandt will marry Edward C Kraemer son of Mr and Mrs C I Kraemer of Milwaukee on Tuesday November 20 at 4 o clock in the home of the Brandts. The ceremony at the Lutheran church with A Eleanor Kraemer and Grace Lupient as bridesmaids and A Morgan Chase as best man. Evelyn Brandt and Trene Norsa named as attendants. Bride to wear a touring blue suit with a blue hat and fur.
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Alice Scharmann
Elsie Petrick
Helen Schmidt
Wausau
Josephine Weig
Madison
Milwaukee
Chicago
South
Cedar Street
Miss Brandt
Na! Kramer
A. Broodel
Mibwaukee
Lila Brandt
A. J. Brandt
Edward C. Kraemer
C. I. Kraemer
Miss Grace Lupient
A. Morgan Chase
Miss Trene Norsa
Evelyn Brandt
Wisconsin Deer Hunting Season Opens Next Week in Wisconsin
The deer hunting season will open in one week from today, November 21, in Wisconsin and close on November 28. Licenses for 40,000 deer hunts have been issued. residents pay a license fee of 50 dollars plus a 10 cent tag coupon. The department expects many deer to be shot, with a 1 1/ days limit. Secretary Jothal reports a plentiful season expected. local hunters anticipate opening, aiming for the usual Marshfield limit.
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Wisconsin
Manustimates
Wieginsin
St Tor
Jothal
1200 Volunteers for Guards Sought
A recruitment drive in Waco Texas seeks 1200 volunteers to fill guard vacancies. Men 18 and older may enlist after a preliminary eligibility check, with Captain Otto Meyers coordinating in the city. The Defense Council assists, noting enlistees will be credited to Wisconsin in the next draft and won’t affect remaining first-draft 5 percent. Enlistees head to Camp MacArthur, Waco, for training with local regiments.
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Waco
Tex
Otto Meyers
Home Guard
Council of Defense
Mr. Meyers
Defense Council
Wisconsin
Camp MacArthur
Landmark home destroyed in Auburndale fire
The home of Reuben Connor in Auburndale burned Monday afternoon around 5 45. Fire officials suspect a defective furnace caused the blaze. The old landmark house and most of its contents were lost before aid arrived as villagers could not control the flames.
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Reuben Connor
Auburndale
Stevietn Infantry Band Concert Praised At Cotton Palace
Readers in Marshfield praised the 127th Infantry Band led by Theo A. Steinmers for a Cotton Palace concert in Wave, Texas, with an encore of The Bays quartette. The program included Battle of Big Horn and Nearer My God to Thee, followed by fireworks as a large crowd enjoyed the eighth annual exposition. The article notes the band’s precision and the staged march from central Custer to the Starr Spangled Banner closing.
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Steinie
Waconer-Herald
Cotton Palace
Wave
Tex
Band Boys
Marshfield
United States
Io Uta
Theo. A. Steinmers
R. E. Relso
Mes
Speer Wood
Caryena
A. J. Campbell
Terus AT. J. T
Chitator Canipavll
Aml
Mussae
Ase Whetihan
Cole
Ron
Pierre
Haart
Texas Cotton Palace
Tidal Wave at Adler Theater Saturday
Royal Hawaiian Strollers member David Klebike appears in The Tidal Wave a Hawaii themed piece by Miller and Leader's scenic production. The piece honors a royal command from King George at the 1911 coronation and features Kleleiko as a master of the Hawaiian steel guitar in a vivid native performance. See The Tidal Wave at the Adler theater Saturday, November 17.
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Royal Hawaiian Strollers
David Klebike
Miller
Shubert Theater
Hawaii
Paradise
King George
Kleleiko
Royal Hawaiian
Adler Theater
To Top Mark in Y M C A War Fund
A business men's meeting at the Elks lodge aims to raise 5000 for the Y M C A War Fund. Over 100 men attended with speakers including Rosentarry Hathaway Upham Fel and Upham urging urgent donations. Elected officers include Upham as chairman Roddis secretary treasurer Neumann auditor Cha publicity manager. The drive continues through the week with a $500 starter from Rode.
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R .Upham
Hamilton Roddis
A. Neumann
A. M. Cha
W. H. Rode
Home Guard Receives Uniforms And Gear
The Home Guard unit in the city is nearly fully equipped with blue uniforms rifles and bayonets after the latest drill at the Armory hall. Captain Meyers ordered the outfits weeks ago and the proper distribution occurred last evening boosting their readiness.
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Home Guard
Meyers
Winterburn Drug Company Adnotes Citywide Delivery
A fragment from a city newspaper notes Winterburn Drug Company offers delivery to any part of the city at any time. The item mentions address details and a dentist in the Adler block opposite Woolworth's store, but the text is partially cutoff.
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Winterburn Drug Company
Dr. Lind
Adler Block
Woolworth’s
U S Establishes Size Of Bread Loaf Rules
President Wilson pushes federal licensing of bakeries and standard loaf sizes from one to four pounds with a crease for half loaves. The plan aims to cut sugar and lard use, curb fancy breads, ban returned loaves, and reduce waste while guiding price levels without fixing them.
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Food Administration
Wilson
Wisconsin Potato Crop Sees Second Largest Harvest
Madison November 12 The 1917 Wisconsin potato crop averaged 14 bushels per acre yielding 26 400 000 bushels making it the state's second largest on record Frosts limited digging and snow halted a small portion while national production is estimated at 340 000 000 bushels with 1924 numbers cited as a comparison
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Madison
Wis
Wisconsin
United States
Witnesses recall Kenia Nelson al voniph creature encounter
Witnesses described a bizarre, violent incident as Kenia Nelson al voniph attempted to destroy a creature much larger than a man. In a crowded street near a saloon, the creature crossed paths with Nelson narrowly causing him to stumble before bystanders intervened and part of a chaotic scene emerged.
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Kenia Nelson Alvoniph
Mayer
Mr. Nelson
Ernie
Leiter~itz & Kyich
End of a Perfect Day at Adley Theater Friday
Gaskell and MacVitty announce the comedy End of a Perfect Day at the Adley theater Friday Novy Joth. The play promises wit and entertainment for ages seven to seventy with riotous situations and a touch of seriousness. It is not a moving picture and has drawn sensational audience response since its first presentation.
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Adley Theater
Novy
Joth
Gaskell
MacVitty
Marshfield Clinches Valley Title With 37 to 6 Win
Marshfield claimed the Wisconsin Valley championship with a 37 to 6 victory over Rapids, advancing undefeated through the season. Key players included McCarr, Joetz, and Whitney as Marshfield dominated on both offense and defense, with the game played largely in darkness due to late officials. Coach Wilson plans a rematch with La Crosse High to settle northern title hopes.
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Wisconsin Valley
Marshfield Pigskin Warriors
Grand Rapids
Rauch
Rapids
Wilson
Marshfield
Stevens Point
Mau Claire
Wausau
Medford
Lucals
Whittlinger
McCary
Heiser
Reynolds
Waass
Yeske
Canter
McCarr
Joetz
Whitney
LaCrosse High School
Ube
Ini Vane
Marshfield Defense Warns Against Loyalty Statements
Marshfield Council of Defense issues a warning against circulating any statements questioning loyalty of a service member or Red Cross officers. Prosecutions will follow for noncompliance. Also promotes the film Baby Mine at the Great Goldwyn Picture Adler tonight.
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Marshfield
United States
Red Crags
Marshfield Council of Defense
Great Goldwyn
Adler
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City OF Marshfield
War Activities Fund
Ellis Hall
Stevie’s” 127Th Patience OF Infantry
Quartette
Loyal Labor Committee
American Federation of Labor At
Buffalo
Samuel Gamphers
Berlin
Drelaret
Cmnmon Ganar
Y. M.C. A. War Fund
U. S
M. H
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