Y M C A Benefit At The Theaters
The Y M C A funds wartime recreation and education for soldiers in cantonments and trenches. Local theaters Adler and Trio host benefit performances with proceeds above expenses, aiding Marshfield's campaign as volunteers urge coal saving and wartime support. The feature films include The Tar Heel Warrior and The Price Mark, with wartime morale messaging throughout.
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M Au
Adler
Hamilton Roddis
Walt! Whitman
Thos. H. Ince
Paramount
Dorothy Dalton
When Your Head Aches and Eye Strain Signals Glasses
A newspaper notice urges readers with headaches dizziness or nervous tension from reading writing or sewing to consider optical services. The ad claims eye faults cause these symptoms and promises glasses as the solution offered by the provider.
Married Here Edwin Haltaufderhelde and Jennie Nelson
Edwin Haltaufderhelde of this place wed Jennie Nelson of Lincoln Wood county at Marshfield on Wednesday afternoon November 7 1917 The ceremony was held at Rev Schuelke Evangelical German church residence Attendants were Fern Beaver Marie and Marshfield and Edward Nelson Lincoln and Harold Haltaufderheide York The groom is oldest son of Charles Maltaufderheide The bride daughter of Gilbert Nelson of Lincoln The couple plan to visit before moving to Two Rivers where the groom will work in a laundry.
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Edwin Haltaufderhelde
Jennie Nelson
Lincoln
Wood County
Marshfield
Schuelke
Evangelical German Church
Fern Beaver
Marie -Andf Marshfield
Liebrides
Edward Nelson
Harold Haltaufderheide
York
Proom
Chas. Malrtaufderheide
Gilbert Nelson
Two Rivers
Grantor, News
Hundreds of Stars to Honor UW Service Members on Flags
UW frater nities prepare service flags with hundreds of stars to honor undergraduates and alumni serving in the military. Some flags carry up to 50 stars as 22 chapters report 264 members entering war service this year, with many details still incomplete.
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University of Wisconsin
Tae
Damnit Admits Struggle Name Confusion In Court
A man before Superior Judge Foell sought naturalization and, nervy and flustered, blurted out dam it when asked his name. The judge sternly admonished him and the court warned against contempt. The applicant insisted amid the tension that dam it is his name, Michael Dammit of 8474 Archer Avenue. Judge Foell and Judge Yoell shared a light moment as the man was admitted.
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Chicago
Foell
Ludge Foell
Michael Dam
Archer, Avenue
Yoell
Washington Plan Seeks Coal for All Consumers Now
Dr Harry A Gatefield Friday announced a two step program to relieve railroad congestion and curtail non essential coal use to aid the war effort. Non essential electric signs may run only 7 30 to 11 p m while electric store signs for open stores are exempt. Priority goes to shipyards aircraft plants then railroads munition and steel plants then public utilities and finally domestic consumers. State fuel administrators will handle complaints with FTC agents assisting in investigations and settlements.
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Washington
Harry A. Gatefield
Broadway
White Light
Garfield
Federal Trade Commission
Slacker and the Soldier Riot Poem From Engineers
A wartime verse criticizes slackers who refuse to serve, contrasting the soldier’s duty with partygoers who chase pleasure. It condemns shirkers as unpatriotic and urges enlistment, noting the contrast between beer and water in army life and ending with a harsh public rebuke to those who avoid combat in France.
Not an impostor nephew tale from a proud father
A young father telegraphed to his brother announcing a new responsibility. He wrote that a handdone boy had come to his house and claimed to be the brother’s nephew, and they were trying to give him a proper welcome. The brother replied that he had no nephew and called the young man an impostor.
North and South Profit From Cattle Tick Quarantine
Washington Nov 12 An order signed by Secretary of Agriculture F Houston lists a federal quarantine effective December 1 across 65520 square miles in southern states restricting movement of cattle. The tick is a threat to stock in both regions as imports from tick-free areas risk fever from parasite blood, and quarantine blocks shipments for stockers and feeders except under strict restrictions or for immediate slaughter.
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Washington, D. C
Secretary of Agriculture
F. Houston
Free Territory
Flora DeVoss Returns for Sunday Performances
Flora DeVoss company offers two Adler shows Sunday matinee and night. Matinee presents A Midnight Marriage in four acts, while the evening features Backfire a new up to date comedy with a dramatic plot. Manager Romour touts the company’s best production yet with special bargain matinee pricing and advance ticket sales for the night show.
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Flora de Voss
the Adler
Romour
Written orders required for gondola cars for defense use
R P Clark of the Chicago St Paul Minneapolis and Omaha Railway reports shippers must obtain a written order for any gondola cars. The order must specify car numbers, kind and size, commodity and destination. The measure, at U S government request, aims to reserve gondolas for coal ore limestone coke and other raw materials vital to national defense. Flat cars are exempt.
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R. P. Clark
Chicago, St. Paul, Minneavols & Omaha Railway Company
U.S
Art Moldenhauer Wins Corporal Ship
Camp Grant Illinois November 12 a large group of Wisconsin and northern Illinois men in the 86th Division national army have received non commissioned officer warrants. The warrants appointing 45 corporals and sergeants in the 321st Field Artillery follow weeks of hard study in drills and the NCO school. Among those elevated to corporal is Private Arthur H Moldenhauer Marshfield.
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Camp Grant
Ill
Wisconsin
86Th Division
National Army
Barry’s
321St Field Artillery
Arthur H. Moldenhauer
Marshfield
Blaschka Opens New Shoe Repair Shop on Second Street
John Blaschka currently in the Daul block will move at month end to a new Second Street building. Louis Hartl, owner of the building lot, rents the space for the shop. The 12 by 16 foot shop will fit current needs and is being constructed by Jacob Sala.
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John Blaschka
Daul
Second Street
Louis Hartl
Mr. Blaschka
Jacob Sala
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A. Morgan Chase
Y. M
Garrield
M. CG
A. H. Bulmer
Optometrist
Optician
Adler Block
Marsatield
Fama AL Ish Harts Market Grocery
Essen
Y Service
Slacker
Soldier
Uncle Sam
Pracee
France
Coe, C
Mich
North
South
Flora DeVoss
Art
Moldenhauer
Adjier Theatre
House OF Quality
Oldwyn Picture Wen
Baby Mine
Madge Kennedy
Pearl White
Keystone
Gaskell & McVilly
Priest & Miller
Flora DevOssco
Adler Theatre
Fri
Howard Mc
Kent Barnes
Rose Dean
All Star
Liese's
Matinee and
Wight
Flora DeVoss CO
Liese
S. U.S
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