New Books at the Marshfield Free Library
Marshfield Free Library adds titles across history and war themes. Notable works include Adkins History and The Great War, Ryan Ambulance 464, Wyant Gallipelli and medical volunteers, Porter Shuck at the Front, and Shackleton New York guides. Also featured are Whitman patriotic poems, Brown University war book, and Chubb plays guides.
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Marshfield Free
Adkins
Ferestinal
War Poweryan
America
Gallipell
Atank
Grow
le Frank
Porter
Shuck
Asie
Wisconsin University
Wright
Health Tablets and Cathartics Dominate Patent Medicine
A Chicago Tribune excerpt notes the saying that health begins with a well-ventilated home and that many fevers among children require dietary care and rest. It explains cathartics as medicines to stimulate bowel movement, highlighting their prominence among patent remedies and their frequent prescription by physicians.
Epidemics and Prevention in Child Health Cited by Milwaukee Doctor
A Milwaukee children's specialist warns that preventing contagious diseases is crucial for child health. The piece argues against exposing infants to common childhood illnesses and stresses that even limited exposure can be harmful. It cites vaccination, hygiene, and medical guidance as essential measures to protect infants and curb epidemics.
Save Food Duty Across Nations War Ends Hunger
The Industrial Commission urges saving food and raw materials to feed Belgium France Serbia Roumania Armenia and relieve global privations after the war. Eliminate waste, guard against fires, and conserve five bushels of wheat for bread for a year for soldiers and civilians alike.
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Belgium
France
Rance
Serbia
Roumania
Armenia
Worll
Willy
America
United States
U. S
Industrial Commission
Fuel Restrictions Are Modified By U S Fuel Official
In view of increased supply of bituminous coal, U S Fuel Administrator Garfield issued an order amending April and August restriction orders on clay product manufacture and cement. The plan eases curtailment to one half and allows cement and brick makers to burn up to 75 percent or more of 1915 to 1917 fuel usage, with continued reductions for cement and brick industries as set by the War Industries Board.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S
H. A. Garfield
Planta
War Industies Board
Arconlange
Victory celebration planned by live stock men at Chicago
The article recalls how the International Live Stock Exposition directed a November victory celebration to honor America’s role in supplying Allies and sustaining civiliza tion during the war. It notes beef pork and mutton as essentials and urges rallying to a timely showcase of the industry’s historic achievements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
United States
Chicago
Europe
Farmer Fined for Selling Adulterated Milk in Wood County
Deputy State Mill Inspector 2 8 Southard swore out a complaint against Frank Bauer a River Road farmer between this city and Kiron for selling adulterated milk through his agent He was arrested Saturday afternoon by Sheriff J E Normington and brought before Judge Ed N Hominville where he pled guilty to the alter and was fined 25 with costs totaling 40 paid Wood County Reporter
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Southard
Frank
Bauer
Kiron
J. E. Normington
Ed. N. Homainville
Wood County
Community Club Meeting Near County Line
McMIRLAN The Community Club will gather Friday evening November 29 at the C. P Schroeder Rowe on the county line. A.W. Stark travels for several days to buy cows and attend a Holstein sale at Fond du Lac. Mrs BE Kraemer visited Miss Hoten Schmit in Wausau. Schroeder family updates include Turlough from Laredo and visits with Mrs Herb Schroeder. Mrs John Zettler remains in the hospital. Hilda and Arena Ehrhardt of Chill visited their sister Mrs Herb Schroeder. Mrs Ed Koch is hospitalized for goiter operation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. P Schroeder
A.W. Stark
Fond du Lac
BE. C. Kraemer
Hoten Schmit
Wausau
Werman Schroeder
Laredo
Albert Swenson
Lester
Winchester
Wis
Fred Dethloff
John Zettler
Hilda
Arena Ehrhardt
Chill
Herb Schroeder
Ed Koch
German Terms in 1914 and French Terms Now
In 1914 Count von Bernstorf, German ambassador to the United States, asserted terms that would punish France with colonial seizure, a 3 billion dollar indemnity, free German entry for 24 years, no French recruiting, fortress destruction, and guarded German patents. He and other German officials argued similar aims would be imposed on Germany if roles were reversed, while France’s possible counterterms were expected to focus on restitution for wartime damages and return of property.
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Count von Bernstorf
United States
France
Germany
Cor Croneh
Russia
Great Britain
Count von Bornsturl
Bountuet
Rhine
Bismark
Christmas Seals Campaign Shifts to Red Cross for 1918
For the first time since the Wiscar Anti Tuberculosis Association formed ten years ago Keil Grasy Christmas Seals will not be sold this year. They will be used as premiums with memberships up the Red Cross. A joint 1918 campaign by the Red Cross and the National Tuberculosis Association aims to centralize effort and reduce public requests for funds. The anti tuberculosis agencies have a $2,500,000 appropriation to support the coming year through the national association, guaranteeing a grant equal to last year’s value.
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Wiscar Anti Tiberculosis Association
American Red Cr
National Tubercurosis Association
Treir Tocal
Tre Cooperative
Red Cross
National Association
Local notes report arrivals and a fatal accident
Two weeks ago Unilas began duties while Tast wack and Teo White from France report hospitalization for contagious illness. Cwdfred Duchow is treated for pneumonia at Grant Rapids hospital. J J Ivegeon and Mrs West relocate to Ves ver Hotel in Sherry. Lawrence Seidel of Sherry shot himself in the abdomen on Monday and died from the wound.
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Unilas
Teo White
France
Cwdfred Duchow
Grant Rapids
J. J. Ivegeon
Slaughter
West
Sherry
Vesver
Lawrence Seidel
Hieself
Fay
Hewitt Soldier Visits Over Weekend At Beloit
Corporal Franst Wendt of Beloit, a visitor Sunday at his home, notes the war’s end and muster out of troops. Private Emil Schroeder of Rockford winds home on furlough, visits Athens with relatives. Leo Varsho injured by accidental gunshot, expected to recover. Mrs. FX Durst returned from Dorchester to assist her daughter Mrs. Goo. influenza sidelined several relatives. Durst heads to hunt deer in Wes. Durst moved a house for V Floog at Auburndale.
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Franst Wendt
Beloit Collesco
Troggs
Emil Schroeder
Rock- Tord
Winds
Athens
Leo Varsho
Agin
Durst
Dorchester
Goo
Leo
Wesshere
Hunting
Weandis
V Floog
Auburnduls
Children to Sell War Savings Stamps Crusade
Wisconsin school children join a state wide effort to sell War Savings and Thrift stamps. Certificates reward two stamps or more with extra merit distinctions. Stamps will be delivered in early December for cash purchases and signed promises when cash is not paid. Four hundred thousand youths aim to boost Wisconsin’s war effort and begin 1919 with green and blue stamp sets.
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Wisconsin
Wledges
Ani
Vesper people push war drive and local news
Vesper solicitors work on War Campaign to raise its 1100 quota as residents assist. Mr and Mrs Robertson receive commendation from France for bravery under shell fire as their son drives a supply truck. H H Peterson relocates near Marshfield with family. Ambay resident Mrs Gibbs visits indefinitely with daughter Mrs Tritkey. P H Likes gains final appointment for Y M C A.
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United War
Gampaign
Manger
G. A. Robertson
France
H. H. Peterson
Sererai
Marshfield
Henry
Vesper
Sarah Gibbs
Ambay
Elmer Tritkey
P. H. Likes
Couldn't Stand Silence in a Passing Show Snippet
A brief passage from a Passing Show sketches a man who refuses to speak upon entering, provoking a quip from a district visitor about his silence and immediate quarrel. The dialogue highlights comic miscommunication and social embarrassment in a stage vignette.
Saving of fruit pits campaign ends
The campaign to save fruit pits and nut shells is discontinued after peace. Gas masks will still be manufactured, but collection centers will stop active gathering. Dispose of accumulated carloads for fuel or other use and remove containers from sight. Publicity should note the end of the collection effort and gratitude is expressed for support.
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Far East
Pnrerigally
Unnece Y Jabor
Auto Licenses January 1 Begin Process After December 10
Wisconsin auto license head A J Cobban announces 1919 license applications will not be accepted before December 10 to avoid mixing with remaining 1918 plates. Applications from December 1 onward must include a proportional license fee with the request, and longtime numbers will be preserved with a reasonable filing window. State plates for 1919 have already been produced in Milwaukee, with the department predicting about 25,000 car registrations in 1919.
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A. J. Cobban
Mr. Cobhan
Persey
Milwaukee
Auto License Department
Wisconsin
German linotype operator ousted for disparaging Rev O Flaherty
A German linotype operator named Matzigkeit, temporarily hired at Mitchell Daily Gazette, added disrespectful words to a story about the death of Rev. C. K. O Flaherty. The offense sparked outrage among local clergy and the paper’s staff. He was removed, faced defense council questioning, and may face deportation after the war. The paper, already short on readers, circulated the altered edition.
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Murai
Tehell
Father O'Flaherty
Mataigkeit
County Council of Defense
Counts Comes of Defense
Germany
Sleep Remedies Advertised for Restful Nights
An old advertisement urges using Chamberlain's Tablets after supper to cure indigestion and restore sleep. The pills cost a quarter and are marketed as a quick remedy for insomnia and restlessness.
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Chamberlain
Also Mentioned on This Page
Travel
Hiack
Canada
Greely
Alisha
New York
City
Shackleton
Entertainments
Dame Curtsey
Onlway
Brower
Secretary of the Interior
Latimer
Lewis
Mabiv
Barton
George Groton
Driggs
Arnold Adair
Fisher
Holt—Green and Gay
Lutz
The
Chicago Tribune
Yank
Gustin
Walter Fevd
Shawly
Chet
Foye
Way
E Wrer
Seal Aale
Ventura Newapapar Limon
Maui
Nody
Hewitt
Jackson
Chemical Warfare Service
N.Y. City
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!