War era clash over Browne letter support in Marshfield
In Marshfield on September 25, 1918, a political clash surfaced as backers of E. E. Browne endorsed his loyalty and Americanism while opponents attacked his German heritage. Speakers cited letters urging Browne to vote against war and claimed local German-heritage soldiers favoring duty over antiwar stance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Porsof Marshfield
Germany
Congressman Browne
Browne
Peterson
Brazeau
Voigt
Ed Browne
Marshfield
France
Company A
Robert Connor
Christian Science Welfare House Opens in London for Allied Forces
The Christian Science Welfare House at 112 Eaton Square, London SW1, opened August 1 to aid U S army and navy personnel. The center offers reception rooms, an information bureau, host-guest arrangements, reading rooms, bedrooms, and modest meals, with sightseeing and social opportunities close to Victoria Station and the American Embassy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lodon
England
Christian Science Monitor
Christian Science Welfare House
Eaton’ Square
London
Atlantic
Little
United States Army
Chrisitian Science Welfare House
Welfare House
Third district aide may back Prairie du Chien Democrat
A.H. Long of Prairie du Chien works with Third district leaders aiming to run an independent against J. G. Monahan and Congressman John M. Nelson. Judge Long, a Democrat, becomes postmaster at Prairie du Chien. Glandon Dairy papers go to Madison for secretary of state filing. The firm forms to run a cheese factory in Merston County with 3000 dollars in stock, 1400 sold so far.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A.H. Long
Prairie du Chien
J. G. Monahan
John M. Nelson
Richfield Church Decorators and Local Activities
Richfield notices celebrate decorated church for services and large attendance. George Knapton leads Fourth Liberty loan drive in town. Local residents visit kin in Grand Rapids and Winona. Community events include social center meeting, Epworth League, and Aid Society gatherings. Multiple visitors and local households are noted with ongoing church activities and charitable groups.
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Richfield
Geo. Knapton
Liberty Loan
Beatrice Burhopp
Carol Thomas
Eva Miller
Grand Rapids
Alfred Willett
Reddis
Epworth League
W. F. Crackley
Richfield Aid Society
Henry Brooks
BE. E. Miner
Chas, Ewer
Winona
Minn
M. J. Wood
Julia D. Hart
Moffatt
Arpin
August Walters
Margaretta
Elsa
Douglas
Edwin Ketelle
Lindsey
Lillian Bagnel
Edmund Bruhn
Nick Henseler
Meyer Bros
Fisia Jenkins
Lilly Mielke
Mrs. Mielka
Mill Creek Social Notes and Potatoes Dug Early
Mill Creek reports a family visit by Mr and Mrs Henry Wondrow and their children. Peter Simon returns home after working for Will Seidel. Ella Ohm Mildred and Margaret Noonan visit Mary Horn. Miss Wm Merkel of Marshfield visits M Gallatin. Most residents have dug potatoes earlier than usual this year.
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Mill Creek
Henry Wondrow
Peter Simon
Will Seidel
Ella Ohm
Mildred
Margaret Noonan
Mary Horn
Wm. Merkel
Marshfield
M. Gallatin
Doughboys Town Club In Chateau Thierry Reopens
A clipping from France describes the Doughboys forming a club in Chateau Thierry in a restored three story building once used by German troops. The Knights of Columbus arranged the space with Marble tables billiard room and grand piano. The mayor turned the site over without rent and the club now exhibits a reception with the motto Everybody Welcome Everything Given Away.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
France
Anthony Thelen
Mike Thelen
Uncle Sam
Chateau-Thierry
la Hotel Biltmore
Fritz
Young American melts 20 Mark coin for War Savings
A German 20 Mark gold coin melted for War Savings stamps after a Green Bay boy chose U S securities over the foreign piece. George Gibbs of West Side Bank and J H Puelicher praise the lad's patriotism, noting the grandfather's immigration and the coin's forty years in the family.
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Wisconsin
United States Assay
Treasury Department
New York
Geo. Gibbs
West Side Bank
Green Bay
Wis
Gibbs
Germany
Land of Freedom and Liberty
Verne M. Bovie
United States Assay Office
U. S
Green Bay Bank
J. H. Puelicher
War Savings
Jad
Red Cross reports funds and relief in France amid war
The Red Cross War Council announced that over 70 million dollars has been spent in France since the war began. About 24.6 million was allotted for the last half of 1918 to civilian relief and village reconstruction, with tuberculosis care a major ongoing effort as provisional hospitals with 5,610 beds are planned and 3,000 workers are in France, many volunteers covering their own expenses.
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France
Red Cross
Red Cross War Council
Brest
Red
Cross
Wisconsin Goes Over the Top War Bond Drive
A wartime exhortation urges Wisconsin residents to support Liberty Bond sales with patriotic fervor. Citizens are urged to buy bonds until every man, woman, and child participates, funding the war effort and honoring those who fight. The piece amplifies national sacrifice and local duty.
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Wisconsin
Women and the Liberty Loan rally calls on all women
American women are urged to back the Third Liberty Loan by saving, working, and investing in bonds. The message stresses women can fill roles in workshops offices and farms, curtail waste, and free resources for the war effort. It appeals to women’s budgets and duty to support victory through Liberty bonds.
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Seria
America
América
Invest in Liberty bonds now for victory and hope
A wartime appeal urges every American to buy Liberty bonds to support troops in trenches and ensure the world is fit for life and freedom. The message insists on subscribing generously, paying installments, and holding fast for victory as the nation unites to lift morale and secure peace.
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Youra
America
Why France Needs Wheat in World War I Context
The article notes France failed to produce enough wheat for 1914 and 1917. 1914 output reached 82 percent of normal consumption, while 1917 dropped to 45 percent, with post-seed deductions leaving about one third of needs. France’s food consumption mirrors its needs, limiting economizing. Despite high self-sufficiency, rationing fell from 86 percent to 60–70 percent. England, short on food, shares scarce wheat with France.
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France
United States
England
Butter a Good Food and Its Nutritive Value
Butter provides two key elements for growth and energy, making fat a unique nutrient. Butter fat has no substitute, and alloy products containing it share its nutritional and cost advantages.
Food violators fined by Wisconsin county officials
Carelessness in reporting and failing to observe food regulations led to penalties for bakers Paul Pecherke and T. F. Reilly of Janesville who were ordered to pay a sum to the Red Cross. Herman Moede of Luxemburg faced charges for hoarding flour and was fined $50 to the Luxemburg Red Cross Chapter and ordered to return the surplus flour to Luxemburg Milling Co.
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Uae
Paul Pecherke
T. F. Reilly
Bakers
Janesville
Red Cross
J. H. McGowan
Herman ‘Moede
Luxemburg
Moede
Luxemburg Red Cross Chapter
Luxemburg MMI . Co
I Try a Want Ad in The Times-t Works
A terse notice describes placing a want ad in The Times-t Works newspaper, outlining steps to reach readers and potential buyers through a small, practical classified insertion. The item emphasizes advertising reach and concise copy suitable for job or sale notices.
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the Times
Wisconsin Wheat Regulations for Administration War Notice
A wartime plea urges compliance with Wisconsin Food Administration rules to curb wheat use. Strong abstinence from wheat is urged, retail flour limits with other staples, eateries capped at two ounces per meal, no wheat in nonfood manufacturing, and bakers to reduce bread production to conserve supplies for the war effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wisconsin Food Administration
Kaiser
Banderob Suit Fitz Against Katherine in Marshfield
Charles F. Banderob sues Katherine Banderob in Wood County Wisconsin with plaintiff's attorney listed from Marshfield firm. Court action seeks resolution of a civil dispute as indicated by legal notice style.
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State of
Wisconsin
Wood County
P. C
Marshfield
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Indorse
John W
Aratic
Christian Science
Clarence Peters
Baby
Neghota
John Peters
Martin Larson
Norwegian Ladies Aid
Wm. Burkopp
Willing Workers Society
Doughboy Club
Fismes
WOMEN AND THE _ LIBERTY LOAN
Marion Lage
Tao
Food Wilvin
Charles F. Banderob
Katherine Banderobd
B. Edwards
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