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Newspaper
Marshfield Times
Location
Marshfield, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Oct 30, 1918
Page
3
An article portrays the crucial role of women in munition factories across the Midwest aiding front line efforts. It highlights the close link between workers and soldiers, the demanding, precise labor required, and the high stress of ensuring safe, effective shells.
A wartime effort funnels out of work hours into recreation for women in munition plants. The War Department, via the Ordnance and YWCA, organizes recreation buildings, dormitories, and programs under the Blue Triangle banner. Local units in Washington and across federal reservations run by soldiers offer housing, education, games, and entertainments to sustain morale and productivity during wartime.
London reports German evacuation of Ghent and lines near the Scheldt as British Fourth Army captures 17,731 prisoners between Oct 1 and Oct 25, with 807 officers and 17,384 other ranks. British posts established at Locis near Espierres and a bridge across the Scheldt. Allied advance threatens Antwerp Brussels and a complete Belgian evacuation as German resistance weakens. The London Observer notes American divisions share in the progress and honors with British forces.
National Catholic War Council plans to back the Victory Boys and Victory Girls division of the United War Campaign by raising 170 500 dollars for the boys over there. One parish sponsor per fighting man will raise five dollars through earnings rather than gifts, with diocesan and parish groups tallying participants across the United States during November 11 18.
Hannah Rhodes files against the State of Wisconsin in Wood County. Defendant is commanded to appear within twenty days after service to defend the action. failure will result in judgment by default. Plaintiff's attorney C. B. Edwards, Marshfield, Wood County, Wisconsin. 16
An obscure fragment describes Leonard’s stained hands from rough work with walnuts and a confusing Sunday birthday scene. The text shifts to garbled lines and stray names, offering little clear narrative or context.
Reported details from the Austrian prison camp describe mass deaths among prisoners. The embassy released information about the Talinn line and captives held in Tallinn area, with officials noting 40 to 50 deaths daily and escape attempts amid harsh conditions and chest injuries.
State of Wisconsin Wood County summons to Andrew Hansen Alois Jongwirth and others for action affecting title to land in Marshfield. Defendants must answer within twenty days after service. failure leads to judgment. Property described as Lots 13 and 14 in Wilhelm's Addition to the City of Marshfield.
Two Amelia Ear veterans Maj. Gen. Robert L Ballard and Maj. Gen. Hunter Liggett, who commanded American expeditionary forces in France, are recommended for promotion to lieutenant general and their names sent to the Senate for confirmation.
Reme Switzerland October 28 Professor Lamimasch was asked to form an Austrian cabinet and would accept only if Austria Hungary makes immediate separate peace with the allies. Vienna reports say Emperor Charles said a separate peace is impossible, as he has given his word to the German emperor not to seek one.
Wisconsin boys and girls ages up to 20 will enroll as Victory Boys and Victory Girls to raise and give at least 5 dollars over five weeks. The campaign supports seven war welfare agencies aiding American soldiers, with slogans urging “A Million Boys Behind a Million Fighters” and “Wherever You Are In The Western Front.”
Shopping with a magnet helps judge if metal buttons hooks eyes clasps will rust when laundered. Touch the magnet to the fastener and look for rust when exposed to moisture.
In Bradford Pennsylvania and Drewsville New Hampshire testimonials claim Vinol enriches blood, helps anaemic conditions, and boosts health. Rose Lasky says rash faded and energy returned after using Vinol. Mrs N Burnell reports daughter’s indigestion and biliary attacks improved, health restored.
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