Moehlenpah A Leader In Farm Finance
Moehlenpah is hailed as a key figure in Wisconsin farm finance. He organized state bankers into a cooperative that loaned five million dollars to Wisconsin farmers in five years. The piece credits him with pioneering farm credit, backing the federal farm loan act, and promoting long term rural financing including dairy stock development. It portrays him as a persistent advocate for rural banks and agricultural growth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wisconsin
Henry A. Mushtenpib
Clinton
Or Covernor
Foresta
Moehlenpel
Moshlenpah
Morhienpah
Moehlenpuch
Washington
Maele Tenpah
Becdme
Wisconsin Mortgage & Securities Company
Foxley
Moehlenorh
Seutage and the medieval royal revenue system
Seutage was a payment exacted from knights in lieu of personal military service. It first appeared during Henry I’s reign and allowed the king to hire mercenaries for foreign wars, reducing reliance on barons. The Magna Carta restricted its use, and it was later formalized as a revenue source with broader feudal implications.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Magny Chartr
British Troops Enter Aleppo In Minor Turkish Retreat
The War Office announced British forces under General Allenby advanced toward Aleppo meeting light resistance. Aleppo, 185 miles north of Damascus and 70 miles east of the Mediterranean, was defended by about 12,000 Turkish troops who withdrew to the north as the British pushed eastward and northward through Palestine and Syria.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Landa
War Office
Aleppo
Gener Allenby
Palestine
Syria
Damasoux
Mediterranea
Fatal Riots Reported Across Germany Persistently
The article claims daily riots loom in various German regions, with police struggles and loss of life. It notes disruptions to munition production as workers are pulled from plants, deteriorating material supply for explosives and hindering war efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ylention
Der
Mercy Munitions Drive and YWCA War Work Described
A wartime piece highlights the YWCA and allied organizations raising funds for munitions and support behind the lines. It notes a goal of 270,500,000 to be raised the week of November 11 to aid nurses, hospitals, and troops. It describes women workers, a parade of uniforms, and field reports from Brittany and France.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canningaly Dawson
Cabot
Drowson
Brittany
Mate Warner
Salina
Kansas
Y. W.C
Victory Work Campaign Urges Boys and Girls to Help
A 1917 era appeal from United War Work Campaign leaders in New York calls boys to join and contribute to the war effort. It stresses every child can aid by earning or donating, with a drive week and a Victory Day division to boost enlistment and funds for war relief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United War Work Campaign
New York
Victory Dirly
Wey
No American May Refuse Cardinal Gibbons Says
James Cardinal Gibbons urges support for the United War Work Campaign calling it an American effort that no American may refuse. He stresses national unity and the morale work of major social organizations in sustaining troops, predicting a generous, pledged response to back the war effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cardinal Gibbons
James Cardinal Gibbons
America
United War Work
Food Administration sets retail food prices and purchase rules
U S Food Administration for Wood County announces maximum consumer prices and guidance on staple foods. Restrictions include limits on combinations, delivery charges, and monthly sugar and flour purchase rules, with substitutions and co operation urged. Marshfield Wisconsin, Oct 29, 1918.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Food Administration
Marshfield
Wis
Camera man cannot keep up with Yanks
War photographer Francis Brown recalls Chaateau-Thierry action where American troops moved so fast he could not capture all the moments. He notes American engineers and salvage corps boosting efficiency and morale, and cites milk and dairy shortages impacting Allied nutrition and the need to maintain dairy production.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chaateau-Thierry
Fouls Francis Brown
New York
Tye
Tm P
Tan
Mr. Brown
America
France
Brown
Use More Milk Promotes Growth Through Proper Nourishment
An article extols milk as vital for human nourishment and child growth. It highlights milk’s digestible elements and recent discoveries noting its unique properties that support growth and development.
Nervous Headache Reflections on Emotion and Mind
A brief commentary notes how intense emotion rapidly affects brain function leading to nervous disorders such as headaches epilepsy and even insanity, suggesting strong emotions disrupt mental equilibrium and health.
Peace Offensive Drives Wisconsin War Welfare Drive
Wisconsin leaders urge a big fundraising push for the United War Work Campaign to support seven agencies for troops, aiming to raise 3 390 000 dollars within 24 hours. Officials warn peace could heighten needs for Army morale and morals protection after the war.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis C.bradshaw
Army
National Catholic War Council
K. of C
Jewish Welfare Board
War Camp Community Service
American Library Association
Salvation Aine
Fiona
Wisconsin
Bradshaw
United War Work
Ela
Thority
Decide by Dice at Camp Wedsworth
Two cooks arrived at Camp Wedsworth seeking permission to visit town but Captain Field allowed only one to be excused. They argued over who could go and used dice to settle the dispute. Field seized the dice and warned he would send anyone gambling hog to the stockade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Camp Wedsworth
Captain Field
Varn
Field
Recordship keel launch marks national pace in Aberdeen
The Grays Harbor Motorship crew at Aberdeen Weah claimed a national wooden ship keel record with a 2 keel in ten seconds, beating the prior 11 second standard. Also, Felix Stein melts surprise return to Eau Claire after 15 years believed dead, ending long silence and travels across the country.
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Grays Harbor Motorship Corporation
Aberdeen
Weah
Felix Steinmelt
Ean Claire
Wis
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Moehlenpah
Eri
H. A. Moehlenpah
Allenby
Mesopotamia
Germany
London
Lieut
Coningsby Dawson
U.S Food Administration
Wood County
Marshfield, Wis
BE. C. Pors
Yanks
Great Britain
Madison
Teutonic Nations
M.C. A. Knights of Columbus
Salvation Army
Emerson Ela
Mr. Ela
Keel
Eureka
Eureka Mfg. Co
East St. Louis
Ill
Geo. H. Welton
HONEY
A. Kleinheinz & Bon
John Seubert
City Ball
National Medical Institute
Milwaukee
Humphreys
Allephreys” Homes
Medicine Company
Withana Street
William St
Bill
Bil
Professional Directory
Vedder & Vedber Physicians & Surgeons
J.B. Vedder
H. A. Vudder
Kenidenes
Pia Theatre
Go. B
Protate
Rembs
B. B. Williams
Attorneys-at
Sexton
Marsufield, Wis
Bizanns
BERG
South Central Avenue
C.B. Edwards
Over Rembs Furniture Store
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