Marshfield Tops $505,000 in Liberty Loan Drive
Marshfield and Wood County closed their Second Liberty Loan drive with Marshfield’s $505,000 surge on the final day, joining Grand Rapids and other communities in Wisconsin in strong patriotic support. Local leaders praise Chair E Fors and volunteers for a vigorous, well organized campaign and announce a luncheon tomorrow at the Eagles hall to review the big float details.
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Marshfield
County of Wood
United States
Grand Rapids
Sheimaxinwa
Othia
Nekousa
Aubuyndale
Aprin
SONY
Miteladore
Cameron
Falono
Lincoln
Hook
Richfield Yeith
Fitlsville
Wood County
Moon
Wisconsin
America
Eagles Hall
Moe
Uniforms For State Guard Recruits In Blue
A historical note on the State Guard forming new companies choosing blue uniforms due to khaki shortages. The article mentions government constraints and questions what a dollar can buy, with a Dana window advertisement implied.
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Dana
North Side Halloween Pranks Bring Quick Justice
North side youths caught in Halloween pranks were brought to justice. Jon Baur Louis Stangl Joe Thums Paul Steger and William Stauber faced Judge R on a destoying property charge. After costs they were reprimanded and released. Police vow increased patrols tonight to prevent further damage.
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North Side
Jon Baur
Louis Stangl
Joe Thums
Paul Steger
William Stauber
Jcase
Mr. Andrew
Lie City
Law
Gote
U C T Ball Event Promises Inexpensive Night Of Entertainment
The United Commate Travelers club hosts a November 16 dance at Memory Hall. Tickets are 1.00 with supper included, cheaper than last year. Imperial Orchestra plays. Committees led by George J. Campbell and L. K. Colvin organize reception, decorating, refreshments, and officers of Railway City Council oversee the event.
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Memory Hall
Imperial Orchestra
George J. Campbell
PE. Tice
Robert Shepard
EB. H. Furstenberg
J. J. Randall
G. Leonhard
Isidore Miller
R. S. Barnard
R. J. Baker
P. Heiser
A. J. Stone
TR. P. Kraus
Joe White
Oficers
Railway City Council
Glen Kraus in France News Letter Detailing Guard’s Voyage
The note recounts Corp. Glen Kraus of the United States Marine Corps landing safely in France with American sailors amid World War II. It traces his service from Chicago joining the Marine Corps, through Port Royal and Quantico where he earned a sharpshooter medal, to Philadelphia Naval Barracks before heading to France. The message notes censorship of private news before release.
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Bod. Kraus
Corp
Glen Kraus
United States Marine Corps
France
Kraus
Gernmying
Chicago
Port ‘Royal
Quantico
Washington, D. C
Kraus Geivel
Philadelphia Naval Barracks
Philadelphia
Fran
Waco Wedding Unites Weisner and Goodin in Army Just Months
Agnes Weisner and George Raymond Goodin of Company A wed in Waco. A banquet in the mess hall honored the couple with Stevie’s Second Regiment band performing. Company A gains members from Company K and the Sixth Regiment as a battalion champion beat Company P 12 to 1. Liberty bonds soar with the 127th Regiment leading at $104,400 as the unit marks a holiday parade and town celebration near Waco.
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Company A
Agnes Weisner
George Raymond Goodin
Waco
Frank Ti. Reigel
Stevie
Second Regiment
Sitxh
Sergi Mittlesteadt
Sergt. Munss
Corps
Chester Panty
Tasen
Hart
Mayville
Huston
Hendrickson
DeClarey
Uusewine
Hervon
Hor
Olesun
Albert Sparks
Jens
Hopk'ns
Bright
Maberut
Arthur Sharks
Fleming
Mae Winger
Mittlesteadt
Aml
Goampany
Co. Po
Liberty Bonds
127Th
Liberty
Waeo
Aim
Mission Week at Sacred Heart Church
Sacred Heart Catholic Church holds a mission week from November 4 to 11. Dominicans Thuenke and Haggarty of Minneapolis lead services all week with German sermons. daily Masses and evening services in Kilnmplich, with sermons at 8 o clock each day and a final German sermon on Sunday.
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Sacred Heart Catholic Couteh
Haggarty
Minneapolis
den O'Chowk
Melack
Reid
Kmnplich
Mrs Le Wollesser Dies at 204 West Fourth Street
Mrs Le Wollesser, aged about Ta years, died Thursday evening in her home at 204 West Fourth Street from Brighy disease. Born in Denmmarle, she came to this country with a sister and settled in Chienge. She married in 1871. her husband survives. Funeral service was held Sunday at 3 PM from the Presbyterian church.
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le Wollesser
West Fourth Street
Brighy
Denmmarle
Chienge
T&t
Presbyterian Church
Salute the flag guidance and wartime reform note
The passage instructs spectators to halt or rise and uncover during national color parades and to hold hats opposite the left shoulder. It also mentions closing out wallpaper at 3c per roll and a drug company named Winterbarn. It notes reform movements rarely start with the anvil chorus.
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Winterbarn Drug, Company
New manufacturing firm may locate here in Marshfield
City eyes potential arrival of an A No. 1 stove boiler and furnace maker from Chicago. The firm could hire about 50 skilled workers initially with 240 employed within six months, needing four acres and a one story 200 by 50 foot building plus equipment and working capital around fifty thousand dollars. A company representative will visit soon to discuss conditions and stockholding by local interests. The move hinges on united local effort and favorable investigations.
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A. J. Buwler
Marshfield Board of Commerce
Chicago
Hein
Aturk
Can Bhd
W Conain
Copany
Ciue
Ofort
United Ofort
Marshfield Crushes Medford in Football Showdown
Marshfield dominates Medford with a 97 to 0 victory as the home team scores early and often. Coach Wilson’s squad features standout plays and multiple substitutions, setting up the Grand Rounds contest on November 10. The second team travels to Rapids for a prelim game.
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Dole
Marshield
Tor
Marshfield
Medford
Aehagis
C. W. Otte
My. Olty
Saal
Medfordites
Wilson
Rapids
Life is a Leaf of Paper Quote Reflected in Scribe’s View
A reflective line compares life to a sheet of paper on which every person may write a line before nightfall. The quote emphasizes individual contribution and the brevity of existence within a larger human chronicle.
Nov 1 1917 Tax On Theater Admissions Arrives
Marshfield theater managers brace for a 10 percent federal tax on all tickets starting November 1 1917. The rule adds one cent per 10 cents or fraction thereof and applies to all admissions including passes. Children under 12 pay 1 cent. maximum 5 cent admissions exempt. Pass holders pay the same tax as paid admissions.
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Marshfield
Legitimata
Motion Pietere
Canada
Pannirs
Home Guards Receive 40 Springfield Rifles for Drill
Captain Otto Meyer announces arrival of about 40 Springfield rifles for Home Guards drilling. Bells and bayonets accompany the shipment and will be used after unpacking at the next drill Tuesday evening. Custodian Adolph Zecha is sending uniforms and remaining equipment from armory to Camp Douglas this week.
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Otto Meyer
Home Guards
Adolph Zecha
Camp Douglas
Waco
Abbotsford Launches Soap and Potash Factory
Abbotsford prepares to begin operations at a new soap and potash factory. The potash department is ready while the soap department awaits late machinery parts. A local motto cautions that those who do not respond will face consequences.
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Abbotsford
Abbotsford Soap and Potash Company
Two Cent Stamp Rates Increase Effective November 1917
Postal bulletin announces a new postage increase effective November 2 1917. First class letters will rate three cents per ounce or fraction prepaid. underpayment leads to return or collection upon delivery. Drop letters to two cents. Postcards and government cards switch to two cents. include full address to avoid dead letters.
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Elty
Recair
Marshfield
Wis
Tetary
Luncheon for Liberty Loan Chasers at Eagles Club
Tomorrow at noon the city businessmen and the Liberty Loan Chasers meet at the Eagles clubhouse for a luncheon. The Red Cross women sponsor, and prominent speakers will summarize the campaign over the last two weeks. Attend. it will be worth your while.
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Liberty Loan Chasers
Eagles
Liberty Loan
Women of the Red Cross
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State Guard
U. C. T. Ball
Cort
Sacred Heart
1. Wollman
Flac
MFG
Mepford
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