Wisconsin safeguards for Marshfield Building and Loan members
The Wisconsin statutes limit operating expenses for Marshfield Building and Loan Association and require bonding of officers. Secretaries and treasurers are bonded for 8060 dollars, with bonds approved by the state. The Commissioner of Banking oversees affairs, annual reports and periodic audits occur, and five members can request special examinations. Contingent funds cover losses, making stock a life investment.
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State of
Wisconsin
Building and Loan Association
Marshfield Building and Loan Association
Marshfield Association
Barking
Marshall Cousins
Madison
Commissioner of Banking
Wkmost
Life
Tre
Voters back bonus, good roads in city special election
Voters flocked to the polls Tuesday for the bonus bill and good roads measures. A side box collected opinions on naming the new Junior High and Vocational School, with Captain Frank Reigel overseeing. Most favored a name other than Franklin, signaling enthusiastically supported names for the school.
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Tunsday
Hes Hall
Frank Reigel
Cath
Franklin
Marshfield
Madison Bars Reopen Under City License After Dry Era
Madison reopens 43 saloons after two years to sell 2.7 beer under city license. Council license committee recommended permits as voters in April lifted the dry lid after the city went dry on July 1, 1917.
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Madison
Mill Reopens in Nekoosa Amid Labor Tensions
The Nekoosa Edwards Paper Co. led by L M Alexander reopens its mill with limited former workers and imported labor. The firm warns strikers against disruption and promises criminal prosecution for any trouble, holding local property owners liable for damages.
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Wisconsin River Valley
Nekoosa-Edwards Paper Company
L. M. Alexander
Milwaukee
Nekoosa
Port Edwards
Stevens’ Point
Wood County to Count Traffic on Selected Highways
The State Highway Commission directs Antonidson to conduct a bi monthly traffic census on Wood County routes over three months. Census points include between Port Edwards and Grand Rapids, Vesper road near the city and Seneca Corners, and Auburndale road between Auburndale and Howitt. Measurements run six AM to eleven PM one weekday and one Sunday per week, counting Wisconsin and foreign cars trucks and motorcycles to show road use and tourist flow.
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State Highway Commission Co. Com
Antonidson
Wood County
Wisconsin
Port Edwards
Grand Rapids
Seneca
Auburndale
Howitt
Com. Amundson
Grand Rapids Tribunc. A
Marines Reenlist To Meet Old China Buddies
John Smith of Covey Michigan and Kinzie McGrew re-enlisted in the Marine Corps after visiting the 23rd Street recruiting station to reunite with former comrades from China. They spoke of Far East times and France and expressed willingness to ship out again with the Pekin crowd. The men learned many of their mates were in San Domingo.
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China
John ©. Smith
Covey, Mich
Kinzie McGrew
Marine Corp
Smith
McGrew
23Rd Street
Far East
France
San Domingo
Pacific
Change in Lumber Camp Rates Nets 35 Cent Meals
The Wausau Pilot notes a long standing custom of free meals and lodging at lumber camps for travelers has ended. Camp owners now charge 35 cents for meals and lodging, a change prompted by rising costs and increased camp closures. The item urges readers to adjust by carrying the exact change.
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Wausau
Decrease in Lumber Cut Shows 1918 Decline
Lumber cut in 1918 reached 29.56 billion feet from 14,753 mills reported to June 14, with a complete total of 31.89 billion feet based on 23,546 mills. The computed 1918 cut is about 41 percent smaller than 1917, with declines across yellow pine, North Carolina pine, and Lake States while Oregon and Washington rise by 2 percent.
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United States
Forest Service
North Carolina
Lake States
Oregon
Washington
Wisconsin trout season ends Sunday warning issued
Madison. Conservation Commissioner Barber warned that the trout fishing season closed at midnight Sunday. The duck hunting season opens September 1. Violators may be prosecuted under both state and federal laws in Wisconsin.
Marshfield doctors in new clinic course
Wisconsin physicians enrolled in nine postgraduate courses across ten Badger cities, a program by the University of Wisconsin Extension division established in 1917. Dr. F C Rinker and Dr. H P Gresley led six lecture and clinical series, with Dr. Rock Slayster directing the effort. Cities include Fond du Lac, Oshkosh, Appleton, Marshfield, Wausau, La Crosse, Superior Bay, Sheboygan, Janesville, and Beloit.
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Wisconsin
Badger
Bureau of Postgraduate Medical Instruction
University of Wisconsin Extension Division
House of Delemates
State Medical Society
F. C. Rinker
Re. H. P. Gresley
University Clinical School
Kennedy Shows Bring Twin Mile Parade to Chippewa Falls
The Kennedy Shows, hailed as a major Midway collection, arrives at the Northern Wisconsin State Fair in Chippewa Falls from Detroit and Milwaukee after touring Michigan and Wisconsin. It promises a full, new show lineup that aims to appeal to all amusement lovers as it heads to the Ak-Sar-Ben in Omaha, stopping at Chippewa Falls to fulfill the fair contract.
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Chippewa Fails
Detroit
Milwaukee
Gmala
Chippewa Falls
Northurn
Flour Prices Regulated in Federal Sale Plan
Washington announces plans to sell flour to consumers at not more than 22 dollars per barrel with distributions set at 10 dollars per burnt rate in central northern territory in 140 pound lots. East of the Mississippi barrel price 10.25 dollars with restrictive rules for wholesalers jobbers and retailers allowing limited profits per sale.
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Washington, D. C
United States
Surplus Army Auto Trucks Ordered for Road Work
Washington reports the Department of Agriculture has requisitioned more than 18 500 surplus army auto trucks of all varieties for distribution among the states in conjunction with road improvements. The orders remain unused as the War Department inventories and reviews the Army’s needs under new legislation before Congress. Further requisitions will be issued as future military needs become clear.
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Washington, D. C
Department of Agriculture
Con Fon
War Department
War Savings stamps promise safety and profit for buyers
Purchasers of War Savings stamps gain safety and sure profit and financial freedom with low payments. The government gains funds, stabilizing financial safety and prosperity by fostering thrift and saving as an economic asset for the future.
Army Recruiter to Visit Wausau Armory
Corporal R Burkhead of the U S Army Recruiting Station in Wausau will be in the city today to recruit for the Regular Army. Enlistments for overseas service remain open and men with prior service may join for one year. Meet him at the Wisconsin State Guards club rooms in the Armory on Second Street.
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R. Burkhead
U. S. Army
Wausau
Eni
Burkhead
Wisconsin State Guards
Second Street
Wisconsin Adopts Nation’s Best Road Marking System
Travel readers praise Wisconsin for its standardized highway markings. Visitors from other states call it the best marked system in the United States, noting Wisconsin as the only state with a uniform approach to road signs.
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Oasin
United States
Wisconsin
The
Union
A Laugh Is Worth A Hundred Groans In Any Market
A succinct proverb style verse notes that humor strengthens market spirits while generosity defines true value, contrasting cheerful wit with stingy behavior in trade and social exchange.
Chippewa Fair Promises Humdinger Exhibit Week
Northern Wisconsin’s Chippewa Falls fair opens September 15 for five days with $14 000 in premiums and a large machinery display. Exhibits will feature fine crops livestock and pure bred stock from Minnesota and Wisconsin while free attractions near the Grand Stand draw daily crowds. The speed program offers a strong horse lineup with $6 000 in purses and top brass bands provide week long entertainment with Con T Kennedy Shows among the attractions.
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Wisconsin
Chippewa Falls
Minnesota
Con T. Kennedy
Community Notices Report Amid Farm Sales and Local Events
McMillan Arthur Starks sold his farm to Chas Taul and plans to move to Marshfield this week. Frank Schalock sold to a party from Quite a few neighbors and friends of Mrs Tillock hosted a surprise birthday gathering last Wednesday. Albert Seehater and wife took a Fond du Lac car trip last Saturday. Community Club hosted a social at the Sark home last Friday. C Mustings sold his farm to a party from Mavis Schoal opened last Monday with Miss Franklin as teacher. Everyone expects the fair Thursday. Silo filling and threshing are in full blast across the community.
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Arthur Starks
Chas, Taul
Marshfield
Frank Schalock
Tillock
Albert Seehater
Fond du Lac
Hame
AtSarks
C. Mustings
Mavis
Schoal
Miss Franklin
Exhibit at Me Field Fair Shows County Crops Spelled by Grain
Wood County Normal Faculty prepare an exhibit for the Field Fair. They plan a unique display using oats, barley, wheat, beans and other crops to spell a message for local youth. The setup aims at an attractive, educational presentation.
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Wood County Normal
Mefield
Wood County
Normal
Crand Rapids ‘Tribune
Potato Vacation Hits Portage County Schools
Many schools in Portage county open for the full term then close for a potato vacation of two weeks to a month. The break coincides with potato digging time so country boys and girls can help harvest the crop.
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Portage County
Ludendorff Reveals Memoir On War Downfall
Milwaukee report covers a newly published memoir by General Ludendorff. He blames Emperor William II for Germany’s defeat and details the intrigues and blunders within the “iron circle” from the war’s start to Armistice. Ludendorff, Hindenburg’s right hand, offers authoritative insider perspective.
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Milwaukee
Wis
Kaisor
William II
von Ludendorff
Germany
Ludendorff
Marshal von Hindenburg
Eastern Front
Hindenburg
German militarism exposed in new war records book duo
The Journal plans to publish two books offering a full account of German war leadership. Ludendorff bears heavy blame for strategic failings in 1918, while Admiral von Tirpitz’s sea warfare revelations detail U boat campaigns. The works promise a combined Allied view of German militarism.
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Germany
Admiral von Tirpitz
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Marshfield Electric Go., Inc
Wood CO
Kennedy
J.C. Marsh
J. Schater
H. G. Hambright
L. TH. Thom
F. K. Bissell
A. Noll
H. H. Milbef
First National Bank
Marshfield, Wisconsin
Argonne
Liberty Bonds
L.rembs & Son
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