Draft Army to Report to Camps Across Districts
Notice from the Board in Washington outlines the mobilization schedule for the draft army. Fifty percent of the quota is to go into service by September 1 with the rest in subsequent dates, while local boards will notify men by mail and posted notices to report at offices for entrainment. The process includes lodging arrangements, a designated man in charge, and coordinated transport to camps, with details on reporting times and military discipline. The St Albans Guild plans a local town play with the quota during the move to the station on September 25 and 26.
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Washington
Marshal Crowder
Ling
St. Alban's Guild
Transportation Requests and Ticket Custody for Troops
The man in charge will arrange transportation requests and issue tickets for the men and meals. He will also hold all papers and records accompanying the troops to be handed to the training camp adjutant. Telegraphs will inform the adjutant of departure details and six hours prior to arrival.
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Tovalhoans
Typhoid Outbreak Grips Marshfield City
Twenty six typhoid cases reported to Health Officer Dr. J C Maynard over five weeks with two from the country and five questionable. actual serious cases nine teen. State Health Officer Dr Spencer aids efforts to curb spread while Wisconsin lab finds city water safe though water near the hospital unsafe.
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Marshfield
J. C. Maynard
Spencer
Wausau
Wisc Ensin State Laboratory of Hygiene
Hayward
Wausau Lumberjacks to Face Sunday Team in Likely Last Game
In what could be the final game of the season, Alberts brings in the Wausau Lumberjacks to oppose the home team. Johnson will pitch for Sunday, Krueger stars for Wausau, as fans are urged to attend and support the players who have struggled financially to provide entertainment.
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Alberts
Wausau
Johnson
Krueger
Thief Stripped by Engineer Near Green Bay Depot
Near the Green Bay depot in Grand Rapids a thief was caught with a wool shirt and undershirt taken from Engineer Wm. Seims. Seims furious, ordered the man to remove his clothes, and he made the thief return the stolen items, then continue on his errand.
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Administration of Justice
Green Bay
Grand Rapids
Wm. Seims
Golden Jubilee for Norshfield Couple Charles Hahn and Wife
For fifty years Judge Charles Hahn and his wife celebrate a golden wedding with a nine oclock high mass at St John s church and a one thirty banquet at the Mahn homestead on Chestnut street. Guests from Watertown Minneapolis Grand Reach and Chimney Falls attend.
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Norshfield
Charles Hahn
St. John’s Catholic Church
Joseph Folz
Bangatow
Mahn
Chestnut Street
Woodgate
Teres Os
Merbert Feist
My. Charles Feist
O. C. Hahn
Ay Hiimahn
Charles Wahn
Benefit Recital for Red Cross at City Hall
Miss Eda Heineman a renowned actress and instructor at Lake Er ie College Painesville Ohio and Laurel school Cleveland will give a recital at City Hall tonight at eight. She will perform pieces by J M Barrie Alfred and John Masefield and has taught drama at Wellesley and Western Reserve University. Mrs Patrick Campbell lauded her as clever and versatile.
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Eda Heineman
Patrick Campbell
Lake Erie College
Painesville
Ohio
Laurel School
Cleveland
J. M. Barrie
Alfred
John Masefield
Heineman
Smith College
London
Berlin
Railroads slash car shortage with efficiency program
Railroads War Board launches efficiency measures to make one freight car do the work of two. The public should not be deprived as car supply improves, though fall and winter demand will rise and both railroads and workers must push for further efficiency.
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Railroads’ War Board
Milwaukee officer aids formation of Home Guards unit
Lieut Colonel Seaman from Milwaukee visited last night to help organize a local Home Guards unit. Men signed up eagerly, with plans to begin work soon. The meeting at Armory Hall established headquarters for the new unit once preparations are complete.
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Seaman
Milwaukee
Home Guards
Connor Herd of Shires Awarded Numerous Prizes
William Connor Jr returned home from the Iowa state fair in Des Moines with many awards for the Connor herd of Shire horses from Auburndale. The exhibit won grand champion mare junior champion mare two first prizes two seconds three thirds and two fourths plus a silver trophy and four medals. The herd will be shown at Minnesota and Indiana state fairs, reflecting well on the display.
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William Connor, Jr
Des Moines
Connor
Auburndale
Wisconsin
Shir
Minnesota
Indiana
Girl Without a Chance comes to Adler Theater
The Girl Without a Chance arrives at the Adler Theater on Monday September 10 and is praised as a real hit of the season. An interview with the company press agent cites comedy as the key to its success, noting the play blends laughs with engaging scenes. The article argues the attraction provides much needed relief with an intensely interesting display.
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Adler Theater
Reaseri
Wood County Rural Carriers In Session on Labor Day
The Wood County Rural Carriers association met at city hall on Labor Day with about thirty members and families from Grand Ronids Avpin Auburndale and the host city. Mayor A G Felker spoke on the flag and the good will movement, while Postmaster A G Pankow spoke on the rural carrier association’s benefits. After a buggings meeting in the forenoon attendees adjourned to the Hagle hotel for a fine dinner. The afternoon covered visits to Edward Dexheimer farm and the county asylum.
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Wood County Rural Carriers’ Association
Grand Ronids
Avpin
Auburndale
A. G. Felker
A. G. Pankow
Rural Carrier Association
Hagle
Edward Dexheimer
County Asylum
Donation Acknowledged By Hub City Team Leaders
Manager William Alberts received a thank you letter from Captain William Mittelsteadt for a $100 donation by the association. The money funds the mess for three city military groups including Company 4 at Waco, the Second Regiment band, and K Company at Camp Douglas. Home Guards voted Otto Meyer cantzin Herman E Hoer lieutenant and Marcus Hansen second lieutenant. all were elected unanimously. Ex Gov Upham spoke at Col Seaman’s request.
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William Alberts
Hub City
William Mittelsteadt
Company K
Waco
Camp Douglas
Home Guards
Otto Meyer
Cantzin
Herman E. Hoer Leutenant
Marcus Hansen
W. MH. Upham
Seaman
Offeer
The Million Dollar Doll at Adler Theatre
Norton and Bunnell present The Million Dollar Doll a merry musical comedy at the Adler Theatre described as a jingling joyful show with sparkling music and pretty girls. Cast is headed by Scott and I.
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Norton & Bunnell, Inc
The
Adler
Scott and
Boardmen and Comedians Lead Top Fan Makers Cast
Boardmen and two leading comedians head a premier fan makers troupe supported by principals and a 25 member chorus. The production features dazzling costumes sensational dances sparkling music and new novelties making the evening hard to beat. Early reviews praise loveable tunes and pretty girls and predict one of the season’s best shows.
Cattle Sale Planned Here October 10 At Fair Grounds
The Central Wisconsin Live Stock Breeders association will hold a sale of 100 head of Malesteins and Guernseys in this city at the fair grounds on October 1th. Some of the best stock from the surrounding community will be offered and high prices are anticipated. W. W. Clark of Grand Rapids will act as sales manager.
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Central
Wisconsin
Victim of Typhoid Fever Dies at St. Joseph’s Hospital
Victor Peterson of this city died Tuesday at St Joseph’s hospital from typhoid fever. He was 40 years old. The deceased will be buried Friday with Rev. J Halsay Ambrose officiating.
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Victor Peterson
St. Joseph’s Hospital
Rev. J. Halsay Ambrose
Fashion Prophecy Calls Skirts Shorter and Straighter
A wry note on fashion dictates shorter, scan ier skirts as if foretold by an unseen arbitress. The piece muses on how style dictates shape and how readers must accept the dress codes set by fashion's unseen hand.
All City Schools Reopened Monday After War Draft
All city and parochial schools resumed classes Monday as students, many drafted into a volunteer style national effort, adjusted to new norms. High school duties are led by Superintendent Don S. Stiller, with several principals and staff assignments across Washington Lincoln Grant Jefferson schools and thirty six teachers on the roster this year.
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Shoals
Don S. Stiller
Washington School
Margaret Cunningham
Lincoln Deal
Mary Ges
Esther Demutling
Grant School
E. Greenwood
Jefferson
Kate M. Gwin
Marie L. Runkel
Civil Service Examination Open in Wisconsin 1917
The United States Civil Service Commission announces an open competitive examination for both women and men on October 5, 1917. The aim is to fill first grade and clerical vacancies in field service. Examinations in Wisconsin will be held at Stevens Point and Wausau. Open to all U S citizens meeting requirements.
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United States Civil Service Commission
Wisconsin
Stevens Point
Wausau
United States
Company K in good condition at Camp Douglas
First Lieut Fred Braem of Company K writes from Camp Douglas that all members are testing fit and ready for anything He also serves as treasurer of the companys mess fund Marshfield Board of Commerce received a money remittance by mail with only bills inside and will credit the proper party once the remitting name is advised
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Fred Braem
Company K
Camp Douglas
Braem
Tressurer
Marshfield
Marshfield Wins Two Close 2-1 Games Over Wausau Collage
Marshfield edged Wausau Lumberjacks 2-1 in Sundays game with Krahn holding them to five hits and scoring the winning run with a seventh inning hit. Monday’s rematch vs Colfax mirrored the 2-1 score as Sorenson and Johnson battled in a tight pitchers duel, with Marshfield’s early mishap and late ninth inning run proving decisive.
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Caat
Wausen
Lumberjacks
Krahn
Wausau
Leistokow
Weausay
Collasey
Sorenson
Johnson
Marshfield
Forg
Colfax
Secon
Lauels
Roany Tans
How many kernels of corn will a chicken eat
In two minutes a chicken may eat several kernels of corn depending on size and hunger. Hart will be at neither market at 9 p m Saturday night. the notice references a time and place but remains unclear.
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Hart
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