High cost of living and silk shirts critique
A narrator recounts a humorous yet pointed critique of luxury goods amid rising prices. A silk shirt buyer notes postwar price drops yet continued demand among wealthier and aspirational shoppers, while others seek status through fashion as a sign of wealth. The piece shifts to Wisconsin soldiers and postwar generosity, noting bonuses delayed until spring and efforts to aid veterans with clubs, donations, and employment, hinting at broader economic and social tensions.
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Tom
Harry
Hee
Orde
Biggest Fair in History Closes in Central Wisconsin
The Seventeenth annual exposition ends Friday at 6 30 PM amid praise from visitors. Officials report ideal weather and crowds of 15 000 to 18 000 on Thursday, with the fair delivering diverse exhibits, industrial displays, cattle shows, and ample entertainment across the event’s best year.
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Wisconsin
Williams
Orybody
Advance reports on The Gumps advance reports on The Gumps
Manager J P Adler received several favorable reports on The Gumps musical comedy coming to this city Friday. Springfield reports praise the new production with a large cast and strong chorus. In Sterling the show played well drawing patrons, turning away over 200 and signaling a possible return engagement.
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J. P. Adler
the Gumps
Springfield
Ill
the Gums
W. D. Cave
Sterling
the Gumns
Wagner
Adler
Airplane Enthusiasts Take Flight at Marshfield Fair
Dozens of Marshfield residents glimpsed aviation as air travel nears commercial use. Miss Olive Lange and Cyril Ballam, winner of a subscription contest, joined the rides, with Weber's field serving as the landing site. Weather and brief stay limited further trips.
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Marshfield
Olive Lange
Wittner
Cyril Ballam
Ballam
Lamson
Chamber of Commerce
Fair Grounds
Terra Firma
Weber's
Special Excursion Rates To Northern Wisconsin State Fair
See Agent About special excursion rates to the Northern Wisconsin State Fair in Chippewa Falls Wisconsin. Details and travel options are available through local agents and ticket offices as the event approaches.
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Chippewa Falls
Wis
Marshfield to Play Strong Oshkosh Team Sunday
Marshfield manager Emmerich wires Oshkosh manager Steckbauer that Marshfield will appear in Oshkosh on Sunday, September 14, aiming to field a strong lineup. The Oshkosh club has been among the state’s best, and Marshfield plans to travel Saturday night with the whole squad, though the battery remains undecided. The text lists likely players including Emmerich, Braer, Braem, Emron Wright, Kyahn, Leilner, Johnson, Nulicheck, Anderson, Seeths, Christianson, and Berg.
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Oshkosh
Emmerich
Marshfield Baseball Club
Steckbauer
Oshkosh Baseball Club
Marshfield
Semiro
Fred Braer
Berman Braem
Emron Wright
Elmer Kyahn
Frank Leilner
George Johnson
Joe Nulicheck
Ray Anderson
Arthur Seeths
James Christenson
Leo Berg
The Yellow Lash at Adler Saturday
Howard Mackent Barnes presents a new play The Yellow Lash focusing on New York City Chinese quarters with mission workers amid white and yellow man tensions. A Hawaiian orchestra enhances the production slated to open at the Adler on Saturday Sept 15, touted as a major seasonal event.
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Howard Mackent Barnes
New York
China
Yellow Empire
Chinatown
the Adler
Rotary Charter to Be Delivered Monday Night
Rotarians from Grand Rounds Stevens Point Morrill and Wausau will attend a joint meeting in Marshfield Monday evening with the Wausau club delivering its charter and observing the US constitution anniversary. Harry B Craddick district governor will attend. Marshfield aims to entertain many visitors with music and a large spread. Wood County showcases a handsome exhibit for the Milwaukee Journal cup at the Wisconsin State Fair this week.
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Grand Rounds
Stevens Point
Morrill
Wausau
Marshfield Co
Wausau Rotary
United States
Harry B. Craddick
Marshfield
Marshfield Club
Milwaukee
Wood County
American National Bank to Add Another Unit
American National Bank plans a further unit by purchasing the Smith building adjacent to its property. Capital stock has risen from 50 000 to 160 000 with many new stockholders, including prominent pro farmers. A spring construction will extend the Smith building and a modern front across the frontage, creating a substantial banking institution in the region.
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American National Bank
Smith
Marsfield Fair Crowned Banner Event of Year
The seventeenth annual Marsfield fair closed last Friday as the association’s banner event. Attendance topped 15 000 on Thursday with over 1200 automobiles on the grounds. Despite rain Friday, overall turnout exceeded average. The fair reported a top line gain near 2500 with permanent improvements and no objectionable features. Plans for a concrete grandstand and other grounds improvements are underway for next season.
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Marshfield
Ballwin
Western Vaudeville Managers
Hallie
Grand Rapids
High School News Enrollments Reported by Martha Kohl
Monday morning enrollment totals show Seniors 19 Juniors 60 Sophomores 87 Freshmen 84 and a 290 total, down from last year due to a smaller freshman class. Football practice under Coach Feinberg begins Monday night with optimism for a champion team and student support. Drawing classes will be held twice weekly led by Miss Dutton.
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Feinberg
Dutton
The men who make history de not write it very well
A brief, literary quip notes that those shaping history often fail to document it clearly, suggesting a gap between actions and their recorded narrative. The statement underscores the imperfect record of historical events and the imperfect memory of those who witness them.
Million Dollar Band to Perform in Marshfield Under Red Cross
Marshfield hosts Harold Bachman and the Million Dollar band a 35 member group under Marshfield Red Cross. The event includes a Saturday concert and dance with jazz and classical pieces. Proceeds support the Red Cross chapter, recalling tunes that inspired soldiers in World War I.
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Marshfield
Harold Bachman
American Red Cross
France
Argonne Forest
Pinion Felker Tie The Knot In Kendall Wisconsin
A pretty Wednesday ceremony joined Miss Gertrude A Felker and Joseph F Pinion at St Josephs Church Kendall Wisconsin. The bride a Felker daughter and pianist, the groom son of local residents, with a simple white georgette gown and pink accents. After mass the couple left for Niagara Falls and the East before settling at 109 North Vine Street.
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Kendall
Wisconsin
Gertrude A. Fel Jker
Joseph F. Pinion
J. ©. McAteer
St. Joseph's Catholic Church
Andrew Felker
Messrs
A. G
L. H. Felker
Kendall High School
la Cr State Normal School
Wisconsin Business University of la Crosse
Felker
Jacob Pinion
First National Bank
Kraft Bros. Cheese Co
P. J. Schaefer Co
Pinion
Carolyn Felker
John Pinion
St. Francis Seminary
Georgette
Mal
A. G. Felker
Girl shoots trapped bear near Rhinelander area
A 200 pound black bear was trapped by three Miss Anna Anderson of Rhine lander last week. The girl then shot the animal and dressed it alone. Farmers report many bears about the woods in that vicinity this fall.
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Anna Anderson
Rhinelander
Circus Units Get Stuck in Mud Near City
The Journal reports a Wisconsin circus caravan from Antigo to Marshfield halted by overnight rain. Units included a wireless telegraph outfit, a hydro-airplane mounted on a car, and a Victory Mitchell HQ car. Several missing persons were noted as the Flying Circus traveled to county fairs.
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Marshiield
Wis
Antigo
Marshfield
Journal
Wisconsin
Jecks
Great Lakes
Jacks
Victory Mitchell
Cuss
Marshfeld
Birnatawond
Mitchell
Brownie
Falcon
Mosinee Edges Marshfield in Close 8-7 Baseball Tilt
The Marshield club visited Mosinee and fell 8 to 7 after leading 6 to 1 in the ninth. Leitner hit a homer, Christensen added a two and a three bagger, Johnson doubled twice, while Krahn started and Reeths finished. Errors and umpire and late mistakes cost Marshfield a dramatic late defeat.
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Marshield
Mosinee
Leitner
Christensen
Johnson
Krahn
Reeths
Plahmer
Marshfield
Oar
Maxinee
Pankow Reppa nuptials in Chicago tomorrow
Rufus G. Pankow son of the city postmaster and Mrs A G Pankow will marry Miss Erica Reppa of Chicago in Chicago tomorrow. Best man Rheinhold Pankow is the groom’s brother. Pankow, released from the army, heads Skinner Macaroni Company duties in Chicago. The Pankows plan to visit Milwaukee and Green Bay on returning.
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Rufus G. Pankow
A. G. Pankow
Erica Reppa
Chicago
Rheinhold Pankow
Pankow
Skinner Macaroni Company
Omaha
Neb
Agto
Milwaukee
Grean Bay
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Milwaukee Journal Flyer
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