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Newspaper
Marshfield Times
Location
Marshfield, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Sep 17, 1919
Page
1
The piece argues inflation stems from wartime waste rather than labor or capital. It contends big guns and conscription destroyed production, shifted millions from making to consuming, and wrecked ships and goods. It concludes higher prices are the cost of war, a twenty year burden, with “WASTE” as the true name of war.
The Marshfield Board of Education schedules a special meeting for next Monday at eight in the high school to decide the name of the new Junior High and Vocational school building. Citizens urged to attend as names under consideration include Purdy and Franklin, with the city-wide vote to finalize the choice.
A sizable Marshfield Rotary charter night marked the formal presentation of Rotary Club No. 522. Visitors from Stevens Point Green Bay Grand Rapids Merrill and Wausau attended a banquet at the Eagles hall with speeches and entertainment including wrestling bouts and a boxing exhibition, validating Rotary’s growth within members and the local community.
Wisconsin passes a bill to aid veterans in continuing education with up to 1080 dollars per recipient at 30 dollars monthly. Eligible service includes those in service over three months between April 7, 1919 and November 7, 1918. Attendance may begin by October 15, 1920.
John Salzman of the Service Recognition Board at Madison summarizes Chapter 667 3 of 1919 granting a bonus to Wisconsin soldiers for war service. He urges every soldier or nurse to obtain blanks to file claims and notes heirs of deceased service members may receive the bonus in specified order. He explains records were shipped to Washington and are not available locally, so proper applications are required.
Marshfield hosts Medford on Sunday at 3 PM at the fair grounds in what may be the last game of the season. Medford’s fastball lineup, anchored by Hirsch and Hirsch, faces Marshfield’s pitching. If weather and crowds hold, the club may lure other strong teams here late September or early October for more action.
At a meeting of the John Eisen Council No 1799 Knights of Columbus Thursday evening the following officers were elected Grand knight John Hasselbalch deputy grand knight Michael Griffin Chancallor M H Clune recorder Ed C Mechler financial secretary John Stauber Treasurer Adolph Kleinheinz advocate John H Burns warden Andrew Fees inside guard Michael Berg Jr outside guard George Donhard trustee for three years H C Koenig.
At a meeting of the Catholic Order of Foresters held last week in St John's school hall the following officers were elected to guide the society through the coming year chief ranger M. J. Kraus vice chief ranger William Fehrenbach recording secretary Joseph Palum financial secretary Jacob Leinwander trustee for a period of 3 years George Donhard
The note promotes film printing services from Winterburn Drug Company with a brief call to action. It cites a concise offer and yearless context, reflecting a vintage advertisement tone in a small business notice. Working details are minimal and rely on the company name and service promise.
Marshfield traveled to Oshkosh last Sunday to meet the city’s baseball club. Oshkosh shut out Marshfield 9 to 0 after nine innings, with Stevenson on the mound delivering an easy windup. The Oshkosh Northwestern proclaims Oshkosh the undisputed northern Wisconsin baseball champion.
A group of all around players filled the Sunday lineup as Chicago Cubs with Alexander pitching were announced to play at the fairgrounds on October 5. The starter was knocked out after the fourth. a reliever lasted two pitches before finger trouble forced a catcher to pitch. With the pitcher catching and the catcher pitching the rest of the game proceeded smoothly. The crowd neared 8000, marking one of the season’s best attended events. Oshkosh leads Milwaukee for the southern title with one more game to decide the state crown, and the assembled roster boosts hopes the royals cannot be defeated by any Semitra club nationwide.
The University of Wisconsin agricultural economist Theodore Macklin says the land boom is dangerous for farmers. He cautions that over capitalization can erase savings when hog and product prices drop, harming moderate growers and boosting tenancy. Banks could curb overvaluation by stricter credit.
Ed gar A Wagner son of Mr and Mrs A Wagner of Edgar marries Gladys J Wilson daughter of Mr and Mrs W E Wilson of Tigerton in Tigerton Wisconsin. The groom will take active charge of the McMillan garage after their ten day auto honeymoon to the East and they plan to reside in this city after November 1.
Owners must pay the dog tax for the year July 16, 1919 to July 15, 1920 before October 1 to any police officer. No state tax applies. Chief Michael Griffin announces enforcement under current ordinance with no exceptions or discrimination.
A historical notice denounces Bolshevism ultra socialism and other doctrines as destructive to property rights, urging a return to the Constitution’s letter and spirit. It cites the 1787 Federal Convention and references John Fiske noting Boston workers supported the Constitution at the Green Dragon Tavern. Continued on Page Three.
The Palace Bakery at 115 Strongs Avenue changed owners. Former owner Mrs. Herman Hein sold to E. L. Wright of Marshfield and C. D. Keeney of Weyauwega who took possession this week. Keeney, an 18 year baker, recently discharged from the army as a lieutenant, will run the local shop. Wright continues bakery work in Marshfield. Former employees are rehired.
The notice announces a supply of application blanks for wounded and disabled soldiers relief under Chapter 452 and for the Soldiers Bonus under Chapter 667 of 1919 Wisconsin laws. Forms are available by applying to any ex-service man. addressed to R. Connor at 400 S. Central Ave Marshfield.
A fragmented note lists arithmetic relating to aviation fuel and flights with terms like one gallon one flight twenty five cents twenty five gallons and twenty five flights. The readable items hint at cost per gallon and total for multiple flights, but the text is incomplete and lacks clear entities or events.
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