Merchants Adopt New Unified Delivery System in Marshfield
The Marshfield Board of Commerce approves a single delivery network to be run by Ray McDonald. Seven local firms join the plan with six delivery routes, starting next Monday. Wagons depart from a central depot at set times to deliver groceries more cheaply and reliably, benefiting households and merchants alike.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marshfield Board of Commerce
National Council of Defense
Ieraromus
Tiffaule-Kamps Merc. Co
Rose Bros
Kestel
Uthmeier-Hintz Co
Wright Bakery
B. Kump
W. Hurt
Systema
Styay Isrge
J Ray McDonald
McDonald
Hieiter
Marshfield
Home Guards elect officers and plan relief effort
At a Friday meeting the Home Guards elected Guy E. Blodgett secretary and T. D. Spalding treasurer. A benefit game between the Batkeeps and Counterjumpers raised funds for the Guards mess fund. The group formed a civilian relief committee to coordinate aid and report needy cases to the captain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Home Guards
Guy E. Blodgett
T. D. Spalding
Wisconsin Troops Depart Camp for Waco Thursday
After Friday morning Camp Douglas will close its doors for the season as companies depart in order. First Wisconsin left Torraco on Monday followed by the Fourth regiment Tuesday, Fifth Tuesday, and Company K of the Sixth Marshfield Thursday. Friday the Second regiment and its famed band complete the journey. Col. Lee commands the unit remaining in camp. Local soldiers have been on furloughs home for final goodbyes before heading to distant lands.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Camp Douglas
Torraco
Tex
Wisconsin
Marshfield
Jeava
Col. Lee
Waco
Mike Miller
Proposed Law to Hit Car Owners
Washington conferees agree on a war revenue bill tax plan for automobiles with brackets from 15 to 25 dollars and 5 dollars per extra 250 dollars of price, shifting costs to manufacturers. Owners must report purchase details to establish valuation, with a 10 percent yearly reduction for five years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
House
Senate
Wyatt Rolle Buick Arrives in Marshfield Parade
The Ayaty Roller Buick, traveling from Detroit to Detroit via New York, Los Angeles and Seattle, arrived in Marshfield yesterday afternoon. It has covered 273.118 miles on its original Hyatt bearings and is described as in perfect condition. A large crowd watched the parade down Central Ave before the car was shipped onward.
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Buick
Marshfield
Hyatt
Spencer
Central Ave
Detroit
New
Los Angeles
Seattle
City
Marshfield War Fund Campaign Aids Library Drive
The Marshfield free library seeks 260 dollars as part of a 1,000,000 dollar national library war fund. Campaign runs this week with emphasis on duty to soldiers. Camp MacArthur in Waco hosts Second Wisconsin Infantry activities including baseball games and boxing matches as Company A and L duel and await Company K arrival.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marshfield Towaco
Marshfield
Four Steinmetz Sons Serve in Wisconsin Band
Mrs. Anna Steinmetz of Milwaukee has sent four sons to enlist in the Second Wisconsin Infantry band with three Milwaukee boys. Leader Theodore A. Steinmetz from Marshfield has guided the band to prominence, while Eugene Fritz and Emil Steinmetz also serve, forming a large, locally known musical unit committed to duty.
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Milwaukee
Anna Steinmetz
Thirdeontlest
Milwauken
Second Wisconsin Infantry Band
Wisconsin
Germany
Theodore A. Steinmetz
Marshfield
Second Regiment
United States 4Tary Academy
West Point
San Antonio
Steinmetz
Eugene Steinmetz
Fritz Steinmete
Emil Steinmetz
Stein~linets
United States Army
Texas
Dorror
Steinmeta
Stemete Famil
U. S
Fi Fi of the Toy Shop at Adler Theatre
Marshfield buzzes over Fi Fi of the Toy Shop with China Dolls and clowns delivering dances and the Dance of the Paper Dolls. The Colonial Dance of the Bridesmaids promises intricate entertainment as society packs Adler for shows tomorrow and Friday at 8 15 p.m. Reserved seats are limited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ADLER
Marshfield
Adler Theater
Liese
Merrill Merchants Adopt Four Daily Deliveries System
Merrill merchants now deliver only four times daily at 8 20 10 30 in the morning and 2 40 and 4 20 in the afternoon. The Business Men's association drove the change with support from the State Council of Defense to reduce unnecessary labor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Merrill
Business Men’s Association of Merrill
State Council of Defense
Potatoes in Marshfield Area Fetch Bargain Prices
Fred W. Gallies reports a potato glut near Marshfield Wisconsin with rowers selling at 25 cents a bushel. He says current prices in the area run from 50 to 90 cents, contrasting a prior grove statement in the Milwaukee Journal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marshfield
Wis
Fred W. Gallies
Twenty-Third Street
Milwaukee Journal
Callies
Home Guards Change Drill Night to Tuesday Evening
The Home Guards shift drill night from Friday to Tuesday evening. The entire unit approved the change unanimously. Drills are well attended and progress is reported as splendid under Captain Meyers supervision.
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Meyers
Death of Mrs B Harkins
Word from Aberdeen South Dakota reports the death of Mrs EB B Harkins. The funeral is held in Aberdeen today. Attending from here are Mrs Margaret Harkins Mrs M R Mertle and Mr and Mrs F A Nell who left Monday to attend the services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aberdeen
EB. B. Harkins
Margaret Harkins
M. R. Mertle
F. A. Nell
Loyalty Legion to Open Wood County Branch
Wood County plans a Loyalty Legion branch with a meeting in Grand Rapids at eight o clock Friday. Attorney BE C. Pors is chairman. membership open to citizens over 16 who support the war effort and pay dues. The group aims to educate on wartime facts and keep politics out, with a state council of fifteen and local chapters to spread activist patriotism.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wood County
Grand Rapids
BE. C. Pora
General Council
Eause
Besl
Legion
E. C. Pors
T. H. Hanna
Stevens
J.P. Jardine
Waupacca
W. H. Cantwell
Shawano
I. Kileen
Wautoma
T. HW. Ryan
Wansac
Loyalty Legion of Wisconsin
Inknown
Milwaukee
New Northwestern Agent Named as E. Strouts Retires
R P Clark of Altoona will succeed E Strouts as agent at the Northwestern depot. The announcement came Tuesday from Mr Strouts who plans a rest before resuming work and will continue to reside here.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. P. Clark
Altoona
E. Strouts
Northwestern Depot
Strouts
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Ray Mellunald
Co. K
Wyatt Rolle Buick
Winterburn Drug Company
Camp MacArthur
Second Wisconsin Infantry
Camp MaArthur
Rhinelander
Fellenze
Goodin
Rice
F. Croninsa
Jalliez
Petterson
Stroman If
Wallislot
Wallher If
Roy Sherwood
Ben Tollefson
Trish” Disbrow
Disbrow
Barkee
TH Milwayker Journal
T. A. Steinmetz
Fritz Steinmetz
FE. B. Harkins
Loyalty Legion
Rapids
Northwestern
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