Geography of Wisconsin industries explored in survey bulletin
The State Geological Survey releases a bulletin “Geography of Wisconsin” by H H Whitbeck. It links industrial development to location climate topography transportation and resources with maps of industries such as woodworking metalworking paper dairy and cheese and agriculture. The piece discusses lumber history regional concentration and factors driving growth declines and gains. The bulletin costs 10 cents for mailing and can be obtained by writing to the Geological Survey Madison.
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State Geological Survey
Wisconsin
Lakes
I H H. Whitbeck
State University
Varios
Pinpar
Polatex
Quips and Quirks From a London Trip Bits
In a trimmed London Tri Bits column a clergyman’s catechism prompts a child to say the shepherd “shears ther” The NZ marriage plan spurs a dressmaker joke and a New Zealand climate quip A pair named Sandra and Tam plot escape with comic failure A Pershore death by hanging prompts a grim joke about green apples An ostrich model and bantam interplay amuse at a drawing room scene An old cavalry horse causes a rapid Charge misdirection at the barracks A quay driver wishes sump password confusion and a horse’s fast reply
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New Zealand
Croussen
Andra
Tam
Sandra
Sandie
Pershore
Ireland
Pat
Brick strikes man after fall from ten stories
A brick dropped from a Washington building struck William Moore on the head, shattering on impact. He quickly recovered with only a headache, while bystanders and a physician attended. the incident sparked reflection on the value of arts versus fanfare in culture.
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Washington
William Moore
Moore
Byron’s Speed and Impromptu Verse in the Corsair and Abidos
Byron wrote with feverish rapidity. The Corsair took ten days with two rainy days at Quehy to produce the Prisoner of Chillon. The Bride of Abidos was revised after four nights work, and most of his poems were impromptus.
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Byron
Quehy
Chillon
Abidos
Moisture Aids Health And Furnishings In Homes
Laura M Stewart of the University of Wisconsin urges spreading moisture in living rooms to protect health and reduce throat and nose trouble in winter. Suggestions include a water basin on the stove, a wooden bench over registers, or metal vessels under vents to evaporate water and humidify heated rooms.
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Laura M. Stewart
University of Wisconsin
Stewart
Enel
Electrical progress and plans in early 20th century industry
Reports cover electrification efforts in rail and harbor systems in Austria and England, a Chicago night observation train lighting, Temple Texas telephony linked to concerts, and rising amateur radio activity. It notes a 426 degree below zero claim for superconductivity, a 60 000 hp hydroelectric project at Montague City Mass, and Turners Falls power plans with 30 000 hp initial development and 400 000 cubic yards rock excavation.
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Newcastle
N.S. W
Austria
Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul
Telephone
Temple
Texas
United States
Commerce Department
Bureau of Navigation
Rott Bros
Plymouth
Jangland
Brotherhood of Electrical Workers
Boston
Mass
S. E. McDowell
Welland
Ont
Barrie
Inter
Toronto
McDowell
Fudiane
Chicago
Kanerlingh Onnes
Niagra Falls
Tre Turner's Falls Power Company
Montague City
Willam B. Durant
Turner's Talis Company
Brave dog saves men from house fire at Tacoma stable
A loyal mongrel cross bull terrier and coach dog named Jack woke stable hands during a fire at Dr. Charles Baynes Norse cat and dog hospital. The dog barked to rouse Anthony Lewton QO Blaney and Arthur Bass as flames swept the upper room. Lewton and others escaped through smoke and fire while Jack leaped from a second story window to the sidewalk. The stable, housing 17 horses and several dogs, was destroyed.
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Washington
Atablea
Charles Baynes
Baynes
Jack
Anthony Lewton
QO. T. Blaney
Arthur Bass
Shan
Lewtan
Lewton
Blancy
Bela
Table
Tacoma
Waehiv—Taal
Manhattan Island Bought For 24 Dollars In Old Tale
A historical claim says Peter Minuit and his company purchased all of Manhattan for 24 dollars after coercing theOwners to drunkenness. It is claimed the Indians renamed the island Manhattan meaning the Island of blissful intoxication. A railroad debate is referenced with conflicting public interest claims.
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St Jg
Peter Minult
Manhattan Island
Manhattan
May Do Good Work Unknowingly Prop Says Science
A fragment describes chemists demonstrating a curious property of dailysis enabling a union of elements. It mentions a host or hostess bringing together pairs of scissors, leading to lifelong friendships and marriages between men and women, suggesting happy partnerships.
Gentleman discusses oleomargarine fat source joke
A Detroit Free Press quip has two men debating oleomargarine. One asserts beet fat as the ingredient while the other jokes that goat fat would be more natural, noting the goat as a “natural putter.”
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Doetroit
Wisconsin City Superintendent Annual Report Text Fragment
Summary of the annual report of the city superintendent of common schools in Wisconsin. Includes figures on general controls expenses, salaries for superintendents and teachers, instructional costs, operation and maintenance of school plants, and revenue sources. Also notes on health related expenditures, repairs, equipment, and warrants. contains tabled totals and state aid details.
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Tes Ag
Chas C Rowley M D Physician and Surgeon
Chas C Rowley is a physician and surgeon specializing in Osteopathy at 14 Mac Kinnon Block with office telephones 160 and 406.
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Chas. C. Rowley
M. D
MacKinnon Block
Nye's Humorous Compliment By Magner Composers
Dean Hole recalls Nye’s praise for Wagner’s music while noting Magner’s cheerful commentary. The exchange highlights a witty appreciation of German composers and a remark that Wagner’s work, though complex, is better heard than spoken.
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Magner
Dean ‘Hole
NYS
Cnpmorant
Wagner
Will Power and Resolve Amid Obstacles
A compact reflection on will power as the key to overcoming obstacles. It warns that without self control one risks becoming fanatical or cowed, and urges steady effort, discipline, and a level head to persist through adversity.
Order Limiting Time for Creditors in Baldwin Estate
Wisconsin Wood County court limits time for creditors to present claims against the estate of Hilery Y. Baldwin of Grand Rapids. The order sets a June 6 1914 examination date and requires notices to be published weekly for four weeks in the Grand Rapids Tribune.
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State of Wisconsin
Wood County
Jin
Hilery
Baldwin
Wil
Grand Rapida
Pild County
Wood
Ignereby
Bilery
Grind
Rapids
Bald Qlutma
Grand Rapids
Notice of Final Settlement in Martin Beinty Estate
In Wood County Probate Grand Rapids. In the Matter of the Estate of Martin Beinty Deceased. Agat Sinis executrix asks for time and place to examine and allow her account and distribute residue to rightful claimants. Hearing set at Grand Rapids Probate Office December 6 1918 at 3 0 o clock. Notice to interested parties by three weekly publications in Grand Rapids Tribune. Dated November 4 1914 County Judge Wm JSON WAY. D. D. Conway for the State.
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Wood
County Court-In
Martin Beinty
Martin
Helats
Grand Rapids
Ordurnd
Grand Tupi Tribune
Aald County
JSON Way
D. D. Conway
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Wisconsin Industries
Geological Survey
Che
Met
Brick
Him
Elamiet
Faust
A. HB
Th. Horniman
Electricity
Wavairy
Columbus
Ohto
Dog
Perl
Staub’s Electric Shop
First St. N
Bossert Coal CO
D. M. Huntington
Auto Garage
Agency For the
Ford Automobile
John E. Daly
Meritol Agency
Common Schools
Peeve
Bors
Patiegen
Peachers
Normal University
Spesial
Grand ‘Rapids
Notal
Tranaters
Fementary
Ceee
Dal
Totel
Cheae
Goto
Hase Eeew
Baeae
Orson P. Cochran
Third Avenue North
J. R. Ragan
Kimbalmer
Flouse
Spafford's
Teast Side
John Ernger
Geo. L. Williams
Wood Block
Equitable Fraternal Union
Foresters Hall
ER. A. Weaks
Wm. H. Burechell
D. A. Telfer
Wood County National Bank
J. J. Jeffrey Sawyer
Church
Nye
Bix
Jones
Eed
Boston Transcript
Ong
Victoria Flour
Victoria
Grand Rapids Milling Go
Telaphone
Home Savings Bank
The
Citizens National Bank
Chollie
Kellogg Bros. Lumber CO
Nash Hardware Co
Lions
Society
Commerce
Seloff
Grand Ave
West Side
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