Navy expansion and wartime burden debate
The Grand Rapids Tribune reprints an argument by Representative Gray of Indiana supporting a large navy and army, contending it provides jobs but imposing costs on producers. The piece urges caution, noting war impoverishes nations and drains resources, and critiques a push for broader military forces as overburdening working families and raising child labor risks. It cites Wisconsin tax resentments and rural unrest over rising expenditures, urging voters to scrutinize representatives.
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Gray
Indiana
Army
Dofer
Navy
X Lord
United States
Wisconsin
Dane County Board
Tes
Wisconsin -Tobacco Reporte Er
Rap
Cheap Electric Lights In A Country House
A farmer explains wiring a country home for electric lights at a total cost of 124 for thirteen rooms plus halls and porches. He installed a 144 kw generator with switchboard and a 70 hour storage battery, powering light and a 1500 gallon water tank, with underground wiring to a small power house sixty yards away for both light and water.
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Orange Judd Farmer
Sand Stuffed Chickens Fraud Warning
The department of agriculture warns housewives about poultry shippers fattening birds in pens for days with red pepper and sand stuffing. Inspectors say dealers sell sand stuffed chickens at 20 to 30 cents per pound, deceiving consumers with an enormous fraud overall.
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Department of Agriculture
Wisconsin land values by county 1902 03 and 04 study
The stat commission reports rising land value per acre across Wisconsin counties for 1902 1908 and 1909 showing steady increases in every county. It compares southern and eastern regions with newer areas, indicating further growth potential and marvels ahead.
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Wisconsin
Stat Commission
1902
1808
Lodd
War Poultry Shippers Law Aims Humane Coops
After January 1 1914 all five poultry must be shipped in coops with wire tops not exceeding 1 inch mesh. Wisconsin Humane Society led the push. Coops prevent birds being harmed during handling as crates are stacked. Logging in Northern Wisconsin stalls due to warm weather. Companies have camp plans and some discharge crews or cut wages awaiting conditions.
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War Poultry Shippers
Wisconsin Humane Society
Wisconsin
Merry Christmas Notes From Tomah and Nearby
Remington column notes Christmas greetings and social visits from Tomah and surrounding towns. Mentions Miss Mary Donovan visiting Mrs. Helen Lowe, Carey ill, Thyra Hanson’s Christmas trip to Marshfield, Etta Daniels with the Whittleseys, Alfred Myers home from Minnesota, Catholic church services at Babcock, Roulee visit to Dexterville, Carrigan visiting Bowden and McLaughlin, Agnes Seebrugh helping at home, Chas Sanger visiting Grand Rapids, August Hass visiting Union Center, Frank Jodjenske improving, and a reflection on longevity noting about one in a hundred live to sixty five.
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Mary Donovan
Tomah
Helen Lowe
Carey
Thyra Hanson
Marshfield
Etta Daniels
Whittlesey
Cranmoor
Alfred Myers
Minnnesota
Babcock
Roulee
Dexterville
Lowe
Carrigan
Bowden
McLaughlin
Agnes Seebrugh
Wondland
Chas. Sanger
Grand Rapids
August Hass
Mrs. Myers
Union Center
Wis
Jodjenske
Vaccination and Smallpox Protection History
The danger of remaining unvaccinated is smaller than the benefit of vaccination. Jenner, a Gloucestershire physician, studied cowpox for 30 years and showed it protects against smallpox. Deliberate vaccination became a physician duty as evidence grew, now improved by glycerine in vaccines. smallpox after vaccination is usually mild.
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Jenner
Gloucestershire
Ganger
Merry Christmas and a Sad Death Report
Mehan notes a Xmas program at county line school house with two attendees and many ill with colds. Irma Lutz, two, seriously ill with pneumonia threat. Norman Parsons sold hogs Tuesday. Albert Morrill, formerly of Woodville, killed in Chicago streetcar crash. funeral held at Woodville school, Linwood cemetery burial.
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Meehan
County Line
Irma
Henry Lutz
Norman Parsons
Poland
Albert Morrill
Chicago
Hosea-Ful
Canada
D. H. Parks
Virginia
Woodville School
Lin‘wood
Sigel Community Notes Include Lynx Encounter and School Report
Local items: a lynx sighting with failed shots due to ammo choices, and a Sigel No. 2 school program praised as one of the best attendances in years led by teacher Capitola Kinister. Residents report travel, visits, and work abroad, with many returning from Grand Rapids and Merrill for holidays. a social gathering at Burgeson’s Barn ends the week with a large crowd and a tempered mood over temperament remarks.
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Sigel
Dick Brehm
Hol. Polansky
Mr. Polansky
Capitola Kinister
Train Hits Wagon Near Marshfield Killing Man
A horse drawn dray owned by Northside Livery was struck by a fast train on Vine Street near the Standard Oil warehouse. The 50 foot impact propelled the wagon, with Poppe and William Weber aboard. Poppe died. Weber survived with no serious injuries. The coroner’s jury held the Soo Railroad responsible. Also noted: Mrs. Ida Sexton pays a large income tax related to life insurance proceeds. a Pine Grove attic coffin box was found in an old farm house. sale ad for a Grand Rapids area farm and garden property.
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William Weber
Vine Street
Standard Oil Company
Poppe
Weber
Soo Railroad
Marshfield Herald
Ida A. ‘Sexton
J. W. Bovee
Pine Grove
H.I. Anderson
Community Notes From Saratoga and Surroundings
Local notes recount Rev. Sabat learning woodcraft and Teddy Roosevelt being named the newborn. Ladies Aid meeting notes, alfalfa exhibition at First National Bank, and villagers gathering hay and cutting wood. Election of Western Order of Workmen officers includes Herman Dablke and others. local officials and professionals listed.
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Sabat
Theodore Roosevelt
Teddy
John Bruns
Ladies Aid
Lee B. Margrey
John McGirr
Lacla
Lee EB. Margrey
First National Bank
John Smolzki
Adams County
Parcel post rate changes approved for 1914
Postmaster General Burleson's plan to raise parcel post weight limits and adjust zones has been approved by the Interstate Commerce Commission. The first two zones rise from 20 to 50 pounds, with rate reductions in zones 3 to 6. New rates take effect March 16, 1914, impacting books and catalogs and applying tiered pricing per weight. Also reports capture of a 28 pound bobcat near Irma and local obituaries, hotel development, and community notes.
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Burleson
Interstate Commerce Commission
Great Advance Dering Century in Study of Nature
A century ago scientists across astronomy geophysics chemistry and physics pursued distinct yet interconnected lines of inquiry. The era formed an archipelago of viewpoints that gradually coalesced into a continental body of knowledge without direct links or bridges between disciplines.
Pleasant surprise party for Rudolph at Joosten home
Mr and Mrs Martin Joosten hosted a December holiday gathering Thursday evening for Rudolph with many friends and neighbors in attendance. The hosts recently moved into their new home and were presented a suitable gift by attendees.
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Rudolph
Martin Joosten
Joosten
Chewpert
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