Wisconsin News and Editorial Clippings 1918.
A collage of Wisconsin notices and editorials discusses post office issues in Grand Rapids, subscription rates, advertising charges, and local advertising rules. It also reports on Milwaukee politics with a focus on ex-mayor Seidel, Hemmy, Schutz, and Davies. Wisconsin Democratic press sentiment favors party unity and upcoming strategic battles. Hartford Times mocks Republican pessimism while NY Journal of Commerce notes global trade slowdowns not tied to tariffs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul A. Hemmy
Juneut
Wisconsin
Frank 3. Schutz
Milwaukee
Hemmy
Schutz
Jos. E. Davies
Calamity Howl fits into political campaign rhetoric
In Morrill Herald Republican content a sharp attack denounces national political tactics by New York based campaigns and Wall Street tied big business. It labels a recent cartoon as part of a broader effort to derail reform on tariffs and currency regulation. Ray Starr of Minneapolis is noted returning home for Christmas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Businiéas
Wall Street
Prevention of Hog Cholera Advice to Farmers in 1913
A letter from B T Galloway Assistant Secretary outlines practical steps to prevent hog cholera, stressing quarantine, sanitation, separate enclosures for new stock, and cautious handling of dirt and equipment. It notes serum use to limit spread and urges early state veterinary contact, with emphasis on preventing infection rather than relying on treatment. The guidance cites 1910 swine totals in the district and warns of rapid spread via farm-to-farm contact and contaminated objects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. G. Burke
House of Representatives
Burke
Department
United States
Department of Agriculture
T, Galloway
Fourteen Mile Creek Dance and Holiday Updates
A brief note reports a lively crowd at Hilke's Hall in Big Plats Saturday night for a dance. Margaret Hewitt closed a Christmastime program at her school on Friday and plans a two week vacation in Grand Rapids. Mrs. Jessie Bates and children from Ladysmith visit her parents, while C E Duck travels to Spring Lake after a sister’s death. Olden Winegarden loses two fingers in a recent feed cut incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hilke’s
Big Plats
Margaret Hewitt
Grand ‘Rapids
Jessie
Bates
Ladysmith
Winegarden
C.E. Duck
Lake
Tax Payers Notice for Seneca Town Taxes
Town Treasurer Alois R POD announces tax collection at Wood County National Bank in Seneca on planned dates Tan 3 10 17 24 and 31. Notices specify taxes due and collection locations for residents in the town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wood County
Potato Alcohol From Potatoes in Distilling Industry
The article discusses potato growing improving ground aeration and yields, noting regional differences. It suggests potatoes can be produced more cheaply for food and stock, with 7% starch content and potential for alcohol production. Farther north potato farming may expand, while petroleum competition limits current potato alcohol demand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Olfar
Germany
Business Conditions in the United States Not Bright
The article notes weak business in March with steel mills operating at about half capacity and railroad earnings slipping. It cites capital scarcity, global money pinch, and recession risks, saying policy has little impact and the situation might mirror Taft or Roosevelt-era conditions in 1912.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Steel
Mls
Brazil
Canada
India
Wilson
Taft
Roosevelt
Evening Post
Miss Jesse Yeskle to Leave for Rapids for Dressmaking
Local notes report Miss Jesse Yeskle leaving next week for Rapids to study dressmaking. Several residents, including Miss Selma Heden and Miss Edith Blomquist, return from visits, with relatives hosting gatherings and small dinners noted. A Victorian-era legal notice appears among personal items, detailing inheritance proceedings for Thomas J. Cooper.
Christmas Greetings From Rudolph and Friends
A Christmas message from Rudolph shares holiday cheer and good weather for the season. Mentions Geo W Baker of Walton, Warren of Chicago, and Falls City, Wash. Notes visits to Nick Ratelle home and a death in the Ratelle family. Describes Miss Beasie Pilly of Big Bend visiting, a family gathering at Mrs N G Ratelle, and a festive evening with local entertainment and well-received performances by Misses Play Marge son and Hazel Nissan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geo W. Baker
Tity Walton
Warren
Chicago
Emmete
Falls
City
Wash
Nick Ratelle
N. G. Ratelle
Jool- Vam
Wisconsin summons in case involving property in Wood County
A Wisconsin Circuit Court summons lists Isaac Witter Ruth Witter and George Mead as plaintiffs and Martin Andrews and others as defendants. It orders appearance within twenty days after service and describes land in Wood County, Wisconsin, as the West one half of section 34, township 20 north, range 4 east. The notice is served by attorneys Goggins and Braxear of Grand Rapids Wisconsin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wisconsin
Wood
Isaac
Witter
Charlotte
Ruth Bbe
George Mead
Chat i McDonald
Martin
Marti Andrews
Goggins & Braxear Phantin
P.O
Grand Rapids
Wood"Co
Wont County
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Tribune
Drumb & Sutor
Grand Rapids Wis
Grand Rapides Naconsin
Claus
Reeseseree
Monta Resererereerervne
Oconto Enterprise
P. A. Badour
Wisconsin Democratic Press Association
Unotype
Jemil Seide
Cream City
Boy Wonder
Guess Seidel
Waukesha
Wisconsin Pread Association
Hartford Times
New York Journal of Commerce
Democratic Party
The
Journal of Commerce
Morrill Herald Republican
Ray Starr
Minneapolis
Pat ‘Starr
Fourteen Mile Creek
Sigel
Jesse Yeskle
Rand ‘Rapids
John Tempest
Madigon Ja
Signie Heden
Pittsville
Ruth Blomhurst
Veedum
A. Sodon
Mary’ Yegkin
Grand: ‘Rapids
Anne
Peterson
Washington
Grinnell
Palng
Malta
Montana
TOR
Salma
Neres
Ly Limited
Peter Frohnan
Secona
Tony
Bidwards
Selwert & Edawards Meat Market
West “Side
J. Cooper
Devansed
Wisconginy
George Rowland
Pheodore Warraga
Grabata
Accon
Ing
Letoresthis
Grand
Raplas
Wanary
Elis Burteer
Peraons
Connix
Bald Henthig
Eek
Deo
Ted Ee
T. Conwax
George Megriary
Willy Wood
Guede
A. Niemann
Wood Coun
Rudolph
Altdore
Jenry
Marshfield
Batata
First National Bank
Grand Rapids, Wis
Bossert Coal CO
D. J. Huntington
Auto Garage
Agency For the
Ford Automobile
Hsk
Wall
John Nilles
West Side
Harriess
Adaipa I
Nash Hardware CO
Atea
Wood County National Bank
Wis
Savings Department
Weyman-Bruton Company
Union Square
W. A. Marling Lumber Go
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