The Parthenon Hamper Romance At the Department Store
Mrs Blunder visits a hamper department with Clarissa and Mr Booder. The scene spirals into mock metaphysical debate over hampers as symbols while Booder endures comic humiliation and pursuit of a perfect wicker piece. The buyer insists on spiritual meaning and affordable ritual purchase, leaving with a magenta bordered hamper as a personal symbol.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Bowder
Tiander
Clarissa
Mr. Booder
Troy
Mrs. Blander
Parthenon
Appelonia
Mr. Bouder
Mr. Booger
Biinder
Chicken Roastin' Rumors From Possum Trot Judge Tales
A county judge hears Lem Harkins recount a night near Possum Trot when distant Hightowers shot near his home while a woman tended chickens and a roast in the kitchen, prompting concern over safety and chickens.
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Lem
Wisconsin State Appointments and Lake County Celebration
Gov. Davidson announced the appointment of three prominent Wisconsin men to a joint council with Ohio and Great Lakes states for Commodore Perry’s 1842 victory centennial at Put-in-Bay in 1913. The roster includes Gen. MacArthur Milwaukee and senators Whitehead and Sanborn, with two assemblymen.
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Davidson
Wisconsin
Gen- MacArthur
Perry
Madison
Ohio
Great Lakes
Commodore Oliver Perry
Gen. MacArthur
Milwaukee
Johan M. Whitehead
Janesville
A. A. Sanborn
Ashland
George HB. Scott
Barron
C. A. Bassett
Waupaca
Putin-Bay Island
Ray Stevens
E. W. Gross
Charles McCarthy
National Irrigation Congress
Seattle
A. Decker
Grand Rapids
Aleck Cubban
Clark Gapen
BE. M. Grifith
R. C. Faulds Abrams
G. Seamans
Reedsburg
FP. F. McDermitt
Rhinelander
W. W. Patten
Chippewa Falls
W. W. St
Midlake
Wisconsin State Bankers’ Association
Virginia
Association
Lake Michigan
James ©. Davidson
A. H. Dahl
M. CG. Bergh
Arthur Reynolds
Iowa State Bankers’ Association
Stip
Aidlake
M. A. Graeteinger
Merchants’ and Manufacturers’ Bank
W. C. Owen
Des Moines National Bank
Charles R. Frost
Minnesota Bankers’ Association
Interstate Protective Association
St. Elmo Lewis
Detroit
Mich
A. H. Dah
Buna Bank
M. G. Bergh
Wisconsin Post Office Legacy and Rural Advice Timeline
A long feature traces Wisconsin’s four postmaster generals since 1866 and notes leaders from Alexander W. Randall to Frank H. Hitchcock. It also covers local harbor and farm topics, from Oconto projects to practical farming tips on cattle, pigs, crops, and pest control for homesteads and markets.
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Wisconsin
United States Post Office Department
Benjamin Franklin
Frank H. Hitchcock
Alexander W. Randall
Timothy O. Howe
Arthur
Cleveland
William F. Vilas
Madison
Henry c. Payne
Roosevelt
Kenosha
State Board of Control Meeting at Green Bay Reform School
In Green Bay at the state reformatory the board of control held a meeting to organize proceedings. Madison chair Be Prof. A. D. Conover presided with two members present. The RS choice for greatest was discussed. Falls selected as corresponding.
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Sesalon
Russell Jackyor
Lfe
Supreme Court
Ocanto
National Board of Engineers
Stephenson
Kuestermann
Georga
Maj
Bromwell
Board of Engineers For Rivers and Harbors
Oconts
Oconto
Petter
Business Men's Association of
Wisconsin
G. W. Rickeman
Attorney General
Rickeman
Pasteur Institute
Madison
Wisconsin, State Board of Health and Vital Statistics
State ‘Board of Control
State Reformatory
Green Bay
Madison Utents
A. D. Conover
All That Was Left in the Fire Ravaged Hotel
In Yonkers a fragmentary note describes a hotel completely destroyed by fire with bold lettering reading This Hotel is Absolutely Fireproof. Only scattered sheets of paper remain, hinting at the size of the blaze and the absence of other visible contents.
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Gotham
Yonkers State
Study of Suffering and Family Strife Across Time
A fragmented passage notes daily suffering among children and adults worldwide, mentioning sprite and illnesses. It hints at marital discord and domestic tension beyond mere cooking, implying broader social hardship.
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SSS
Aisi Sne
Louise Ayres Garnett
B. Lipsst
Tod
Lem Harkins
Hightowehks
Opia
Rome
George E. Beedle
Shests Jt
Rose
Hanly
David S. Rose
J. Frank Hanly
Indiana
Omaha
Neb
George B. Hardnall
Superior
Walter CG. Owen
Maiden Rack
Levi H. Bancroft
Richmond Center
Assemblymblia
M. J.cleary
Blanchardville
Lawrence W. Ledvinan
Two Rivers
Willem Oat En Sool
la Follette
Taft
Senator la Follette
Congress
Aldrich
Omaha ‘Railroad
Victor
Commission
Esas
Wisconsin Agricultural College
Bowman
Pressley
Thelma
Caetoria
Allen
Wood
Wiiker
Camden
Alyste
Bik
Iran
Lerin
Watch Dog
Old Guard
Dodds
yEia Steee
Ise
Guarat
Paul Mind
J.patl
Meefee
Collaway Canreyar
Jorkenny
Cal
Otormeen
Muxbee
Guldfeld
Kevada
Agriatbarkuinn
Gredatory Poplar Aiud
Wyatane
Colemans
Lydia E. Pink
Ham
Minkham
Erin
Islely
Fort Bags
Pide
Sid Weld
May Fity
Asoman
Ant
Lindley
Dinkhectis
Bydia Bh
Jinklisa
Mra. Iokiam
Mass
Carter
Wien Pao
Ehegan
Cascarete
Tam
Cancarete
Clarence R. Grif
Sheridan
Ind
Miecenett
Baye Naa
Wannen Manamnee
Ndipne
Godly Dole Avtro Sicacy Company
Gs of
Eye Calla
PoriPhle Ubhucanaety
JS Pee Sen
Isenn
Tate
Ontrieh
Lumen
Miki
Tanen
Gargutn
Hind Ain Jn
Mladiipy
Alw
ATA Hertel
Daigtdy
Rita
W. Ns
Chicago
Rator Weay
Celran & Rational
Jon Hee
Joe Svitecrasea
Flathead Reservation
Montana
Coeur d' Alene Reservation
Idaho
Spokane Reservation
Washington
Northwest
Kalispell
Coeur d’ Alene
Spokane
Wash
Great Northern
Clare
Stolz
W. Pitts
Duilwaukeer
Lai Mar An
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