Appointments by U W Regents Madison Wisconsin
The executive committee of the board of regents of the University of Wisconsin in Madison announced numerous appointments in July August and September including John Swellebart of Jordan Minnesota and George F P Wolft of Wahpeton North Dakota. Several professors assistants and instructors across agriculture engineering and home economics were named or continued for the period with resignations and leaves noted. A reference to enlargement of staff and shifts in duties accompanies the formal action.
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Madison
Board of Regents
The
University of Wisconssa
C. R. Vouise
John Swellebart
Jordan
Minny County
George FP. Wolt
State School of Science
Wahpeton
North Dakota
Oyvind J. Noor
State Wails Laboratory
W. H. Hoadley
A. RR. Lamb
Crearge
J. Mortimer
Ludwig Jakobsen
Guy Fiverett Whitman
University of Alabama
Tuncalogaa
George J. Davis
R. Weidner
Sresearch
H. G. McMillan
Midison
EH. L. Garner
Jigi Martin Pasyton
Edith FE
Bettina Jackson
Joanie B. Shorril
Whitewater
Dean of
Ferno Congdou
Georgess. Bryan
L. FE. Moehlig
G. Punt
Alvin H. Kaesler
Journalium
Georga P. Paine
Ellis E. Sage
Clark L. Hulk
Aasistant
Montfort Jones
Fallow
A. W. Ashby
Pranklin Zeak, Jr
Gus E. Bebuly
Oshkoah
Marjorie Bennett
Carroll College
Datin
Boward K. Hirsch
Noel G. Moures B. Spooner
Wis
Ate
Mes. L. Vandervoort
Barnard Hall
Norman Foerster
England
W. H. Tutt
Tax assessment of utilities climbs with 1914 levy
A Wisconsin state tax report shows utilities valuated at about 6.9 million more for 1914, hiking total assessed values by 68.39 million and total tax to 920,104. Milwaukee Electric Railway and Light leads in tax, with 409,284.02 due on 29.5 million in value, while Milwaukee Light Heat and Traction is 106,830 taxed on 7.7 million value.
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Madison
Ataté
Milwaukee Eectric Raidway & Light Company
Milwau
Twenty Two Wisconsin Students Honored by Faculty
Twenty two University of Wisconsin sophomores were named by the faculty for outstanding scholastic work over the past two years, including 17 women. The list features Henry Barabrock and 21 others from Madison and surrounding areas, with 19 in science, one in chemistry, one in commerce, and one in music. Several graduates and faculty appointments across Wisconsin are noted, along with a postponed governors conference and a tax matter involving the estate of Lord Strathcona.
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University of Wisconsin
Henry Barabrock
Madison
Harry Baum
Alfred Chickering
New London
Marion Converse
Ruth Glasson
Schonfield
Inez Gleason
Mary Hemenway
Junction City
Kan
Marguerite Johnson
Waenington
Tola Kiehovfer
Imogene Kriskey
Wausau
Dorothy Lewis
Indianapolis
Ind
Laura Mills
Buffalo
Amy Mueller
Harriet O'Shea
Amanda Rose
Milwaukee
Lyde M. Ryser
Appleton
Fred Schilling
Horicon
Elmer Sevringhaus
New Albany
Louie Shepherd
Ruby Watson
Stoughton
Susan Yaeger
Darlington
Helen Zillmar
Jord Strathcona
Canada
Wisconsin
Astata
State ‘Tax Commission
Lord Strathcons
Wisconsn
Northern Pacific Railroad
Water power bill faces House vote amid conservation debate
The text describes lawmakers and conservationists clashing over a proposed general water power bill. Supporters say it ensures federal compensation for headwater improvements, while critics warn it underpays the government for water powers. The House has approved naval appropriations, with the Senate expected to follow, and President Wilson likely to sign. Brig. Gen. Albert L. Mills’s career and West Point hazing reform are highlighted amid broader military funding and readiness discussions.
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Conservatio
Lane
United States
Ely
Washington
United, States
Supreme Court
House
United States Navy
Senate
Daniel
Ateny Tate
Biecca Democrats
Congress
Panama
Frei
Beas
Miller
Maiind
Navy
Tai Ston
Brst
Mexico
Albert L. Mills
Golly Hale
Mills
West Point
Cutle
Firet
Aptain Ag
Santiago
West
Point
Herve
Nills
First United, States Cavalry
Adjutant General of Volunteers
Cubay
West’ Point
Albert L.mills
West _ Point
Lydia E Pinkham Vegetable Compound Promises Relief
An advertisement extols Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound as a grand remedy for female troubles. It cites patient testimonials from women like E Pinkham able to relieve low back and side pain, insomnia, and fatigue, claiming the remedy restored health and even saved some from surgery. The copy lauds Pinkham's plant-based formula from the Lynn, Massachusetts lab as coast to coast standard treatment.
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E. Pinkham
Lyon
Terre Bill
Finkham
Lynn
Blass
Lydia “Es Pinkham
After Summer Pests and the Mosquito Menace
A fragmented editorial urges immediate home pest control to combat mosquitoes and flies. It emphasizes cleaning, using swatters, kerosene lamps, and routine hygiene to prevent future outbreaks and disease during open season. The piece quotes a novelist on plot origins and ends with a quip about hens and eggs.
Travelers argue over vacuum brake on train
Two commercial travelers dispute how train vacuum brakes work. A station engineer settles the argument simply by describing the stopping valve and the vacuum system, noting both travelers were partly right and wrong before explaining the basic mechanism.
Palmer of Staveley Prospers in Canada After Ten Years
Palmer of Staveley, an early settler and farmer, homesteaded in Canada ten years ago and now owns 45 acres with 3000 in implements. He raised 7000 bushels of wheat 6000 bushels of oats 12 tons of onions and 13 acres of potatoes from a small start. His stock is valued at 30000, including four cows and Percheron horses. His story appears in an exchanged advertisement noting his substantial gains and progress.
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Palmer
Staveley
Lew Alta
Mgr
Toda Sefei Ameri
Fragmented poem and rural life excerpt analysis
A travel scene at a Cumberland River headwaters farmhouse reveals a woman running the farm and four children at play. The piece discusses Briges punctuation in Narcissus, noting his removal of commas and liberal use of exclamations and dashes in the poem.
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Robert Bridges
Englien
Bridges
Renovating Paint Formulas and Remedies
A collage of old trade instructions covers varied mixtures for finishes and stains including brown turpentine colors, gray stains with drier, green from terre verte, and silver gray effects. It also lists white enamel, ebony paint, fresh polish steps, and sanding process, plus Castoria bottle caution and Dr. Eliot on education. A dog story about a terrier stealing kittens and a humorous exchange about railway ticket machines finish the notes.
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Japan
Fragmented Vintage Sketches of Speed and Satire
A garbled pastiche recalls a traveler in Glasgow and a landlord’s Sunday closing reminder. It weaves a comic scene with a tourist, landlord, and characters Ignatz and Brown in a prewar mood, touching on daily life, humor, and a idle discussion of speed and propriety.
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Dane Addama Anid
Citeany
Becausy
Glasgow
Boy loses leg saving friend on railroad switch
Six year old William Branc of 2011 South Franklin Street Philadelphia saved a friend by leaping toward a switch as a Baltimore and Ohio train neared. His leg was severed in the accident and he remains in Methodist hospital, undergoing shock treatment before possible recovery.
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Asdea
Willam
Branc
Franklin Street
Philadelphia
Baltimore and Ohio
Seventh “Street
Oregonne
Cam
Methodist Hospital
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U. O. W. Regents
van Hise
Engilah
Wil
Jones
Abasnes
Owen
Emory
Lee
John A. Sholts
Sighera Fs
Blult Manufacturing Company
Milwauukee
J. H. Lytle
Charles A. Klawiter
Armin G. Kriteh
Ernest A. Barat
United Canvas Glove Workers of America
Mansfeld
Oo Capital Stock
Frank Butter
Eile Bonileu
Mary Wolt
David A. Furstenbarg
W. G Plalachmann
Southern Wisconsin Railway Company
College of Agriculture
Vanegars
Atill
Currain
United States Department of Agriculture
Y. B. Parker
Barron County
BL. L. Armour
Buffalo County
J. EB. Stallard
Dehe County
W. E. Rasmussen
St. Croix County
A. Bainbridge
Lafayette
P. Martin
Geant County
Vy. A. Bower
Chateau, Mont
van’ Gent
la Fares
L. B. Schreiber
Sun Prairie
G. la Yale
Alpert Lea
Minn
C. BE. Glbada
Sauk Center
J. A. Murphy
Freeport
O A. Stengel
State Agricultural School
South Dakota
John Matays
H. B. Clark Seed Company
L. A. Warner
Universal Portland Cement Company
Chicago
Hispatriel
Paducah
D.ft. Sullivan
Great Northern Railroad
F. Q. Hanet
Mady
McGovern
Neal
Alabam
Ammons
Colorado
Rishard Bernard
Cudahy
Daalgnar
Power and Mining Machinery Company
Twyers
John Boileau
Minocqua
Percy
Gustav Grudaman
Hubby
Cumberland
Hagen’s
Gol & Husband
Eliot
America
Pictorial Review
Mathers Kittene
Mike
Wiliam Bailey
Georgetown
Cand
Georgeown
del) Dispatch
Philadelphia Inquirer
Imelnelia
Meyer Down
Tnt Torahay
Meriva
Wien
Oden
Foster-Milburn CO
Carter
RezTiord
Septen Saloankeerer
Ignatz
Paul Revere
Tom O'Shanter
John Gilpin
Vekee
George F. Burgéss
Texas
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