Express rates said to be excessive in Wisconsin
Testimony before the State Railways Commission in Milwaukee compares Wisconsin express charges with those in Minnesota Iowa Virginia Missouri and other states. Figures show Wisconsin rates far above lawful and neighboring states for like distances and shipments. Experts for Wells Fargo and Co and other express firms contested the methods but the comparisons were admitted for weight consideration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milyaokwe
Jana
Wisconsin
Milwaukee
Wikeoania
Nebraska
Virginia
Walla
Wrotara
Forse
Mitsouri
Missouri Cormurission Hing
O& Wow
Missouri Commission
Axpress
Lava
Missouri
Wedernal Court
Oklahoma
New Hampshire
Canadian Pacific
Canada
OC. W. Stockton
New York
Goungel
Wells, Fargo and Company
WW. W. Gallin
New York Lima
O’brien, Broadman, Littleton & Platt
United States Express Company
Mack
Millar, Mack
Bargain Notes From A Vague Listing
A fragment suggests prices around 740 dollars and 1700 dollars with mention of bargains and a person named T. J. Cooper tied to a study or listing. The text is incomplete and difficult to interpret for full context.
Women Vote Debate From Illinia Association Pamphlet
The Tribune reports on pamphlets from the Illinia Association Opposed to Worms Suffrage. It argues women should not vote citing concerns about political knowledge and influence, while acknowledging some women may be informed. It critiques the idea that education and home duties must fade for political participation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Illinia Association
Woomen
Daowhan
Uotact Dactar
Larga
Goma
Ghiaye
Timather
Anda
Onno
Gub
Bea
Allure
Community notices from Armenia and surrounding areas
Ground Rapids shoppers visited Thorarlay. Royal Workers gathering hosted by Mrs Lagwall on June 18. Mrs Fay Welle to meet them. Mrs Oliver Alves of Wekoosa visited her parents the Ostroms. Clawson and Pearson families of Miner visited Seward home. A.Leverg expecting a baby girl. Ena Leberg from Necedah aiding at Leberg home. Mr Ankarberg ill and may move to Chicago. Gust Paups family visited Ostroms. Hartgrave family staying with N. Taylor. Linnen Lind and Edythe Slizing visited Les Nelson home. Also a discussion about emigration to America and a new cashier appointment in Berlin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. G. Sdwartl
Walter Nelson
Thorarlay
Lagwall
Royal
Fay Welle
Oliver Alves
Wekoosa
J. G
A.leverg
Ena Leberg
Necedah
Leberg
Ankarberg
Chicago
Gust Paups
Nakoosa
Ostrom
Hartgrave
N. Taylor
Linnen Lind
Edythe
Les Nelson
Local Residents Share Visits Across Wisconsin
A string of local residents visited relatives and toured cities in Wisconsin and nearby states. Names include Mra Frank Collier, Wietur Karbowski, A. M. Giristaan, Gaoger, Maude Murray, Froesie Haugan, M A Ginit, and John Schnabel Air. Visitors traveled to New London Milwaukee Davenport Davenport and other connections noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Collier
Prisin
Bravnet McVarland
Berges Waly
Wisconsin University
Wietur Karbowski
Babcock
A. M. Giristaan
Stevens ‘Point
Clas
Maude Murray
Froesie Haugan
New London
M.A. Ginit
Hillsboro
Sirs
John Schnabel
A. Klage
Milwaukee
Gesten Otta
Davenport
Towa
Gov. W. Porgull
Cambria
Military Rats and Man of War Bird Folklore
An old text discusses military uses of rats and torches for powder magazines and Vauban’s countermeasures, notes Leicester’s mole and rat catchers, and describes the man of war bird with its tiny air cells and stooping on prey. It also notes Korean smoking and drinking customs with long pipes and proverbs about drink.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vauban
Simson
Pennant
Leicester
London Standard
Tropics
Korea
Fragmentary chatter at Brooklyn club scene highlights regret
A short, disjointed exchange from the Brooklyn Citizen and Boston Transcript notes a Gen Yewoman club gathering where two women discuss a daughter and bridge. One says she broke her daughter last night, while the other smiles and replies that money cannot buy happiness, and that forgetting losses can feel comforting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gen Yewoman’s
Bridge
Jo Pink
Brooklyn
Rudolph Rudolph Rudolph town notes and barn plans
A rural updates page from Rudolph highlights local activity. Ongoing barn construction by Frank Whitmweay and Kelly Boughminv, with plans to add a new barn near Rudolph, plus several neighborly visits and social notices. The column mentions Mrs Gen Baresta's return to Michigan after a brief illness and other domestic details.
Not Literary Notable Quote From Washington Star Excerpt
An excerpt quotes a Yale ethnologist describing the late Frederick Burton as the world's leading authority on the American Indian. The passage notes Burton's isolation in his field and contrasts discussions of Indians with poetry in a dinner exchange involving a Boston critic and a witty, pretty dinner guest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick Burton
Yale
Burton
Coce
Boston
Kent
Washington Star
Tarring and Feathering in Early Crusade Era
The first documented case occurred in 1189 during Richard I's reign. A law ordered robbers traveling with crusaders to be shaved, pitched, and feathered before being cast ashore at the nearest landing. The punishment followed the ship's first reach.
Brother remarks on aimless life of Grother James's son
In a Baltimore American letter, a speaker chides Grother James for letting his son lead an aimless life while the boy spends days practicing with a new rifle. a sister defends the activity as not mere target practice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grother James
Tle
Sister Maria
Baltimore American
Badger Delegation Plans July Trip to Baptist Convention
Reverend Wilbur L. Clapp of Neenah announces a Wisconsin delegation trip to the International Convention of Baptist Young People in Saratoga Springs New York July 7 to 10. The group joins in Chicago July 1 for a sightseeing run to Lincoln Park Niagara Falls Albany and Saratoga Springs with rail and sleeper options and group rates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilbur L. Clapp
Neenah
Carter
Baptise Church
Mangager
The
Baptists of Wisconsin
Wissconsin
Great International Convention of Baptist Young People
Saratoga Springs
N.Y
Daly
Clapp
Chicago
Lincoln Park
Interrse
Ghiengal
Michigan Central
Niagara Falls
Clapyr
Albany
Capitol
America
Delopater
Wisconsin
New York
Boston
Allbany
Sarratoga Springs
Saratoga
Niagara
The Unemployed in Tudor Legislation Through the Ages
A historical summary notes how thirteenth to fifteenth century laws targeted the unemployed with terms like idlers rogues and vagabonds. It cites Edward VI era acts against idlers and Henry VII era punishment including over seventy thousand hangings of idle persons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward VI
Henry VII
Henry
Her Boy's Book Diary Promised for Future Son
A literary mother plans to keep a diary of clever sayings and deeds by her son. She intends to buy a large book to jot down events of the child's life as a secret keepsake to be given when he reaches maturity.
The First Spot Historical Quip Exchange
The excerpt presents a witty exchange from Usk with a playful marital remark about scalding rather than scolding. It reflects early modern jest on marriage and reputation through a tersely dramatic banter. The fragment highlights character voice and social tone of the era.
Fragmentary Press Snippet With Oblique Dialogue
An excerpt shows fractured dialogue about a man courting a wife named Joey and a remark about energy and courage. It references imperial figures and a theatrical performance, with harsh, cryptic commentary and vague conclusions from a Cleveland lender.
Also Mentioned on This Page
T. J. Coopar
Armenia
Berlin
Bnaten Transcript
Rudolph
Car Owhuk
Glidden
Frank
Whitmweay
Gen. Baresta
Theain
Swish
Michigan
John McCathis
Ganda
Harry Rivers
Saondaved
Geo. Rivers
Louise Codere
Louuise Omahalt
Pete Mitchell
Charley Brys
Jon Woader
Dacehtera Eva
Edna
Sigel
Wim- Pitts
J. Omblalt
G. Rivers
A A. Shearer
Rodolph
Mr. Stark
Oshkoshura
Barney St. Denis
Leonard Warner
Montana
Fens
Prussia
Frederick William VI
Wood County
Taylor & Scott CO
Wood County Abstracts
Grand Rapids
Wilbur L. Glapp
Forest Ave
Usk
Ae Hou Kuppeshe
Pillin
Joey
Ronds
Austein
Teaylas
Uae
Cleveland
J. A. Staub
S. West
Fellows
Whee Andle
Ballifieean Aliieds
Baiweny
Lone
Sdagt
Slevves
Fan
Dla Ane Uhvek
Ened
Bays’ Poroshonit Univt Atta
Baecdeupeth Din
Aps
Kruger & Werner
Kruger & Warner CO
Grand Rapids, Wis
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