Canadians Draw 300000 New Arrivals in 1207
The article notes nearly 300000 arrivals to Canada in 1207 with about 60000 from the United States following prior years. It cites climate fertile land low prices and easy terms including 160 acres free from government, and compares Canada to the United States with emphasis on social conditions markets and opportunities in Winnipeg Edmonton and Calgary while mentioning agricultural progress and new farms.
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United States
Canada
Winnalpeg
Winnipeg
Chicago
Edmonton
Omaha
Calgary
The Limit in Politics and a Farmer Encounter
A political aspirant chats with an old farmer at a bank corner about “the office should seek the man,” the farmer quips that it should not chase him thirty or forty years. A merchant mocks an applicant who mistakes a marriage for a scare in a railroad accident.
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Bohemilan
New Women's University Building Planned at Wisconsin
A $200,000 women’s building will rise at the University of Wisconsin on the upper campus behind Chadbourne hall. It will feature a 648 foot gym floor with a stage, a 10 by 58 foot swimming pool, locker rooms, a lunch room, and offices for the dean of women. The basement will house bowling alleys and a cafeteria. the third floor will include the dean’s residence and rooms for literary societies. The plan follows President Van Hise’s design amid recent misinterpretations of his stance on coeducation.
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van Hise
Barley and Beets Rising in Wisconsin Plantings
In Madison on April 10 special report, Prof. R A Moore head of the University of Wisconsin agricultural department says barley sowing will exceed any prior year, oats may fall back due to past crop troubles, and sugar beets will see increased acreage. He notes mild winter, thin frost, early plowing, and that the standard barley variety will be grown for seed. He cites advantages of beets including assured prices and easier weed control.
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R. A. Moore
University
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State Lifts Rail Tax In Wisconsin For Year
Wisconsin tax commission announces railroad property taxes totaling 4,083,720 for the year, up 282,083 from last year. The value of railroads is set at 207,851,500, up 12,011,500. The tax rate is 11.51 per thousand, 0.0 higher than last year. The Chicago and Worth-Western will pay 995,820, up 72,916. the Wisconsin Central 306,225, up 87,941.
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State Tax Commission
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Inconsin Central
Capitol contracts let to Madison and Detroit firms
Madison and Detroit firms receive city awards for Capitol projects. The Capitol Commission assigns the east wing structural masonry interior work and roofing to Frederick Gros of Madison for 63445 dollars, while George Nelson of Madison lands a 7000 dollar terrace wall job for the west wing. Murphy Iron Works of Detroit wins the contract to install boilers at the new separate heating plant.
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Wisconsin TA convention elects officers and delegates
Oshkosh April 11 Special The Wisconsin convention of the T A today elected officers including President Schoennecker Milwaukee and Vice Presidents Cheerboro Sheboyan and Peche Malison. Walter Denning Milwaukee treasurer, Rev Jenkins Milwaukee chaplain, and directors from Milwaukee and other cities. Delegates chosen for the national convention include Kohn, Friend, White, Kuell, Goetellman, Ryan, Medberry, Duncan, Johnson, Decher, Tiemus, Johann. Next meeting set for Fond du Lac. Resolutions were referred to the legislation committee, including proposals for cuspidors in railroad cars and smoking jars, and cleaner waiting rooms with no minors or loafers.
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al Duncan
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Madison
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Ushkosh
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Sheboygan
They Want Cheaper Paper April 5 Herald Report
The New York Herald discusses President Roosevelt's tariff stance. It favors appointing a commission to study tariff revision for the Sixty first Congress rather than the next session. The Ways and Means chairman says there will be no tariff commission. The piece notes party leadership shaping schedules to their interests.
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Ripon City Attorney Race Ends With Dobbs Victory
In Ripon Wisconsin the April election produced no formal nominations for city attorney. Ballots carried names but Jerre Dobbs led, securing the win over Fran C. Howard.
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Ripon
Fran , C. Howard
Jerre Dobbs
Publishers Seek Special Legislation Amid Price Pressures
The passage argues that publishing firms face pressure to raise prices, saying most readers cannot be served by the same interests and accusing some cheap newspaper publishers of seeking special or speck legislation through Congress instead of adjusting pricing.
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Congress
Anesthesia by Electricity Proposed for Capture Use
Reported claim credits Prof Le Duc of Nantes France with an electricity based anesthesia method. The suggestion envisions painless locating or capturing criminals by using electric anesthesia techniques in law enforcement.
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Nante France
Milwaukees famed lawyer Charles Quarles dies at 62
Charles Quarles, Milwaukee’s leading attorney, died suddenly at his home 589 Farwell avenue on April 9 1908 from heart trouble and indigestion. Born February 13 1846 in Kenosha he practiced law after studying at the University of Michigan and later formed Quarles Spruce Quarles in Milwaukee. He leaves four children Charles B Louis Henry and Ethel and his widow Emma Thiers Quarles.
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Wisconsin
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Quarles, Spruce
Class officers elected at Wisconsin sophomore session
Milwaukee athletes lead as Paul Moris, famed 100 and 220 yard winner, is named president of the sophomore class at the University of Wisconsin. Benjamin Springer of Milwaukee becomes treasurer while Raymond Zilmer and James Thompson win posts as delegates to the student conference committee. Other elected include Norma Roehm vice president, W. E. Witt secretary, and rank Boyle junior marshal.
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Ashliand
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Let me illustrate the difference between capital and labor
An illustration in dialogue shows a man offering 500 in mock capital to a nephew, contrasted with the nephew’s quick retort about money. The scene mocks economic terms as a streetwise exchange, reflecting 19th century Philadelphia tone.
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Philadelphia Inquirer
No Hurry in the Heart of Japan Tale
An incomplete fragment discusses a traveler urging haste and comfort, referencing a work titled 4 Woman Alone in the Heart of Japan. The piece hints at a halted journey and a plea to quicken steps amid a distant setting.
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Rikmau
Conversation in a city station over a riksha rush
A fragment shows a tense exchange at a station where one speaker demands quick riksha service. The other responds sharply, insisting the current scene is a mock display of anger and claiming a larger context behind the dispute. The tone imitates a period juvenile publication style.
Election Results Across Wisconsin Cities and Towns
Statewide race results show Pomainyilie defeating Davis for mayor in Grand Rapids by 827 votes. several cities reelect mayors and pick new officials as Democrats and independents win key posts. Majorities vary, with licensing votes shaping local governance. recalls and bond questions appear in multiple locales including grants for sewers and dry versus wet outcomes.
Lydia Pinkham's Vegetable Compound Endorsed by Reader
A Norristown Georgia woman writes of healing from female troubles after using Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. She credits the remedy with avoiding an operation and urges others to try the product. The notice promotes the compound as a standard cure for displacements inflammation irregularities and related pains and invites letters for advice.
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Man Eater Tiger Exposed by Indian Forest Life
A Calcutta Statesman report describes remote Indian forests where villagers track a renowned man eater. The text depicts how natives know the tiger’s movements through birds and primates, and explains the dangers of rewarding hunters while risking deer, pigs, and cattle.
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Costume mix up at party leaves Jones mocked as Appius Clausinus
A party prank centered on a Roman warrior outfit causes discomfort as Mr Jones breaks his visor during unmasking. A friend asks if he represents Appius Claudius, to which Jones replies No and groans about dinner. Glazed kid becoming fashion as a shoe fender noted.
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Grape-Nuts Proof from a Michigan Reader
A Michigan woman credits Grape-Nuts with curing six years of nervous indigestion after wasting money on tonics and pastries. She reports immediate improvement, a four pound week gain, and urges publishing her letter to help others seeking relief. The ad notes Posum Co Battle Creek Michigan and directs readers to The Road to Wellness in magazines.
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