May Ease Grain Controls Could Be Possible
U S agriculture officials say restrictions on grain use for food feed and industry may be eased if the 1946 wheat and corn crops reach record levels. Export needs and world food conditions will guide any final decision as the government earmarks 250 million bushels for export from a 1.16 billion bushel crop.
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Washington
Agriculture Department
Department
United States
Department Food
V-J Gay
Big Top History Tied to Wisconsin Showmen and La Crosse
A Madison collector Sverre Braathen preserves a large circus literature archive detailing Ringling Barnum and Bailey history in Wisconsin. The piece traces Coup Costello and the Ringling Brothers in Delavan Racine and La Crosse dates from 1872 to 1936, plus Bailey and Barnum merger, and local press agent Ray Peacock.
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Wisconsin
Ringling Brothers
Barnum and Bailey Circus
la Crosse
Sverre Braathen
Madison
Wis
Ringling
Barnum Or Bailey
Barnum and Bailey
Braathen
Ringling and Barnum
Badger
William Cameron Coup
Delavan
Dan Costello
Racine
Turner and Bailey’s Circus
United States
E. F
J. Mabie
Mabie
Yankee Robinson
Coup and Costello
Great Lakes
Coup
Costello
P. T. Barnum
Barnum
American Museum
New York City
Charles Sherwood Stratton
Tom Thumb
Jenny Lind
New York
Fortune
P. T. Barnum’s Museum, Menagerie and Circus
Brookn
New Jersey
Connecticut
Massachusetts
Rhode Island
New Hampshire
Vermont
Maine
New Brunswick
N. J
East
Columbus
Ohio
Aid
Barnum Circus
England
Europe
Otto
Alf T
Charles
John
William Cameron Soup
James Anthony Bailey
Bailey
Ringlings of Baraboo
Barnum-Bailey
Greater Circus
Bridgeport
Conn
Ringlings
Barnant
Ray Peacock
Telegraph
The
Tribune
Ringling Circus
Peacock
Felix Adler
Government Permit Required to Sell Hay in Tunisia
A new regulatory policy imposes a government permit for hay sales in Tunisia. The measure aims to standardize trade and ensure quality control across markets, impacting farmers and merchants nationwide.
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Tuni
Authorized and Paid by John Coleman for La Crosse Address
Authorized and eight dollars and forty cents were paid by John 5 Coleman of 624 South Street La Crosse Wisconsin for a stated obligation. The record notes the payer's full name and address for official accounting.
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John 5. Coleman
South St
la Crosse
Wis
Raymond C. Rice
Avon Street
Vets Honored At State Fair
Madison Wisconsin veterans receive free gate admission on opening day August 17 as part of a nationwide first. A veteran reunion program and invited military leaders mark the event with Wisconsin Day and a full week of themed observances including children Pioneer Day Governor's Day and Dairyland Queen crowning.
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Madison
Wis
Ralph Ammon
Wisconsin
Walter S. Goodland
FFA
All State Opera
Two Onalaskans Sing With Crusaders Choir in Boston
Violet Wekseth and Frank Pooler of Onalaska perform solo parts with the Crusaders choir in Massachusetts. The vocal septet, unaccompanied, is serving Boston area churches through concerts and recordings and considers radio spots. Wekseth sings soprano in Sweet Little Jesus Boy. Pooler sings baritone in In Heaven Above.
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Onalaska
Wis
la Crosse
Crusaders Choir
Massachusetts
Violet Wekseth
Frank Pooler
Boston
Miss Wekseth
Mac Gimsons
Jesus Boy
Pooler
F. M. Christiansens
Will Rogers Tire Becomes Alhambra Show Piece
In Alhambra California an old 4.50x17 tire embossed with Will Rogers name sits in T Lyell Puckett’s garage. The tire allegedly came from the first Model A Ford presented by Henry Ford to Rogers with a special Ford set by Harvey Firestone bearing his name.
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Alhambra
Calif
T. Lyell Puckett
Will Rogers
Ford
Henry Ford
Lincoln
Harvey Firestone
Rogers
University enrollment projection climbs to 17 500 in fall
Madison based estimates show the University of Wisconsin will host 17 500 students this September with about 2 500 shortage of on campus rooms. Extension centers will enroll around 5 000 across 30 cities. Veterans GI bill participation and higher women enrollments drive growth while housing shortages hinder staffing.
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Madison
Wis
University of Wisconsin
Frank J. Sensenbrenner
University Board of Regents
Regents
Sensenbrenner
Fac
Tor
Dairy Output On Increase Amid Decline In Butter
The 1945 whole milk equivalent of manufactured dairy products rose to about 55 billion pounds, up from 54.7 billion in 1944, with total milk production reaching a new record of 122 billion pounds. Butter supplies fell while milk was diverted to cheese cream evaporated milk and condensed milks, boosting several items.
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Washington
Agriculture Department
Neufchatel
Boxing Day Meaning Outlined in England
In England Boxing Day, the day after Christmas, marks opening church contribution boxes and distributing the contents to those who render small services without pay.
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England
Birds Perceive Infrared Rays Hidden From Humans
Some birds can sense infrared radiation unseen by people enabling them to detect warm prey or forest heat patterns. Researchers note this sensory ability may aid hunting navigation and predator avoidance in certain species.
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la Crosse County
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Madison Fan's
America
Great American Circus
Terre Haute
Ind
Great Circus
Pitzner’s
Given
Evers Garment
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Tth &T
John S
Raymond C
Tribune Washington Bureau
Congressman Bill Stevenson
la Crosse, Wis
George
George M. Monsoor
la Crosse Teachers College
Wesindton
Rogn
West Bend, Wisco
Delbert J. Kenny
West Bend
American Legion
del Kenny
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