Milk Men Not Peddlers Under New Law
Alderman George B Marvin Jr received a letter from State Treasury Agent B H Davies Madison stating that milk men do not fall under the new peddler licensing law. After the act passed milk men feared being treated as peddlers, prompting Marvin to raise the issue with the state treasury department on behalf of local milkmen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George B. Marvin, Jr
Treasury
B. H. Davies
Madison
Marvin
Gstate
Treasury Department
Dr King New Life Pills advertised for liver and bowel health
An advertisement urges taking Dr King New Life Pills at first signs of constipation or biliousness to prevent indigestion jaundice and gall stones. It claims the pills regulate liver stomach and bowels and improve health at 25 cents at O T Erhart.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. King
O. T. Erhart
American women called incapable sparks suffrage row in Chicago
Suffragists attack blunt critique by Mrs. Raymond Robins president of the Women's Trade Union League claiming American women are the most incapable and pampered. She urges recognition of European women's abilities and criticizes press coverage. A Union League Club dinner with John A. Sleicher is planned tonight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Raymond Robins
Women’s Trade Union League
Union League Club
John A. Sleicher
Blind riders ride free on Glasgow street cars
Glasgow streetcar service offers free fares to blind passengers, allowing accessible travel on city routes. The policy ensures no charge for eligible riders, facilitating mobility and inclusion in public transportation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glasgow
Scotland
Kirgheis Wins Tribune Cup at Wisconsin Poultry Show
Kirgheis wins the Tribune Cup at the Western Wisconsin Poultry Show where Hamburg cockerels score 991 to 4 points. The event highlights top breeds and judging by local poultry clubs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kirgheis
Tribune Cup
Ham burg cockerel wins Tri bune cup at Wisconsin show
A Hamburg cockerel owned by A. E. Kirchers scored 95 percent and won the Tri bune cup for the highest scoring male bird at the Western Wisconsin Poultry Association show. The bird will be shipped to the Chicago poultry show Tuesday. The week-long event drew about 1 000 attendees, with over 800 birds entered and several birds scoring 96. The show praised as one of the best and plans for 1913 include a second judge and shifting the date to January.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. E. Kirchers
Western Wisconsin Poultry Association
Chicago
Harry Gumbert
Rochester
Minn
State Inheritance Tax Due On Late Senator Stout Estate
State Treasurer Dahl reports the state will receive 32000 dollars as inheritance tax from the estate of the late State Senator J. H. Stout of Menomonie. The notification was received in Madison on December 12.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madison
Wis
Dahl
J. H. Stout
Menomonie
Electric Bitters touted as cure for serious liver troubles
A 19th century newspaper ad claims Electric Bitters cured liver disease and jaundice after four doctors gave up on patient Robert Madsen of West Burlington Indiana. It asserts lightning risks and promotes Bitters as superior for stomach liver nerve and kidney health priced at 50 cents at O T Erhart.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Madsen
West Burlington
O. T. Erhart
Vernon County Fair Adopts Three Day Run With Higher Fees
Vernon County Agricultural Society votes to hold the fair for three days instead of four and raise admission to 50 cents with 25 cents for ages ten to twelve. Secretary salary increases from 100 to 125 dollars. President Smith and Secretary Fisher decline another year. new officers elected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Viroqua
Wis
The
Agricultural Society
Smith
Fisher
C. G. Munson
Cal Morley
W. F. Fisher
J. M. McLees
F.M. Minshall
Aug. Smith
A. F. May
E. A. Wiganosky
Jacob Arott
Hobe Swain
A. J. Johnson
Local Notes Include Injuries and Social Visits
Mrs. W. E. Butt required three stitches after a forehead cut. Homah businessman John Rice visited the city. Mrs. E. H. Brown of Cashton stayed with her sister Mrs. J. A Moen. Mr. and Mrs. Jonathan Turner of Viola marked their fiftieth anniversary after forty five years together. Thos. Ady of Boweells North Dakota is gravely ill with little hope of recovery. Mrs. Mary Green and Mrs. Will Burkhart’s families have kin in North Dakota. Mrs. T. M. Buchanan near improvement post operation in La Crosse. Winnie Nicks visited Viola. R. Drake and family dined with Geo. Koch in Silver. Henry Rogers and daughter Ruth with their son and daughter-in-law at Viola. James Treseder had business at Viola. Rev. I. H. Beckholt hosted ten men at Running Hall. Corliss Bulger departs Necedah with goats on a western tour. Ed Schmidt travels to West Union Iowa for work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. E. Butt
John Rice
Homah
E. H. Brown
Cashton
J. A Moen
Jonathan Turner
Viola
Boweells
N. D
Thos. Ady
Geo. Koch
Silvvan
Henry Rogers
Geo. Schroeder
Ruth
James Treseder
I. H. Beckholt
Running Hall
Corliss Bulger
Necedah
Ed Schmidt
West Union
Iowa
Bucklen’s Arnica Salve advertised as healer for many ailments
The ad claims Bucklen's Arnica Salve ends winter troubles by relieving frost bite, chaps, sores, and burns. It touts itself as the greatest healer of burns, boils, piles, cuts, sores, bruises, eczema and sprains and offers a 25 cent price at QO. T. Erhart.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bucklen
QO. T. Erhart
Soft Pedal Ow At Los Angeles
Business interests plan to shift dynamiting investigation to Indianapolis as part of a broader realignment. Local leaders weigh potential impacts on policy and city projects amid pending inquiries.
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Los Angeles
Dynamite Probe Shifts Focus to Indianapolis and Chicago
Los Angeles business leaders claim victory as the national dynamite inquiry is moved toward Indianapolis. Bert Franklin faces bribery charges. Ortie McManigal and an iron workers inner circle member will testify to bolster the case. Burns arrives in Indianapolis to prepare evidence for the grand jury while Nora Haley denies impending grand jury revelations. A February 24 dance and a March 13 oyster supper are noted along with a Preble accident where Henry Hoff lost the middle finger on a machine crank.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Los Angeles
Cal
Indianapolis
Bert H. Franklin
McNamara
Young
Bredricks
Franklin
McManigal
Ortie McManigal
William J. Burns
Federal Grand Jury
Burns
Chicago
Nora Haley
John J. McNarama
Apear
D. McCormick
A. Webster
A. Tenberg
Oo. Lomen
C. Hundley
G. Johnson
C. A. Berg
A. C. Petrie
Henry Hoff
Preble
Rushford Gains New Opera House and Local Updates
Rushford has gained another opera house as D. J. McCormick and R. E. Kingeford lease the Home store building. Remodeling is underway under contractor Nelson. Mindrum returns from St Paul after a visit with son Melvin and discusses road survey plans with the highway commission. Also report a Thanksgiving marriage in Larson North Dakota, church activities, a windmill accident, a public dance set for December 15 at Nelson's Opera House, and bazaar proceeds totaling 96 dollars and 75 cents. Community events include Episcopal and Presbyterian activities and MWA winter program plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rushford, Minn
Rushford
D. J. McCormick
R. E. Kingeford
Nelson
O. P. Mindrum
Norway Township
St. Paul
Melvin
Mindrum
State Highway Commission
Larson
N. D
Marie Johnson
E. Erickson
O. C. Johnson
C. C. Rollie
Sixth Missionary District
Episcopal Church
Olaf Lee
Fleming
Norman County
Minn
Lars Laumb
Laumb
Finance
Nelson’s
Opera House
Will
Lambert
Wilford
Como Park
Presbyterian Church
Stanley
Ladies of the Episcopal Church
M. W.A
J. Peterson
E. Vigard
P. Alm
W. Stage
Rev. Pond
Lodge
Alderman Goes on Trial in Gary Corruption Case
Walter Gibson, Gary city councilman, stood trial in Crown Point on December 12 accused of bribery in the Thomas B. Dean Keating franchise. Jurors will sleep at the courthouse as a precaution against jury fixing during the proceedings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crown Point
Ind
Walter Gibson
Gary
Thomas B. Dean Keating
Court House
Barbershop Career Warnings and Band Uniform Judgment
A quip contrasts barber college risks with bold attire. A second note notes nerve exceeds judgment in choosing country band uniforms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Neithre
Follette Bids Alaska Works Bill Pave Conservation Path
Senator La Follette proposes three amendments to the Works Alaska bill as urged by Gifford Pinchot. The changes include a ten year coal claim, a $3,000,000 government railroad from Matanuska or Bering Sea fields, reuse of Panama equipment, and a survey for an interior to coast line.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Alaska
Gifford Pinchot
National Conservation Association
Relief committee to meet on Black River Falls wall plan
A relief committee appointed by Governor McGovern meets State Treasurer Dail in Madison at 9 o clock to outline a plan for building a retaining wall to divert the Black River back to its old channel and keep it there.
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Madison
Wis
McGovern
Black River Falls
Dail
Acquaintances Know Him Too Well Delays Dole Claim
A reflective line notes many men lack dole due to acquaintances knowing them too well, implying social judgment affects aid or support opportunities. The remark hints at reputational barriers influencing aid access in a community.
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S. Third ST
Lacrosse, W'Sconsin
Hamburg Cockerel
Wisconsin Poultry
Barney & Berry
Fred Dittman Hardware CO
South Fourth Street
Vernon County
Dianapolis
Wilbvur
Wilbur
H. O. Wilbur & Sons, Inc., Manufacturers
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