Wisconsin Pioneer Stallion Law Spurs Breed Improvement
Chicago dispatch reports that all leading draft horse states except Missouri now regulate public service stallions with models based on Wisconsin law passed in 1905. Enforced laws raise pure bred usage and improve stallion soundness, with Illinois Iowa Minnesota showing marked gains and reductions in unsound stock.
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C. W. McCampbell
National Association of Stallion Registration Boards
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Iowa
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A. S. Alexander
College of Agriculture
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Canadian war loan over subscribed shows new total
Ottawa reports subscriptions to the Canadian war loan have reached 104 million dollars, well above the original 50 million. The number of subscribers is 24,803. The loan was increased to 100 million with an option for withdrawals, which expires Saturday night with few withdrawals so far.
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Ottawa
Wisconsin Holllander No. S cabbage seed developed for resistant variety
Immense cabbage is grown as Wisconsin Holllander No. S resists yellows disease. Dr. L R Jones and Wisconsin Agricultural Experiment Station supervise seed production and distribution with priority to southeastern Wisconsin growers and a 3 000 head seed supply for 1916.
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Agricultural Experiment Station
Wisconsin Hollander No. S
L. R. Jones
Department of
University of Wisconsin
Wisconsin
Scarcity of Christmas Trees Reported in Timber Country
Antigo Wisconsin reports a Christmas tree shortage this year as swamps remain open and logging conditions hinder removal of trees from forests across timber regions.
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Antigo
Wis
Peace Ship Oscar II Set to Reach Norway Tonight
Officers of the Scandinavian-American line said the Ford peace ship Oscar II should reach Christiansand Norway late last night barring storm delays. If winds hold, arrival could be delayed 24 to 48 hours. The report notes the ship was on schedule on its last transmission.
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New York
Ford
Christiansand
Norway
Stop Rheumatism With Scott's Emulsion Oil Food
A lood medicine advertisement touts Scott's Emulsion as a blood purifier that boosts red blood cells and helps expel uric acid to relieve rheumatism. It claims many thousands have benefited and urges faithful trial without alcohol from Scott & Bowne, Bloomfield NJ.
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Scott
Scott & Bowne
Bloomfeld
N.J
Homer Minn social notes and local gatherings
Mrs Mike Bescup visited La Crosse Thursday. The Shira family came from Fairport Iowa to visit L Kitzman. A fisheries station scientist arrived. Oak Leaf Camp 4750 elected officers. L Murphy of Homer Ridge visited Winona. B J Kaiser has recovered from illness. Funeral services for Fred Benning were held in Wilson. Hill Varnum Lake Nelson group attended Pickwick lodge meeting. A Christmas program is being prepared for Woodman hall.
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Homer, Minn
Mike Bescup
la Crosse
A. F. Shira
Fairport
Iowa
L. Kitzman
Schroeder
Oak Leaf Camp No
G. M. Hill
C. C. Varnum
Co. W. Lake
O. F. Nelson
Pickwick
Pickwick Lodge No. 110
A. F
A. M
Woodman Hall
Trapped Inmates Rescued From Burning Home
St Paul residents Miss Caroline Brockoff and Esther Norton were trapped in their home when flames broke out on Monday. They were wrapped in blankets and carried to safety from the roof by rescuers.
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ST. Paul, Minn
Caroline Brockoff
Esther Norton
Pictorial Review Coat No. 6028 in Brown Gaberdine
A description of a brown gaberdine coat in semi fitting style with belt waist large front pockets round shoulder yoke turn-over collar deep cuffs and long sleeves. Medium size uses 4 yards 54 inch gaberdine sizes 32 to 44 inches bust priced at 15 cents.
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Pictorial Review
Salem "Jumping Jack" caught after spectacular evasions
G H McEldowney dubbed "human jumping jack" by northern Wisconsin police was arrested in Marshfield and held on charges of stealing an automobile from St Croix Falls. He traveled by rail by stealing cars then abandoning them, and once rode a horse team to reach a car. He is jailed at Balsam awaiting trial. His wife and children reside on a Polk county homestead.
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Spooner
Wis
G. H. McEldowney
Wisconsin
Balsam
St. Croix Falls
Marshfield
New Richmond
McEldowney
West Salem
Polk County
Canadians and Colonials Stranded by UK Shipping Rule
Hundreds of Canadians New Zealanders and Australians visiting England are stranded due to a Steamship lines ruling that British subjects of army eligibility cannot travel home. Aged 18 to 40 they must stay in England or enlist. consequences if conscription begins are unclear.
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United Press
London
England
Chicago reporter rejoined after search near Monastir
Walter Farwell of Chicago, a newspaper correspondent seeking his wife in Monastir, penetrated Bulgarian lines ten miles from the city. Bulgarian officers turned him back, assuring his wife was safe.
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Salonika
Walter Farwell
Chicago
Monastir
Farwell
Wife Defeats Husband in Tacoma Local Race
Dec 15. J J Caie, a clerk and incumbent, loses re election to his wife who runs on a non partisan ticket. Caie spends the day doing housework.
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Tacoma
J. J. Caie
Caie
Wyeths Sage and Sulphur Compound Hair Restorer
A vintage advertisement touts Wyeths Sage and Sulphur Compound for restoring dark hair and removing gray. It claims the product darkens evenly, adds gloss, stops dandruff and itching, and can be applied with a sponge or brush to a single strand nightly.
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Wyeth
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