Wisconsin W Man Heads A A A E Wisconsin
F M White of the University of Wisconsin department of agricultural engineering was elected president of the American Association of Agricultural Engineers in Chicago. C K Shedd of Iowa State College was chosen secretary treasurer. Other officers include Speccer Otis, H M Baker, F S Harris, and William Leyden. The twelfth annual meeting promotes engineering as applied to farming.
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Chicago
F. M. White
University of Wisconsin
American Association of Agricultural Engineers
C. K. Shedd
Iowa State College
Ames
Speccer Otis
Barrington
Ill
H. M. Baker
Peoria
Holt Manufacturing Company
F. S. Harris
Freight and passenger train collision in New Franklin
One man was killed and five people were seriously injured when northbound Katy train No 8 sideswiped a freight at New Franklin thirty miles east of Hannibal Missouri. The accident occurred Tuesday as the two trains were maneuvering near the yard. Authorities investigated the crash and identified the deceased and injured passengers.
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Hannibal
Katy
New Franklin
Here
Looking for Work
An old ad copy urges readers to improve strength and stamina with Scott’s Emulsion claiming richer blood and healthier tissue. It targets men, boys, and students who feel fatigued and neglect physical health as a cause of toil.
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Scott
Scott’s. Scott & Bowne
Bloomfeld, N.J
Christmas visits and social notes from Houston Minnesota
Christmas entertainments were held at St Peter's Lutheran Presbyterian Looney Valley and Stone churches with strong attendance. Many local residents and visitors from La Crosse Minneapolis Winona and Altura shared holiday visits and greetings. Invitations were issued for Frances Abrahamson's January 16 1916 wedding.
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Houston, Minn
St. Peter’s Lutheran
Presbyterian
Looney Valley
Stone
Hart and Son
Sherwood
Sparta
Wis
Norma Anderson
Minneapolis
Constance Loken
Ekdna Ekren
la Crosse
Clarence Wahl
Winona
I. G. Iverson
H. Larson
Altura
Minn
Gilbert Lee
Antoinette Harris
Anna Gjedrem
Art Kelly
Buffalo
Wellen
Silas Evans
N. Nelson
Alfred Rassmussen
Florence
Rassmussen
Frank Kelly
John Newbury
Bangor
Jim Chapel
Verna Robinson
Milwaukee
Anton Skree
Badger
Houston
Mary Kragness
McManimon
Leo
EF. Bidwell
Vinesar Hill
Schonlan
Lewiston
Nettie Flatten
Estabrook Petition Circulates for Nebraska Primary Ballot
A petition with about 2000 Nebraska Republican signatures was filed with the secretary of state at Lincoln to place Henry D. Estabrook on the presidential primary ballot. Estabrook, a former Nebraskan now residing in New York, backs preparedness and condemns the judges' decision.
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Omaha
Neb
Lincoln
Henry D. Estabrook
Estabrook
New York
Salaries Rise for Chicago School Teachers
Chicago school teachers on the board of education payroll receive annual increases of 120 dollars effective January 1. Primary grade maximum rises to 1505 dollars and grammar intermediate grades to 1380 dollars.
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Chicago
Board of Education
Sage Tea Dandy to Darken Hair
An old sage and sulphur hair product promises rapid darkening of gray hair. Wyeth’s Sage and Sulphur Compound is sold in drug stores, claimed to restore natural color, stop dandruff, scalp itch, and hair loss after a few applications.
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Wyeth
The Needed Spur Becomes Ted's Test of Worth at Dance
Ted, earning eighteen a week, frets over money while envying Putney's success after meeting Amy back in town. He buys roses for Amy, sees Putney's lavish orchid gift, and attends the Dorrance dance torn between pride and despair as Amy glances his way.
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McClure
Ted
Chris
Putney
Amy
Father
Teg
Pat
County Ag College Announces January Short Course
The County School of Agriculture in Alaska Wisconsin reopens January 3 with a short course for those unable to attend the full year. Mrs Peter Lee to host Ladies Aid January 6. Local church groups note Christmas events and visits among residents.
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Alaska
Wis
County School of Agriculture
Peter Lee
Ladies’ Aid Society
First Norwegian Lutheran Church
Anna Aiken
Tomah
Ruth Kenyon
Madison
Hulda Stolander
Chicago
Black River
Kathryn Post
Rockland
Onalaska
Lizzie Brown
Mindero
Roses or Orchids at the Ball in Ted and Amy’s Scene
Ted and Amy share a private moment at the Dorrance ball. He confesses feelings, explains he cannot yet win Uncle Chris’s blessing or buy her orchids, and asks for a running chance to prove he can marry her. Amy hides her reaction as he pledges to “make good.”
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Jacks
Polly
Ted
Putney
Amy
Dorrance House
Chris
Pat
Diet and rest advised for tuberculosis sufferers with Eckman remedy
Health guidance emphasizes proper diet living conditions rest and air for TB patients. It promotes Eckman’s Alterative as easily assimilated lime treatment with no opiates or habit forming drugs, sold by local druggists and Eckman Laboratory Philadelphia.
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Eckman
Geo. E.mariner
Chas. EE. Beyschlag
Eckman Laboratory
Philadelphia
Christmas Vacations and Local News in Homer
Homer residents enjoy two week school holiday with a Christmas program at Woodman hall and a toe social to fund the schoolhouse organ. Various locals make visits, attend Lodge No. 110 meetings, and skating remains popular among youths.
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Homer, Minn
J. W. Ramsden
la Crescent
W. Sinclair
Woodman Hall
Rick
Joseph A. Semling
Fountain City
Winona
C. C. Varnum
QO. F. Nelson
C. W. Lake
F. L. Taintor
E. J. Taintor
Pickwick
Pickwick Lodge No. 110
A. IF
A. M
Fire Hits Six Story Building in Wabash Avenue
Fire in a six story downtown Chicago building on Wabash avenue caused smoke to overcome a dozen firemen and disrupted Loop traffic. Guests in nearby hotels coughed and spluttered as smoke filled rooms in the heart of the business district.
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Chicago
Wabash Avenue
Walton couple return from wedding trip to South Ridge
South Ridge Minnesota notes report Mr. R Walton and his bride have come home from their wedding trip to reside above the South Ridge store. Mrs. August Goode of Oak Ridge visited with her parents during the holidays. F Stuenke of Good Thunder visits at Mrs F Wiechmann’s home. John Lemke called on his Hokah Ridge brother Hugo Lemke. Albert Kletzke out after a week with the grip.
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South Ridge
Minn
R. Walton
Bride
August Goode
Oak Ridge
Hugo
Hokah Ridge
Albert Kletzke
Chicago Board of Trade plans new call rule
The Chicago board of trade announced a new call rule to replace the old one after Federal Judge Landig enjoined its use. The reform is believed free of the price fixing objections raised by the government and will take effect after the pending appeal, with no immediate impact.
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Chicago
Chicago Board of Trade
Landig
Conductor Fatally Shot in Illinois Central Yard Fight
John F Farrell a switching conductor was shot and killed in the Illinois Central yards at Wildwood by fellow conductor David Apgar. Apgar says he acted in self defense after Farrell tried to strike him with a heavy iron during a dispute over a switching task.
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Chicago
John F. Farrell
Illinois Central Yards
Wildwood
David Apgar
Farrell
Apgar
Hood's Sarsaparilla Promoted for Scrofula Cure
An old advertising claim urges readers that scrofula and humors respond best to Hood's Sarsaparilla. The ad touts the medicine as a purifier of blood and body, noting forty years of tested use and urging purchase today.
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Hood
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