Good Roads Picnic Boosts Coles Valley Road Effort
Sparta Wisconsin June 25 Aaron Edminister hosts a good roads picnic that stirs interest in Coles Valley road improvements. Farmers and local business leaders pledge funds, with Monroe County bank and Bank of Sparta each giving 100 dollars. Funds to be matched by town and county under state aid plans. Other items note dog incident at Monroe County bank corner and local court actions.
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Sparta
Wis
Aaron Edminister
Coles Valley Way
Coles Valley
Monroe County Bank
Bank of Sparta
Bill Heitman
Monroe County
Julius Jackson
Ole Jackson
Viroqua
Chaffee Town
Justice Lamson
Lillian Greeno
Slabach
Waters-Pierce Oil reorganization ties to Superior Oil plan
In St Louis on June 25 a Waters-Pierce reorganization and refinancing outline emerges from New York. The plan reportedly avoids Rothschild ties, though New York circles link the Rothschilds’ banking syndicate to the refinancing and a new Superior Oil Corporation. A Virginia charter for Pierce Oil with 21 million dollars capital marks a key step, with C A Pierce of New York named president and the firm expected to compete with Standard Oil in the eastern U S.
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ST. Louis
Waters-Pierce Oil Company
New York
Rothschilds of
England
New Waters-Pierce Oil Company
International Banking Syndicate
Rothschilds
Standard Oil Company
Hay men meet Peoria on federal hay shipping inspection urged
President E Wilkinson of Birmingham Alabama told the National Hay Association in Peoria Illinois that federal inspection of baling and shipping of hay should be adopted. The three day meeting opened with the session chaired by hay industry leaders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peoria
E. Wilkinson
Birmingham
Ala
National Hay Association
Taylor Wins British Open at Hoylake in 304
J H Taylor captured the British open golf championship at Hoylake with a total of 304. It marked his fifth title. John J McDermott of Atlantic City finished with 315.
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Hoy Lake
England
J. H. Taylor
John J. McDermott
Atlantic City
N. J
United States
Audubon Gun Displayed At New York Museum
The gun used by naturalist John James Audubon may be seen in the New York Museum of Natural History. It hangs below a portrait of the scientist, celebrated among America’s notable figures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John James Audubon
New York Museum of Natural History
Magazine of American History
Old Man Tests Suitor in Witty Exchange
In a playful scene quoted from Puck, Old Gotrox taunts a young man seeking his daughter’s hand, joking about the costs of two living as one. The suitor answers with modest optimism, while the interlude hints at domestic comic tension.
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Gotrox
Young
Puck
Wisconsin Senate advances multiple bills in race against time
In Madison on June 25 the Wisconsin Senate moved key measures including a boxing commission bill amid sharp debate and a tight vote. Other actions included advancing a public affairs continuation bill, killing the Bishop saloon license bill, and sending multiple measures to third reading or joint finance. The Assembly also acted on candidacy filing, park land purchases, and saloon preservation efforts amid continued partisan contention.
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Senate
Madison
Wis
Hedding
Senator Teasdale
Wisconsin
Teasdale
Milwaukee
Glenn
State Board of Public Affairs
Bishop
H. C. Martin
Ackley
Bichler
White
State Board of Control
State Industrial School For Girls
Weigle
Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Company
Corporation Committee
Scott
Joint Finance Committee
Bosshard
Gulickson
Whiteside
Dietrich
State Railroad Commission
Jennings
Assembly
Hudson Assemblyman
Belmont
Finance Committee
Roessler
Democrats
Railroad Commission
Supreme Court
Baker
Walsh
Assemblyman
Goff
Merchants as Bankers Help Newfoundland Fishermen
In Newfoundland communities merchants often aid fishermen financially during poor catches, acting as informal bankers to carry them through multiple seasons. This practice supports crews when fish runs fail and sustains local economies despite uncertainty.
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Newfoundland
Hat on Kitty Sparks Private Fashion Debate
In a witty exchange from the Boston Transcript, Alice mocks Kitty's new hat as frightening while Marie defends the choice, saying she helped select it. The brief dialogue captures humorous social commentary on style.
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Alice
Kitty
Marie
Boston Transcript
Wisconsin corporate reports due or forfeiture ordered
State of Wisconsin notice to La Crosse and Wabasha Packet Company La Crosse Hygienic Dairy Starch Brothers Co Inter State Telephone Universal Automatic Electric Signalling Wisconsin Light and Power to file annual reports under section 1774a R S 1911 or corporate rights and privileges will be forfeited on January 1 1914 unless reports are filed and forfeiture fees and publication costs are paid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State of Wisconsin
Department of State
London Opinion Quotation Sparks Nightclub Chorus Girl Reference
A London Opinion excerpt notes a wife remark about a chorus girl in the first row saying she joined the stage due to lacking attire. The husband replies with a simple admission.
Wrapping Materials and Preservation Advice
The text warns against using white paper for long term storage as it fades fabrics due to chloride in the paper. It suggests avoiding white paper in favor of blue or brown options for preservation.
Two Heads or One? Witty Exchange Sparks Domestic Debate
Briggs jokes that two heads are better than one, while Griggs says both spouses want to lead the house and the plan fails. The ongoing banter promises continued domestic humor and lighthearted tension.
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Briggs
Griggs
Assembly adjourns amid quorums and roll calls on bills
Lawmakers delayed a vote, walked out to break a quorum, then returned as Walsh’s resolution passed 13 to 49. The bill and related measures faced varied fates with the Senate receiving the Walsh resolution, the Bishop bill killed, and several bills laid over for July 8 while committees address adjournment plans and rural school aid measures.
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Assembly
House
Senate
Office of Inspector of Oils
Industrial Commission
Assemblyman Nye
Hull
Finance Committee
Water Power Committee
House Committee
Notice of Administration for Anna Weisbecker Estate
In La Crosse County Wisconsin the court grants Louis H. Weisbecker administrator for Anna Weisbecker late of La Crosse. Creditors have six months from June 17 1913 to present claims for examination and allowance. A hearing to adjust all claims is set for December 23 1913 at 10 AM in the La Crosse courthouse.
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State of Wisconsin
la Crosse County
Anna Weisbecker
la Crosse
Louis H. Weisbecker
Wisconsin
John Brindley
Brave Woman Faces Domestic Aggression Challenge
A woman shows courage by resisting a violent partner and seeking safety. She confronts threats and pursues help, highlighting personal resilience and the need for protection resources for those facing abuse.
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Budweiser
Anheuser-Busch
Edward Hausmann
Winona, Minn
Ney Z. S. Rice
Ladies’ Aid Society
Norwegian Lutheran Church
E. Thorbus
A. B. Clough
Edgar
William Ferris
John Lydde
Gust Schindler
Frank Meyer
Wilton
Marie Stangel
Theodore Ludtke
Long Court Street
Leo Evenson
Standard Oil
East
Taylor Golf Champ
Ewauntee
Cmicaco
Georgian Bay
Snewces
North Channel
Mackinac Island
Sault Ste Marie
Une
Wisconsin Telephone Company
J. A. McMannan
Formula
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Katarno Company
Columbus
Ohio
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