Man Struck by Lightning Paralyzed Fear Looms
Sparta Wis man Frank Marks was struck by lightning during Monday’s storm while in an Als barn. He recovered consciousness but doctors fear his internal injuries may cause paralysis. The storm damaged property, knocked down two horses, but caused no fire. City updates reveal a new water supply with a well and electric pumping, improving efficiency and setting plans for an emergency pump. Water Commission members are Lee Canfield, G. M. Newton, Mayor R. B. McCoy, Alderman Will Naset, and Morris Steele.
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Ashor Factory In Alehanitan Established by George Fo Inkn
A fragment notes a factory named Ashor in Alehanitan established by George Fo Inkn. The readable text confirms the location Alehanitan and the founder but lacks further dates or specifics about operations or impact.
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Ashor
Alehanitan
George Fo Inkn
Lightning Strikes Catholic Church at Gratiot
In Janesville Wisconsin a Catholic church at Gratiot suffered a catastrophic lightning strike Monday night, destroying the building and causing an estimated 75000 dollars in losses. The storm disrupted telephones and interrupted communications with Delavan and nearby towns as responders assessed the damage.
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Darhneton
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Rent
Mleetra Tigh
Dapesvillé
Owirl
Fordvilia
Peotyide
Bidgerton
Four More From Amherst Pasts Ousting and Resignations
Fragmentary note reports a board upheaval at Amherst with resignations and retirements amid leadership changes. Names and roles appear blurred but reference to president Plimpton and several faculty or trustees surface in the garbled text.
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Max
Tres of Amners
Hers Lave
Plimpton
Triste Walten Hamilton
Prevfetsor
Eranomirs
Walfer Woltenser
Eranmmirs
Tareington
Albery Parker
Relia
Academic staff changes at Andover Theological Seminary
The passage notes Howard F. E. Hinners, organist and choirmaster, and Marie B. Avers, associate professor of philosophy, with Avers reportedly resigning by mail while attending summer school at the university of case.
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Andover Theaologicals Iiior
Howard FE. Hinners
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Marenre BH. Avers
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Leviathan Undergoing Inspection Ahead of Transatlantic Voyage
The United States Shipping Board liner Leviathan, after securing three world speed records, is being thoroughly inspected at her New York pier for her upcoming first transatlantic voyage to set another record. The voyage, planned from New York to Southampton, is anticipated to showcase American shipbuilding prowess.
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New York
United States Shipping Board
Leviar
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York
Southampton
Lightning strike wipes out farm livestock in Wis
In Dagvsmith Wisconsin three large animals on a farm near Inkerman were killed when a lightning bolt struck. Local authorities report the occurrence as a direct strike with extensive farm damage observed.
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Dagvsmith
Wis
Inkerman
Garsemith
Wisconsin Health Conditions and Infant Mortality Rank
Wisconsin’s health index shows high standing in the quarterly state board of health report. In 1924 infant mortality reached 72 deaths per thousand births, placing Wisconsin ninth among registration states and second from the lowest in mortality.
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State Board of Health
Wisconsin
Inwest
Wisconsin Death Rates and Longevity in 1929 Census
The report cites typhoid and tuberculosis mortality, with education and prevention reducing deaths. Wisconsin shows 7.7 per hundred thousand, eleventh in deaths. In 1921 automobile fatalities are noted. The state mentions about 1,000 fewer infant deaths annually versus ten years ago. Census 1929 places Wisconsin second for longevity, average ages 58.77 male, 60.71 female.
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Isconsin
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Kansas
Busy Term of Court Ends at Eagle River
Eagle River Wis. term of Vilas county circuit court closes with Judge A H Reid presiding. The busy calendar included twenty-two criminal cases with ten for jury and thirteen for court.
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Eagle River
Wis
Vilas County
A. HL. Reid
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