Wisconsin conservation efforts showcased across clubs and lakes
Outdoors writer notes Waterloo youth program teaching sportsmanship and stewardship led by Pres. George Stokes. Izaak Walton League seeks funds for Rush Lake dam as water levels drop and fish kill rises. Wisconsin Federation of Conservation clubs urges legislative review of land flooding impacts on dams.
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Tri-County
Izaak Walton League
Rush Lake
Waukau Creek
Ceylon Kohl
Ripon
Wisconsin Federation of Conservation Clubs
Petenwell
Castle Rock
Mead
Federation
Eee
Clu
Wisconsin
Aldo Leopold
George S. Wehrwein
Charles van Hise
Increase Lapham
Lapham
American Women Are Too Bossy Says English Visitor
English MP Thomas Cecil Skeffington Lodge visited St Paul and praised American women for charm and appearance but criticized excessive makeup. He also claimed American wives are more bossy, noting in Britain the husband heads the house while in the United States the wife rules the roost.
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ST. Paul
Minn
Thomas Cecil Skeffington- Lodge
Woolworth
Skeffington-Lodge
Britain
America
Feckey Ends Private War Over White Pennies
In St. Paul Minnesota John J Feckey spent three years hoarding light colored pennies. He stored 32700 pennies in a whisky bottle and collected 225 pounds of them. The couple rolled every cent in paper wraps of fifty before the bank accepted them to retire the coins for good.
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ST. Paul
Minn
John J. Feckey
Feckey
Subsidized Theaters Aid Italian Private Companies
Rome Italy plans 229,847,000 lire this year to subsidize private theater companies. Subsidies range from 500 to 3,000 dollars to about 80 firms and small theaters, with 5,200,000 lire for local dialect productions. An extra 500 dollar bonus was given to companies producing 17 new Italian works in 1948 49.
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Rome
Italy
Comanies
Estimated 1947 population for town recorded at 6803
The 1947 population estimate stands at 6,803 for the town, a figure cited in local records.
Legislature Debates Lower Water Level Supplies
The Wisconsin Senate considers a joint resolution calling for a thorough study of underground water supplies and potential regulation. Sen. Clifford Krueger cites business concerns as large users worry about scarce supply amid aging public water controls and prior health board pumping permits. Norway area noted as 124 556 square miles.
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Teibure Madison Bureau
Madison
Wis
State Senate
State Board of Health
Norway
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George Stokes
June Henderson
Sam
Perha
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la Crosse
Walter
Babe) Weigent
Public Service Commission
Tripoli
Willow Region
Willow River
Lynne
Oneida County
Milwaukee
Jack Strohm
Wisconsin Humane Society
N. Humbold Area
Marinette County
Sears
Manny
Fifth Ave
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Sen. Cliford Krueger
Merrill
Mer
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TO Sar
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