Death toll rises in Wisconsin deer hunting incidents
Reports from Rhinelander Mercer and Pittsville recount hunting accidents. Charles Harper of Mercer is hospitalized with a shattered leg after a stray rifle shot, deemed accidental, while John Dawes of Pittsville dies in a hunting misidentification killed by his brother George. In Eau Claire attorney W H Bennett, Milwaukee, speaks at a charity meeting on animal humane laws and enforcement.
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Rhinelander
Wis
Charles Harper
Mercer
Babcock
John Dawes
Pittsville
George Dawes
George
Eau Claire
W. H. Bennett
Milwaukee
Wisconsin Humane Society
Associated Charities and Humane Society
Doolittle
Wiltrout
L. P. Cousins
W. W. Bartlett
Wisconsin firm’s complaint against Milwaukee Road dismissed
The Interstate Commerce Commission dismissed Platten Produce company’s complaint alleging an unreasonable rate of 34.5 cents per hundred pounds for mixed cabbage onion and potato shipments from Green Bay Wisconsin to Poplar Bluff Missouri. Evidence showed tariffs at 35.5 cents and no 27 cent rate per route, so the charge was not unjust.
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Washington, D. C
Interstate Commerce Commission
Platten Produce Company
Milwaukee Road
Green Bay
Wis
Poplar Bluff
Wisconsin proposes new telephone tax system
State Treasurer A H Dahle urges a replacement for the license fee structure in Wisconsin arguing current rules let telephone companies escape taxation. He notes that fees range from 2 to 4 percent plus 15 percent of exchange service gross receipts, and many firms are not incorporated so records are lacking. He spoke in Madison on November 17 to the governor and taxation committee.
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Fred L. Holmes
Madison
Wis
Wisconsin
A. H. Dahil
Secretary of State
Bucklen’s Arnica Salve Proved Reliable Says Maine man
A. F. Hardy of East Wilton Maine testifies after fifteen years that Bucklen’s Arnica Salve cures sores boils ulcers and burns. He notes it saves doctor bills and praises its truth over beauty. Available for 25 cents at O T Erhart's drug store.
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Bucklen
A. F. Hardy
East Wilton
Maine
O. T. Erhart
The evolving role of hats through history and culture
The piece traces hats from protection in cold climates to social signaling in ancient civilizations. It covers Phrygians and Romans adopting headwear, 1404 hat invention, national and occupational connotations, college symbols, class indicators, and the shifting fashion of head dress reflecting era and society.
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Asia Minor
Paris
Cnmy
Tomorrow's burdens burden the average man’s back
A compact reflection notes that burdens grow beyond the present load and that the typical person often misallocates sympathy to himself rather than to immediate demands. The line implies self-centered endurance and the persistence of struggle across time.
Taxing Telephone Companies Shortchanged State Revenue
A historical report notes 38 companies paying no tax, one at 2 cents, several at 4 to 7 cents, and many above seven cents, with one firm reporting 9734 miles of wire yet paying 25.72 dollars. Other examples show taxes as low as 5 to 13 cents for modest wire and instrument counts, prompting proposed reforms to boost state taxes on telephony.
Davidson appoints Clark as state veterinarian
Madison, Wis. Nov 17 Gov Davidson appointed Dr D B Clark of Janesville as state veterinarian to fill the vacancy from the resignation of Dr David Roberts of Waukesha The Wisconsin Live Stock Sanitary board recommended the appointment He will receive a salary of 2500 a year As assistant veterinarian he previously directed field work for the department
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Madison
Davidson
D. B. Clark
Janesville
David Roberts
Waukesha
Clark
Wisconsin Live Stock Sanitary Board
Foley’s Honey and Tar Informs On Airway Relief
An old advertisement notes Foley's Honey and Tar as a remedy to clear air passages, stop irritation, soothe eyes, and relieve a stubborn cough. It claims the cold is expelled and lungs are strengthened, urging consumers to refuse anything but the genuine yellow package. O. T. Erhar
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Foley
O. T. Erhar
Maniac Drives Interurban Car In Sheboygan Incident
In Sheboygan Wisconsin Nov 17 174 a motorman Fred Rabe ran an interurban car toward Sheboygan Falls while a fleeing passenger seized the controller. Conductor Charles Rohrbacher acted quickly to prevent disaster as onboard passengers faced danger during a violent episode.
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Sheboygan
Wis
Sheboygan Falls
Fred Rabe
Charles Rohrbacher
V& Tibule
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