Ladysmith News and Weekly Budget Early 1907 Notice
The Ladysmith News and Weekly Budget reports the Herald of Chippewa Falls seeks abolishment of the state civil service commission. Attorney Ray J. Haggerty, formerly of Ladysmith, has been appointed postmaster at Park Falls. The State Horticultural Society plans its annual meeting in Madison January 12 to 14.
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The
Herald of
Chippewa Falls
State Civil Service Commission
Ray J. Haggerty
Ladysmith
Park Falls
State Horticultural Society
Madison
Editor’s Rant Sparks Train Schedule Debate
The Prentice News editor rails at supposed secrecy around train arrival and departure times. He argues only railroad men and the Almighty know schedules, while noting there are other interested parties.
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Prentice News
Prentice
Wisconsin Union to Meet in Madison in January
The Wisconsin State Union U. S. of E. will be held in Madison January 12 to 16. It is believed the high tobacco prices paid to members above market quotes may boost membership growth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wisconsin State Union U. S. of E
Madison
Wisconsin Central Line Sold To Canadian Syndicate
Report that the Wisconsin Central line has been sold to a syndicate tied to Canadian Pacific and Canadian Northern could make the Duluth to Ladysmith route one of the nation’s greatest traffic lines.
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Canadian Pacific
Canadian Northern
Duluth
Ladysmith
Fire Marshal Urges Precautions With Holiday Decorations
State Fire Marshall Purtell urges careful handling of decorations after losses exceeding $20,000 last year. He notes mineral wool as a safe substitute for cotton batting to maintain display effects and improve safety.
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Purtell
Inquiry Yields No Comment from Wisconsin Central Officials
An inquiry to Wisconsin Central officials failed to elicit any information or confirmation. The brief request left officials silent on the matter and provided no new details for attribution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Wisconsin Central
Official Notes on Train Line Moving from Superior
An official told the News-Budget scribe the statements are guess work. A. Birdsell, division engineer, is in Chicago and may shed light on the subject when he returns.
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Superior
A. Birdsell
Chicago
Shoshone Irrigation Project Opens 300 Farms for Settlement
The first unit of the Shoshone irrigation project in northern Wyoming offers 300 farms ranging from 40 to 160 acres. The tract lies 75 miles east of Yellowstone Park. Price is 45 dollars per acre, payable in ten annual installments, plus an annual maintenance and water operation fee of 1 dollar per acre.
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Uncle Sam
Wyoming
Yellowstone Park
Prohibition movement setbacks at the polls in 1910
The liquor interests defeated prominent temperance candidates including Missouri Governor Folk. Prohibitionists in Indiana and Ohio also lost, with potential repeal of county option laws in those states. Chafin, the prohibition nominee for president, remains optimistic about a 1912 reaction and a possible party alliance to suppress liquor.
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Folk
Missouri
Indiana
Ohio
Chafin
Muck Raking Defended by Collier's Editor
Norman Hapgood, editor of Collier's Weekly, argues that muck raking is essential to expose abuses and sustain journalism in America. He cites the Navy Department reorganization, noting politicians and shipbuilders influence and the need for the press to reveal abuses as free journalism evolves.
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Norman Hapgood
Collier’s Weekly
University of Wisconsin
Hapgood
Roosevelt
Navy Department
Doans Kidney Pills Public Endorsements in Ladysmith
Local readers in Ladysmith Wisconsin learn about kidney function and how Doans Kidney Pills claim to filter blood and ease kidney related pains. A resident Mrs L J Winters praises the remedy while noting purchase at Mooney's Pharmacy and Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY as sole U S agents. Price five cents.
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L. J. Winters
Ladysmith
Wis
Deans
Dean
Mooney
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo New York
United States
Doans
Quote on public welfare and exposure as cure
A fragment reflects a belief that public welfare matters will persist in newspaper discussion and that exposing evil is a step toward curing society. The remark emphasizes journalism's role in revealing wrongdoing to drive change.
Milwaukee Churches urged to engage in civic reform
Milwaukee churches are urged to join in local reform efforts to improve government, economy, and social conditions. The piece argues church influence hinges on active participation in daily life and cooperation with city authorities to pursue higher law and practical reforms.
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Milwaukee
United States
Milwaukee Journal
Deceiving the Editor and News Accuracy Concerns
The Minneapolis Journal discusses the public’s habit of sending partly true and partly false items to editors. It notes editors bear responsibility for errors and the myth that newspapers crave fillers, while stressing editors verify facts before printing.
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Minneapolis
The Mimic of Discretion
The piece argues discretion is the perfection of reason guiding life duties. It contrasts discreet reasoning with cunning, claiming cunning appeals to self interest and flaws, while true discretion resides in those with strong sense and understanding.
Wisconsin legal notice for Chester B Williams suit
The State of Wisconsin notifies defendants Frank Fellows Mabel Fellows Wellington Canfield and Mrs Campbell that they must appear within twenty days after service and defend the action in Walworth County court. Plaintiff is Chester B Williams with attorney E H Sprague of Elkhorn.
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Frank Fellows
Mabel Fellows
Wellington Canfield
Campbell
E. H. Sprague
P. O
Elkhorn
Walworth County
Wis
Notice to Creditors in Estate of Charles Postrach Deceased
Wisconsin Rusk County Probate Court in Ladysmith schedules June and July 1909 terms to hear creditor claims against Charles Postrach, late of Iola Kansas. Six months from January 1, 1909 is the deadline for filing claims for examination and allowance. Dec 7, 1908. By order of the Court County Judge L B McGILL. Thomas and Carow, Attorneys.
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State of
Wisconsin
Rusk County
Charles Postrach
Iola
Kansas
Ladysmith
L. BE. McGill
Thomas & Carow
Milo Bell
James Bell
Elizabeth Bell
Perry M. Bell
State Bank of Ladysmith
Milo H. Bell
J. W. Bell
Michael Bell
Clifford Bell
Grace Bell
Murril Bell
Mahlon Bell
Charles Kirwan
Circuit Court
Postoffice
Weyerhauser summons on attachment warrant in debt case
Warrant of attachment issued against Wisconsin Colonization Co. for $20.56 in Rusk County before Justice B. M. Apker. If no appearance January 9, 1909, at nine in the morning, judgment will be rendered and property sold to satisfy the debt. Dated December 12, 1908.
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The
Wisconsin Colonization Co
August Buchweitz
B. M. Apker
Sale of Forfeited State Lands Wisconsin 1909
The Office of Commissioner of Public Lands announces a public auction of forfeited school university and swamp lands in Wisconsin. Lands including those in Rusk County will be offered March 16 1909 at the Capitol Madison. Auction starts 10 a.m. and proceeds daily until all lands are offered.
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Madison
Wis
University
Agricultural College
Wisconsin
Capitol
Rusk
Advertisement of Forfeited State Lands in Rusk County
All unpaid taxes assessed against the same. The terms of sale will be cash. J. A. Frear Secretary of State A. H. Dahl State Treasurer F. L. Gilbert Attorney General Commissioners of the Public Lands announce forfeited state lands in Rusk County with sale details.
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J. A. Frear
A. H. Dahl
F. L. Gilbert
Public Lands
Rusk County
CAB SERVICE IN MEXICO
In Mexico City a thorough cab inspection system is described. Col. J. M. Strange notes strict enforcement by hack inspectors, with tariffs distinguished by color coded cabs blue at 1 dollar per hour and red at 75 cents. Open tops add 25 cents per hour.
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Mexico
Col. J. M. Strange
St. Louis
United States
Chicago Doctor Describes Souls Leaving Bodies Like Blue Smoke
A Chicago woman doctor claims she witnessed two deaths where the soul departed at the instant of death, describing it as blue cigar smoke. She notes the vision may distress many and contrasts it with some tastes in Chicago.
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Chicago
Molly and George Dialog About a Thousand Dollars
Molly asks if papa was told about a thousand dollars in the bank and George confirms that he told him. George says papa borrowed it.
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Molly
Papa
George
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Budge
A. Hadden
John W. Gates
KEEN
EEA
R. J. Sands
Winchester
New Haven, Conn
Mooney’s City Drug Store
Chester B. Williams
Erat
Justice’s Court
Weyerhauser
State OF Wisconsin
Wayland University
Office of Commissioner of Public Lands
Elias Pace Anties
Gentine Aetenna Teiectaasac
Tae
H. Egbert
NwSe
Cosborne & Clark
F. B. Ritter
Mgr
Ladysmith, Wis
O. C. Sabin
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