Eggs May Be Mailed Under Parcels Post Rules
The parcels post regulations by Postmaster General Hitchcock allow eggs to be mailed if each egg is separately packed and secured. Perishable items like butter fish and fruits have distance limits. fragile goods must be well packed and marked Tragile. Also notes items not allowed such as intoxicants poisons live animals and obscene matter. The piece ends with a theater note about the New Years dance at the 24 Club hall hosted by the Lady Smith Volunteer Fire Department with Luell's Orchestra.
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Hitchcock
The
Ladysmith Volunteer Fire Department
Luell
Real estate transfers featuring multiple property parcels
Lee Joyner and wife transfer to Vern H. Griffith a government lot 20 35 7 for 600 dollars. Several lot transfers follow including Calkins to Calkins, DeGreve to Guns, and Gavin family to Webb. Totals range from 80 to 7680 dollars with numerous lots and subdivisions listed across townships and additions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lee Joyner
Vern H. Griffith
William Much
Alson L. Thompson
John C. Thompson
Bessie Burgett
Lula McDonald
Sabinssadd
J. L. Gates Land Co
F. A. McKenzie
Geo. Gallary
Aine Fox
Madison
Robert A. Austin
Alma A. Bryant
Cess
James A. Mishadeon
H. Kohl
East Park
Lee van Patter
J. C. Cabanne
Samuel Brundidge
W. B. Durkee
S. C. Brundidge
Fotrepo
Ben F. Faast
Ben F. Faast Ld. Co
M. J. Tait
Francis G. Walker
Chas
Kooman
Geo. H. McCutcheon
County pays bounties for wildlife during the week
The county clerk lists bounties paid in the past week including Dustin Gibson of Willard for a wolf on December 19, Mrs. Mary Hall of Ingram for two wild cats on December 21, B F Decker of Ingram for a wildcat on December 21, and B H Davis of Thornapple for a wolf on December 0.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dustin Gibson
Willard
Wolf
Mary Hall
Ingram
B. F. Decker
Real Estate Loan Offered at Low Rates in Ladysmith
J. W. Carow of Ladysmith Wisconsin advertises a $4 000 loan on real estate available immediately with low interest commission and abstracts provided.
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J. W. Carow
Ladysmith
Wis
Town Treasurer’s Statement of Taxes blanks on sale
The News-Budget offers a special price on Town Treasurer’s Statement of Taxes blanks printed with the town name. Available January 1 to 10, at 1.50 dollars for 200 blanks and 25 cents for each additional hundred, prepaid with cash. No treasurer should be without these blanks.
Grain conditions in west state farmers face tight margins
The St. Paul Dispatch reports Thomas Raleigh of the Minnesota Union of the American Society of Equity speaking at the old Capitol session. He notes western farmers keep little after costs, with wheat at 82 cents a bushel and deductions for threshing, shipment and elevator charges leaving 54 cents. He cites twelve new elevators and thirty two stock shipping associations as relief and contrasts with Wisconsin’s abundance and seed grain prices.
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St. Paul
Raleigh
West
Minneapolis
Society of Equity
Wisconsin
Sheldon News Roundup Brightens Holiday Spirit
Special Correspondence from Sheldon reports N H Deuel of Arnold and Mrs O C Cox visiting relatives for Christmas. John Willis rode the Up train home, Miss Frenchick travels home, and Lawrence Cox returns from St Paul to visit. School children held a Christmas program, local Finn families arrive to settle near Jump River, and Ira Sergeant heals from an eye injury after woods sawing.
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Miss Frenchick
John Willis
Sheldon
Christmas Visits Among Cornell Residents
Ray Short of Cornell spent Christmas at his home in this city. Mr and Mrs Fred Conover of Cornell visited relatives and friends here over the past week. R R Johnson and wife went to Boyd Tuesday for Christmas and the husband returned Thursday. Mrs Johnson will stay several days to visit relatives and friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ray Short
Cornell
Fred Conover
R. R. Johnson
Boyd
Mrs. Johnson
Ladysmith Postoffice Smashes Mail and Stamp Records
Ladysmith postoffice on Monday posted record mail volume with about thirty sacks sent out and over 2000 postcards handled. Stamp sales also hit a new high for a day, totaling 136 dollars.
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Ladysmith
Yard Improvements Increase Chicago Division Capacity
Work by Roadmaster Collins finishes two long passing tracks in the north end of the Chicago Division yard and adds a connecting track to the Wisconsin and Peninsular Division. The changes double local yard capacity compared with a year ago, greatly improving train handling.
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Collins
Chicago
Wisconsin & Peninsular Division
Chicago Division
Christmas Past and the Spirit of Childhood Delights
Milwaukee Journal reflects on Christmas memories from childhood. The piece recalls the ghost of Christmas past, preholiday duties, kitchen aromas, careful watching for parcels, and the joy of stockings, school and Sunday school celebrations, culminating in hopeful faith in Christmas morning gifts.
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Milwaukee Journal
Russia Moves Toward Compulsory Education Law
A United States Bureau of Education correspondent reports Russia may pass a compulsory attendance law. Critics fear enforcement problems due to inadequate schools and peasant apathy. If enacted, Russian would be taught in all schools to spread the language nationwide.
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Russia
United States Bureau of Education
The Photographic Picture Shop Ad Offers Development
An advertisement promotes a local photo shop offering outdoor prints developing and printing for amateurs. The ad highlights outside calls as a specialty and positions the shop as a convenient source for camera enthusiasts.
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Advst
Wisconsin Winters Boosts Harvester Spirits And Yields
The piece argues cold winters are beneficial for crops and house comfort, noting frosts in Florida and along the Gulf coast. It links shivers to dollars, claiming well built northern homes aid health and that cold weather supports subsoil work, leading to top grain awards in world contests. It urges readers to recognize the value of Wisconsin winters.
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Florida
Gulf Coast
Wisconsin
Bargain Offer for Acres in Grow Town Section 22
Auction notice for 39-42 James H. McGregor of Amherst Wis lists a cash bargain between Tony and Conrath for Fighty acres in Grow town section 22. Property described as a bargain sale. Potential buyers urged to act promptly.
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Fighty
Town of Grow
Tony
Conrath
The Cost Of Clearing Lands In Northern Wisconsin
A Merrill Herald item explains clearing land costs in upper Wisconsin. It cites a $6.25 per acre contract, estimates about $25 overall per acre for hardwood land with brush, stumps, and seeding, and notes potential profits from timber and crops. It argues stump removal can be delayed as crops may pay off earlier.
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Wisconsin
Merrill
Smil Maas
Wisconsin Advancement Association
Upper Wisconsin
Middle West
Middle Western
Emma Anyage
Merrill Herald
Local Christmas Visits and Travels Across Midwest Towns
Mrs J A Boyer and Mrs W 38 Kutt visit Sanborn and Sioux Falls Iowa with relatives. Mrs Arthur Jivery traveled from Fifield to spend Christmas with her mother. Mr Jivery joined for the day. Oden family spends Christmas at Ogema. Chas Oden leaves for a week. W C Gerard leaves for Chicago then Indiana for several cities over Christmas. James K Drivas arrives from New York City to work at Ladysmith Candy Kitchen run by cousin James P. Munroe and wife F E Munroe plan Christmas travel to Grand Rapids and Wautoma to see relatives. Ira Sergeant of Sheldon seeks eye treatment after an injury. will go to Eau Claire for specialist care.
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W. C. Gerard
Chicago
Indiana
F. E. Munroe
Grand Rapids
Mr. Munroe
Wautoma
Sheldon
Eau Claire
Milwaukee Journal Mail Price Change for 1913
An important notice states that from January 1, 1913, The Milwaukee Journal by mail costs 2.50 dollars per year. It emphasizes this as a first class daily newspaper price less than one cent per day.
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Milwaukee Journal By Mail
Couple Wed in Christmas Eve Nuptials at City
Married Mr. Roswell J. Morgan of Hawkins and Mrs. Irene Traviss of Ladysmith on Christmas Eve in this city. Rev. C. L. Hocking officiated. The couple will reside at Hawkins.
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Roswell J. Morgan
Hawkins
Irene Traviss
Ladysmith
C. L. Hocking
Local Couple Reeta Hartman and Guy E Morgan Wed
Miss Reeta Hartman and Mr. Guy E Morgan, both of this city, united in marriage at 2 30 Sunday afternoon at the home of the bride s father Rev C M McKay officiating.
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Reeta Hartman
Guy E. Morgan
Rev. C. M. McKay
New Iron Industry Emerges From Wisconsin Electrolytic Refining
The University of Wisconsin Chemistry and Physics departments report a method to produce ultra pure iron by electrolytic refining. Ten tons produced and over thousand alloys tested show high strength hardness and magnetic properties suitable for auto parts tools and dynamos. Potential uses include pharmaceutical iron compounds and rapid hydrogen generation at low cost. Prof. Burgess estimates refining costs under ten dollars per ton, plus twenty dollars for raw material.
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Chemical Engineering Department
University of Wisconsin
Department of Pharmacy
C. F. Burgess
County Clerk Reports Recent Marriage Licenses
The county clerk issued several marriage licenses this past week including John A. Olson to Mildred Freestone of Glen Flora on December 21. J E Jones to Evilon Jones of Island Lake on December 23. Joe Lindra of Kingfisher Oklahoma to Mary Hraban Tony on December 24. Asa Baker to Alice Lindblad of Ladysmith on December 26.
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John A. Olson
Mildred Freestone
Glen Flora
J. E. Jones
Evilon Jones
Island Lake
Joe Lindra
Kingfisher
Okla
Mary Hraban
Tony
Asa Baker
Alice Lindblad
Ladysmith
Cards and indexes at the News Budget office
Card index systems and file cards are described for the News Budget office operations. The note outlines arrangement methods, cataloging practices, and reference tools used to manage office records and clippings.
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News-Budget Office
Wisconsin Agriculturist: state has just begun to grow
The Wisconsin Agriculturist argues Wisconsin is rapidly developing with vast unoccupied farm lands and growing revenues. It notes favorable climate and rainfall across central and northern Wisconsin, urging investment and expansion to boost taxable property and state revenue without raising taxes. The editor asserts the state has just begun to grow.
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Wisconsin
Wisconsin Agriculturist
Badger Alfalfa Tops Western Irrigated Lands Say Wis Farmers
A United States Crop Reporter note says Wisconsin alfalfa production surpasses western irrigated lands. Wisconsin leads western Nebraska and eastern Wyoming by 1.81 tons per acre, with loose hay valued at 11.70 dollars per ton in Wisconsin versus 8.40 in Wyoming. Farmers contend one acre in Wisconsin yields products worth 51.84 dollars against 15.18 dollars for westerners.
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Wisconsin
United States
Badger State
Nebraska
Wyoming
Milwaukee Sentinel
Pulp and Paper Course Featured in Appleton Vocational Schools
The manufacture of pulp and paper will constitute part of the course in the vocational schools of Appleton. This addition aims to provide students with practical training in an important local industry and enhance job readiness.
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Appleton
Ingram Social Roundup Christmas Calls Reported
Emma Moore stays at home Walter Richter spent Christmas with Ingram friends Mrs B A Grunseth shopped Glen Flora Ruth and Minnie Cliff visited Ladysmith Mesdames Bell Taylor Hall visited Ladysmith Ruth Adams and Mark Harpster traveled to Ladysmith Ruth Adams and Harriet Powell shopped Ladysmith L J Wilbert and B A Grunseth shopped Ladysmith Fecteau Wilbert shopped Ladysmith Miss Spencer left for Bloomer to spend Christmas John MacDonald and sons visited Ladysmith to celebrate Christmas J Paul Irma and Lynn arrived Crandon to spend holidays Peter Burnette left for Rice Lake after stay at Frank Viasak
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Miss Spencer
Bloomer
J. ©. Paul
Rma
Lynn
Crandon
Peter Burnette
Frank Viasak
Rice Lake
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Ladysmith Townsite Co
Electa R. Weicdtser
Flambeau Town Co
Klingson Lbr
Matt Haughsby
Amos Freestone
C. A. Megnus
Ben F. Faast Land Co
B. H. Davis
Thornapple
N. H. Deuel
Arnold
O. C. Cox
Curtiss
Lawrence Cox
Tusccay
Lillian White
Grandy
Sergeant
Austin
Hebard
Jump River
P. O. Breaks Records
P. O
Amherst, Wis
J. A. Boyer
W. 38 Kutt
Sanborn
Sioux Falls
Iowa
Arthur Jivery
Fifield
Mr. Jivery
Mrs. C. E. Oden
Ogema
Mrs. Oden
James K. Drivas
New York City
James P
Ladysmith Candy Kitchen
State
Badger Alfalfa
Emma Moore
Walter Richter
B. A. Grunseth
Ruth
Minnie Cliff
Mesdames Bell, Taylor and Hall
Ruth Adams
Mark Harpster
Harriet Powell
L. J. Wilbert
F. Fecteau
John MacDonald and Sons
Dale and
Dan
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