Confidence and Co operation Between Corporations and Customers
Professor Meyer of Wisconsin railroad commission says public utilities should aim for hearty cooperation between cities and utilities to secure best service at lowest price while ensuring fair returns. He argues antagonism harms both sides and urges open minds and frank cooperation to solve utility problems. The trend shows more cities and utilities moving toward trust and joint problem solving.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Meyer
Railroad Commission of Wisconsin
Public Utilities Commission
Irles
Municipal Bankruptcy and the Case for Private Enterprise
A New York Commercial editorial argues that municipal bankruptcy looms in Massachusetts style for cities like Maveriit and Brock ton. It warns that public funds are exhausted and suggests private enterprise rather than municipal ownership to run urban services efficiently, noting a $28,000 shortfall and broader financial strain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miussechusetts
Tie Serious
Maveriit
Brockton Mundivipal
New Yorks Commercial
The Real Taxpayer and City Waste
The Boston Traveler argues taxes bite the poor hardest, noting a $150 monthly rent, $2.50 to $3 tax portion, and higher costs for meat salt clothes and shoes due to graft and inefficiency. If city costs were transparent, a family might pay about $170 yearly, with roughly $35 wasted or siphoned by graft, equal to two weeks of hard work for an average mechanic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hoston
Wwueli
Boston Traveler
Downglac News on Water Works Debt and Rebuild
The Downglac News notes the city is in debt for twenty years of unpaid water works bonds. Despite bonds issued long ago, no principal has been paid. Now the water system must be rebuilt, prompting renewed scrutiny of finances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Downglac
Those Whom It Attracte Socialism and Patriotism Refuges
A critical remark attributed to Mullocik condemns socialism as a creed easily presented to the Lenorant. The quote suggests patriotism as a late refuge for both a cowardly rogue and an ambitious fool, echoing Dr Johnson era rhetoric about political disguise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Johnson
Mullocik
City Employees and Municipal Ownership Debate
The Brooklyn Standard Union argues that municipal ownership would create a vast civil service that would consistently vote for service interests, establishing an invulnerable balance of power in elections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gity
Brooklyn Standard Inian
Frankfurt’s failing light plant blamed on mismanagement
A burst tywheel at Frankfurt Indiana’s municipal electric plant caused 12 000 to 15 000 in damage and disrupted Highland power. Critics blame incompetent supervision and rising taxes. Historical figures show high operating costs and looming upgrades. Citizens warned that city lighting costs and service quality prompted calls to scrap municipal lighting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Municipal Electric Light Plant
Frankfurt
Ind
Highland Power
Uptiing
Getting Wisdom in Wales Taxes Rise Under Public Control
The Rhonda Wales gas and water works were taken over by municipal management before 1890. Taxpayers faced higher bills as profits were redirected to cover losses and debt, while gas production fell and water rates climbed 20 to 25 percent. The change involved sixfold more consumers but worsened finances for the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rhonda
Wales
Manterpilcy
Orde
Phiunts Hayve
Inc
Maul
Monageriol
Wise Counsel on Norwich Municipal Plant Costs
In 1905 Norwich invested 600000 in sas and electric plants. By 1908 the electric plant was shut and a private contract obtained for current. City ex-treasurer Martin T. Jensen warned that after depreciation the thirteen month loss reached 16728. He urged caution about unpaid commissions and warned against municipal fighting under Norwich conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jenson
Norwich
Can't Get Rid of It In Buth England Electric Plant Pivot
The city of Buth England seeks to dispose of its electric plant bought in 18068. A buyer was found and terms agreed, but the board of trade blocks the sale. The setback may deter elite British experiments in public utilities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buth
England
Board of Trade
Contigook Residents Weigh Private Purchase of Town Plant
A private group in Contigook Quebec considers forming a company to take over the town electric plant. With serious power shortages, the proposal to purchase is likely to gain favor from most rate payers according to the Electrical Review.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Contigook
Que
Garrett residents press for heating plant probe
Garrett Indiana taxpayers demand investigation into the municipal heating plant alleging mismanagement, higher costs than under private ownership, and poorer service, as reported by the Ligonier Banner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Garrett
Ind
Ligonier Ind. Banner
The Parson and Thy Dentist Folklore Bite
A clergyman seeks dental care from a dentist who refuses a large fee. In exchange the parson offers a volume of his writings, including a Psalms themed inscription on the flyleaf reading And my youth shall show forth thy praise. The tale appears in Harper's Weekly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harper's Weekly
Cannot determine a suitable newspaper-card headline from provided fragment
The excerpt presents a religious dialect plea for divine aid and prosperity, lamenting poverty yet seeking restraint in wealth. It reflects historical dialect and sentiment without a clear news event, person, or organization to anchor a factual summary.
Stratford News Briefs and Upcoming Events
Mrs B Zemp of Edgar will open a mercery store in the Felix building on April 7. Bob Taft visited his parents in Barron before returning home. Frank McDoneld and family plan to move to Goodman Wisconsin. Leva Gardner returned from Laona. Olive is back with us. Pearl Hoghes visited from Wausau and attends training school there. The C F will host an Easter change at the opera house on the 12th with Stratford orchestra. A large crowd expected for the first post Lent dance. Willie Fitzgerald was accidentally shot in the leg. a cartridge exploded when a gun was being unloaded, later requiring foot amputation. Dr C C Fuller attended.
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Bob Taft
Barron
Frank McDoneld
Goodman
Wisconsin
Miss Pearl Hoghes
Wausau
Miss Pearl
Wausan
Opera House
Stratford Orchestra
Willie Fitzgerald
Ed. Fitzgerald
Marshfield News Highlights Local Visits And Fire Incident
Emma Martell of Marshfield visited Frank's family with several Marshfield school members last week including Alice Anderson Matilda Weigl and Mary Doll. A quilting party hosted by Mrs Hintz drew about twelve ladies with a pleasant profitable afternoon and a later supper. A fire alarm at the Buckmaster home occurred while they dined, the roof burning in three spots but quickly controlled. A wandering man found near A C Anderson's field was identified as Tony Stein Wagner of Marshfield after being captured with help from local officers.
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Marshfield
Alice Anderson
Matilda Weigl
Alice Hayden
Mary Doll
Josephine Weigl
Wm. Hintz
R. A. Buckmaster
Baystol
C. Anderson
Mr. Anderson
Mr. Hensler
Tony Steinwagner
Local Notes From Marshfield and Surrounding Area
Spencer public school reopened after a one week vacation. Mrs August Raabe visited Marshfield over Sunday. Bert Andrews conducted business in Marshfield Tuesday. Miss Hattie Johnson of Calby spent Wednesday at the Crowell home. Mrs W B Parks and son Kern returned to Phillips home Sunday. Mrs Bernard Hoey of Rib Lake visited her mother Mrs D Bodie Friday. B J Landau received three registered horses from Hamilton Missouri Saturday. Leroy Williams returned home to his brother Collins in Chicago after wintering there.
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August Raabe
Marshfield
Hattie Johnson
Calby
Crowell
W. B. Parks
Kern
Phillips
Bernard Hoey
Rib Lake
D. Bodie
B. J. Landau
Hamilton
Missouri
Leroy Williams
Chicago
Collins Sunday
Easter visits and local gatherings in Loyal area
Miss Ida May Parrett returns from Brokaw for Easter vacation while Mrs. Perle Holmes and children from Fond du Lac visit Earl Holmes. Stella Clark of Tomahawk visits Spencer relatives. others host and visit across Loyal, Unity, Grants, and neighboring towns. Rev. Householder leads meetings with several pastors. maple syrup making noted. Bethel church shares Lord's Supper. multiple local residents travel, host, teach, or work at farms and schools.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Perle Holmes
Fond du Lac
Earl Holmes
Bethel Academy Vacation and Local Elections Brief
Bethel Academy closed for a short vacation last Wednesday. Boys collected home gallons of maple syrup last Friday afternoon. Students also harvested radishes for dinner last Sabbath. Several male students are producing maple syrup and sugar during the break. In Richfield a full ticket for town offices was nominated for the April 6 election. Miss Laura Antisdel, starting church school this morning, has a beard at Mrs. Frank Johnson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Academy
Richfield
Laura Antisdel
Frank ‘Johnson
Unclaimed Letters Advertised in Marshfield 1969
Unclaimed letters advertised at Marshfield Wisconsin dated April 6 1969 list names including Mrs A Burkhart Mrs Anna Nickoll Jackson Hart E Smith and Wm G Yeal among others with unclear postal status and waiting notifications.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marshfield
Wis
Burkhart
A. Field Jackson Hart
Anna Nickoll
E. Smith
G. Yeal
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Municipal Bankruptcy
Atlanta Constitution
Stratford
B. Zemp
Edgar
Anuinery
Felix Building
Leva Gardner
Mann
Emma Martell
Frank
Bert Andrews
Rae
China
M.glassner Dept
Ida May Parrett
Brokaw
Stella Clark
Tomahawk
Spencer
D. W. Richardson
Loyal
Foster Melhattan
Dorchester
Grant Damon
Colby
Mabel Welle
Granton
Spokeville
A. FP. Imm
E. W. Follett
A. W. Follett
J. H. Clark
Unity
Geo. Hayward
Royalton
Cy. Hayward
Weyauwera
J. x. Hayward
Clare Eaton
Lagrippe
Bethel
D. A
Walter Jennings
Peter Sorrénson
Tomah
Marshield
Elsie McGrillis
Wiliam Thurston
Eld
Ben Cady
Isles of the Sea
Polynesia
John Flanagan
Grand Rapids
Alma “Ieher
Wm. Lipkie
White Dairy Farm
Mrs. Chas. Whittit Ferry
Fillmore
Ella Hessler
Muladore
The
Modern Woodmen
Arpin
Bethel Academy
Calumet
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