Maddock to head state teachers meeting in Milwaukee
Madison W E Maddock of Superior was elected president of the Superintendents and Principals Association at its two day annual Milwaukee convention. H W Hickock of Artigo was chosen vice president and Myron T Keals of Oconomowoc secretary treasurer. Speakers urged improved education to outpace European nations and curb child dropout as cigarette smoking drew concern from Mia Gaston and remarks on industrial education by Harvey of Stout Manual Training. Wisconsin reformatories progress described with new buildings and expanded grounds. pensions granted to several inmates. Wisconsin praised for farm yields and dairy output.
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W. E. Maddock
Superior
Superintendents and
Milwaukee
W. H. Hickock
Artigo
Myron T. Keals
Oconomowoc
H. EB. Miley
Racine
Mr. Miles
Kentucky
Wisconsin
Denmark
Lucy ‘Page Gaston
AntiCigarette League
BD. Harvey
Stout Manual Training School
Harvey
Wisconsin State Reformatory
Green Bay
State Board of Control
C. W. Bowron
Consleta
Wisconsin’s booming agriculture hailed by official report
An immigration commissioner's report for Wisconsin praises agricultural wealth totaling over 2.75 million in ten years. It highlights tobacco, sugar beets, cucumbers, abundant water with 680 million gallons shipped nationwide, a favorable climate, and a strong school system. The state AG college receives 40 thousand dollars annually for extension work and has formed forty four cattle breeders associations across thirty counties to promote purebred stock.
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Wisconsin
Wisconain
Tte
Iowa
Illuoia
Middle West
Agricultural College
Pew Farmer
Big Common School
Wisconsin Cutover Lands Open for Settlement in Upper District
A report by the state irrigation commissioner notes 8 000 000 to 1pduvudd acres of cutover land in Wisconsin's upper district are ready for settlement. The fertile soil plus timber growth supports strong farmer returns and steady development without boom. Agencies aiding this progress are largely agricultural in focus.
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Wisconsin
Trever
Farmers Institutes Spread Across Wisconsin Statewide
The pioneer agricultural institutes have stood for over twenty five years, with experienced farmers leading farm shows across Wisconsin. About 150 inspirational meetings annually gather farmers to discuss problems with proven methods, improving pure bred stock and silo construction.
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Wisconsin
Farmers’ Institute
Ga Epeakers
Seed corn viability tested by Wisconsin professor
Professor C. P. Norgard at the university reports nearly half of seed corn from seven Wisconsin counties will not germinate based on tests of 149 samples. In a single day farmers can test ten bushels of seed corn enough to plant about 75 acres.
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Wisconsin
C. P. Norgard
University
League Directors Elected and By Laws Adopted
In a meeting the league elected directors to two year terms and adopted its constitution and by laws. Directors include Alvin P. Kietzach George A. Wert Frank A. Cannon Milwaukee and others from Marshfield Superior Madison and Marinette with terms of one or two years.
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Ghoten
Wleconein League
Alvin P. Kietzach
George A. Wert
Frank A. Cannon
Milwaukee
George DB. Bartlett
Stanley
William McLaren
Miwaukee
Elmer Grimmer
Marinette
W. H. Webb
Superior
Frederic Cranefield
Stadison
John P. Hume
Marshfield
Harry W. Lewis
Silwaukee
John
Donald
Mount Horeb
B. Q. Packer
Madison
Norwalk Fire Destroys Seven Buildings and Barns
A major Norwalk blaze destroyed seven buildings including four barns, a dwelling, an ice house and a warehouse. Damage estimated at $25,000 as the fire swept from a southern barn toward the main street. Bucket brigades formed and residents fought the flames with ingenuity before local help was cancelled. A horse and several wagons were lost in the fire.
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Norwalk
la Crosse
Hara
Gholacr
McCovern urged to request nonpartisan elections session
County leaders seek a message from Governor McCovern to lawmakers at the April 20 special session on nonpartisan elections. If no bill passes, a nonpartisan county campaign may be launched next fall akin to a successful city effort.
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Milwaukee
McCovern
Jilted lover drinks acid in Beloit town
C. C. Thompson of Beloit called Sophia Klapten for marriage. When she refused he threatened suicide and swallowed carbolic acid at a Dodgeville pay station. An hour later his body was found by a passerby.
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Dodgeville
Sophia Klapten
C. C. Thompson
Beloit
Ian
Lehr's Seat Held Vacant in Fourth District Opinion
An attorney general opinion by Assistant AG Gilman holds that J Elmer Lehr vacated the Milwaukee County based seat by moving from the Fourteenth senatorial district. Lehr, now assistant district attorney of Milwaukee County, disputed the prior ruling claiming the office is state level. The opinion determines the office is district rather than state.
Malfoy to Manage Wausau Club This Season
Jonn Mal foy will manage the Wausau team in the Wisconsin-Illinois baseball league coming season. Other managers listed include Appleton George Hoghever Green Bay James Gary Oshkosh Joe Killian Madison Frank Smith Racine William Fox Aurora Guy Dickey Rockford Frank Richards. Season opens the first week in May.
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Malfoy
Wausau
Lew Wausau
Wisconsin-Ilinois
Jonn Malfoy
Elrewith
Appleton
George Hoghever
Green Bay
James Gary
Oshkosh
Joe Killian
Madison
Frank Smith
Racine
William Fox
Arrora
Guy Dickey
Rockford
Frank Richards
Cheese Company Expands in Marshfield
The Dlodgett Ile Creedy Cheese company plans dissolution to form a new company the C EB Blodgett Cheese company. Capital stock rises from 25000 to 100900 and the local cold storage plant will be doubled.
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Marshfield
Dlodgett-Ile- Creedy Cheese Company
Panera
C. EB. Blodgett Cheese Company
Do Not Fear Spring Flood Reported on Fox River
Negnabi Milimen heads water power efforts on the Fox River as snow melts. Reports from upstate indicate lakes and rivers remain full and good water power anticipated, easing fears of a flood affecting Lake Winnebago.
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Milimen
Fox River
Upstate
Pewaukee Hotel Man Dead After 25 Years at Zauns Hotel
John Zaun long time landlord of Zaun's hotel in Pewaukee dies at age 82 after more than twenty five years overseeing the property. His passing ends a local era at the hotel.
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Pewaukee
Pawgakee
John Zaun
Zaun
State Happenings Across Wisconsin and Nearby Towns
State railroad actions near Death Crossing prompt grade logs and alarm bells. In Reedsburg two children captured a live deer. Sunbeam Creek antlers sought permit. Ripon body of elderly man Zweiger found in upper mill pond. Milwaukee hosts Wisconsin Teachers Association planning November 7 events with speakers. Beloit tops county in school age children with 4,634. Madison hosts freight reclassification talks. Bangor fire destroys Erickson store icehouse and shop in Mindoro. Neillsville hotel ONeill burns, arson suspected. Grand Rapids reports telegraph scam involving a soldier, arrest follows. Green Bay farmer Solberg burial plans for his own horses. Neenah Holstein breeders plan May 15 sale and fair. Beloit bans song Hall Hall at Belair College events. Beaver Dam to stock Lake Puckaway with fish from Janesville. Baraboo sees Ontario man Hoss killed at passenger station. he had just left Chicago hospital.
Wisconsin primary results show La Follette leads Taft and Wilson tops Clark
Wisconsin’s first presidential primary results indicate a strong La Follette lead over Taft on the Republican side and a solid Wilson over Clark for the Democratic delegates. The advisory presidential votes point to a likely La Follette delegation, with possible Clark gains in the Seventh district, home to Charles H. Weisse, Clark’s campaign figure. Missouri towns also report Democratic gains in Joplin Jefferson City Columbia and other cities with several Republican and nonpartisan wins. Socialists win in Belleville Illinois and Girard Kansas. Arkansas towns elect Socialist mayors, marking notable party gains nationwide.
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Milwaukee
Wisconsin
la Follette
Taft
Woodrow Wilson
Champ Clark
E. L. Philip
Aleth
la Falléte
Wilson
Clark
Charles H. Weisse
Missouri
St. Lowia
W. BW
Pard
Arkansas
Fort Sraith
Ark
Pater Stewart
Mortford
Dormitory for Bankers Heads to Minnesota Campus
Minneapolis April 2 Three hundred or more bankers delegates to the annual convention of the state association will sleep in the dormitories of the Agricultural College at the state university when they convene June 14. They will dine on the regular dorm fare rather than standard banker menus, as announced by A. F. Wooda who says the finance delegates will gain close contact with the institution's workings.
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Minneapolis
Minn
State’ Association
Agricultural College of the State University
Bisker
Ean A. F. Wooda
Tyen
Joh
Governor Osborn Injures Ankle In Woods Tramp
Langlag Michigan April 4 Governor Osborn slipped into a snow hole fracturing the instep of his left foot. He hobbed a mile and a half to a nearby factory and telephoned for help. He was taken to his home about two hours after the accident. He had a habit of afternoon tramps or rides but usually with companions. It is feared the injury will confine him home for some time.
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Langlag
Mich
Overnor Osborn
Tim
Must Pay for Lost Island Illegal Dredging Case
Buffalo based Empire Limestone faces a 500000 judgment to the state over dredging and removal of Niagara River island portions. State Land Board began suit months ago. a demurrer was defeated and judgment of 300000 granted, with possible appeal and injunction to stop further island depletion.
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Buffalo
Niagara River
Buffalo, N
Empire Limestone Company of
State Land Board
Insurance Commissioners Say On Fraternal Rates
Insurance Commissioner Win Hotchkiss of New York urges fraternal societies to adopt scientifically safe, rate-based plans so beneficiaries receive full benefits. Wisconsin’s Ekern supports sound re rating for permanant insurance and clarifies cost depends on actual deaths. Chicago Inter Ocean notes the public toll of higher premiums on families and urges members to consider impact before dropping coverage.
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Win
Commismoner Ekern
Wisconsin
Amet Jes
Ita
Fraternal Congress
Chicago Inter Ocean
Woodmen Society
Huntsman Seeks Damage Report from Hodge
A huntsman called on Mrs. Hodge to inspect damage from a hound run but found only Sir Hodge at home. He asked if the husband had examined the damage yet. Mrs. Hodge replied with courtesy that the examination was cursory, and lamented the language heard.
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Gurnery
Hodge
Hage
Mrs. Hodge
Former Congressman Frank Black Retires from Politics
The aging former governor and congressman Frank Black, aged eighty eight, confirms retirement from politics after amassing wealth through law. He notes that time, not money, drives the decision, reflecting on human nature's pull away from public life.
Marine Eye Remedy Co Chicago advertises eye care salve
An old perilous ad promotes Marine Eye Remedy Co of Chicago offering eye care salve. The copy is garbled but mentions packets, a salve product, and quick acting relief for watery irritation and eyelid issues. The target audience is readers seeking ophthalmic remedies.
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Marine Eye Remedy
Opg
Ory
En Marine Eye Remedy Co
Chicago
Candid Admission On Reform Sparks Senate Snub
Senator Sorghum, pressed for ideas on reform, quips that most people share the same view while suggesting only he and his close allies see no need for reform. His remark signals a wider skepticism among colleagues about change.
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Sorghum
Weather Warns of Cold Snap From Fur Coat Gossip
A light dialogue records a Mrs Wite and Mr Husband discussing a fur coat purchase and a furrier’s warning of an upcoming cold spell, signaling a local chatter about weather expectations and precautionary warmth.
Unclear Footwear Tips and Health Pitches Found
Fragmentary ad style text promotes Allen's Foot Enze antiseptic powder for smaller shoe size and "dancing parties" use. Mentions "Allen S. Olixted, Le Roy" and references to digestion and liver kidneys stomach and bowels with Garten Tea laxative. Appears as noisy promotional copy with misprints and odd phrasing.
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Allen
Allen S. Olixted
le Roy
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