Soo System Instructs Its Trainmen To Be Polite
Portage Democrat reports new orders from the general superintendent guiding Soo Line crew to courteous conduct. Conductors like Hogan are praised as hosts while engineers are cautioned not to cause abrupt stops or loud signals at stations. Passengers should hear thanks upon ticket handoff and feel at home aboard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
SOO System
Port
Hogan
Portage Branch
Debonair
Chesterfieldian
Alo Ars
The Advertiser’s Promise and the Public Trust
The text argues that an advertiser who uses newspaper type and ink delivers a uniform story to all readers, ensuring equal treatment. It contrasts this with personal pitching, which allows selective bargaining with each customer and questions which method readers prefer.
Weather Man and Town Character Duel Over Work
In a local quip, Uncle Charley rates the weather man highly as an honest laborer. A townwife jokes her husband toils by digging for change to buy schnapps, contrasting duties with humor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uncle Charley
Mary C Upham Poem Volume Praised in Obituary Tribute
Excerpt from Jefferson County Union notes Mary Cornelia Upham, poet and wife, born Cleveland Ohio died Marshfield Wisconsin. Tribute calls her “Husband and Comrade” and “Woman Who Understood.” Appraisal lauds modest output and refined verse, praising her home centered life from army post to wilderness cabin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Cornelia Upham
Claveland
Oho
Marshfield
Wis
Lloyd Kenyon Jones
Upham
Lake Michigan
Mary C. Upham
Jefferson County
Union
Bethel News Briefs and Social Updates
Roads near Bethel are nearly impassable as mail carrier Arthur Hughes struggles on the star route from Bethel to Arpin. Clara Palmer returns from the funeral of her mother-in-law, Mrs Crandall, in Milton Jankston. E Pearl mourns the niece Mary E Pearl who died near Janesville after her September visit. Mary Snow returns to her son William in Milwaukee after time on the west coast. Eld B J Cady, once a missionary, spoke at the academy chapel and will preach at Bethel church tomorrow. People note a worker’s dedication and perseverance in daily life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Hughes
Bethel
Arpin
Return
Clara Palmer
Crandall
Milton Jankston
E. Pearl
Mary E. Pearl
Janesville
Mary Snow
Milwaukee
William
Eld. B. J. Cady
Pacific
Australia
New Zealand
Academy
Bethel Church
Wisconsin Farmers Urge Federal Help For Land Clearing
George McKerrow of Madison argues in Superior that the federal government could clear Northern Wisconsin stumps and fund irrigation in the west. He says state or federal action is feasible with funds and would aid the region, noting Wisconsin’s growing settler influx and urging dairying and crops suited to local soil.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wisconsin
Geo. McKerrow
Madison
Supérior
United States
Marshfield area notices and local arrivals
Auburndale residents and visitors appear in a string of notices including Anna Draxler and Elsa Pankratz traveling or visiting relatives in Hewitt and New Richmond, while Miss Rosa Albrecht wed Frank Specht at St Marys church. Albert Burke dies at 57 from brain concussion returning from Grand Rapids. survivors include a wife and three children Otto Roy and Minnie.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A.M. van Ryzin
Laona
Elsa Pankratz
Hewitt
Albert Burke
Grand Rapids
Otto
St. Paul
Roy
Minnie
Nasonville Organizes Local Union of Equity
At a Woodman ball Saturday evening the Nasonville Local Union of Equity was organized with 11 members. Harry Jorgenson was elected president, Henry Hetting vice president, Vint Nason secretary and treasurer, and Carist Panixon shipper. Stock will be shipped from Chili where a union will be organized this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nasonville
Union of Equity
Herry Jorgenson
Henry Hetting
Vint Nason
Carist Panixon
Chili
Iunion
Hall's Catarrh Cure Ad From 1886 Toledo Firm
An 1886 advertisement offers Hall's Catarrh Cure with a money back guarantee of one hundred dollars for cure failures. Frank J. Cheney declares the firm F J Cheney & Co. will pay for each failing case, claims cure works through blood and mucous surfaces, with testimonials and doctors endorsing the remedy. Also promotes Hall's Family Pills for constipation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. D
Sear
A. W. Gleason
Norary Peath
Hall
Cuensy & Co
Toledo
Late dinner forgery? Smithson stomach trouble tale
The dialogue notes a visit to Smithson and his stomach trouble. The speaker explains the delay was due to hearing about his health and a suggestion to take Chamberlain's tablets. The snippet ends with a sales line indicating availability from all dealers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Smithson
Medical Book Free From Dr Goddard Offers Treatment
Dr Goddard of Milwaukee offers a free medical book on modern non surgical treatments for chronic diseases. He claims many conditions once treated by surgery can be cured medically and invites readers to consult him at the Blodgett Hotel on Wednesday April 16 for free friendly visits starting at 9 am.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goddard
Milwaukee Specialis
de Goctor
Marshfeld
Alxadrlee
Blodgett Hotel
Toy
Dr. Goddard
Wis
St. Milwaukes
Constipation Warning Promotes Dr Miles Laxative Tablets
A Montpelier Vermont advertisement relays warnings that neglecting constipation causes serious illness and ties to typhoid and appendicitis. The testimonial from C E Ayers promotes Dr Miles Laxative Tablets sold at 25 cents a box with a money back guarantee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
CE. Ayers
Sabin St
Montpelier
Dr. Miles
Miles
Miles Medical CO
Bikhart
Ind
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SER
Samoon
Uncle Sam
Auburndale
Anna Draxler
Anna Albrecht
North Dakota
Elsie Teske
New Richmond
G. T. Dixon
J. F. Kennedy
G. Gottowske
Ridgeland
Baiers
Joseph Markee
Joseph Kundinger
St. Helenes, Oregon
Joseph Made
R. Connor Company
Adam Kieffer
Louis. Manlich
Walders
Charles Richman
Amherst
Jatters
Ida Graunsky
Tillie Hilgard
Martha Braunsky
Margaret Hilgard
Rosa Albrecht
Frank Specht
St. Mary’s Catholic Church
John Andress
Gertrude Grosbeier
Leonard Allbrecht
L. Albrecht
Specht
Arthur Maissner
Lily Breseman
Daniel Webster
Nosh
Noah
N. A.’Goddard
Mount Vernon
E. F. Mechler Jeweler
Chas. J. Mettelka
Idetin
SUOP
Herman Suchmiller
Dray Line
Prom
Wm, Ebbe
Graduate
Chicago School of Auctioneering
C.B. Edwards
Marshfield State
Munn & Co
Scientific American
Lerma
Munn & C
New York
Waoliouton
Popular Mechanics 4
Ametaur Mechanics
Popular Mechanics Co
Bis
W. Washington St
Chicato
Jno
M. Sartell
Cherry St
Tiffault Kamps Mer. Co
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