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Newspaper
Marshfield Times
Location
Marshfield, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Apr 23, 1913
Page
3
The Office of Public Roads announces a 800 word essay contest for rural children aged 10 to 15 on repair and maintenance of earth roads. Submissions to director Logan Waller Page, USDA, Washington, D C, must arrive by May 15, 1913.
Oshkosh assemblyman Martin T. Battis quotes a Northwestern report detailing how academic professors influence bill outcomes. He says lengthy proposals are sent to a high brow professor who, if unimpressed, halts the bill, or if approving, seals its fate as law.
Oneida County wins overwhelming victory as the state assembly passes White side bill No 487 A by 65 to 27, halting all land purchases by the Forestry Department. The Rhinelander New North reports the result.
The passage notes an investigation by five assemblymen and three senators to determine suitable areas in Vitas Oneida Forest Florence and Price counties for agriculture and forestry. It credits the Oneida County board and local citizens for efforts against Griffin’s destruction of Northern Wisconsin, promising a July 11 1915 deadline for the inquiry.
A Western style play titled A Girl of the Mountains portrays Nellie Bonna in a simple, convincing story. The two act drama shifts between the far West and New York City with strong costumes and a carefully chosen cast. It will be presented Saturday evening at the New Adler opera haus.
Spencer news notes the saw mill starting its annual spring cut. Several local residents visited relatives in Stevens Point and Unity. People moving include Mike Stewart relocating to Abbotsford to farm. Visits from Patz of Fond du Lac and G M Hayward of Minneapolis are recorded. Teachers for the upcoming year in Spencer are listed.
Principal Miss Thorne leads Menomonie schools with Assistant Mrs. E K Pickett Spencer Primary Miss Van Kanel and Wansau listed among staff.
W Boucher drove to Marshfield Tuesday and people like Franchowiak and the Schroe ders visited Marshfield recently. Wm Boucher and W Krant er were busy in the sap woods while Morinski cuts timber for a large barn for Mrs J Schwaba. Several Marshfield callers include A Freidrick Schatzschnider and Ethel Faleske. A Kellogg quote closes the item.
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