Scotchman Led Gilman Farm Colony to Grow Model Farms
Milwaukee reports reveal a sweeping colonization plan near Gilman Wisconsin to turn 80000 acres into eighty acre model farms aiding Scotch immigrants. Ground has been broken with a private college endowing 10000 acres, supported by Porter L Ferguson and Charles G Stewart. The project aims to share university expertise, build a cooperative market, provide housing, roads, and social goals to attract settlers and sustain self sufficiency.
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Milwaukee
Gilman
Wis
Bach
Porter L. A. Ferguson
Minneapolis
Charles G. Stewart
Winnipeg
St. Paul
Minnesota
Wisconsin
Agricultural College
Ferguson
May Add Coast Train By Soo To Vancouver Route
The Soo line plans a new premier train from Chicago to the coast, running via the division and Canadian Pacific to Vancouver and Seattle without changing cars. It will be electric, with Pullman sleeping cars a club and baggage car combined diner and one chair car. Colonist cars are unlikely. The schedule aims for speed rivaling the fastest times yet offered between Chicago and the coast.
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Soo Railroad
Chicago
Coast
Canadian Pacific
Vancouver
Seattle
Pullman
Inter City Macadam Road Hopes Raised by County Board
The Tribune of Grand Rapids reports a spring county board meeting may tackle building a macadamized highway from Grand Rapids to Marshfield via Pittsville. Vesper favors the route through their town, but officials should prioritize the Pittsville segment to aid farmers and connect isolated districts, despite Vesper’s rail access.
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Grand Rapids Paper
Marshfield
iNay
Pittaville
the Tribune
Grand Rapids
Pittsville
Vesper
Here
Grand Rapida
Motto You Live Counts More Than Words
A short verse argues office ethics over framed slogans. It contrasts surface mottos with genuine conduct, urging action that reflects integrity rather than printed maxims. The piece closes by stating truth reveals character, not wall hangings.
Bonfire Helps Grass and Potash Advice
Palm and Fireside notes that after burning a brush heap the following year the spot’s grass becomes bright green and lush, urging use of potash and lime to sustain fertility. The column analogizes farming wisdom to nature’s hint and ends with a playful observation on eggs from hens versus ducks.
Public Health Urges General Rat Hunt In Farm Column
A Farm and Fireside contributor urges farmers to launch a broad rat hunt to protect public health. He notes rats threaten neighboring farms, critiques poisons, and details methods using traps and barrels to drown rats, stressing legal compulsion and organized action.
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Department of Agriculture
Maryland
Community Notes and Local Moves in Marshfield
Marshfield residents share weekend visits with relatives and friends. Dr. Abbott made a call at 1 0, Dingeldevis, Saturday. H F Roehrig traveled to Minneapolis from Wednesday to Friday. Miss Myrtle Lewis visited her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Geo Lewis, Sunday. Miss Cora Lewis, recently in Grand Rapids, returned home. John Loschky, visiting Ohio relatives, returned Friday. Mr. and Mrs. C W Bluett plan to live in Grand Rapids for a time. Ice cream social Friday evening drew a large crowd and a neat sum. Earl Johnson and mother of Stevens Point move onto W Bluett’s property this week. Mrs H F Roebing and Miss Edith Graf shopped Marshfield Thursday. Byron Whittingham named town clerk to replace resigning C W Bluett. Mr Meyer, new owner of the Roehrig hardware store, arrived. his family to join soon. John Becker and Miss Anna Theis wed Friday night. A light moral verse closes the item.
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Mabel Winch
Marshfield
Dr. Abbott
Dingeldevis
H. F. Roehrig
Minneapolis
Myrtle Lewis
Geo. Lewis
Cora Lewis
Grand Rapids
John Loschky
Ohio
Whittingham
Loschky and
Lipperts
Loschky
C. W. Bluett
Earl Johnson
Stevens Point
W. Bluetts
H. F. Roebing
Edith Graf
Byron Whittingham
Meyer
H. F. Roehrig Hardware
John Becker
Anna Theis
Market Bill Aims to Reshape State Retail Trade
At the assembly hearing on the Mahon market commission bill opponents led by William Pierstorff of Middleton argued the measure would erase middlemen and force each village to become a single blacksmith shop. They warned of new commissions and higher costs, hurting small merchants and rural taxpayers who already shoulder heavy taxes.
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Wisconsin
Mahron
Mahon
Assembly Committee On State Affairs
Axel Johnson
John R. Commons
M.S. Dudgeon
William Pierstorff
Middleton
Pietstorff
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Scotchman
Office
Arpin
Emily Lloyd
Mr. Pierstorff
Billig
Louis Larson
South Central Ave
6Th St
Weariwell Shoes
T. J. Tuchscher
S. Cent. Ave
Ile
Héev
Rem At
Marshfield Brewing Company
Marshfield Brewing Co
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