Inspection urged on chimneys and attics dangers
Marshfield residents urged to inspect chimneys and attics after several chimney fires. Advice from the United States bulletin cites 10 to 26 percent of fires from chimneys annually, rising to 50 percent in winter, especially in rural areas without fire protection. Recommendations include built up chimneys, 64 square inch flues, 8 inch walls, metal flue stops, fireproof lining such as fire clay or terra cotta tile, and regular inspections and cleaning to prevent fires.
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United States Bulletin
United States Department of Agriculture
Penca
Birds Not Man's Enemies Say Agricultural Experts
The text argues that birds are not mankind’s enemies but help control insects that devastate crops. It notes that without birds, pests would ruin millions of dollars of harvests, as insects damage crops and birds act as natural predators.
Marshfield Plans Annual Clean Up Day
Marshfield will hold its usual spring clean-up day with refuse hauled to the dump as in prior years. The date will be set by the Board of Public Works based on weather and road conditions to prevent scattering junk. The current dump is full, prompting consideration of incineration or chemical disposal, with ideas including converting an old septic tank into an incinerator.
Fiber flax to be grown at Marsh Field station
Wisconsin farmers will plant 400 acres of commercial fiber flax with tests at Madison and Marshfield experiment stations. Demonstration fields will open at Ashland Branch Station and Superior farm, with cooperative tests across Shawano Brown Ashland St. Croix and Lincoln counties to find best soils and climates for fiber flax in the state.
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Wisconsin
Astronomy Department
College of Agriculture
Madison
Marshfield
Ashland
Superior
Shawano
Brown
St. Croix
Lincoln
Beloit
Union Circve
Duluth
A. H. Wright
Agronomy Department
EB. J. Delwiche
Mr. Wright
Dore
Green Bay
West Central
Pepin
Pierce
Dunn
FISH TAGGED TO STUDY AGES AND MIGRATIONS
Federal researchers in Wisconsin tag thousands of Madison lake fish to map ages and migrations. Metal tabs attach to gill covers while fish are weighed measured and released at once. Tags and scale samples trace movement. about 1,200 fish tagged in two years.
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Suology Department
The
Univer
Wisconsin
Madison Lakes
Bids Wanted for Campus Walk Construction at Washington School
Marshfield Wisconsin invites sealed bids to furnish materials and build two cement walks along the easterly side of the Washington School on Black No 280. Each bid must include a ten percent certified check as good faith guarantee. Bids due to Clerk F J Eraus by 12 noon May 10 1919. April 24 1919. Winterburn Drug Company advertises film printing service.
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Washington School
Black No
Marshfield
Wis
Central Wisconsin Soil Improvement Association Organized
Meeting of about thirty farmers from Tram Wood Portage Adams and Suncu counties organized a soil improvement association. W W Clark elected temporary chairman M Vaughan named temporary secretary and L L Ferguson chosen president Ralph Wagers named permanent secretary Earle Pease treasurer and a large slate of vice presidents appointed to form a membership committee. An executive trio of president secretary and treasurer was created and a $2 annual fee approved. Constitution to be drafted for next meeting with notices to members and the public.
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Tram
Wood
Portage
Adams
Suncu
W.W. W. Clark
M. Vaughan
Ullsperger
Ralph E. Wagers
Grand Rapids
Mr. Wagers
Earle J. Pease
Earle Pease
Chas
Letzkorn
Arpin
Anton Rrest
Babcork
A. E. Hoover
Pittsville
Tom. Musbach
Marshfield
August Walters
Lindsey
W. W. Clark
Vesper
Eure Fallman
Nekoosa
Ed. Baker
Armenia
R. B. Roberts
New Rome
Wm. Brey
Milladore
Geo. Grover
Junction City
C. H. Smig
Rudolph
Seth Whitman
Sigel
Prank Huser
Altdorf
Wm. Marine
C. W. Lundberg
Saratoga
B. G. Hggert
Benna Vista
J. C. Kieifer
Auburndale
Chris’ Weller
Coddington
Bert Gates
Sherry
J. B. Weber
C. H. Wilhorn
J. P. Heintz
Hewitt
Wm. H. Bowden
Babcocle
Association
Asso
Modern Slavery in Christian and Mohan Tomian Nations
The text argues there is no legal formal slavery in Christian countries today. It claims mild forms persist in Mohan Tomian nations. Latin American workers are described as not owned but bound by debts owed to masters.
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Penn
Fraud Order Work Extended
The postmaster general can deny mail access to entities using fraudulent representations. The USDA Bureau of Chemistry Drug Division aids the Post Office in prosecuting medical schemes and adulterated products marketed via mail. The bureau chief has ordered greater focus on this activity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bureau of Chemistry
United States Department of Agriculture
Post Office Department
Bureau
Browne Family Recalls Long Alligator Story from Pana
Congressman E E Browne his wife and daughter recount a curious alligator tale in a letter to friends noting a seventeen foot bull alligator captured near Pana. The Brownes now reside in Washington D C.
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E. E. Browne
Panama
Brown's
Washington, D. C
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