The Farmer Then and Now Prosperity of the Farmer
A 1910 analysis compares March prices of farm products with 1896 levels to show rising values in corn wheat oats and hogs. It argues farm prosperity under Taft and Republican policies, noting higher purchasing power and rural modernization while contrasting with Cleveland era penury.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wisconsin
United States
Yover
United States Bureau of Labor
Taft
Reed Smoot
United States Senate
Ees
Bureau of Labor
Rio
Cleveland
Spencer Notes Highlight Social Visits and Local Work
Earl Campbell returns home to Wild Rose Saturday. Chelsea resident Mrs Ares visits friend Mrs L Dygart. Mrs Wil Warren from Grand Rapids stays with Spencer friends. Local projects include Grant Heath dwelling foundation and Lutheran school house. A large gathering honors Miss Frances Stoltenow with a shower. Teachers hired for next year include Miss Ina Damon and Miss Martha Flemming. E G Ingham returns from Milwaukee with a 1910 Buick. Miss Thompson from Medford stops over on way home from the Normal at Stevens Point. The Ladies meet with Mrs Chas Moray. next meeting at Mr Sutton's grave. baskets and thimbles requested.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Thompson
Medford
Knute Thompson
Normal
Stevens Point
Claire Porter
Wautome
Cat. Porter
Bessie Booth
Marshfield
Chas. Moray
Muzzy Royal
Sutton
Taft Sprains Ankle In Maine Visit
President Taft went ashore from the Mayflower at Bangor and walked with a limp after spraining his right ankle while limbing a hill at the Keho Valley Golf Club in Bar Harbor. The injury swelled and caused extreme pain by the time he reached his destination.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
President Taft
Bangor
Keho Valley
Bar Harbor
Taft
Storm Sweeps Lake Como Boats Wrecked
A violent storm swept Lake Como near Milan Italy wrecking several large boats and causing loss of life reports say several vessels were driven ashore as crews battled the seas authorities warned of continuing danger on the lake and urged caution for boaters and visitors in the area
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Lake
Come
Milan
Italy
Como
Harvests, visits, and a friendly game mark Richfield notes
Richfield reports harvest and threshing in fall, a valuable cow, new granary, and parish visits. Local clubs meet, fire wardens survey lines, and several residents travel between Pittsville, Stevens Point, Marshfield, and Idaho. A teacher returns from normal school to join Dist No 6, while Mrs. Hughes visits family in Pittsville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grey-Belton
Stevens Point Normal
Dist
Rock Choir Practice and Baptism at Town Hall Mission
A church notice invites all to a rock choir practice at the church on Friday and to the UMC meeting at the Town Hall Mission on the 10th after moon. Services follow Sunday at both church and Town Hall. Rev. Lothian offers cordial invitations. Truman Henry Vroman, infant son of Mr. and Mrs. O B Vroman, was baptized last Sunday at the Town Hall Mission by Rev. Lothian, Presbyterian pastor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lothian
Truman Henry
O. B. Vroman
Town Hall
Dean For-Gott and the Worcester garden door
The Bishop of Truro, Doctor Gott while dean at Worcester earned the nickname Dean For-Gott due to a notorious habit. He once invited guests to walk the grounds before dinner and, after a stroll among flowers and greenhouses, led them through a garden wall door, bowing them out as a shorter exit.
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Truro
Doctor Gott
Worcester
Milk Delivery In Salisbury South Africa Shifts
Dairymen once used native canvas bottleholders carrying 18 bottles to deliver milk due to horse sickness and rider instability. Recently the custom faded, and milk is now delivered by carts and boys on bicycles, though bottle holders remain worn by some.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Africa
Salisbury
Carte
Wide World Magazine
Toy Spaniel an Old Breed
The English toy spaniel is a very old and popular pet dog breed. It was prized by ladies at court since the time of Charles I. A Mary Queen of Scots execution note records a spaniel near her garments, a small hound similar to later spaniels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles the Martyr
Mary
Queen of Scots
Lord Burghley
Charles 1
Sale of royal manuscripts at Sothebys sparks intrigue
Manuscripts to be sold at Sothebys draw autograph collectors with items from 1417 to 1904 including letters from sovereign pontiffs and notes by Mary Queen of Scots and Queen Elizabeth in their Shakespearean hands. The sale promises new light on court intrigues and unsolved stories of the era, according to the American Register London.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sotheby's
Mary Queen of Scots
American Register
London
Pension Agencies Reduced to One General Disbursing Office
The house abolished the eighteen pension agencies nationwide and set up a single general disbursing agency in Washington. The senate is expected to restore all agencies, with President Taft likely to reduce to nine disbursement centers.
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House
Washington
Senate
Taft
Taft greets Senator Carter in Washington crowd
President Taft laughs and greets Senator Carter at a public gathering in Washington. The Montana senator’s flamboyant "Uncle Sam" persona draws cartoons and headlines as he plays a prominent role in national political chatter.
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Senator Carter
Unc
Sam
Taft
Washington
Montana
Hoa
Uncle Sam
Preakdent
Wood County Clerk Candidate Announces Primary Run
To the voters of Wood county I announce my candidacy for County Clerk seeking Republican nomination in the regular primary on Sept 6 1910. If nominated and elected I shall give my entire time and attention to the faithful discharge of the duties of the office 4004 F H EberhardT.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wood County
H, Eberhardt
Candidate for Re election as Register of Deeds
4014 B. BE. AMES announces candidacy for re election to the Register of Deeds on the Republican ticket at the September primary. He pledges full time and best effort to perform all duties if nominated and elected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Register of Deeds
B. BE. Ames
Republican candidate for clerk of court seeks renomination
A candidate announces re election to the office of clerk of the court and requests Republican voters to support renomination at the September 6 1910 primary. He pledges to perform duties efficiently as in years past.
Winther announces Republican bid for assembly seat
P O Winther of Nekoosa Wisconsin announces candidacy for the Republican nomination for member of the assembly at the primary election to be held September 6 1930. The announcement is addressed to the voters of Wood County and bears his initials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wood County
Assembly
P. O. Winther
Nekoosa
Wis
Talking machines and records at Frank L Zweck store
Frank L Zweck offers all makes of talking machines with a full line of records and supplies. Visit his jewelry store to hear the latest and best records from high class machines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank L. Zweck
Jewlery
Cowery Announces Candidacy for Wood County Sheriff
A. J. Cowery of Arpin Wisconsin announces his candidacy for the Republican nomination for Sheriff of Wood County at the September primaries. He asks friends for support and vows to perform the duties impartially and to the best of his ability if nominated and elected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wood County
A. J. CowEry
Arpin, Wis
Stone for building delivered on short notice
For Sate five cords of good building stone, can be delivered on short notice. Apply to L. J. Smith, Arlington Av.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. J. Smith
Arlington
Notice to bid on concrete reservoir construction
Sealed bids for digging and building a concrete reservoir of 50 feet diameter and 26 feet deep on water works grounds will be received until 12 noon on Aug 18 1910. Bids must include a 16 percent certified check payable to Marshfield Water Electric Light & Power Co. to secure contract entry. a bond will be required for the winner. Water Light Commission may reject any bid. Dated Marshfield Wisconsin Aug 2 1910 Louis B Carl superintendent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Water ‘Works
Louis B. Carl
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Pos Nury
Earl Campbell
Mrs. Ares
Chelsea
Mrs. L. Dygart
Wil Warren
Grand Rapids
A. L. Boock
St. Michaels, Minnesota
C. D. Hinckley
Marguerite
Abbotsford
Spencer
Rae
Guy Ingham
Fox Lake
Herman Schwantes
Grant Heath
Elizabeth Reas
Blanche
Park Falls
Harry Harding
Glenwood
British Columbia
Spencer and
Vicinity
A. L. Boock and Son
New Ulm
Minnesota
Henry Holmes
Unity
Will Meadows
Shortville
Be, K. Pickett
H. Prehn
Crew
Adrian Dygart
Vin
Pasco
Frances Stoltenow
E.G. Ingham
Jimmie
Milwaukee
Buick Automobile
Guy Blaisdell
Eau Claire
Albert Cowles
M. Hansen
M. E
Straw
Bodley
Rib Lake
Groff
Oshkosh
C. F. Schwaub
Marion
Ina Damon
Martha Flemming
Richfield
Mr. Towle
G. Lehrherr
Oliver Roland
Mrs. J. Gudson
George Knapton
Young Peoples’ Club
Peter Kohl
Chas. Butler
Ed. Lenhert
Pittsville
Frank Belton
Ed VanVoorts
Dave Hughes
Mrs. Lorenzen
Bohn
Clintonville
Christine Robinson
Idaho
Ches, Burdock
John Payne
Hare
Henry Brooks
Schoonover
Pine River
Mrs. Griffy
Janesville
Chas
Nelson
Muzzy
John and
Louis Wandrow
Chas. Wyre
Hewitt
Otto Weigert
U. M.C
MONEY
First National Bank
BF McMican
Pres
Hghambright
Cabhier
Shfield
Spencerian Business College
Wisconsin Street
Broadway
Rumford
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