Wisconsin potato spraying urged to curb blight and pests
The University of Wisconsin Agricultural Experiment Station issues a circular by J G Milward urging potato growers to spray for fungous diseases. Demonstrations run in Waupaca Barron Waushara and Washburn counties with plans for visits and announced meetings. Detailed Bordeaux mixture prep and application guidance, costs, equipment needs, and precautions are provided, plus bulletin 168 available on request.
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J.G. Milward
Agricultural Experiment Station
University of Wisconsin
Waupaca
Barron
Waushara
Washburn
U. W
Prisoner escapes during execution convoy in Kiev
A Russian political prisoner condemned to death at Kiev escaped while being transported to the execution site. Still in chains, he ran more than half a mile before being recaptured and later hanged.
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Kieff
Beat for Our Intelligence Versus Ignorance
A fragment reflecting on how intelligence yearning for truth contrasts with ignorance. It notes that sweet harmony can lull memory of past evils and obscure present wrongs, presenting ignorance as a benign rest from intellect. The quotation attributes the idea to Samardia 6 Saint-Pierre.
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Samardia
Saint-Pierre
Excuse for Ingratitude From La Rochefoucauld
A concise quotation notes that an ungrateful man more often blames his benefactor than himself, reflecting on human fault and gratitude as expressed by La Rochefoucauld.
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la Rochefousauld
Marriage of Miss Alta Sherman to Dr James Vedder
The marriage of Miss Alta Sherman of Stevens Point to Dr James B Vedder of this city will be at Stevens Point on Wednesday August 18. Dr Vedder bought 616 South Cherry Street for a reception residence and Miss Sherman, a former city schools instructor, will be welcomed as Mrs Vedder in Marshfield society.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alta Sherman
Stevens Point
James B. Vedder
Vedder
South Cherry Street
George J. Strang
Miss Sherman
Marshfield
Bids Wanted for Ice Purchase by Water and Light
The Water and Light Commission of Marshfield Wisconsin invites sealed bids for ice on Water Works lake. Bids due August 28 1909 at 6 p m. Each bid must include a certified check or 10 percent of bid amount payable to the Water and Light Commission. If the successful bidder fails to enter into the contract, the check is forfeited. The commission may reject any or all bids. Dated August 2 1909. L. B. Cars secretary.
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Water & Light
Water Works Lake
MLW. EL. & P. Co
See
Water & Wight Commission
Marshfield
Wis
Water & Light Commission
L. B
Unclaimed Letters At Marshfield Post Office 1909
The Marshfield post office lists uncalled letters up to August 3 1909. Arnett Mrs Minnie Hales H Hansen Mrs John Strop Henry A Sister L Tutch Wm J Persons calling for above should say advertised. John F Cole P M
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Marshfield
Arnett
Minnie Hales H. Hansen
John Strop Henry
L. Tutch
Waterproofing Leather Mixture Instructions
A historical note describes waterproofing leather by mixing two ounces burgundy pitch, two ounces soft wax, two ounces turpentine and one ounce linseed oil. The blend is applied warm to leather to make it water resistant.
Merchant Finder in Marshfield Sells Wind Mills and Pumps
A local tip suggests asking a merchant in Marshfield who knows where W A Wester lives. If unavailable, call at 306 East Fourth Street. The vendor sells wind mills pumps well drills and related items.
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W. A. Wester
E. Fourth St
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Epray
Sim
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T. F. Raight
South Peach St
Charles Kayhert
Weston
Kayhart
Clark County
Hiram Kayhart
Dorchester
Ed. Kayhart
Spencer—Colby Phonograph
City Hall
John G Hoelz
Harvey Stock Company
Opera House
Cashin
Coun
United States
Mexico
U. S
Texas
Central
Cash Grocers
Wisconsin
Adler’s
Obrecht
Ladies’ Concert Band
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