County land sale notices and tax deeds listed for Wisconsin counties
Notices of lands sold for taxes in Wood, Marquette and surrounding counties dated 1900 and public records detailing tax deeds, redemption fees, and ownership. Includes blocks, townships, ranges, river land rights, and references to village parcels in Babcock, Seneca, and Grand Rapids. county clerk seals and dates August 5th.
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Wis
Unig
Uae
Ranlog
Grand Rapids City
Rgb
Irs
Sorgent
Tot Ik
Gothac
Notice of Wisconsin general election and state offices
General election to be held in Wisconsin and Wood County on the first Tuesday of November. The notice lists forthcoming offices including Governor Lieutenant Governor Secretary of State State Treasurer Attorney General State Superintendent Railroad Commissioner Insurance Commissioner Representative in Congress Ninth Senate Assembly member and county officers. Also includes joint resolutions on constitutional amendments concerning supreme court justices and general banking, with procedural details and dates.
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Senate
State of
Wisconsin
Taula
Norn
Blevdon
Wiscocallt
Robert M. la Fal
Adlee
A. D
Plice
Jesse Sun Egeased
Tery
Pmce
Dacuary
Wil Mant Hf. Froehlich
Japuary
Dame
Graham L. Rice
A. Oe HI
Emi Giljohaun
Ofice
Congress
Tenth
Tron
Vilas
Ongida
Forepot
Florence
Langlade
Lincoln
Shawano
Masuenen
Taylor, Price
Ashland
Ry A
Benator
Adama
Btarqueim
Wood
Wansbarn
Placs
Thomas Fearne
Amem
Ascom
County of Wood
Frank A. Cady
Otter
A. E
Umao
Ashkeriff
James McLaughlin
Atich
Janmuarr
Everett A. Conali
Atice
Jacob ‘Svavlg
Herman C. Wipperman
Jacob Jough
Otto G. Leu
Supreme Court
Hoxolved
Assembly
Pheusticn
Cima
Wiscamale
Wiscondin
Alace
Wissonsin
Wiscornsin
Astar
Cunsen
Tue
Wiscotain
Sunate
Wiccansiz
Dow
AX Act Co
Wale
Hawkes
Agate
Thareau
Taesbage
Ratiroid
The
Atare
Wiscousin
Plo
Secon
Cou Rouse
Grand Rapids
Poe
Renne
Freaks of language and folk etymology discussed
An analysis from Harper's Magazine explains how folk etymology creates odd word forms. Examples include carryall as a distorted carriole from French and sparrow grass derived from asparagus, illustrating the universal tendency to reshape unfamiliar terms into familiar sounds.
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Harper's Magazine
Phin
Walker
Precedent Established Clergy in City Neighbors Celt
A Philadelphia Times excerpt shows a Methodist clergyman inviting a wet Celt to shelter inside a church. The Celt declines, citing his family and refusing alcohol, while the clergyman recalls Jesus visiting his enemies. The exchange highlights tolerance and restraint in a stormy moment.
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Clergman
Celt
Eatch
Ayther
Philadelphia Times
Story of Charles Reade Told by Charles Matthews
Charles Matthews recounted a tale of Charles Reade at London’s Queen's Theatre after a failed run of A White Lie. He described the curtain parting the audience from the author as Reade stood on stage, delivering a bland yet mellifluous quip about teaching audiences to respect Charles Reade.
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Charles Reade
Charles Matthews
Polite Rules Prompt a Silent Husband’s Quarrel
Mrs Gadsby notes a fan who has not spoken to his wife in three years. Gadsby cites adherence to politeness rules. She scoffs at the idea, insisting on direct talk despite social etiquette.
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Mrs. Gadsby
Gadsby
Ovibos The Mask Ox Genus Creation in Zoology
In systematic zoology the mask ox sits between the sleep ovis and the ox bos. A new genus ovibos has been created for its special accommodations. Writers note its resemblance to the buffalo or bison and its loss of affinity with that species.
Counter Irritant Exchange Looks at Noise Skirmish
A clipped exchange centers on a noisy neighbor and a home remedy. The speaker jokes about buying a dog to cope, then mentions a cog that “bowl frightfully” at music, hinting at complaints over disruptive sounds and a sly quip about coping with the neighbor’s amateur horn or cornet.
Displaying a Private Opinion by Charles Dickens
A cheeky remark on displays in a world without them. Dickens muses that without display there would be less noise yet more agreeable company, sharing a private opinion on social presence.
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Charlea Dickens
Grievance Tale Over Tailor and Cards
A brief comic item from Chicago News shows young Jones arguing with a tailor over seal etiquette for announcement cards. He fears the landlady will mistake the cards for bills, worrying about his credit.
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Young Jones
Chicago News
Fragmentary Historical Snippet Notes and Quotes
Fragmentary OCR text mentions quotes about enjoyment and responsibility, a New York press citation, and a note on turnip seeds remaining dormant up to seven years when planted too deeply. Also a remark about memory and conscience and a dated star reference. The readable items are disjointed and lack a coherent event.
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County Clerk's List
Babcock
Raat
Onan
Aures Range
Ovney Coksons
Nort
Range
East
Ranga
Astavadh Pane
Os Township
Rey
Ted Yond
Eiss
Centralia City
Tpon
S Xeres
Wood County Records
Jackson Milling Company
Wood Pulp Company
Partot Tor Dot
Wis Rver
Oot Pulp Company
Bruneage Bros
Forint Ny Pone
Sheas Partofa
Qak Purl
Marsefield City
Tugad
Oto Road
Auch Municipal Corrillone
Wilbela
Omaha Land Co
Seneca
Weyturnia
Range & Ease
Raupe
Pittsville
Excens
Pat Bar
Luna
Levi
Isloa
Gt & W
Neevee
Saratoga
Sery
Unigown
Tembaash
Pownshin & North
Qymar Algo Bort
Gayla
Rudolph
Novia
Port Edwards
Townshly
Osiner
Mange
Gousorn
Ranger Enna
Anges
Ukawie
Deseribyd
Wood Co
Ramis
Eust
Clee
Milladore
Sagt
Auburndale
Ranged
Remington
Desney
Raoge
Spade
Wooo
Ataw
Brown
New York
Louis’ Star
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