Wisconsin plans uniform system of accounts for municipalities
The Wisconsin Tax Commission moves toward a uniform accounting system for towns cities villages and counties with state aid optional and service billed at cost. Aimed to simplify comparisons and reveal municipal finances officials expect pilot availability in 1912 following years of legislative work and the 1909 1911 statutes.
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Madison
Wiaconsin Tax Commission
State Tax Commission
Tte
Wisconsin
Commission
Arso
Damage by Pests Controlled Locust Plagues Warn Wisconsin
The University of Wisconsin College of Agriculture reports serious locust plagues across the state. It promotes arsenical bait mixes using paris green and lime, soil-disruption to destroy eggs, and “honper-dozers” with sheet iron pans to collect and destroy young hoppers. Blister beetles also aid in controlling pockets of pests.
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Economic Entomology Department
College of Agriculture
University of Wisconsin
Paris Green
State guardsmen halt Curlew patrols. permits under dispute
The state game warden orders deputy to arrest any federal or state officials or representatives of the United States fish commission for violating permit provisions that authorize bass minions within the state. Accusations focus on the Curlew steamer and claim undersized bass from the Mississippi threaten eastern fishing reserves. New corporations filed in the Secretary of State: Merchants and Manufacturers Realty Co Milwaukee capital 50000, incorporators Nathaniel Green Walker and Carl B Rix. Swift Hoppe Auto Co Milwaukee capital 25000, incorporators Jesse A Swift A Hoppe and G Russel. Dictiena Co Fond du Lac capital 15000, incorporators J G Bay Albert Jen9 and H T Sackett.
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United States Fish Commission
United States
Mississippi
Snew
Merchants and Manufacturers’ Realty Company
Milwaukee
Nathaniel Green
Walker
Carl B. Rix
svilth-Hoppe Auto Company
Jesse A. Stalth
A. C. Hoppe
G. Russel
Dictiena Company
Fond du Lac
Venpita
J. G. Bay
Albert Jen9
H. T. Sackett
Madison
McGovern
Shorts
Wisconsin
Wisconsin to Start New Life Insurance Department
Insurance Commissioner Ekern predicts modest volume for Wisconsin's new life insurance department. He cites Equitable of London history as grounds that non-agent backed firms may underperform. Ekern expects some frontier business with southeastern European immigrants and potential growth in annuities, noting fraternal orders show greater interest than old line companies.
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Wisconsin
Ebern
Ekern
Equitable of
London
Bkern
Murope
Skern
Ine
Banks in Badger State See Growth in Wisconsin National Banks
Wisconsin now hosts 224 national banks with total paid in capital of 19080000. Since 1900 thirty five banks with 25000 each and 28 with over 50000 plus four under 60000 formed. since 1868 two hundred and eleven banks organized, with six insolvent and fifty liquidated. A Madison laboratory engineer is sought at 900 per year, while civil service exams will be held September 6 in Appleton Ashland Chippewa Falls La Crosse Madison Marinette and Wausau, and another exam in Janesville for a Vanover postmaster.
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Wisconsin
Wisconala
Wu Laboratory
Madison
Appleton
Ashland
Chippewa Falls
la Crosse
Marinette
Weusau
Janesville
Vanover
Proscribed Street Displays and Wisconsin Pensions
Dairy and Wood Commissioner Q Emery notes spread of violators under a sanitary law prohibiting fruit and vegetable displays on sidewalks unless covered or enclosed and raised two feet above ground. Penalties range from 10 to 60 dollars or sixty days’ imprisonment. Wisconsin pension list includes Joan Burge and many others with varying amounts. several names and figures listed.
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Q. Emery
Dairy and Food Commissioner
Hig Agelstants
Income tax challenge seeks Supreme Court review
Carpenter & Pass on behalf of Harry W. Bolens of Port Washington seek to halt audit of assessors salaries and stop payments by the State Treasurer and tax commission actions. The case argues the income tax law is unconstitutional retroactive and violates state and federal protections, with the Supreme Court session set for September 12.
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Supreme Court
Wisconsin
Busy on Inheritance Tax in Wisconsin
The Wisconsin Tax commission intensifies work on the inheritance tax law. Last year the state collected over 4.5 million dollars with expectations for a similar amount this year. Attorney John Harrington of Oshkosh is the inheritance tax investigator guiding enforcement and the commission has informed judges and public administrators about the new provisions. The law allocates 7 percent to counties and the remainder to the state, with public administrators to be served notice of determinations to aid in collecting the tax.
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Mundison
Wisconsin
Jegislatere
Atate
Tax Commission
John Harrington
Oshkosh
Fishermen accuse state boats in basa fry violation
Fishermen charge that the government fisheries boat Girien sold basa fry from the Mississippi River in violation of law and permit conditions. George N. Brown requests Denny Edward Gauteh hold action until a quiet orderly settlement. Petitions to state and federal authorities await an investigation. Dietz rumor denied by Waupun officials. John Diets has not been hospitalized and works daily in the knitting department.
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Stata
Dia Crovse
Girien
Mississippi
George N. Brown
United States Fisheries
Denny Edward Gauteh
Dietz
Waupun
John Diets
Diels
Cottage Grove State Bank Approved for Cottage Grove
State Bank Commissioner Knolt approves articles of incorporation for Cottage Grove State Bank in Cottage Grove Done county. Capital stock set at $12,000.
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New Cottage Grove Bank
Madison
Knolt
Cottage Grove State Bank
Cottage Grove
Done County
Hatty Graan at Waukesha Resort Visit
Waukesha welcomes Hatty Green of New York often cited as the richest woman in the United States as she registers for an indefinite stay at a local resort.
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Hatty Graan
Waukesha
Hetty Green
New York
United States
Wisconsin News Roundup From Madison To Green Bay
Wisconsin dispatches report a body found in a swamp near Neopit confirming the killing of Henry Welch a government employee missing since October. Other items note permits for commercial fishermen, a state fair youth exhibit with $16 000 in prizes, a deaf wedding in Marquette, fatal accidents in Neenah and Ashland, a shooting death while birding near Sampson, a forged check case in Madison, rail freight rate debate, and a horticultural society summer meeting with prize displays.
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Green Bay
Henry Welch
Neopit
Keshena
Chicago
Mer-An
Welch
German Potato Pancakes Jam Cake and Banana Pie Guide
A vintage cooking note outlines German potato pancakes with six to eight potatoes and milk or cream, jam cake with eggs and spices, and a banana pie recipe with lemon juice and whipped cream. It also offers a tip on saving dishes by reusing measuring portions and proper sifting steps.
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Thea Dasaert
Orion
Cole's Carholisalve relieves burning itching and pain
An OCR fragment advertises Cole's Carholisalve claimed to cure burning itching and akin diseases and to stop pain instantly. It mentions price five cents and a free sample offer to Gols & Co Black River Pails Wia and references a mistress and a poker anecdote.
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Cole
Drugeista
Gols & Co
Black River
Wia
For the Unexpected Guest Classic Beef Dinner with Vegetables
A home menu features mashed potatoes whipped with cream, fried mushrooms, creamed cauliflower, French peas, stewed onions fried in butter, and a broiled beef rib steak. Potato rose shapes crown the sides while turnip cups hold peas with parsley accents, presenting an impressive dinner for guests.
Cleaning Worn Cloth to Revive Suit Appearance
A method to revive a worn suit uses distilled white vinegar diluted in water. Rubbed on with a white woolen cloth, it raises the nap and restores a fresh look, extending service for weeks and saving money when switching seasons or fabrics.
Codfish Salad Recipe From Old Fashioned Dressing
A recipe describes soaking codfish overnight then boiling briefly, draining, and mixing with boiled potato, a hard boiled egg, anchovies, chopped pickle, lettuce optional, and mayonnaise dressing. It suggests layering in a salad bowl and serving chilled.
Fruit Sandwiches for Lemondade Service
Instructions describe making fruit sandwiches: cut large fruits lengthwise, remove pits, lay between buttered bread slices, or use banana and large strawberry slices in the bread. Sprinkle with powdered sugar. option to spread with thick cream instead of butter.
Laundering Hint for Hanging Pinnae Cotton and Wool
The guide advises pinning laundry at the waterband rather than the hem to ensure even drying. Pins at the top keep garments hanging straight and prevent sagging, as pinned bottom edges tend to pull the fabric unevenly. This method applies to pinnae cotton goods and woolen items.
The Ultimate Limit and a Dentist’s Banter
A humorous exchange contrasts dentists boasting about sleep inducing work with a rival bragging of a thriving practice. Amid a hot spell a broker laments dull trade as mercury hits high levels, prompting a quip about selling mercury and seizing the moment.
Hypocrite Definition Misremembered by a Brook School Class
A teacher tests a student on what a hypocrite is and a boy defines it as a kid who comes to school with a smile on his mug. The letter also recounts a mosquito nuisance and a home remedy involving wool cloth and kerosene to treat wire screens, with lingering oil residues.
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Robert
Terry
Housekeeping
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W. W. Warner
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Waebtsa
C. M. Calladay
W. Karstena
George Wagner
United States Geological Survey
Jonas
Woodward's Grove
Sunor
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Wlaconala
Bureau of Pensions
Joan Burge
Mattida B. Deming
Frank Mighicar
Pauline Lauer
Burrell F. Tennant
Elias 8. Tickner
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Manto Whattles
James M. Cole
Moses E. Croun
Theodora A. Follows
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Albert 4. Hall
Charles Kilne
Frank Marshall
Sylvester Stanhope
Obodiak Works
Alexander Ziegler
Jobo
H.W. Bolens
Port Washington
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Statenews
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Marluette
Father Barth
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Ney
Edward Duchanna
Gladstone
Mich
Delina Provost
Escanaba
Barth
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Chris Hansen
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Milwaukee Road
William Steckelberger
Robert Demeny
Alexander Demeny
Sampson
R. M. Bradley
Waupunny
Parrish
Madleon
Wiaconsia Railroad Commission
Wisconsian Brick Manufacturers’ Association
Spring Bank
Centralverein
Central Verin
Plankinton House
Thoras Mabon
Orakash
Wisconsin State Horticultural Society
Ella
Stella
Bridget
Fletcher
Tidull Trading
Mercury
Dol
Greg Scott
Hoston Ev
Gog
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