Who Pays This Fire Tax In The United States
Insurance Commissioner Merk Clowry argues that all taxpayers bear fire losses via higher prices and insurance premiums. He cites 1907 figures showing fire losses and expenses attributed to insurers as misleading by consumers. He asserts that customers ultimately pay for waterworks, fire department equipment, and insured losses through higher costs, not insurers.
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Merk Clowry
United States
Utd
Cleary
Maat
Galleche
Dalkers
Expres
Finine Busityes
Intertmers
Carey Ineurance
Political sentiments clash over Wilson and Hughes in Times rekindling
The Times quotes sharp digs at Wilson and Hughes as Roosevelt hints at Lodge. It argues against Wilson while noting GOP opposition and a quick, well treated military call. The piece recalls 1898 as a comparative backdrop to current tensions in American politics.
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Wilson
New York Times
Hughes
Roosevelt
Lodge
Democratic Party
Perrose
General Grant
Woodrow Wilson
Saco Montana Shows Naval, Marine Pride in 1910 Era
Saco with population around two hundred, per 1910 census, has thirty-two men in Company G of the Second Montana Infantry serving on the border and another in Pekin China with the U S Marine Corps. Editor W D Miller urges national peers to match Saco's wartime provisioning. The town aims to cast a larger shadow from its new prominence.
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Rand McNally
Saco
Montana
Company G
Second
Montana Infantry
Pekin
China
United States Marine Corps
New York
Chicago
Philadelphia
W. D. Miller
Saco Independent
Marine Corps
Washington
Civilization Lives in American Spirit Says Northwestern Editorial
The Oshkosh Northwestern notes two front-page announcements proving civilization endures after European battles. It cites the US Board of Mediation and Conciliation for rail labor talks and a national commission to adjust the Mexican dispute. The piece praises American restraint and calls for fair play and open dealing, envisioning a forward, sane America.
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Northwestern
Europe
United States Board of Mediation and Conciliation
Dow
Oshkosh Northwestern
America
The Chili Labor Bill Debate Echoes Across States
The fragment discusses a bill affecting cotton workers and white childhood in former slave states, noting opposition and support. It mentions Oshkosh Northwestern and a figure who does the right thing at the right time, reflecting mid-century contentious labor politics and racial implications.
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South
Oshkosh
Northwestern
CG. O
Wisconsin memory of farms and lost home ends in regret
A reflective piece laments a farmer who leaves Wisconsin chasing wealth in Kansas, Nebraska, Texas, and beyond. He sells stock and land, endures hardship, and returns longingly to the old Wisconsin cows and barn, lamenting memory as a painter of loss. The voice recalls the Republican era with nostalgic tone.
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Wisconsin
Kansas
Nebraska
Colorado
Texas
Marth
Arch
Neves Dak
Country of Big Barns Characterizes Wisconsin Pastoral Image
The Pittsville Record notes central Wisconsin earns a reputation for vast barns. Visitors from Camp Douglas, New Lisbon, and Nevedah remark on scale and housing of stock and crops. Locals see big barns as first, followed by land clearing and homes, shaping a proud farming identity.
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Wiscor
Camp Doxguias
New Lisbon
Nevedah
Pittsville
Hospital adds heated food wagons for ward trays
Salt Lake City hospital expands feeding system with electrically heated, airtight wagons to transport warm meals from the kitchen in the basement to wards above. Each wagon features seven shelves and 26 trays, replacing slower dumb waiters to improve meal warmth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salt Lake City
Popular Mechanics
WITTERS CANDIDACY FOR STATE SENATE FROM WISCONSIN
Mr Witter of Grand Rapids Wisconsin announces his candidacy for the Republican nomination for state senate. He asserts dedication to public questions, businesslike state finances, and no party faction allegiance, pledging to safeguard district interests if nominated and elected. He has never held office and seeks support and suggestions for his campaign.
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Grand Rapids
Wis
Bethe Baliae
Revuihean
Civand
Yost
Tanac
PT. Witten
End of World War I Confidence Echoes Galveston News
The Galveston News notes that Allied forces may sustain pressure for another year if logistics and ammunition hold. It warns that rapid consumption outpaces production, risking renewed passivity and suspense as home front efforts accumulate resources for a decisive push.
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Tim Enterprise
Khieve
Galveston
Wisconsin Guards Earn High Praise From Army Officers
Special correspondence from Milwaukee Sentinel reports that Wisconsin guardsmen have won a permanent place in the hearts of regular army officers who say Wisconsin troops resemble seasoned soldiers more than other units. Army officers express pleasure in working with Wisconsin troops, praising their appearance and demeanor.
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Wisconsin
Daniel Colenan
Milwaukee Sentinel
A Wife's Wit Joke From Cleveland Plain Dealer
A Cleveland Plain Dealer anecdote recalls a witty wife who teases her husband by asking why he walks oddly and quipping she thought perhaps his corn was rye, highlighting domestic humor and sharp humor in marriage with a playful punchline.
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Solomon Reach
Rye
Cleveland Plain Dealer
Invasion Policy Debate voiced by Elihu Root
Fragmentary transcription shows Elihu Root, then a United States Senator, opposing threatening force to secure redress for injuries to Americans amid discussions of Mexican policy and presidential administration. The passage argues for peaceful, negotiated redress and warns against reversing U.S. policy or threatening war. The text references President Wilson, Republicans, and concerns for Mexico's distress and world peace.
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Wilson
Elihu Toot
United States
Gilliun Feizures
Mexico
Agitate the Pool for Marshfield’s Civic Benefit
In the Weekly Bulletin the Marshfield Hoard of Cammeret urges establishing a municipal swimming pool. The piece argues Marshfield’s rivers and lakes support farming and ship products by water, but rail transport limits trade, and a pool would promote recreation and commerce.
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Marshfield
Cammeret
Not Just Yet Opinion Cites Hughes for War Delay
Chilton Times notes a quotation from Wansea Record-Herald intimating that if Hughes had been president, the war might have been declared in Germany during the Lusitania crisis. The piece argues this as a strong reason against his presidency and expresses no hurry for war.
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Wansea Record-Herald
Hughes
Germany
Lusitania
Nave
Warn
Dimmed Lights for Safe Passing on Country Roads
Wisconsin Motorist advises dimming both vehicles headlights at night to allow the other driver to pass safely. Do not argue for road space keep left wheel in the line, give the other machine the half of the road, and yield to farmers with hayloads if needed.
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Vange
Wisconsin Motorist
Madison Democrat
Manitownec Herald
Badger Boys
Villa
Sheborgan Press
Eau Claire
Jock
Fand du Lac
Sheboysan
Northern States
Racine Journal News
Texas
Fanesville Gazette
Poland
Memh
Indiana
United Shates
Abe
Uncle Sam
Crosse
The Right Kind of Batt
A young preacher walks with two charming young ladies by a stream when a fisherman asks about catches. The preacher replies he is a fisher of men. The fisherman admires the girls and quips that the preacher has the right kind of bait.
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Batt
An Aggregator of 1920s Wisconsin Notes and Opinions
A collage of clippings references many topics from Wisconsin papers. It notes political commentary on primaries and elections, local gossip about public figures, social criticisms of beach etiquette, and military service debates. The passages reveal mixed tone and distant dates, with several opinions on national policy and patriotism.
Good Roads and Trade for Marshfield Ward Catalog Appeal
From the Weekly Bulletin of the Marshfield Board of Commerce the piece argues that good roads transform mail order trade. It cites Montgomery Ward’s catalog slogan near to the farmer, asserts roads as assets, and urges repairing roads to attract farmer customers and increase local commerce.
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Marshield Board of Commerce
Montgomery Ward & Company
Ilence
Hamilton Socialist editor arrested for circulating seditious papers
Charles Baker editor of the Hamilton Socialist has been arrested by United States agents on a charge of printing seditious matter and mailing the papers. He has taken a prominent part in Gulf demonstrations in Ohio, and the article reportedly attacked the Ohio National Guard.
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Charles Baker
Hamilton (O.) Socialist
United Ste Mneslie
Baker
Gnlf
Ohio
Ohio National Guard
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the Marshfield Times
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Armory
Muckhfield Ts
Uake
Peytres
Stephen Decatur
National Biscuit Company
MR. Witter
EXD
Natonal
KC Rowor
Wool County
Wood County Normal Building
Geo. A. Varney
James S_Ulrk
Dept
U.S.A
ECH Tobacco
Isda
Wefman-Bruton Company
SQ Union Semre
Cty
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