September reflections on school, harvests, and expositions
The passage notes the return to school as autumn nears. It recalls California gold discovery sixty six years ago and U S conquest of Mexico City sixty eight years past, then looks to California expositions and fall preparations. It ends with household chores, harvests, and preparations for cooler weather and comfort.
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Yeeman
California
Rockies
United States
Mexico City
Wisconsin Lead Mines Shape Early War Production
Wisconsin did not stand out in war materiels at first but its lead mines with Illinois and Iowa supplied many bullets and shot in the west. British guards worried Patriots would lack lead for Vincennes Cahokia and Detroit. Julien Dubuque began large scale lead mingling with local Indians near the Revolution’s end.
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Wisconsin
Illinois
Iowa
Vincannes
Cahokia
Detroit
Julien Dubuque
Dubuque
Fashion Notes On New Silhouettes Prompted By Debate
An editor muses on a fashion shift that pushes scant feminine draperies toward fashion limbo. The text hints at improvement and exposure of limbs as a trend statement.
Our Town I Must Admit Our Court House Square
Anonymous reflects on a small town that lacks urban grandeur yet boasts charm and character. Describing Main Street, the Palace Hotel, Grand theater, Elks building, and a General Store, the poem celebrates local life, show crowds, and a homey town band amid everyday routines.
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House Square
Pstanes
Neutrality in American press and public praise for a college
A letter criticizes The New York World and Milwaukee Free Press for biased neutrality toward Germany and Britain, favoring America First and balanced reporting. It praises newspapers that print all sides and uphold fair-minded news. The page also includes a reader letter praising Busheys Business College in Appleton for training Aloisis Verfuifth in South Kaukauna, Wis.
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America
New York World
Milwaukee Free Press
Germany
Trent
Tree Press
United States
England
United States of America
Busheys Business College of
Appleton
Aloisis
Busheys
Barney Verfuerth
South Kaukauna
Wis
State Journal applauds Humbrecht for new industrial post
The State Journal urges confirmation of George P. Humbrecht to the Wisconsin Industrial Commission, praising Crownhart and warning Humbrecht must grow into the role. It endorses Humbrecht’s integrity while criticizing his limited social vision and past votes on labor and corporate measures.
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Philipp
Crownhart
Industrial Commission
Jin
Senate
George P. Humbrecht
Charles H. Crownhart
Wisconsin Industrial Commission
Hambrecht
Madison
Humbrecht
Hugo
Tolstoi
Tom Johnson
Wambrecht
Oregon
United States Supreme Court
Pureans
State Federation of Labor
Grownhart
Sali ‘Ag
Modern Fable of Crusaders and a Gambling Card
In a city a group of women crusaded against gambling claiming no specifics. A poker raid led to arrests and a jail term for one gambler. The next day a crusader’s husband profits on stocks and she wins a tea party prize, showing a contrast between rhetoric and personal gain. The tale ends with a moral about money.
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The
Law
Stock Exchange
Elbert Bede’s Wise Remarks On Love And Society
Elbert Bede comments on honesty in life and love, praising a strong constitution of the United States, warning against easy exits from commitments, and noting that true popularity comes from worthwhile deeds. He reflects on money, judgment, and the surprise of finding goodness in the seemingly bad.
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United States
Brown Holds the Record To Whom It May Concern
A letter from Daniel K. Brown praises Busheys Business College for a quick stenography course. He commends the instruction method and courteous treatment, recommending the school for commercial training in Kimberly and Neenah Wisconsin, Clark County.
Wisconsin shortens estate settlement time by law
The Wisconsin legislature passed a probate law shortening the time required to settle estates of deceased persons. The new rule takes effect September 1, replacing the former period with a reduced timeframe for final settlement.
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Wisconsin
Law Reforms Allow Four Month Claim Filing Period
The law reduces creditor claim filing time from six to four months and moves the initial notice to creditors to the start of the proceeding. Previously creditors were informed after the administrator or executor qualified, about one month in. Now the first notice and the creditors notice may be combined.
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the Marshfield Times
Marshfield
Edward B. Barr
Times Office
Armory
Eiditor’s
RJ. Strauss
Our Town
Woolworth
the Elks
Via
Chicago & North Western Railway
Colorado
North Pacific Coast
Yellowstone National Park
Chicago & North Western Ry
State Journal
Hambrécht
Madison State Journal
Hare York
Potters’ield
Gradualley
Italy
Russia
Austria-Hungary
Europe
Mr. Hambrecht
Elbert Bede
Sexton’s Prescription Store
LGV
Wao
Alweyy
MipEace
Tiffault-Kamps Mercantile Co
Upham Retail Lumber Co
C. W. Hart
Nes L. A. Wright
George W. Upham
B. S. Grambsch
Unique Theatre
Marshfield Hardware & Auto Co
National Mileage Co
Madison, Wis
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