Dancy Drainage contract won by Milwaukee firm Forestal
The Dancy Drainage district commissioners awarded the entire work to Charles Forestal of Milwaukee after bids divided by four sections. The $83,325 project uses steam shovels on boats with living quarters and cooking facilities for crews, starting in spring to excavate about 1,208,600 cubic yards at 6.9 cents per cubic yard.
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Dancy
Charles Forgatal
Milwaukee
Forestal
Wausau
Justice Blewitt Rules Auction Fraud In Cow Sale
Fond du Lac Justice Blewitt rules a seven cow auction fraud case. Joseph Giebe advertised seven cows. Joseph Thomas tried to pass his cow as Giebel’s. Henry Cantsler bought it for 37 dollars but returned it after learning the truth. The judge invalidated the sale, stating buyers must know whose property they purchase.
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Justice Blewitt
Fond du Lac
Joseph Giebe
Joseph Thomas
Giebels
Henry Cantsler
Thomas
Giebel
Roosevelt Declares No Third Term for President
President Roosevelt issues a formal statement last Wednesday affirming he will not seek renomination. He recalls the election night declaration and reiterates, under no circumstances, will he be a candidate again, citing the two term tradition as guiding substance.
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Roosevelt
Baggage Rules Hit Dogs On Rail Trips
The Western Passenger association adopted new baggage regulations effective December 1. Dogs weighing over fifty pounds must be checked as baggage with the owner’s name on a tag and not more than two pets may ride in the baggage coach at once. The item notes the bold circular 241 and previews an upcoming Farmers Institute program at Spencer with sessions on agriculture and dairy topics led by local figures.
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Western Passenger Association
Water and Light Commission Meeting Marshfield 1907
The regular Water and Light Commission meeting in Marshfield Wisconsin on November 30 1907 was called to order by Mayor B A Upham. Commissioners E A Upham F Vollmar and H Kalsched attended. Bills totaling 2193 22 for new construction and current expenses were approved for payment by the Council with charges to individual accounts. The meeting adjourned with secretary L Dorschel noted.
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Marshfield
Wis
Water and Light Commission of
Water and Light Office
B. A. Upham
E. A. Upham
F. Vollmar
H. Kalsched
U. K
France
L. Dorschel
Left For Oshkosh In Northern Wisconsin Notice
V A Nason left Sunday morning for Oshkosh to take charge of Dr. Oviatt's carpenter shop. Vern is praised as a royal fellow, will be missed, and promises to return when spring arrives. Jess Allman takes on Vern's social duties and shoulders the load at Park Falls.
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V.A. Nason
Oshkosh
Dr. Oviatt
Vern
Nature
Wisconsin
Jess Allman
Park Falls
Simple Prescription Says Kidney and Backache Cure
A New York Daily article pitches a remedy for backache kidney and bladder derangement using Fluid Extract Dandelion Compound Karyon Compound Syrup Sarsaparilla taken after meals and at bedtime. A local druggist says ingredients are harmless and inexpensive and notes its use in rheumatic cases suggests it could aid kidney health. Also promoting cut glass and hand painted china at Mechler's Jewelry Store with new designs.
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New York Daily
Bright
Mechlers Jewlty
Solution of Cat Puzzle and City Hall Cigar Notice
The Times reports the cat and rat puzzle solution: 7 cats catch 7 rats in 7 minutes, one cat catches 1 rat in 7 minutes, and one cat catches 7 1/7 rats in 50 minutes. To catch 100 rats in 50 minutes, 14 cats are required. Also note a city notice about a ten cent cigar manufactured by John G Hoelz at Marshfield, 612.
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City Hall
John G. Hoelz
Marshfield
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Silas
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Gompary
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Christensen-Abel Co
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Bissell
George W. Upham
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Frank Mioskowski
W. Public, Square
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City of Fine
Louis Hahn
Lutterman & Eckes
Cent. Ave
R. Connor Cos
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Wagner
Herman Buchmiller
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