Woodman Fight Ceases In Insurance Rate Dispute
The Modern Woodmen of America aborts its bid for higher insurance rates and will not push the issue at the June Toledo head camp meeting unless the membership originates it. The dispute followed two years of tension since Chicago rate increases and a court injunction against enforcing the new rates. The society has continued under the old plan.
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Rock Island, Il
The
Modern Woodmen of America
Toledo
Chicago
Oshkosh Not Disappointed Denies City Reassessment
Madison Wis December 20 the state tax commission denied the reassessment of Oshkosh property. The decision signed by all members notes defects in the 1913 assessment but due to the assessor and city commission attitude promises future improvements and thus no reassessment now.
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Madison
Wis
State Tax Commission
Thos. E. Lyons
Commission
Snow needed to move timber from Wisconsin woods
Green Bay reports that snow and cold are required in northern Wisconsin and Michigan's upper peninsula to send an immense timber supply to saw mills and pulp mills. Lumbermen have been stalled by unusual weather, delaying work. Contractors expect a record timber output if snow falls, while unemployment grows and workers seek lodging at the city jail.
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Green Bay
Wisconsin
Upper
Michigan
Enormous Loss on Lakes From Great Storm
Milwaukee memo reports final estimates of Great Lakes losses from the November storm. Vessel values and total losses reach about 3.16 million dollars for destroyed hulls and 4.78 million including cargoes and vessels. Shoreline and smaller craft damages expected to raise totals further with casualties estimated around two dozen.
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Milwaukee
Wis
Great Lakes
Calfornia Rep Church Bill Aims to Penalize Money Panic Makers
Washington D C Dec 22 Rep Church Democrat of California proposed a bill making it an offense to make false statements about the financial condition of the United States to trigger a money panic. Offenders would face a 3000 dollar fine and at least ten years imprisonment.
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Washington, D. C
Representative Church
California
United States
Park Falls Voters oppose 745000 high school plan
In a special school election at Park Falls Wisconsin the measure to raise 745000 for a new high school was rejected by 199 against 28 with 175 counted voters but 227 ballots cast. The item highlights local real estate ads and classified notices in The Times.
Conflicting Voices In State and Local Notes
A collage of dated remarks from several Wisconsin papers references tax policy public spending and local concerns. Highlights include Senator Stephenson on legal defense funds while urging restraint on new undertakings, and sharp quips on land ownership and economic conditions.
Quality 15 Improving Says Wood County Expert
Prof. M H Jackson of Wood County Normal School visited town for the corn and dairy school at the city hall and saw higher quality displays this year. He noted better selection by children and said a new agriculture course will be offered next fall with practical and theoretical work. A county and state university funded soil and crop school will be held next year open to all county residents.
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M. H. Jackson
Wood County Normal School
City Hall
Jackson
Notate and Soil
State University
Banks Accept Currency Bill After Washington Vote
New York bankers, initially opposed, now accept the currency bill as national banks pledge to enter the new system. City leaders say none will drop federal charters, and thirty six banks expect to stay nationally chartered as the law takes effect. The move preserves prestige and reserve practices while aligning with government bond holdings.
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New York
Washington
All Street Bank
Vail Resigns From Boston & Maine Board in AT&T Shakeup
Theodore X. Vail of the American Telephone & Telegraph company resigns from the Boston and Maine railroad board as part of a broader move to reduce duties. He had recently resigned as director of the New York Central railroad and will step down as AT&T president, with other directors following. Washington observers call the dissolution of the telephone trust a major anti trust victory for President Wilson and speculate on government ownership prospects.
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Easton
Mass
Theodore X. Vail
American Telephone & Telegraph Company
Boston & Maine Railroad
Vail
Mc.Vail
Western Union
Washington
D. C
Wilson
Congress
Madison Speaker Hull Sees Tax Debate Rise Statewide
Madison visitor Merlin Hull reports high taxes under discussion across Wisconsin with county boards and city councils weighing the issue. He says the press is focusing on taxation and predicts a lively campaign while opposing excessive expenditures and delaying political announcements for now.
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Madison
Wis
Nec
Merlin Hull
Murcipal
Hull
To the Farmer From the Open Fields of Home
A rural speaker cherishes labor on the land and rejects city glamor. He grounds his pride in honest toil, facing neighbors with integrity, refusing masters, and valuing quiet liberty over wealth. The poem extols the farmer as a steady, self-reliant provider for the world.
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Sam
Monthly Statement for School District One
The November ledger shows a balance on hand of 4655.84 and various expenditures for tuition supplies repairs and salaries. Notable entries include tuition to Deer Creek 19.00 Navy 29 Interest 45.66 and salaries for teachers 2219.51 and janitors 180.00. Balance on hand 1932.70 with total 4721.58.
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Deer Creek
Bnk
C. M. Barnes-Wilcox Co
W. HL. Kalsched
Alex Mettelka
Chas
Thuss
Jahor
Buehmiller
H. Ebbe & Co
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Deming Block
Cedar Streets
W. B. Lind
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D. A. Enilans
Sexton's Drug Store
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Want Cohman
Wood County
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Sackett
Waupaca
Waukesha Freeman
T. Egbert Puavey
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Athens
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Wausau
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Marshfield, Wisconsin
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American Book Go
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the MacMillan Co
Allyn & Bacon
Ginn & Co
A. J. Nystrom & Co
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Eereer
Marshfield Herald
Marshfield Times
Rembs & Sturm
Normington Bros
H. Halle
Caxton Sch. Supply Co
Spis
Kraus
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Singer
Singer Shop
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