Pass It On 2 and Misconceptions at the Normal School
An Exchange reprints student questions and incorrect answers from the Oshkosh Normal School exam revealing widespread misunderstandings about geography famous people and history. A boy buys Red Cross Seals with three cents to aid those with consumption, expressing pride in helping the sick.
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Manila
Jane Addams
Hamburg
Illinois
Captain Scott
Panama Canal
Trenton
Santa Claus
Red Cross
Parcel Post Rate Cut and Weight Increase Announced
The Interstate Commerce Commission approves parcel post rate reductions and a weight limit rise from 20 to 50 pounds in the first two zones, effective January 1. Outside zones see lowered first-pound and added-pound rates, boosting parcel post volumes and possibly staff needs. the seventh zone likely unchanged. The Cynic column offers a tongue in cheek note on secrecy in conversation and confidence.
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Inter-State Commerce Commission
Postal Service
Work of Publicity Cited as Vital Historical Task
A fragment notes a speaker urging the public to remember who spoke the idea and to enter with real relish into the task of giving it the widest publicity. The quotation emphasizes enduring attention and broad dissemination of an important message.
Giant vessel launched by North German Lloyd line
The 36,000 ton steamship Columbus was launched at Danig on December 18 in the presence of the German crown prince and crown princess. The Baltic’s largest ship will serve the North German Lloyd fleet, part of sixteen new vessels boosting tonnage by 188,600 tons. Columbus measures 775 feet long, 83 feet beam, 54 feet deep, with 40,600 tons displacement and room for 2,400 passengers. It will use 30,000 horsepower engines to reach 21 knots.
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Daniig
Columbus
Germany
Gae
Baltic
Lingd
wVans
Marsh family to move to San Diego for legal practice
The Times reports S. M. Marsh and family will leave Neillsville early next year for San Diego California where Mr Marsh will continue his legal practice. A Devos will carry on the law business in Neillsville alone after their departure.
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Neilleville
Wis
the Times
S. M. Marsh
Neillsvile
San Diego
Cal
Marsh
Neillsville
Devos
Wood County Convention Set For January 14 15
Wood County School Board convention will meet at Grand Rapids January 14 and 15 in the Normal building. A new county board of examiners for common school diplomas will prepare examination questions, with grading by designated examiners and diplomas awarded by the county superintendent. Diplomas will be issued publicly at several county locations with formal exercises. The plan aims to advance education and gain support for local schools.
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Wood County School Board
Grand Rapids
Wood County Normal
County Board of Supervisors
Board of Examiners
Educatin
Wood County
Blanket Ballot Requiring Town Caucuses in Elections
Wisconsin towns must use a caucus and a printed blanket ballot at elections to determine the ticket. Caucuses are held at least seven days before voting. nominees equal to 10 percent of gubernatorial votes are placed on the official ballot. Australian voting system to be used. write in allowed if no official nomination.
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Wisconsin
Light-Hiding Merchant Faces Tough City for Business
A merchant who hides his light discovers that the city is not friendly to commerce. The piece notes the challenges and cautionary stance toward risky ventures in this urban setting.
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Ido
Neillsville Circuit Court Disposes Several Cases
In Neillsville Wisconsin on December 19 Edmund Proctor pleaded guilty to a statutory offense and received a two year state prison sentence. Verdicts were reached in several civil actions with Mrs Moody favored in Riggs vs Moody and Diercks vs Mead. The Hauge vs Kramery suit favored the plaintiff while Cory vs Jensen favored the defendant.
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Neillsville
Wis
Edmund Proctor
Sherman
Wm. Riggs
Ellen Moody
Mrs. Moody
Ed. Diercks
Richard Mead
Mr. Diercks
Martin Hauge
C. Kramery
H. B. Cory
Paul Jensen
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Marshfield, Wisconsin
Wood County School Officers
Grand Ra
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Xureal
Zweek
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