Ginseng Venture Impresses Wisconsin Investors
The Marshfield Times reports a Milwaukee capital syndicate plans large scale ginseng cultivation near Nekoota and Armenia in Wood County Wisconsin. They target second and third year crops, aim to corner the market, and expect high profits as ginseng commands large sums in China and the United States.
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Edwards Chosen City Attorney After Resignation
At Monday council meeting C. B. Edwards was selected to succeed E. C. Pors as city attorney. Edwards, a two year practicing attorney, quickly began duties and is praised for his role in the acquittal of Ann McGill in arson defense. His appointment meets general approval for a reliable city attorney.
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St. Valentine
The Cranberry Grower Debuts as Industry Journal
The Cranberry Grower, a neat three column eight page monthly, arrives from Grand Rapids Tribune office. W. H. Fitch edits and presides, A. B. Sutor is vice-president, and W. H. Crumb serves as secretary-treasurer. The foreword promises timely, thoughtful industry information and instruction for cranberry concerns.
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Ground Hog Day Forecast Causes Statewide Weather Debate
On Candlemas Day February 2, superstition holds the groundhog predicts weather. The state mainly saw sun, except Wausau where sun was obscured all day. Wausau residents expect mild weather for six weeks, while the rest face extended cold. The piece playfully notes Wausau’s water works woes might turn to a profitable garden.
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Primary Bill Passed by Assembly on Wednesday
The assembly passed the primary election bill after committee review. The vote was 7 bays and 20 noes with nine Republicans and eleven Democrats opposing. The bill moves to the senate for minor changes before becoming law, giving Wisconsin residents a chance to try the measure.
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Frank L. Zweck The up-to-date jeweler ad
For fine jewelry watches and clocks at reasonable prices call on Frank L Zweck the up to date jeweler Watch and clock reparing a specialty.
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Frank L. Zweck
Unruly Adoration Ends in Injury and Death Tale
A historical chronicle recalls Betty the infant Losculus amid juvenile fame when adoring women seized him with kisses bruising him. Similar tale of My de Tangy, a courtier of Louis XV, enthralled by ladies who hugged and kissed him until he collapsed, broke a vessel and died days later.
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Rabbits and Acrobats Clash in Barnyard Tales
A Field magazine writer notes rabbits can climb walls and even wire netting, astonishing siblings with a rabbit leaping from a tree. Rabbits use slopes or other routes to reach high places, and can scale stone faces and quarry walls to reach their burrows, defying common expectations about their climbing abilities.
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Cinderella and the Glass Slipper Explained
A critic argues the famous tale should read as a fur slipper instead of glass. The translator’s pantomime source, veil and verre renderings shift the footwear from fur to glass, altering the classic image.
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Ier Spper
Editor defends self amid strange proposals and ghost joke
In a clipped excerpt, the Glasgow Boho editor denies being a sport while recounting a curious proposition to dine with friends and a scheme about paying for misdeeds. A Gray quip about “A Country Church” ghost humor follows, reflecting local wit and cautionary tales.
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Keny Gray
New York Tribune
Supt Head Resigns From Marathon County Asylum
Superintendent H. C. Head resigns after nine years and moves to run a new canning factory in Wausan. Trustees Cramer Rieser and Knoker oversee the asylum and Poor Farm and appoint Thompson of Wauwautasa as the new head, effective May 1. Oshkosh writer Andrew Haben prepared an illustrated city supplement for the Oshkosh Times.
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Tainted Message Promises Aid for Your Interests
A garbled note expresses a desire to assist and promote interests, claiming to help with dealings and suggesting cooperation with a list or group. The fragment hints at a business or financial aim but remains unclear and non-specific.
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