Old Salem Washington Portrait Medallion by McIntire
A rare wooden medallion of George Washington in Salem is highlighted as a prized relic. Carved by Samuel McIntire after life studies, it adorned the Washington Square arch from 1807 to 1850 before an iron fence was installed. The piece rests in the Essex Institute preproof room in Salem and attracts study from artists and visitors.
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Washington
George Washington
Salem
Samuel McIntire
Washington Square
Essex Institute
Boston Globe
Late Barker’s fortune warns against speculation
The text recalls John H. Barker of Michigan Clits who left over 30 million dollars to his daughter and warned young men not to speculate. Barker argued speculators live in shaky ground and fear the money market, while his wife worries about the market.
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John H. Barker
Michigan
Clits
Heredity Overcome by Diet Says Letter to Postum
A publication of a reader letter from Battle Creek, Michigan, asserts heredity cannot be dodged but digestive issues and bilious attacks can be reduced by stopping coffee and using Postum. The writer credits Postum with eliminating severe bilious episodes after years of coffee dependence, claiming three years without medicine or attacks and attributing improvements to the hot beverage switch.
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Indy
Phyai
Postum
Postum Co
Battle Creek
Mich
Wellville
Reaton
Separate Ballots In All Elections In Wisconsin
Wisconsin lawmakers push split voting to separate presidential from state and local contests. Sen Henry Martin proposes two distinct ballots, with one for president and electors and the other for state offices, congress, and county positions, to curb straight-ticket voting. Frye bill targets fire escapes for multistory buildings, mandating two outside stairways and a four foot wide wrought iron exit by 1921 with specific slope limits.
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Madison
Wisconsin
Henry ©. Martin
Darlington
Senate
Martin
Congress
Jeader
Committee On
Taylor Frye
Tall Claire
Frye
Thuilding
Kay plans optional preliminary election bill for multi candidate offices
Assemblyman W A Kay of Spring Valley introduces a bill to abolish the primary and replace it with an optional preliminary election when more than two candidates vie for an office. It requires five percent petitioners, sets nomination deadlines, and removes party designations if a preliminary is held, except Milwaukee.
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W. A. Kay
Spring Valley
My. Kay
Milwaukee
Vinje Likely Unopposed for Supreme Court Seat
Senator A. W. Sanborn of Ashland and Representative Lenroot of Superior back Judge J. Vinje of Superior to succeed himself on the state supreme court. Rumors of W. D. Tarrant and W. O. Corrigan entering the race fade as they decline candidacy. Governor McGovern and Chief Justice Winelow attended the Ive stock show but crowd limits forced them out. demand to repeat the show grows.
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A. W. Sanborn
Ashland
Lenroot
Superior
J. Vinje
Supreme Court
W. D. Tarrant
WW. O. Corrigan
Milwaukee
McGovern
Winelow
State Supreme Court
Owlog
State Happenings Highlight Wisconsin Jobs and Deaths
Wisconsin items recount Madison hosting a joint science meeting February 16 17 with 37 UW faculty on program and out of town speakers. Prairie du Chien James Paris famed photographer dies at 67 after long Northwest work with J. Haynes. Drowning inquiry into streetcar crash in Sheboygan. Bridgeport toll bridge sale may lead to free crossing if state law changes.
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3. J. Haynes
St. Paul
California
Alaska
Sheboygan
R. H. Harrie
Wisconsin Railroad Commission
Eighth Street Hill
Marinette
Madison
Wisconsin Academy of Science, Arte and Letters
Wisconsin Archaeological Society
Wisconsin Natural History Society
University of Wisconsin
Merrill
New City
Tradon and Commerce
Merrill Io
Shawane
Menomlage
Shawano
Green Gay
Henry Snyder
Kaykauna
Waukesha
Kenorha High School
Aileen Shephard
Carroll College
Columbia
Misa Frances Roberts
Little God
Dicky
Prairia du Chien
Wisconsin River
Bridgeport
John Bleton
G. W Clark
New Salem
D. C
John Lawler
Milwaukee Road
Crawford
Grant
Mayvilla
Mayuilte
Northwestern Iron Company
Frasco
Crandon
John C Mare
Forest County
A. C. Umbrell
Miwaukee
Mars
Mara
Oconto
Thia
Manitowoc
Barney Sweeney
Thea Lakes
Goodrich Company
Sweeney
Goodrich
Hila
Virginia
Wausau
Warriage Mcense
Mike Wentland
Cassel
Helent Olejlczak
Emmet
He Iasixty
Watertown
D. D. Scott
Seventeenth Wisconsin Regiment
Columbus
Cure of infant eczema with Cuticura products
Mrs H E Householder of Baltimore testifies that her baby suffered eczema from 4 weeks old for nearly three years. After using Cuticura Soap daily and Cuticura Ointment, the child showed marked improvement in a week and was fully cured with two cakes of soap and one box of ointment. She can now go anywhere without sores. May 10, 1910.
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Cuthura
Cutiura
H. E. Householder
Helm St
Baltimore, Md
The Chief Need Questions Boxing Plans From Volk
A pale intellectual hen wearing eyeglasses visited Tom Volk, the athletic instructor, asking questions until he grew weary. He asked if boxing and wrestling required any particular application. Volk replied no, but a little practice would help. Cleveland Leader.
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Tom Volk
Fially
Volk
Cleveland Leadoy
Knicker Nocker Burglar Joke Revealed
A light hearted quip asks why the burglar was married. The answer cites the thief saying twelve instead of three at night when asked the time. The exchange frames a playful domestic pun about marriage and misread hours.
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Knicker
Nocker
His Wish Granted. Renowned Belgian Artist M Robie Dies
Bel gian artist M Robie died in Brussels aged 89 after a life as painter and horticulturist famed for roses. He once quipped I want to die among my roses and his final wish was fulfilled. The obituary notes he was the son of a blacksmith who worked at the forge and later gained international renown in art.
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Jean Robie
Brussels
Ufe
M. Robie
Health advertising about Cathartics and bowel care
An advertisement warns against liquid preparations and pills that worsen health. It claims cathartics irritate and weaken the bowels, while Cascarets strengthen bowel muscles, causing them to move and function healthily for proper rest.
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Colda
Rter
Dicasion
New York
Ory
A. Manilton
Senator Martin
State Board of Control
Wales
Assemblyman
Clark
State Board of Health
Office of State Plumbing Inspector
University of Wisconsin College of Agriculture
Agricultural Administration
H. J. Russell
Dean Russell
Nfe
Billy
Anti-Saloon League
Mquor
State Tax Commission
Bil
Wlacouala
Northwestern Mutual of Milwaukee
Northwestern
Wisconsin Board of Health
Tony
Boung Thee
Trust
Morhead
Fie
Anick Rebek
Pettit's
Howard Syros
Buffalo, N
Mohammed
Garfield
Phillips Brooks
Brotherhood of Man
Acorn
Acorn Brass Mfg
CO. Poller, Green and Peoria Siz
Dept.a
Chikagt TE
Dispensary Medical Association
New York City
Hudson River
Misa Banga
Miss Whiton
Riverdale Ave
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