Wisconsin Principal Events Of The Week In Madison
Wisconsin items from various sources for readers in Madison report formal greetings to the new governor James O. Davidson following Ticbert Labotlette’s resignation. Wisconsin Teachers Association adjourns with officers elected, a plea for better schoolhouses, and a note on public instruction. Creditors of former congressman Laidlerherry receive final distribution from the estate. News items cover a hospital accident, a fatal duel aftermath, a Christmas snow storm relief, and other Wisconsin brief items.
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Madison
Wis
Atian
Wisconsin
Ticbert M. Labotlette
United States
Coverner
Janes O. Davidson
Polley
Davidson
Mabel
Grave Davidson
Milwaukee
Wisconsin Teachers’ Association
Falley Cate
I. Ob
Convers
Beloit
Frances BM. Walsh
Mittwaukee
Compe Aghirad
Tuli Rucka- Tellow
Waukesha
Alfred Bayliss
The Mystery Tale and Its Suspense
Lee Hartinin argues in Harper's Weekly that mystery fiction succeeds by enlarging suspense. He contends readers seek to see how it ends and that plot development, climactic sequence, and withheld outcomes drive popular stories while character and mood serve the suspenseful payoff.
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Lee F. Hartinin
Harper'y Weekly
Banana Planting Life and Soil Facts From The Chicago Journal
Under favorable conditions a banana plant may yield a stem of fruit in months though typical plantations take from twelve to eighteen months to bear. Soil fertility and topography affect plantation life, some soils resting seven years, others lasting for decades with alluvial enrichment. Sandy loam soils suit banana growth best, needing ample rainfall, but surface water should not stagnate as heat can stigonalize the plant.
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Banadas
Ataik
Chicago Journal
Toothtranches and the Craft of Toothbrush Bristles
A craftsman explains how a straight brush bone twelve inches long yields four blanks, while a curved bone yields two. Bristles are inserted with wire or thread, then trimmed to final length. The process balances length, strength, and cost in brush making.
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Renufacturer
Anne
Fragmentary tale of a philosopher leader and revolt
An unclear, damaged reminiscence speaks of a diary like revolt and a discusses wealth and travel. A self proclaimed president or philosopher contemplates fortune, selling household items to sustain belief, while a revolutionary mood and debts loom. The piece names unknown figures and garbled terms, reflecting a historical yet unreadable fragment.
Domestic disharmony over trivial decor disputes
An English case reports an elderly family servant who divorced her gardener over tiny temper clashes. She claimed he insisted on upside down glassware and no accessories on dining chairs, and since they could not agree, the couple separated. London News notes the odd reason underscores temper issues in marriage.
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England
London News
A Friendly Sageenilon Clock Repair Tale
An old man in a Scotch village carries a bis eight day clock back to the watchmaker. A passerby notices him and shouts. The man returns slowly, and the friend jokes that perhaps he should have a fur handler for carrying a watch.
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Lila
A Little Tale From Fairyland
A whimsical fragment presents a fairy tale moment where a fairy asks ten men for a game of swish and asks about the races. One elf notes seven men seek knowledge while others think themselves informed, reflecting playful confusion in fairyland attire.
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Condom
Ant Gold
Puoch
Wits Weak Point Obituary Spars Details Of Circular Saw Death
An obituary for a man notes he was a good citizen and ardent patriot, but mixes in a flawed remark about limited information on circular saws. The item blends tribute with a misstatement reflecting the era’s humor or error in printing.
Gave the Bride Avyar Stella Who Gave Her Away
A fragmentary verse piece hints at a wedding scene with a bride named Avyar Stella and a brother revealing secrets during the ceremony. The speaker notes the beginning moments and suggests pe walts will handle themselves in the aftermath.
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Avyar
Stella
Bella
Company A nets victory over Stevens Point team 17 to 1s
A local basketball match Thursday evening saw Company A topple Stevens Point city team 17 to 1s. Visitors led at halftime but the home squad rallied to finish strong. The item also notes a separate sale at Carney & Co and references a cold New Year with a historic low temperature. A church service, Christmas greetings, and a note on local incidents in Grand Rapids are mentioned, alongside an advertisement for organ top costs.
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Stevens Point
Grand Rapids
Stevens Point Journal
Conati
Harvey O11 Co
Cleveland
Ohio
Episcopal Church
Weller
Fond du Lag
É Tion
M Dafter
Tm Ollice
Wisconsin's Guardian Angel and LaFollette's Departure
A regional tribute laments Robert M. LaFollette leaving for Washington, noting his long service and the party's diminished shelter from hardship. The piece predicts a tougher path ahead for Wisconsin, praying his enduring concern remains despite his absence.
Marshfield to Buy Farm Stone Piles for 2.50 per 15,000 lbs
The City of Marshfield invites farmers to deliver stone piles to the city stone yard. Pay is two dollars and fifty cents per fifteen thousand pounds, with stone no larger than eighteen inches in diameter. Dated Marshfield Wisconsin January 4 1996. M G Fleckenstein City Clerk.
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Marshfield
Wisconsin
M. G. Fleckenstein
Dry Wood for Sale by Upham Mfg Co
On hand 3000 cords stove length dry wood selling at 1.35 dollars per cord delivered anywhere in the city. Orders via teamsters or at the Main Office. Terms cash on delivery.
Wenzel and Wenzel Purvey Fresh Meats and More
Wenzel and Wenzel offer a full meat line with clean, fresh products including fresh and salt meats sausages fish and related facilities. They advertise reliable service and invite inquiries by telephone.
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Wenzel & Wenzel
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