Audubon and Lucy Bakewell Honeymoon Tales
The passage recounts John James Audubon’s mismatch with trade, his focus on collecting specimens, and a honeymoon aboard a floating Ohio boat with Lucy Bakewell that might be one of their original house cats. It notes a legal complaint about odor from drying skins and briefly explores animal humor and emotion with examples of dogs, monkeys, cats, and grieving livestock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Audubon
Lucy Bakewell
Bin
New York
John James
Dusiness
Ile
Klabride
Ohio
Louisville
Ikeep Indian
Tanea
Metaphor Competition At Michigan Orator Event
A student orator at the University of Michigan delivers a dramatic speech with grand imagery. He likens civilization to a star of empire and invokes striking phrases about liberty and the Capitol dome, aiming to impress judges and audience alike.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Clay
University of Michigan
Star of Empire
Atlantic
Washington
I Love You Across Cultures In A Danlah Document
A Danlah paper catalogs how languages express love in diverse phrases. Many entries show varied phonetics like Chinaman Tongalal and Armenian Gesiren ex bezy, with Eskimo favoring a lengthy phrase to woo the beloved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tongalal
Nehabeeck
Oats sowing and soil prep tips from farmer in Iowa
Wm C Fonsor of Van Buren County Iowa asks about oats sowing methods. The advice favors two passes of shallow disking with harrowing before sowing and a crosswise double disk after sowing to create a firm fine seed bed. Proper seed coverage and careful driving prevent seed from clustering or being buried too deep, with yields reported up to 65 bushels per acre.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. C. Fonsor
van Buren County
Iowa
Economic woes linger as consumption drives recovery
The piece argues that financial doctors failed to curb the panic and that only consumptive demand for human goods will pull the economy out. It predicts continued industrial trouble, pain for labor, and that hard facts will trump theories as the tide turns, urging cheerfulness in the meantime.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gowpers
Death of Rev. Gibson Elder Episcopal rector dies in Grand Rapids
Reverend George Gibson a veteran Episcopal rector dies after a lingering illness at his granddaughter's home in Grand Rapids. He and Dr. William Darter were lifelong friends and Darter will assist Bishop Weller at the funeral in the Grand Rapids Episcopal church at 10 30 this morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Gibson
Isaac Witter
Grand Rapids
Wm. Dafter
Darter
Bishop Weller
Dying at Milwaukee Miss Selma Christopherson
Miss Selma Christopherson eighteen daughter of Mr and Mrs Jewell Christopherson residing near Raplingers switch died in Milwaukee last Saturday after an abscess led to an operation at Milwaukee hospital. Her body was brought home for a Thursday funeral with services at the house at 11:30 am and at Richfield M E church at 1:30 pm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Selma Christopherson
Jewell Christopherson
Raplinger’s
Milwaukee
Milwaukee Hospital
Richfield M
Central Wisconsin State Fair Association Annual Meeting
Members of the Central Wisconsin State Fair Association will meet in Marshfield Wood County Wis in the city hall assembly room on Wednesday January 15 1908 at 2 30 pm to elect officers and conduct other business all members are urged to attend for matters of interest Secretary A G Fanbow Marshfield Wis December 23 1907.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central Wisconsin State Fair Association
Marshfield
Wood County
Wis
Pon
Fanbow
Real Estate Transfers in Wood County and Surrounding Areas
A compilation of property transfers filed in Wood County and nearby counties detailing buyers and sellers such as John Nikolay, August Witt, Conrad Wittman, Jens Naset, August Witt, Rose Rozell, Carl Fredrick, John Lyons, Gustave Sanger, George Footit, John Hume, Anton Severson, John A. Gaynor, James Conaway, Mathilda Ward, Joseph Lang, Joseph Seidet, and Louis Seidi. Transfers cover parcels in Marshfield, Nekoosa, and various townships with sums ranging from $1 to $6000, dates in December through March, and descriptions including lots, blocks, and sections with notes on con. values.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Nikolay
Wood Co
August Witt
Bik
H. A. Lathrop
Marshfield
Con
Conrad Wittman
Wood
Fred Schultz
Marathon Co
Jens J. Naset
Ola A. Solheim
Winnesheik Co
Iowa
Same Place
Rose Rozell
Rose Rozell Et al of Waushatal Co. To J. RK. Esser
City of Marshfield
Carl Fredrick
George Nall
Philip Adler
John B. Lyons
Brodhead, Green Co
Henry Omstead
Gustave Sanger
Karl ‘Sanger
George Footit Etux
Nekoosa
Charles Mesria
John P. Hume
John A. Gaynor
F. N. Wood
Same County
James L. Conaway
Rock
Flora
Conaway
Mathilda Ward
Grand Rapids
Myrtle L. Grant
Joseph Lang
Christian Lang
Joseph Seidet
Louis Seidi
Spencer Notes and Local Happenings in Abbotsford Area
Miss Nellie Williams visits Abbotsford. Bert Reas goes to Moon to resume work. A baby girl born to Mr. and Mrs. P. O. Schaefer on Tuesday. Mrs. W. B. Parks and son Kern go to Phillips. Miss Maude Damon returns to Greenwood school. Frank Bobardt of Milwaukee visits Miss Ide Parrett. Miss Effie Williams returns from vacation at Fifield. Local callers: Mrs. A. F. Imm, Mrs. Wm. Kommer and Emma. Geo. Farrington attends county board matters at Wausau. Ina Damon begins substitute teaching in Parrett district. Mrs. E. Heath expected home from Marshfield hospital. Mrs. Chas. Cramer and Mrs. C. Rienow attend funeral in Waukesha. Spencer Juvenile Band hosts New Year’s Eve party at Woodman Hall. Rev. C. M. Christiansen spends week at Unity for M. E. church dedication on Jan. 12. Dr. Truesdale, Presiding Elder F. W. Straw to attend services Friday evening. Depot hours revised as new operator law takes effect. Bashieski quits at 3 pm. Disher starts 11 pm shift. depot closes at night. Fire scare at M. E. church averted by quick work. stove pipe fire in pillar nearly caused damage. water applied, safety ensured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ina Damon
Parrett
E. K. Pickett
E. Heath, Sr
St. Joseph's Hospital
Marshfield
Chas. Cramer
C. Rienow
Waukesha
C. M. Christiansen
Unity
Dr. Truesdale
Madison
F. W. Straw
J. Bashieski
F. Disher
Farmers Wanted Wheat Oats Rye Barley Buckwheat
Farmers in Upham and surrounding area urged to deliver wheat oats rye barley and buckwheat to Upham Mountain Company for the highest market price offered. Local lenders and agents note steady demand and prompt payments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Upham, Mtg. Co
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Western Salvage Company
London
Aaron
Yweensin Partner
Dental Depot
Maple Street
Central Road
Stevens Point
Abbotsford
Eke
Adlers Opera House
Clyde Long
Rev. Gibson
Annual Fair Association
Mestlog
Nellie Williams
Bert Reas
Moon
P. O. Schaefer
Frank Bobardt
Ide Parrett
Effie Williams
Fifield
A. F. Imm
Wm. Kommer
Emma
Geo. Farrington
Wausau
Spencer
Woodman Hall
M. E
Castoria
Chas. H.fietaher
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