The Gambler Wins and the Farmer hoses
Supt Carman of the Weighing Association in Milwaukee exposes a device to manipulate scales used by stock buyers in Wisconsin and Iowa. The Vo shaped shrinker attaches to scales, allegedly increasing weights by up to 10 pounds per animal, enabling buyers to profit at farmers’ expense and drive unfair competition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carman
Weighing Association
Milwaukee
Wisconsin
Iowa
Min Carian
Chicago
Mars
Fire Eats Through Vine Street Home In January blaze
A large new house owned by Mr and Mrs Gee Tepfer on Vine Street near the parks burned in a Saturday forenoon blaze. The fire started in the garret and spread rapidly before discovery, preventing any major household items from being saved. Firemen fought the flames in bitter cold, with limited salvage possible and Tepfer carrying insurance of TOU.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gee Tepfer
Vine Street
Printers Face Envelope Price Shakeup and Postal Beatdown
A printer laments a 40 cent per thousand rise in envelope costs due to paper, plus a 60 cent drop in postage by Uncle Sam, leaving printers to absorb higher material costs while customers resist. The author argues the combined tax and rate changes strain printers, fearing government overreach and price gouging.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ourself
Sam
Postminster
Haid
Unofficial Grip Cures and Absurd Remedies
A humorous column lists numerous, dubious home “cures” for the grip with quips about walking to settle bowels, dynamite and whiskey as cures, rubber heels, and silly prevention tips. It mocks patent remedies and travel tacks, ending with a joke about obtaining a password before leaving friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vlad
Lim
Hot Time in Jail Ends With Rescue Fire Hazard
Police report an intoxicated man in a jail cell set a bed cover on fire in a cold station house. Officer Geitin left a stove burning and the man crawled under the covering as smoke filled the room. Mr Griffa discovered the blaze and helped extinguish the danger before suffocation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geitin
Griffa
Settlement clears debts and lands tied to Sharry case
The court confirms settlement terms wiping out debts under Henry Sharry. Judge Burnell approves the arrangement by Monday. Details mention Vernon Vasustracd of Neos hab and a mortense involving Sherry. Cameron seeks deed void due to late recording while Vanstrand holds pine land tied to various corporations. Vita and Ostraud gain Neenah property and advance title to pine land.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Sharry
Burnell
Neoshab
Sherry
Aly
Cameron
Assizney
Vanstrand
Aberry
Simountite Ta
Simganbing
Vita
Ostraud
Neenah
Advds
Pine Lace
Card of Thanks and Sale Notice at Cherry Street
Card of Thanks extends gratitude to Sisters and management of St Josephs Hospital for care of Mrs Moss at Youtfastlin ton Mass. Thanks friends neighbors and Ladies Aid Society for floral offerings. For Sale a good S roomt house and lot on Cherry St 8335 cash. Address G W Bremor Greenwood Wis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Joseph's Hospital
Moss
Youtfastlinton, LL
Mass
Ender
Tooks
Mother
Ladies' Aid Society
Taatheras
Ubele
Joy Bernard
Cherry St
G. W. Bremor
Greenwood, Wis
Monahan Appointed Collector in Darlington District
James G. Monahan of Darlington is appointed internal revenue collector for the 2nd district with a salary of 4000 a year. A. G. Pankow, formerly division deputy collector under Blumenfeld, likely to resign or be asked to resign as the change takes effect soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James G. Monahan
Darlington
Internal Revenue
A. G. Pankow
Blumenfeld
Pinikow
Duian Fies
Supreme court reconsiders Emery murder case ruling
The supreme court has again set a hearing in the Lord and Emery murder case and reviewed the lower court judgment for alleged errors. If upheld, both defendants face life imprisonment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lord
Emery
Comrh
Tord
Lutheran Church Notes Bring Annual Greeting and Finance Update
The Lutheran congregation held its annual greeting last Sunday afternoon. The treasurer read a report showing finances in excellent condition. Five families joined the congregation as removals affected leadership. several trustees and school officials were elected or appointed, including a temporary parochial school teacher.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Faries
Owe
Martin Arndt
George Ze Jee
H. Kehrbers
A. G Pankow
Otto Hellerman
Leacher
Masquerade Ball At Hart's Hall Sets Four Prizes
A masquerade event at Hart's Hall is slated for Wednesday evening January 18 with four prizes to be awarded. The notice mentions prizes and festivities and invites attendees to enjoy whiskies and wines at discounted prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ravel
Hart's Hall
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Ladies of the Maccabees
Knights of the Narcibues
Mes. Matthe A
Pow. Org
Oshkosh
Alice Nelley
Laellt Alakson
Mos
Maud Ladevig
Coty
Ella Meyers
Revard Keupir
Myra Wahle
Pauline Riegel
Amelia Barteis
Valentine Ebser
bat-Arms
Margares Kelly
Mdda Patterson—Pickett
Woeedmen Hall
Subuc
Dasuary Tathfils
Vic Hove
Monahan
Lutheran Church Notes
Lucien
Oscars Mt
A Radloth
Karl Kisten
L. Thom
Upham’s
AL GO
Vollmar & Voelker Co
Lake View
Juin Hoel
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