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Newspaper
Marshfield Times
Location
Marshfield, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jan 17, 1912
Page
3
The University of Wisconsin plans a major two to four day exposition in March, showcasing every college department and work type. Organized by the Students' Union, a large committee led by L. Washington will coordinate exhibits, dances, and miscellaneous activities for a year of planned events.
A. E. James for the state tax commission shows Madison is the wealthiest city in Wisconsin by assessable property, with Appleton and Milwaukee next. Madison's per capita spending and valuation exceed other cities, Racine nearby as rival. The Southern Wisconsin Teachers association will meet March 9 with educators from several states, including George E. Vincent of Minnesota and H. W. Shryock of Carbondale.
The External Department reports seventy six thousand people reached statewide in eleven months through extension work. Pro trips served one hundred and thirty nine communities with 849 lectures and entertainments since February 1, 1911. The department plans to greatly expand its activities in the coming year.
The assistant attorney general ruled Wisconsin had no valid state flag despite an 1863 act later repealed in 1878. A 1883 statute described a dark blue flag with state and US emblems and a regimental inscription, but the exact design and dimensions suggest the old or a revised flag may be adopted by the next legislature.
The state supreme court led by Chief Justice Winslow sustains the income tax law in the Bolens v Frear case. It says the measure is not a new experiment but a change from uniform property taxation, combining personal income progressivity with uniform real property value taxation. Incomes up to $800 for individuals, $1,200 for a couple, and $200 per dependent are exempted. rates range from 1 to 5 percent across income brackets. Pensions and postmaster salaries are non taxable.
The State department of education will soon set a contract for a year’s supply of school library books costing about $60,000. The department has prepared a revised list of 1,200 to 1,200 titles for use in libraries and elementary schools, from which superintendents must select.
Madison Commissioner of Banking Knolt approved the articles of incorporation for the Farmers and Merchants Bank of Greenwood, establishing a new financial institution in the town.
Madison Circuit Judge E Ray Stevens rules that an alien may file his petition for citizenship before turning 21, expanding eligibility for young applicants and outlining the early filing option.
Mrs Christina Kossack was found frozen to death in her home near Loganville. Her husband was near death as a result of the severe cold. The family had been to want and ill.
The president has nominated Wisconsin postmasters including P. E. Nelson of Cashton J. F. Gillmore of Durand and Wilbur H. W. Bridgman Stanley. The appointments reflect officials selected for specific towns and roles across Wisconsin.
STATENEWS reports Rev. Alex F. P. Wall, long time pastor of the Swedish Baptist church in Kenosha, resigns March 1 to lead Second Swedish Church in Seattle Washington. In other briefs death, accidents and local notices across Wisconsin cities including La Crosse Fall River Ripon Madison and Waukesha.
Two inspection locomotives built for the Quite Tall road feature four cylinder balanced simple locomotives with outside and inside cylinders connected to drivers. The design includes a two port single piston valve, Wa lserhart gear, 120000 pounds operating weight, 85 100 pounds on drivers, 42 inch drive wheels, 48 1/2 foot wheelbase, Wagon top boiler, 180 psi, 1496 square feet heating surface, tender 4300 gallons water and ten tons coal.
Old Jimmy Rowan, a trackwaiter on the Yakima line, has retired after 32 years with the Northern Public Hallway Company. Based in central Washington since 1900, he lived in a simple shack and worked in all seasons, earning the friendship of many engine crews and local residents. At 87 years old, he requested to return to his native home. transportation and a fund to cover expenses abroad were arranged by the company and St Paul headquarters.
A quirky scene describes a character named G esly stuck in a hotel elevator. The narrator notes the creature lacks exercise and claims G esly escapes through a wall from the room each morning. The odd vignette hints at a surreal, humorous hotel setting with a recurring escape.
A fragmentary line recalls a town scene spoken aloud behind a parade. The text hints at a dated week old context and mentions a person described as alive in a surprising phrase. The language reflects casual speech tied to a public gathering.
A passenger wreck between Chicago and Indianapolis showed a rail broken into five pieces. Post-crash inspection found decayed ties, loose spikes, and damaged ties, indicating that rail failure was due to poor support and stress rather than rail quality. The Trade Review notes multiple recent wrecks hint at faulty roadbed.
A traveler recounts a failed joke aboard a German express from Cologne to Mainz. The joke about a Schnellzug versus Snalzug backfired, leaving him embarrassed and forced to apologize to a stern conductor. The encounter ends with a warning to avoid jokes with train staff.
A Ky inventor Wor Sebree of Marrolton tests a flexible chain device on the Illinois Central that catches mail bags and guides them to the train. The system avoids crude handoffs and has postmaster general approval, with possible widespread railroad adoption soon. A fire pig was used in a demonstration to show no damage from the mechanism.
A terse postscript praises Bruce Brown as a speed king, noting the regard of a coach who salutes the runner and urges rivals to yield when he appears. The remark emphasizes quickness and respect in a sports context.
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