Wisconsin Hopes for Rural Social Club Network
Wisconsin leaders aim to establish at least one neighborhood social club in every township and even one for every 25 square miles in some areas. The plan seeks district social centers with tri to four annual meetings, wider membership, and community reader programs to unite residents and improve living and work conditions across counties including Sauk Manitowoc Walkworth Washburn Waupaca Douglas and Polk. A Farm and Home Week round table at the College of Agriculture in February will hear farmers and families share successes from neighborhood gatherings.
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Wisconsin
LaCrosse County
Skillet Greek Farmers’ Club
Sauk County
Fampus
Wisconsin Country Life Conference Association
College of Agriculture
Madison
Gospel of Neighborhood Societies
Sauk
Manitowoc
Walkworth
Washburn
Waupaca
Douglas
Polk
Peddlers and Agents Judge Park Decides
Appleton firm Rooney and Grogan won a case for W. J. Morrow of Appleton Tea and Coffee against Clintonville peddling ordinance. Judge Byron B. Park ruled the city may not define peddlers differently from standard meaning, upholding his January decision after trial in Waupaca. The ruling sparked local debate as merchants protested outsiders selling to customers and paying taxes.
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Appleton
Rooney & Grogan
W. J. Morrow
Appleton Tea and Coffee Company
Appleton ,Tea, and Coffee Company
Clintonville
Rossart
Morrow
Waupaca
Byron B
Park, Rooney
Grogan
Morrow, Olen & Olen
Supreme Court
Park
When in doubt sit down at national ceremony
Washington D C January 10 be cause they insisted on standing up while the Star Spangled Banner was being played and refused to sit down during the ceremony.
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Washington, D. C
Marines Ejected From Theater Under Court Ruling
Two privates of the United States Marine Corps were forcibly removed from a local theater after being ordered by individuals in the rear. A District Supreme Court justice ruled that theater management may eject patrons under such circumstances, and Marine Corps authorities will not protest.
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United States
Marine Corps
District Supreme Court
Red Cedar Harbors Dread Apple Rust in Wisconsin
Wisconsin orchardists warn the red cedar harbors apple rust, threatening Wealthy and other varieties. Dr L R Jones and I E Vaughan of the University of Wisconsin Agricultural Experiment Station advise removing red cedars, planting resistant varieties, and burning cedar stands where feasible to protect orchards. spraying is rarely effective and costly.
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Wisconsin
L. R. Jones
I. E. Vaughan
Agricultural Experiment Station
University of Wisconsin
Door
Bayfield
Jones
Vaughan
Sone
Dudley
Jonathan
Peersless
Whitney
Famouse
McMahon
Oldenburg
McIntosh
Richfield Happenings Include Ill Resident and Creamery Upgrades
Richfield reports Jacob Hanson seriously ill with slim chances of recovery. Kreation of progress as Joseph Fleischman upgrades his home with electricity. Klondike Creamery patrons hosted a bee to fill the ice house. Creamery president emphasizes hustle. cement floor and cream ripener installed. Albert Thompson relocates the old church beside other buildings. Richfield Ladies Aid to meet Mrs. Merle Tuttle on January 19. Max Lendticke shipped hay to Chicago. Hugh Philipps returns from visit with grandmother in Illinois. Teachers and several school board members plan to attend the Grand Rapids school board convention Friday and Saturday. Snow now expected to affect area.
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Richfield
Jacob Hanson
Joseph Fleischman
Klondike Creamery
Klondike Creamery Company
Albert Thompson
Local notices on residents and services in town
The notice lists residents and activities including George Bauer offering sawing wood service, Ole Windal at Madison for violin lessons, Tom Windal at Laona employed, and Mrs. Frank Schnell under medical care for over two years.
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Mers
George Bauer
Ole Windal
Madison
Tom
Laona
Frank Schnell
Central Wigconsia State Fair financial report 1915
The document details the Central Wigconsia State Fair association finances for 1915 including cash receipts of 11248.58 and disbursements totaling 21114.46. It notes advances, salaries, maintenance, race expenses, premiums, and notes, with a balance on hand of 124.07 and a note of 2200.00 with interest paid to January 1, 1916.
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Central
Wigconsia
Telegis Press
Bergen Fire Wreaks Historic Bergen in Norway
Two thousand residents of Bergen homeless after a $15,000,000 blaze devastates a third of the Norwegian port city. The fire began in an ironmonger's shop Saturday night and, aided by high winds, engulfed the business district. Firefighters blew up buildings at the fire line to halt spread. no lives reported lost, but essentials like groceries grown scarce as storage houses burned. Bergen, a 90,000 population harboring Norway’s ship interests, lies 190 miles northwest of Christiania.
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Christiana
Norway
Bergen
National Museum
Sherry and community note events at Marshfield and Rapids
R Q Eving made a business trip to Marshfield Saturday. Edna Becker returned from Chicago after visiting friends. Ladies Missionary society met at Mrs Henry Whitney with Mrs Frank Parks leading. Pres W J Agnew and Dr Ne calm did business at Rapids. Dr Malcolm’s meetings aid the school and community though cold weather kept some away. Sunday services were well attended. Tuesday closes the series. A Conversazione at Northwest Collegiate Institute and Presbyterian church honored Dr Malcolm of St Paul. A good program, refreshments, games, and delightful remarks concluded the evening.
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Sherry
R. Q. Eving
Marshfield
Edna Becker
Chicago
Ladies Missionary Society
Henry Whitney
Frank Parks
Pres
W. J. Agnew
Necalm
Rapids
Malcolm
Northwest Collegiate Institute
Ladies of the
Presbyterian Church
St. Paul
What We Eat
It is estimated that the average resident consumes about 172 pounds of meat and dairy annually. The breakdown includes 0.3 pounds of beef, 7.5 veal, 6.5 mutton, 10 lard, 7.5 pork, plus 17.5 butter, 3.8 cheese, 17 ice cream, 1.5 oleo, and about 475 pounds of milk.
Wallingford’s Bank Inquiry Deepens on Stolen Funds
In a resumed scene from Page Six, Cornelius Rockerrell and Aunt Patty Warden’s circle confront a masked discovery as a young woman reappears alive, while Wallingford joins banker Bracke Daw to probe Prine’s bank. Fannie, Violet, and others sketch the bank’s directors and the head bookkeeper Qualey amid a looming audit. A mysterious outsider arrives to address the board, signaling a pivotal confrontation that advances the investigation into the town’s finances.
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Wallingford
Blackie Daw
Patty Warden
Estes
Anguar
Ingbel
Pat
Cornelius Rockewell
Blackie
Fannie Wardes
Rufus
Prine
Fannie
Tueir
Qualey
Seston
Hatus Wallleford
Liz
Bes
Jeter J
Rubsy Wallingford
Thoraughily
Are Snd
Lama
Uniform Madel Hit in Richmond 1886
The first Confederate uniform ever worn in the southern theater appeared in 1886 for West by the Enemy at Richmond. A young veteran son of a Confederate soldier wore the XRAY uniform during Willan Gillette’s company performance, prompting loud applause from the audience and astonishment among actors.
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Willan Gillette
Richmond
Chicago News
A Ganary's Ears A Curious Bird Feature
A short note on avian ear structure from St Nicholas describing that birds lack outer ears and have a concealed hearing opening covered by feathers. It remarks on birds' acute hearing despite the absence of a fleshy outer ear, citing an interesting fact about anatomy. The Times advert appears to work.
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St. Nicholas
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Urge de Ciochertera i Ram
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Onion
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