Crooks Clean Up At Stanley Show
A Wisconsin farmer lost 345 dollars to a roaming con man during a Stanley circus visit as a ring of shell game hustlers and fake “neighbors” preyed on circus crowds. The scamsters, including a self styled Judge Bradford, lured victims into schemes to conjure money, with others selling cheap deceptive wares and belt fakers in the same wave of thieves. Local residents are warned to beware of such crooks around fairs and traveling shows.
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Wisconsin
Eau Claire Leader
Stanley
Bradford
Eau Claire
Plao
Fakir
Farm Hand Willing to Work Real Cheap
James Ward, a Warren County farmer, was offered a detailed compensation package by a former worker after a year’s service. The proposal included free housing, garden access, eight loads of manure, numerous farm outputs, and twenty dollars monthly pay. The offer covered half of eggs, milk, butter from eight cows, and other produce alongside livestock fattening and work arrangements.
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James Ward
Warren
Making Good Butter At Home From Farm To Market
United States Department of Agriculture outlines best practices for farm butter production. Emphasizes clean cows, sanitary dairy rooms, proper washing, salt incorporation, and uniform packing to ensure high quality. Highlights sources of off flavors, equipment cleaning, and the role of color and packaging in market appeal.
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United States Department of Agriculture
Waupaca Chautauqua Recap Shows Local Boost and Plans
Waupaca closed its Chautauqua under the Lincoln Chautauqua system with best wishes from The Times. The community funded, advertised, and hosted six days of programming at low cost, led by twenty five supporters who guaranteed $200. Next year contracts rise to 475 tickets at $2.00, with potential July or August dates and renewed local cooperation. Formerly women had no vote. now some states grant women voting rights.
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Waupaca
Chicago
Republican Post
Times
Haying Starts as Crop Prospects Improve in Staadt Wis
In Staadt Wisconsin harvest begins with a good crop and strong small grain yields. Leon McCrossen opens a new business despite earlier town setbacks. Residents visited George Bargabos to view a lynx he captured near March Rapids. A Wednesday dance drew a large crowd. Rain did not hinder some gatherings. People traveled to Wausau on Saturday the 17th to see Buffalo Bil's shows. Fred Zeek has moved to 437 Grand Avenue.
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Staadt
Wis
Leon McCrossen
George Bargabos
March Rapids
Wausau
Buffalo Bil
Fred Zeek
Grand Avenue
Rules of the Walk Are Worth Obeying
A compact guide notes pedestrians should keep right on crowded sidewalks and pass on the right, with babies pushed to the extreme right. It urges moving to clear crosswalk edges and avoiding blocking the passage, arguing better adherence benefits all.
Headache and Nervousness Cured by Chamberlains Tablets
Mrs Richard Gip of Spencerport New York praises Chamberlains Tablets for curing her headache and nervousness and restoring her health. For sale by all dealers.
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Chamberlain
Richard Gip
Spencerport
N.Y
Deelers
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