Farmers Day Highlights Wheat, Labor, and Education
Dean Russell warned of wheat supply strain, urging better seed, disease control, and efficient land use as farmers face labor shortages and rising costs. Women demonstrated drying and preserving methods while men reviewed fall wheat varieties, alfalfa, oats, and livestock disease control at the county field day.
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Viare Ole
Wisconsin
Jeopia
Europe
United States
America
Saskatchewan
Alberta
New England
Germany
Engkiad
Skal
England
Ghd
Miss Branegan
Home Economics Department
Evan Young
Miss Brannegan
Mrss Brannegan
Insurance for Soldiers Plan to Insure Sailors and Soldiers
Washington July 24 tentative plans from a conference of government officials and insurers to issue life insurance from 1000 to 10000 on the lives of American sailors and soldiers at ordinary premiums with the government paying the excess due to military risk. Family allowances linked to family size are proposed and indemnities would be paid for total or partial disability. The program assigns the War Risk Insurance Bureau full control of administration.
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Washington
War Rish Insurance Bureau
Hog cholera season on take no changes
Wisconsin agriculture department issues hog cholera warning urging vaccination and cooperation. State funds ($2,000) allocated to control outbreaks. advice to contact the state veterinarian and use serum from the college of agriculture if needed. Emphasizes speed and assistance to save hog herds.
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Madison
Wisconsin Department of Agriculture
United State
Wisconsin
GauMiver
College of Agriculirs
College of Agriculture
Famliar
Silos Seen as Key to Wisconsin Corn Crop 1917
Professor B. A. Moore of the University of Wisconsin, fresh from northern county inspections, says silos likely save Wisconsin corn crop in 1917. He notes corn not advanced, heat needed to ripen before early September, and predicts a strong war crop for potatoes oats peas rye barley and wheat.
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Madison
Wisconsin
BR. A. Moore
University of Wiscongim
Mr. Moore
Flags and their meanings in maritime signaling
The article explains color flags and their signals on ships. A yellow flag indicates contagious disease, hoisted until quarantine ends. A white flag signals a bag of truce, while a black flag marks piracy or post execution compliance. A half mast flag signals mourning, and distress is shown by the national ensign reversed or knotted for emphasis.
Fruit Diet or a Cure Claim Sparks Diet Craze
A fragment discusses a so called tenit diet marketed as a sure positive cure for conditions linked to “Wlogding” and other ailments. The text hints at broad claims appealing to readers seeking quick remedies.
Alibi in white slave case in LaCrosse
The federal case against Robert J. Shields a Superior politician and real estate man charged with violating the Mann white slave act neared a halt as testimony paused. William S. Forrest defending Shields presented Chicago hotel clerks to place him in that city during the alleged Superior actions, while his motion for directed verdict citing Caminetti-Diggs and Edwards was overruled by Judge Lands of Chicago.
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Lacrosse
Robert J. Shields
Superior
William S. Forrest
Chicago
Shields
Mr. Forrest
Calfornia
Edwards
St Paul
Landis
Mitchell Wagon Company Liquidates in Milwauke e Epoch
The Mitchell Wagon company of Rivalling, one of the oldest in its field, is liquidated. Machinery and stock are sold to Deere Company for a Fort Smith Arkansas plant, while buildings are acquired by the Mitchell Motor company. Founded in 1835 by Henry Mitchell, the firm occupied twenty acres of factory land.
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Mitchell Wagon Company
Millwaukee
Riv Aing
Deere Company
Fort Sairit
Ark
Mitchell Motor Company
Henry Mitchell
Indaw
Two Randles Sons Registered Twice in Waukesha
In Waukesha on July 24 J M D Randles reports two Randles sons John Eric and William Porter registered twice for selective army service. John Eric numbers 2,89) and 2,977 while William Porter numbers 2124 and 2,889 both listed in New Berlin. Randles is mystified by the registration mix up.
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Waukesha
J. M¢D. Randles
John Eric
William Porter Randles
Tatter
New Berlin
Randles
Lightning Kills Many Cows Near Tirchwood
In Birchwood area during the heaviest storm, lightning struck farms, killing numerous cows owned by local farmers. The event occurred as the region endured a severe electrical weather, impacting agricultural property and livestock.
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Birchwood
Tirchwood
Land Opened by Homestead Act on Two Million Acres
Oregon and California Railroad Co. files legal action over land finally resolved. Title reissued to United States. land opened for settlement and sale under homestead laws. Includes a large map of land by townships and sections with soil, climate, rainfall, elevations, and temperature data. Postpaid one dollar. Grant Loads Locating Company, Portland, Oregon.
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Oregon & California Railroad Co
United States
Congress
Portland
Oregon
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