Goats Lead Sheep Unloading at Union Pacific Yards
A tale from the West recounts how billy goats with tobacco rewards solved unloading and loading sheep for Union Pacific. goats guide the flock from cars to feeding pens, enabling efficient 28 hour restocking along a vast rail network.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Heuston Pacific
Judas
Interstate Commerce Commission
Great Western Ranges
Missouri River
Union Pacific Railroad
Wyoming
Colorado
Utah
Idaho
Oregon
Montana
California
Omaha
United States
South Omaha
Dheep
Union Pacific
T W. L. Park
North Platte
Neb
Billy Goat
Billy
Park
North Plattie
Bill
Mouch
Rural Letter Carriers Conclude Wisconsin Convention
Baraboo hosts the seventh annual Rural Letter Carriers association convention with about two hundred delegates. Officers elected include President H L Gilman Plymouth and state organizer W W Morse Baraboo. An accident section notes deaths in Beaver Dam river and a steel tank incident, plus other local items from Madison to Beloit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baraboo
Cartere’ Association of Wisconsin
H. L. Gilman
Plymouth
W.G. Arle
Bturgeon Bay
B. L. Damarvat
Waxpaca
D. C. Granger
Sheboygan
W. W. Morse
Acarms
Mark Tomlinson
Poynette
A. D. Larson
Sheridan
A. R. Billings
Oconomowoc
Little Rock
H. U. Gillman
Cumberland
Bryan Congor
Connor
Beaver Dam
Floyd
Miller
Appleton
Brokaw Hill
Lawrence College
Beloit
George L. Collle
Beloit College
Africa
FP. G. Logan
Chicago
Logan's Museum of
Nicholas Naco
D. Shapiro
Con
L Shapiro
Tower Avenue
Platteville
J. W. Murphy
Wisconsin State Mining Trade School
Mining School
Elkhart Lake
Superior
M. J. McKenzie
William Bindino
Waupun
McKenzie
Dodgevilly
Madleon
University of Wisconsin
Devil's Lake
Hacine
Monument Square
Durbar
Nester Sidelaky
Girard Lumber Company
John Dustler
Aabland
Glidden
Rural Letter Carriers’ Association of Wisconsin
Halley's Comet Turns Up In Town Banter
In a light exchange between Hank Stubbe and Bilge Miller, local pride and humor clash over Halley's comet. The crowd jokes about the rare appearance, noting they won’t miss seeing the spectacle while quipping that the comet will only occur every 75 years, mirroring town skepticism about the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hank Stubbe
Bilge Miller
Halley
Hatley
Not the Same Party Clergy Man Remains Silent
A brief note recalls the old marriage vow “whom God hath joined together” as a justice of the peace weighs divorce implications. The piece frames religious authority and civil law in a brief, reflective local tone.
Sixteen Years of Skin Disease and a Cure Story
A graphic testimonial describes a long battle with a persistent skin disease starting in childhood, worsened by heat, and hindering walking. After trying many doctors, the narrator credits Cuticura remedies with transforming life, noting two sets of Cuticura products cured the condition and brought happiness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leonard A. Hawter
Nostrand Ave
Brooklyn
Castoria Safety Reminder From Howard Bros Buffalo NY
Important instruction to mothers to examine every bottle of Castoria for the signature MSY iy and notes its use for over 30 years. Claims a safe, harmless remedy for infants and children with quick action. Ends with an unclear cataloging of sale and the Howard Bros. Buffalo NY mention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howard Bros
Buffalo
New
Cassy at the Bat and Coca Cola Baseball Record Book
A fragmentary notice touts the Coca Cola Baseball Record Book for 1910, with schedules and records from both leagues. It mentions the Coca Cola Co of Atlanta sending the booklet for a 2 cent postage stamp and advertises The Truth About Coca Cola and the soft drink’s refreshing qualities. Also references a Lewis’ Single Binder cigar and a confusing line about a driver.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cassy
Coca Cola
Coca Cola Co
Atlanta
Coda
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State News
Washington Heights
Willie
Cy Ono Urey
Toudo
Epcas
Frases J. Cuenr
J. Caner & Co
Getty
Toledo
Ard
iMate
W. Gleasoh
Windly
Hobert
Jennie
Papa
Ue Davis
Triadlares Teratogesomnan
Lewis
Quailty
Rede
Angus
Saptetacsion
Gom
Cortes
National Live
Stock Com
Hansse City
Séneph
Osaka
Nab
Lewis’ Singla
Hard
Dodds Kidney
Guart
W. L. Douglas
W. L Douglas
W.L. Douglas
W. L. Dongiss
Pty Piananace
Aces
RINES
Bines Co
Broadway
New York
Touribeas
Datgy Saaf PM
Bimal Dae
Smal Pion
Genuine Mun Bene Sigpatare
Daisy Fly Killer
Salen
Abel Bers
Boainess
Oaks
Peer
Gale
Thompson
TIGER
Burns Herpes Guar NG Enasior Aupte
RESINOL _ dee
Resinol Chemical Company
Baltimore
LHS
Kidall
Mt. Washington
Ohio
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