Love Story of a Boy and His Dog Shep
A nostalgic reminiscence from a boyhood friend group recalling a dog named Shep, the Colonel Ringgold figure, and daily rides to town. Ned confesses loving Shep, while the Colonel punishes a boy for keeping the pet overnight, and Shep ends up being claimed by Ned as ownerly property.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Sam
Ned
Yelog
Shep
John
Josh
Colonel Minute
Colonel Ringgold
Hluggoht
Unita
Atu
Tur
Bo A
Sly
Nol
Fra
Jae
Theo
Local notices mix eye care ads and community events
Brief items mention a free eye exam by Dr. Raymond with varied office hours, a Lady Smith wedding of Dr. Harry Burns to Nellie Cosgrove, and local business ads. Other notes cover a baseball double for Brackendorf, Wisconsin Business University, July Fourth plans in Marshfield, and updates on school board candidates and facilities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Raymond
Adler Block
McKinley
C. S. Vedder
P. J. Kraus
M. B. Cracraft
W. 8. Heaton
John A. Hoffman
William Witt Receives Honorary Iron Cross Society
William H. Witt of Marshfield is elected to the University of Wisconsin honorary senior society The Iron Cross among six honorees. Witt, a civil engineering junior, is also a star basketball player and a popular local high school graduate with strong community support for the recognition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William H. Witt
University of Wisconsin
Marshfield
Iron Cross
M. F. Appel
Huron
Birchard
Omaha
Nebs
D. S. Hanchett
Chicago
Ill
Thompson
Ligonier
Ind
J. W
Triplets Highlight Colby General Store Sale
Christenson-Abel company promotes a big Colby sale featuring Mrs. L A Pritchard and her triplet daughters born December 1906. The event uses souvenir postcards of the children and marks a new advertising idea for the Colby store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christenson-Abel
Christenson
Colby
L A. Pritchard
Marathon County
Marriage at St John Church Seals Union of Bolier and Martin
Miss Etta Bolier and John Martin were married Tuesday at 9 am in St John s church in a ceremony witnessed by many relatives and friends. Attendants were Miss Boller Boler and Francis Recklein, with George Ross and Wm Martin in attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Etta Bolier
John Martin
St. John’s Church
Misses Boller Boler
Francis Recklein
George Ross
Wm. Martin
Sup't W L Dorschel Resigns From Water and Light Commission
At a Water and Light meeting last Tuesday the resignation of Sup t W L Dorschel was accepted though efforts were made to keep him. He will take a similar post at Wausau with plans for extensive construction and advancement. Louis Carl, longtime plant engineer, was chosen to succeed him. Carl is familiar with operations and comes recommended by Dorschel. Dorschel built up a profitable, model plant after city purchase, and his departure is a source of general regret for the community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Water and Light Commission
Sup't
W. L. Dorschel
Dorschel
Wausau
Dorchel
Louis Carl
Carl
Native from Annam Recants Crime in Paris Apology
A native of Annam Indo China was sentenced in Paris for theft. He wrote to his employer a bitter apology claiming all Annamites including emperors mandarins secretaries and literary men are born thieves. He said it is a brave and deadly complaint with no cure.
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Annam
Indo-China
Paris
France
When Shallowness Is Shown Up Quote
A fragment reflecting on knowledge and social display. It argues a person may excel with little learning yet be exposed in mixed company as others reveal their own holdings. It asserts honesty reveals truth and cites Charles Lamb.
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Charles Lamb
Marshfield parade plans for fair and accident report
Three o clock Monday afternoon the John Gund Brewing Co delivery team ran along Third street with the neck yoke failing. The driver was unloaded and Leonard Smith stopped the team in front of Dr Haviward's residence after near collisions with Fred Graham's auto and Smith's team. Also notes Marshfield fair industrial parade plans as Secretary Pankow seeks community cooperation and recalls 1907 and last year's parades.
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John Gund Brewing Co
Third Street
Maple Street
Dr. Haviward
Leonard Smith
Pankow
Application for Salgon License in Maranfield Wisconsin
An applicant asks the mayor and common council for a license to sell strong intoxicating liquors at 3105 Central Ave Maranfield Wood County Wisconsin. Bondsmen are Peter Bever and John Blaschke. Dated Marenfield Wisconsin June 22, 1909.
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Common Connell
Maranfield
Winconeln
Cumtral Ave
Wood County
Wis
Peter Bever
John Blaschke
Iskoke Jr
Marenfield
Arctic Cold Splits Ice When Water Meets Frozen Surface
A description explains that water thrown on ice in frigid Arctic conditions cracks the glaze because the ice is much colder than the water, causing rapid temperature change and fracture.
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Arctic
Time's Changes In Venezuela
Venezuela gained its musical name from early Spanish settlers who likened inland cities to Venice. The bleak llanos, home to llaneros, have transformed since Humboldt's day. Civil war decimated cattle herds to feed insurgents, and the plains are now emerging as a timber resource.
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Venezuela
Venice
Humboldt
Truth and Warning In Irish Tenant Case Captures Attention
An Irish tenant who recently faced eviction under the purchase act boasted to the agent that his landlord was now God Almighty, claiming he had nothing to fear. The reply urged caution, reminding that God Almighty evicted his first two tenants.
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God Almighty
Pat
God
Roads to Unhappiness and Burden of Time
A reflective line notes money and time as heavy burdens of life. The author argues unhappiness follows those who cannot use what they possess, presenting a caution about wealth and efficiency.
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Johesen
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Dow
F. A. Mitchel
Ladysmith
Harry Burns
Bruce
Nellie Cosgrove
Ladyemith
J. H. Burns
Burns
Leo, Schnenhofen
Jerry Blodgett
Agnes Burns
Alf. Mercer
S. Central Ave
Hostetter
Milwaukee
John Brackendorf
Tiffault-Kamps
Brackendorf
Wisconsin Business University
la Crosse Wis
Great Business Training School of
the Northwest
Harry Bayne
Frank L. Zweck
Jewlery
Case & Johnson
South Central Avenue
William Witt
Big Colby Sale
Panama
Voile
TAN Suede Oxfords
Messaline
Louis Laemle
L. Dorschel
American National Bank
Marshfield, Wisconsin
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