Wisconsin Should Develop a Lucrative Tourist Network
Wisconsin should awaken to its lakes and roads as a major tourist draw. Citing Maine earning over 30 million annually, the piece urges better highways, scenic routes, and a state road-sign system led by the Yellowdame Trail through Marshfield to attract midwest travelers and generate millions in revenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wisconsin
Commonwealth
Maine
Middle West
Agai
Yelowsdame
Marshfield
Dictograph in Education Prompts Language Teaching Use
The dictograph’s rising role in business doubles as a teaching aid in languages. Howard F. Taylor of Shortridge High School describes how slow students rehearse language forms at their seats with dictation cards and how absent pupils receive recorded lessons. Wisconsin schools eye first adoption of the new educational device.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howard F. Taylor
Shortridge High School
Indianapolis
Wisconsin
Heart of a Painted Woman at Unique
A vivid studio romance from Popular Plays and Way company markets The Heart of a Painted Woman. Selma, a painter’s model, falls for an artist who abandons her for an heiress, then faces wealth, temptation, and a chance at reform as she and Spendthrift rebuild a life together.
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Plays and Way Company
Olga Vetrova Park
Silma
Penor
Per Aune Aral
New York
Selma
Selena
Spend
Ayers H Hospital
Sceper
Tall Nes
Macy
Broad Streets Costly From Superior Wisconsin Streets
Popular Mechanics describes Superior Wisconsin laying out boom era streets wide for a large population. Narrowing later, curb lines moved to widen parkings and center dividers were built on Hammond Avenue reducing roadway to 18 feet. Center parking and curb shifts cut paving costs by about half while maintaining usability.
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Popular Mechanics Magazine
Superior
Wis
Hammond Avenue
Ube
Finance committee backs bills for city salaries and utilities
The Finance committee recommended payment of multiple bills including salaries for Louis Thompson, Otto Meyers, Louis Sherry, Ed Merkel, and others. Also listed are jury payments, labor wages, and payrolls for May 1 to May 16, 1915, with several names marked as poor order or for bills. The council debated the resolution and approved it.
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Leduger
Lou
Finanes
Dune i
Mderman Ueketherreey
Sinoculer
MacFarlene
Finney Kirsehner
Hamgs Ten
Dun
Matiin
Ye Gerwing
Liouis Thoompson
Javon Kuna
Ooestreich
Bellew
Jury
Wollesan
William Geovith
Ie Met
Rinking
Demokrat Put
RTE Sy Brane
Carl Fehr Yh
iCarl Felundeca
John Scher
Jyha Scheuer
Schegin
Vatechee Palace Meat Co
POR
Gnatatson
Jy Smith
Cal & Ny Ry
Ill
H. Ebhe & Co. Hill
Peter LeMs Kb
A. van
Louis Sherry
Frank Kacelph
Fred Pupeter
R. Shigan
Merkel
Henry Mueller
Wm. Merkel
Paul G. Kioka
Frank McDonald
Wireman
Nick Zeimer
L. McDonald
Helper
John Hempeler
Neils Johnson
John Steger
Geo. Toupalik
Labor
B. Watts
Otto Meyers
A. van Epps
Frank Rudolph
Fred Popeter
Henry Mueler
Faul C. Kiouka
Community Notes From Richfield on June Day of Events
Richfield June 21 report highlights children's day exercises praised for participants and training. Local outings include visits to Merrillan with Jersey cattle purchases and remarks on Mrs Willett’s herd. House moving by Walter Maxwell delayed by rain. Local graduation trips to Grand Rapids. A large sing at George Hill’s and an upcoming wedding on June 25 at Beuka with Norval and Jennie Mattson. A planned reception at the bride’s home and well wishes to the couple. Johnnie McNarine breaks arm. Bruce Knapton’s horse stumble injures him slightly. Ed Sathon still suffers rheumatism. Freda Miner family home from Grand Rapids for vacation. Guernsey picnic hosted by J. Ross Porter and Mrs. Wm Berhavn.
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Richfield
George Knapton
Merna
A. Willett
Merrillan
Willett
Walter Maxwell
M. E. Frasier
Alice
Beulah Gadson
Florence Belton
Grand Rapids
George
Stanley
Marguerita
Elsa Walters
Lindsey
Be'fon
George Hill
Wiliam Burhops
Everewhendy
Ant
Tod Worthescuay
Pi Na
Tewat
Jennie Matson
John Mattson
Amies Mnattvontor
Elmer Olson
Oseny Matt
Mr. Atkins
Winchester
Johnnie McNanine
Grand Ramis
J. Ross Porter
Local notices from Galena district and attendance plans
Fragmentary item notes individuals Staadt, Alveer Jug, Trimborn, Mrs. Mueller and Miss Mariv Taylor in Galena district. Mentions a W. B. C education event and that Kauteer expects to have completed something despite delays. unclear sequence and dates.
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D. Alveer
Rome
BT. Trimborn
Wadere
Mueller
W. RB. C
Mariv Taylor
Galena
Joseph Kauteer
Weather Woes Hit Rural Life and Local Events
The community braces for bad weather with frequent rain and travel delays while a string of local happenings continue. Recovery is expected for a horse of FP Lawrence, a barn dance draws attendees despite rain, and the opening of Jehn Banrach’s hall at Stratford plus a shipyard mishap keeps residents focused on daily affairs. Frank Burke visits Marshfield for business as Louis Shertz’s barn nears completion and a local dance remains a bright spot amid weather concerns.
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Lawrence
Gilus of Mays
John Candan
Jehn Banrach
Statford
Allo
Tye Des Oust
Steck
B.J. Primbori
Burke Canal and Lumber Co
Hi Standt
Guatain
Lettie
Cour
Frank Burke
Marshfield
William Sturm
John Klabercbeck
Marshfieha
Louis Serta
Louis Shertz
Charles Hughes
Stratford Seturdar
Proat deal and tard wheat prices noted
A notice notes a good price for tard wheat and a large sale of craft items at low pennies. Shoppers are urged to pay a fair price for the wheat while enjoying affordable craft goods.
Indigestion and Constipation Relief with Chamberlain’s Tablets
Mrs. Mary E. McMullen of Phelps NY reports relief from long standing indigestion and constipation after starting Chamberlain's Tablets five years ago. She used them for several weeks and was cured. For sale by all dealers.
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Chamberlain
Mary E. McMullen
Phelps, NY
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G. H. Macrae
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Ringle Brick Co
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