Weekly Crop Bulletin Reports Frosts Hit Wisconsin Farmland
Frosts on the 11th and 12th damaged crops in parts of the state, especially the Wisconsin Valley, with some areas seeing total field crop destruction while others recover slowly. Cool, dry weather slowed growth though rains were beneficial. corn and tobacco faced challenges but spring grains advanced and pastures remained healthy. regional notes from Merrill, Shell Lake, Granton, Montello, and others describe varied impact on potatoes, berries, fruit, and clover.
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Wisconsin Valley
Merrill
Lincoln County
Reunion of Thirty-second Wisconsin Infantry in Marinette
The reunion of Thirty-second Wisconsin Infantry will be held in Marinette on Thursday and Friday, June 25 and 26. All civil and Spanish war veterans and Company I Second Regiment W N G are invited guests, with badges to be worn at the armory. Visitors from abroad may travel at one and one third fare with certificates countersigned by the association secretary. Dana's famous Third Regiment Band will perform one hour before each camp fire and attend both days.
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Thirty-second Wisconsin Infantry
Marinette
The Tipping Babble of Tees and Tipping Clerks
A historical note on tipping norms, citing 18th century Europe and Edinburgh in 1760. It recalls clubs banning tips to servants, eccentric hosts who reclaimed tips, and a noble guest who joked about leaving tips in his will. The piece contrasts past and present tipping practices with anecdotes of courtly thrift and wit.
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Europe
Cornhill
Edinburgh
Society of Clerks
Taatfe
Kor
Power of a Swans Wing in Swans at Swan Lake
An official and a doctor describe the great strength of swan wings. They cite a case in Arkangan where a huntsman was struck by a swan wing, breaking both bones in his forearm, and argue a direct blow could break a man's leg. The Philadelphia Record notes the risk from these powerful birds.
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Zoo Lake
Arkangan
Swan Lake
Lilo Mke
Philadelphia
What Toad Enjoys in a Back Scratching Session
A playful scene describes a toad enduring a back scratch with initial suspicion fading into blissful contentment. The toad braces its legs, swells slightly to gain space, then relaxes fully as the scratching continues before hopping off to resume its pursuit of prey.
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Blu
The Band Played at Dawn and through the Cracks
Vignettes recount General Custer’s insistence on martial music from morning till night and a humorously practical remedy when instruments lacked mouthpieces. Separately, two Dumfries men mocked Edward Irving on tour, only to be reminded that light can pierce a crack.
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Edward Irving
Scotland
Dumfries
Willie
Will
Fond Father Questions Kids About Cats in Quirky Exchange
A playful dialogue shows a father testing his child Elsie with simple questions. He asks what a cat is and which small animal creeps up when everyone is in bed, and Elsie answers Papa and then cat. The exchange captures a humorous, affectionate domestic moment.
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Elsie
Elsi
Donkey Wanted In Curious 19th Century Notices
A fragmented historical snippet shows a man advertising for a four legged donkey. The exchange includes a busy map and a buyer's comment about the fat man, with later quips from bystanders. The passage reflects humorous, satirical street chatter from old newspapers.
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Boston Journal
Love and loss in a reverent, hopeful view
A reflection on love as a gateway to higher ideals and virtue. The text contrasts love with baseness and notes the path of transgression leads away from true refinement.
Wreck on Wisconsin Central Bridge Shatters Tracks
A major derailment Friday night on the Wisconsin Central near New Rich mond destroyed the Clear River bridge. Eight cars jumped the track behind a west bound freight led by Conductor Chas Johnson, wrecking twelve heavily loaded cars and causing an oil spill that set the river aflame. Despite no serious injuries among trainmen, spectators and farmers suffered burns as a fire roared over the water. a temporary wooden bridge is planned with costs in the thousands and traffic delays anticipated through midweek.
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Wisconsin Central
Clear River
New Richmond
Chas. Johnson
Willow River
Mew
Richmond
Jewett
Johnson
Chippewa Falls Herald
Doctor King's New Life Pills Headache Cure Ad
An old advertisement claims Dr King s New Life Pills quickly cure sick and nervous headaches. It touts blood purification and health build up with a 25 cent price and a money back guarantee. Sexton Brothers Druggists sell the product.
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Dr. King
Sexton Brothers
Low North Western Rail Rates For July Excursion To Boston
The North Western Bay calls attention to low roundtrip excursion rates for the National Educational Association meeting in Boston next month. Chicago and North Western officials warn of a very large anticipated movement as teachers and students plan summer travel. Tickets at reduced rates are available for points within 200 miles, with July 4 excursion dates and good return through July 6.
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North-Western
National Educational Association
Boston
New England
Chicago & North-Western
Chicago & North-Western R'y
Northwestern
Chicago & Northwestern R'y
The Marshfield Gun Club Weekly Shoot Report
The Marshfield Gun Club held its regular weekly shoot at the park Sunday with each member posting an excellent score. The following is the score listing showing individual performances and results from the event.
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Marshfield
the Park
Elect ric Bitters Save Mrs Newton From Pain
The Alabama resident Mrs. S A Newton recalls three years of insufferable stomach and bowel trouble. She credits Electric Bitters with rapid relief and full recovery. The tonic targets liver kidney stomach and bowel complaints and is sold by Sexton Brothers for 50 cents with a guarantee.
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Sexton Brothers
Presbyterian Church Notes Sunday Services and Union Sermon
Sunday June 28 church schedule lists morning service at 10 30 with Dr Coyner preaching Bible school at noon junior C E at 3 prayer meeting at 645 topic Christ in Our Cities Leads Jessie Rossman Evening union service at 745 with Dr Coyner on Mormonism Open invitation to all services Postoffice hours listed and jewelry ad ends.
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Philadelphia Press
Bari
Peeight
Bridge and Burns
Vici
Ladies’ Oxfords
Oxfords
Children’s and Misses
SEC
Tiffault Kamps Mercantile Co
Marsh
Worth
Sietkind
Wiigat
Terry
Lutterman
Cole
Pen
Burns
Tyrrel
Moore
Tyrrell
Siefkin
Siefkind
Lutterm
Lutterma
Wright
Bielkind
Church Notes
J. F
Pastor
Jon
F. Coxe
9Th St
Central Ave
Ghe
Lumber Yard
FH. Ludwig
2D Street
Cora Hibbard
Maple St
Lane
Sore Targat
B.D
Lawes
Plearo-Pacumonia
Humphreys? Medicine Co. Cor
William & Joan Sbereete
Odtaine
Bay OF Bend
R. H. Schroeder
Mansion House
John Brackendorf
J. Hf. Sefiers
A. Pillsbury
J. H. Jeffers & Co
Wausau
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