Wright brothers race target at Wisconsin State Fair in Milwaukee
A five mile race around the mile track features the Wright Bros airship against Barney Oldfield the famed automobilist at the Wisconsin State Fair in Milwaukee September 12 to 16. Date to be announced. Also notes Sheriff candidate Louis Thompson Republican and diverse local items.
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Milwaukee
Wright Bros
Barney Oldield
Utomobilist
John M. True
Madison
Wis
Sir Thomas G Shaughnessy a Knighted Canadian Pacific President
Notman profiles Sir Thomas G Shaughnessy born 1853 Milwaukee. rose from Milwaukee and St Paul purchasing to assistant general manager, then co president, and in 1901 named President of the Canadian Pacific. His rise reflects a decisive, energetic executive with long service and a knighthood granted by the King.
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Milwaukee
Wis
Failrogding
Milwaukee and St. Paul Road
William van Horne
Paul
Ben Ktepping
Tully
Sbarghousay
Canada
Aesistant
Graced
Hemishere
Ilis
T. G. Shaughness
We. C. Mack
Damon’s Colored Musical Comedy Co at the Opera House
Damon’s Colored Musical Comedy Co presents a single July 3 engagement at the opera house. The troupe features Prof A M Damon and Mme Damon with a strong cast of singers dancers and comedians praised for wholesome clean entertainment. Tickets are 25 35 and 50 cents and on sale in advance at the usual place. Marshfield State Bank respectfully solicits banking business.
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Damon
Colored Musical Comedy Co
Opera House
A. M. Damon
Mme. Damon
Land of Dixie
Sir Thomas Shaughnessy shown as Soo Line mover
Biographical sketch on page six profiles Sir Thomas Shaughnessy, driving force behind the Canadian Pacific or Soo Line rail system. Since Wisconsin Central lines joined under his leadership, both passenger and freight business has nearly doubled with improvements planned. Spo line in Wisconsin aims to surpass prior records in efficient service and large operations.
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Sir Thomas Shaughnessy
Canadian Pacific
Soo
Wisconsin Central
Sir Thomas
Spo
Wisconsin
Bird Builds Nest in Gas Lamp at Winchester Bridge
A blackbird selected the lit gas lamp by the Great Western railway station bridge in Winchester for nesting. The nest sits inside the incandescent lamp, which remains alight by night. The bird, with five eyes, moves to and from the nest as crowds pass daily at dusk.
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Elderan
Marathon
Stevens Point
Winchester
Great Western Railway Station
London Daily Mail
Poor prospect for the Kay crop in early harvest
Warmers are haying as the Kay crop shows a thick stand at the bottom yet expected yield is the lightest in years. The first cutting is of excellent market quality and with ample rainfall later a second drop could salvage feed and reduce overall losses.
Stanley Skips Game After Rough Tactics
Stanley baseball team forfeits to Marshfield after seventh inning incident. A Stanley fielder Burger reached base on an error and Perkins hit as rough behavior erupted when the umpire did not call an out. Marshfield led with chances earlier, but the game ended 9 to 0 in favor of Marshfield.
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Stanley
Twe
Marshfield
Reed
Stauss
Chess
Christensen
Burger
Perkins
Kailans
Mattress Makers Wanted At High Wages In Spokane
Advertises for a couple of mattress makers with high pay. Piece workers earn from 2.75 to 3.50 dollars per day. Describes excellent climate and favorable working conditions. Company listed as Manufacturers Furra Bedding Co. in Spokane Washington. Address 3614.
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Fura
Spokane
Wash
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Frank L. Zweck
Alli
Jewlery
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Brewery Creek
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Herman Plath
Spencer Tastgeek
Mr. Plath
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Benj. Grambsch
Lucy Fortnum
Green Lake
Mary Fortnum
Fred Roffan
Dells
Australia
Catard
John Delmore
Roseau
James Delmore
Yankton
Mae Josephine Frick
Delmore
Katoui
Fannie M Lothrop
Gija
Marshfield State Bank
Rumford
Olu
Christenson- Abel Co
Marshfield, Wis
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U. S
First National Bank
B.p.mcmillan
Jane Urhmeienvice
ATL
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the Johnson Manufacturing Co
Des Sanitary Cleanser
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Spencerian Business College
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