Wisconsin labor law criticised by Jane Addams stage plea
Jane Addams of Chicago urged Milwaukee College Endowment Association to back stronger Wisconsin child labor laws to bar children from performing on stage. She said 95 percent of child actors are supplied by a New York syndicate and argued existing laws fail to protect young performers.
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Milwaukee
Wisconsin
Jane Addams
Chicago
Milwaukee College Endowment Association
New York
Dietz Battle Costs in Sawyer County Expedition
The 1906 Sawyer county expedition against John Drow cost $1,478. Sheriff Gylland's travel and escort expenses totaled $648. Kosieli Attur incurred $456.86, with $104.05 for medical care and the remainder for nursing, supplies, and travel.
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Wau Claire
Sawyer County
John
Drow
Sherif Gylland
Tecn
Kosieli Attur
Robbery at Shullsburg and Eagles Convention at Oshkosh
Local notes report a safe blast at a Shullsburg office with $800 in stamps and $100 cash stolen. one robber injured by the blast. Oshkosh hosts the fourth annual Fraternal Order of Eagles convention June 11 to 13, with Wisconsin records expected to be eclipsed. Dairymen meet in Tomah, electing officers. Fond du Lac mayor vetoes a Board of Public Works ordinance, citing the need for a city controller. Arrests in Kansas kidnapping case link to a former Janeville farmer. Commentary on Shakespeare suggests his religious leanings and church relations, and an Atlantic Monthly excerpt comments on hazing in colleges and its financial impact.
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Eagler
Oshkosh
Order of Eagles
Fondau Lac
Meyor Doyle
Wheat farming success in western Canada shown in 1906 letter
North quarter wheat yields per acre reach 43% with 64 pounds per bushel tested. Farmer Ne Baumine reports total crops of 9,280 bushels of wheat and nearly 6,000 bushels of oats. He sold 2,000 bushels as seed and aims for 20,000 bushels next year. He praises western Canada farming, notes small team of horses and one hired man, and contrasts Indiana and Minnesota yields.
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Dundura
Sask
W. H. Rogers
Indianapolis
Ind
Canada
Minnesota
Indiana
Baumine
Coffee Threshed Her Hope With Postum Change
A patient describes long suffering from spinal irritation and nervous trouble worsened by coffee. After trying Postum at a friend's house she improves, gains energy, sleep, and appetite. She credits right preparation and urges others who dislike coffee to consider Postum as a lifelong alternative.
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Postum Co
Battle Creek
Mich
Wellville
Pkga
Putnam Faceless Dyes and Odd Remedies Advertised
A jumble of early 20th century ads tout patent medicines and nostrums. Claims include bright cobora fabrics, laxatives, nerve restorers, and tonics. Mentions Garfield, quinyne laxatives, and a Philadelphia doctor. Also notes wage changes in Germany and real estate pitches in Nebraska.
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Gehkosh
Ferle
Thorugh
Jayigh
Dairymen
Tomah
Wisconsin Dairymen’s Association
W. J. Gillette
Rosendale
Hill
Fred Burchard
Fort Atkinson
Secretar
H. K. Loomla
Tanesville
Charles Artemus
Chase County
Kan
Edgerton
Gov. Davidson
California
Janeville
Kansas
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Polonius
Susanna
Judith
Oa Gardings
Newman
Theodore T. Munger
Chicago Journal
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Putnam
Jean
T. Fuller
Lewis
Faemory
Peoria
Garfield Tou
Ahlumo Quinn
Damen
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Kline
Arch St
Philadelphia
Germany
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Nagkare
Alan S. Olmsted
le Roy
Runabout
Regey
Hoe
Speeder
Joliet
Joliat
P.O. Box
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Institute of British Architects
Wil Shorty
London
Nebraska
Colorado
Missouri River
D. Clem D.aver
Formation Bureau
Farnam
Omaha
Neb
Rox
Webbe
May Goelet
Fleors Castle
Franklin
Bartholomew
Winklow
ST. Jacobs
California Fig Syrup Company
Senta
California Fig Syrup Co
United States
Secretary of Agriculture
Washington, D. C
Louisville, Ky
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Cal
U. Sal Lendon
England
New York, N.Y
Carters
O. K
Glackinatl
Lydia E. Pinkham
Augustus Lyon
East Earl
Pinkham
Lydia B. Pinkham
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Mindi
W. L. Douglas
Warmen
Misaos
WL. Douglas
Brockton
Mann
W. J. Douglas B
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Washington
BIG Bend Land Company
Washington Street
Spokane
Mexico
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Phillips Co
Shy
Kapuas
Statia
Highland Park
A. F. Morse
Unex
Wepel
Dringing
Ratte Srack
Etign Ceciutien
Richards
Land and Industriel Pant
Bangnern Ry
Warbington
Weer
Mie Chemical
Rome
AMO
CIA
Long
Beason
Chang Trans
Wornton
Particwlars
Welcox & Pooderow
Lowenberg
Nortvix
Nakusp Priit Lands
Wat Mootonay
Rita Colorabia
Ton Nerd Oy
Frontaies
Alimere
Vardeniace Wes WiEinkea Devasrwere Co
Malatyra Wk
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Thompson
Gen
Louisville & Nashville
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Ay Oo Moser
Meuk’ty
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