Wood County soil praised in county pamphlet
A forthcoming pamphlet by George H. Weltes and George Mr. Reynolds highlights Wood County soils as exceptional. Citing Prof Henry of the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, the northern area around Dexterville is described as rich, well drained, with a deep loam over clay, capable of withstanding droughts and heavy moisture, supporting rapid vegetable growth and strong land stability.
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Wood County
George H. Weltes
George Mr. Reynolds
Henry
Wisconsin Department of Agriculture
Dexterville
Woodcoup
Bes
Union
Grepth
Reform Wave Sweeps Wisconsin Cities Amid Prohibition Push
The reform movement spreads through eastern and central Wisconsin with Oshkosh as a focal point. Greenwood bans cards and games of chance in saloons, while Wausau and Depere tighten disorderly-venue closures. Oshkosh has mostly shunted reform into minor changes. Critics say reforms are less effective than inaction, urging a bottom‑up approach to curb vice in Oshkosh.
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Ars. Nawon
Kansas
Wisconsin
Oshkosh
Wausau
Depere
Greenwoo
Greenwood
Watsau
Hing Bren
Wsahkosh
Expert's Opinion on Wisconsin Dairy Growth
An expert endorsement by Prof Henry and H C Adams forecasts a dairy boom in Northern Wisconsin. Creameries and cheese factories will dot the region, with dairy cattle supporting a vast industry and generating up to 100 million dollars annually in the state within fifty years.
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Henry
H. C. Adams
Wisconsin
Railliaoa
Drainage Commission Aims to Open Southern County Lands
A drainage commission is being organized to coordinate extensive drainage operations in Juneau County. Led by J E Ingraham of Rab sock, prominent culverts head the effort to drain over forty stations in New Remington. Success would greatly benefit the southern county real estate and open land to settlers.
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J. E. Ingraham
Rabsock
Juneau County
New Remington
Yuhe County
Valuable Summer Course at Wisconsin College of Engineering
The University of Wisconsin College of Engineering offers a six week summer school for apprentices and artisans. Open to all mechanics, it aims to provide practical men with current scientific knowledge and practical skills. Targeted groups include machinists carpenters shop foremen and supervisors across industries such as stationary and marine engineering water works electric plants and large offices. The course seeks to enhance prospects for engineers without requiring full four years of formal study.
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College of Engineering
The
University of Wisconsin
Cléyy
Lumber Camp at Buffalo to Highlight Wisconsin Exposition
Proposition 10 enth bligh 4 northern Wisconsin lumber camp featured at the Buffalo exposition this summer. A spruce of pice trees will stand outside the Wisconsin building and a loggers shanty will be built from Wisconsin logs supplied by major lumbermen. H Tam bright of Racing, secretary of the Wisconsin commission, promotes the scheme, aiming for broad state exhibits and reviving the old watchword Put me of all Buffylo.
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Wisconsin
H- Tambright
Wisconsie Commission
al Buffylo
Phig Saramerc
Railroad Work Continues Amid Doubts on Marshfield Purchase
The Northwestern company’s claimed acquisition of the Marshfield & Southeastern faces renewed doubt as work on the new Northwestern line resumes south of Grand Rapids. Contractors press ahead to drive piers for a major bridge at Four Side Creek despite frosty ground. Agents have been surveying and finalizing right of way purchases in recent weeks.
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Northwestern Company
Marshfield & Southeastern
Grand Rapids
Toll Line Prospective Rural Toll Service Expansion
The Wood Goudy Telephone Toll reports strong early profits and convenience. Pitsville gains its first connections and the system plans to extend across the county, reaching Babcock Vesper Hethel Progress Weedum Hanson and more. Rural lines may get dedicated wires for farmers to stay in touch with city neighbors.
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Wood Goudy
Pitsville
Big Spring
Babcock
Vesper
Hethel
Progress
Weedum
Playing Rules Changed Shake up National League Baseball
Rules across the National League overhaul the game with a catcher now near the plate, two strike foulouts, automatic strikes for certain calls, a 20 second pitch timer, and penalties if the pitcher fails to deliver to the batter within the rules, including a ball counted against the pitcher for illegal deliveries.
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Bitaman
Batamaa
Election Day Approaches for City Officers
Election day nears as city officers for coming years are chosen amid talk of a new city hall boosting office value and dignity. A partisan battle seems likely though no strong non-partisan sentiment is evident. The current administration receives broad commendation and many incumbents may be endorsed. plus a local jeweler promotes watches clocks and jewelry at savings.
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Frank L. Zweck
Benjamin Harrison Osad and Carrigan Lossions
Benjamin Harrison Osad, twenty third president of the United States, died in Indianapolis Tuesday after a brief illness. The death ends a life of public service, military duty, and political leadership spanning generations in the Harrison family. The loss is described as a blow to American history and patriotic citizens.
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Benjamin Carrigan
Uniwd
Indianapolis
Harrison
Heath
Thigs
Byrrison
Clive Ber
The Lyman Twins Brighten The Stage In Merry Chase
The Lyman Twins rise as top comic performers in a sharp revival, delivering refined singing and dancing. Their new comedy Merry Chase proves one of the year’s biggest artistic and financial successes, supported by a twofold company. They appear at the operas house on March 15, with tickets sold by HL Hora.
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Lyman Twins
Gensot
Elesnit Spegeanery
Ihe Opers
HL Hora
Unclaimed Letters At Marshfield Post Office
Unclaimed letters recalled for pickup at the Marshfield post office through March 12 1001 list names including Mrs Ko Anderson Max Bachhuber Nick Becker T A Boros Phil Keone B W Burritt Jennie Conyers Wm J Dohnhure GE Dene Brook Gohlke Frank Gotham T A King J M Deavitt Chas Nelson and Emma Weissenbach with instructions to contact Ray for retrieval.
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Marshfield
Ray and
Veruiged
Ko Anderson
Max Bachhuber
Nick Becker
T. A. Boros
Phil. Keone
BR. W. Burritt
Jennie Conyers
J. Dohnhure
GE. Dene
Brook Gohlke
Frank Gotham
T. A. King
J. M. Deavitt
Chas
Nelson
J. Pundy
Chas, Stierwold
Emma Weissenbach
Notice of Judicial Election in Wood County Wisconsin
Notice announces a judicial election in Wood County Wisconsin on April 1 1912. Voters will elect a Justice of the Supreme Court replacing Joshua Erle Dodge and a County Judge for Wood County replacing John A. Gaynor. Election to be held, conducted, canvassed, and returns made as required by law. Grand Rapids seal and official. E. Renne clerk.
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State OF
Wisconsin
Wood County
Waou
Staueo
Supreme Court
Joshua Erle Dodge
Wond
John A. Gaynor
Offey
Grand Rapid
E. & Renne
Clerk
Woon County Court
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Yaid
Andr Dallendorfer
Marty Adie Dullendorfer
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Grand Rapids
Solid
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Bray
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Grand Rapida
Aaid
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John 4. Gaynor
Edward D. Smith
Theressa Smith
Choklina
Margatloth Times
Tawall County
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