Wisconsin Seeks Increased State Aid Taxes For Roads
The state highway commission mails to town chairmen and clerks a resolution form to vote state aid road and bridge taxes for 1914. Taxes must be approved at spring town meetings or a special meeting before September 1. The legislature passed the road aid bill nearly unanimously, with a $450,000 deficit covered, signaling generous appropriations for 1914 and 1915. It is customary to vote by resolution, not ballot, though both are legal. Officials anticipate higher 1914 votes than 1913, which nearly doubled 1912. The road movement in Wisconsin gains momentum under the new state aid law, placing Wisconsin at the forefront of Midwestern road and bridge construction.
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State Highway Commission
Wisconsin
Middle West
Paid Advertisement for W Conway in Grand Rapids WA
A paid ad item runs under the name W Conway of Grand Rapids Washington. It shows a price of 81.50 and is written and authorized by the same individual.
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Price
W. Conway
Grand Rapida, Wa
Washouts Hit Rail Lines Across Midwest
Wide washouts occurred on multiple railroad divisions in the Midwest amid unusually heavy rains. Ground beneath the tracks is frozen, preventing rapid drainage and risking further damage. Friday Soo Line trains detoured to the lower siding at Waupaca to bypass a fifteen foot washout on the high grade.
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Middle West
Soo
Waupaca
Shippers foresee fruit shortage after frost hit West
Wholesale shippers warn of shrinking supplies of oranges and lemons due to a recent frost. California fruit will be frosted and spoiled enough to hinder sale at best prices. They predict no full crop for three years as Pacific coast trees recover.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glory
California
Pacific
Wisconsin editor warns business man over stenographer bugging
A Wisconsin town paper reports the editor’s vow to publish the name of a businessman who harasses his stenographer. The next day seventeen local businessmen visit the office, settle subscriptions, leave substantial advertising, and urge the editor to ignore the prior story.
The Critic on Newspapers and Wives Folklore
A father complains the paper is useless and prints little of value for men yet still reads every item and ad with keen interest. He grumbles about society notices and weddings while admitting he never misses a line or a want ad.
How to Get an Institute Program Guides Town Talks
Supt. George McKerrow of the University of Wisconsin farmers institute issued the first spring program for Clintonville this week. The guide urges towns to begin talks now and to sign and return a blank petition by August 1, 1913 with instructions on institute expectations and management, all communications to Geo. McKerrow in Madison.
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George McKerrow
Farmers’ Institute
University of Wisconsin
Clintonville
Uscal
Geo. McKerrow
Madison, Wis
Deafness Cure Claim By Constitutional Remedies
An old advertisement asserts deafness cannot be cured by local means and must be treated constitutionally. It explains deafness as inflammation of the Eustachian tube, often from catarrh, and promises a cure via Hall’s Catarrh Cure with a $100 reward for incurable cases. Includes offer of circulars and sale by Druggists at 75 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hall
F. J. Cheney & Co
Toledo
George A Varney Seeks Re-Election as Wood County Superintendent
George A Varney of Vesper Wisconsin announces candidacy for re election to the office of County Superintendent of schools for Wood County. The notice is written and paid by GA Varney. Wood County. 22th.
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Thoroby
W. 1. Conway
GA. Varney
Vesper
Wis
Far County
Wood County
George A. Varney
Low Colonist Fares To Western Points 1918
Vian Chicago and North Western Railway announces one way second class tickets at daily rate from March 18 to April 12, 1918 to principal western points including Helena, Butte, Nampa, Salt Lake City, Oxden, San Francisco, San Diego, Los Angeles, Portland, Tacoma and Seattle. Exceedingly low fares with favorable stopover privileges. For particulars apply to ticket agents. 2c.
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Helena Butte
Nampa
Salt Lake City
Oxden
San Francisco
San Diego
Loes Angeles
Portland
Tacoma
Beatle
Schatz Declares Re election Campaign for Marshfield City Clerk
Paid and authorized by R J Schatz Marshfield Wisconsin announces candidacy for re election to City Clerk. Includes motto and claim on past actions and promises. Cites Chamberlains Cough Remedy with praise and lists sale points by R J Strauss.
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RJ. Schatz
Marshfield
Wis
Chamberlain
R. J. Strauss
Afterthoughts on work and happiness in early farming life
The author likens news to soil and argues breaking old superstitions needs a heavy charge. It comments on wealth, happiness, and the eight hour day for farmers, noting eight hours for work eight for chores and eight for planning the next day.
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Hardup
North Central Avenue
Wm. J. Schlafke
John Luis
Sales Mgr
the. Critic
Institute
Supt. McKerrow
University
Sexton’s Prescription Store
Vian Chicago and North Western Railway
John A. Holt
H.ebbe & CO
R. J. Schatz
Kirk
Todet
Bath
By Ramsey Benson
Iere
Fiat
Dsalee
Tayas
Sterling
Brest
EP TicalAr
Arguid
Southwick Sellers Land Co
Stevens Point, Wis
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