Highway system to be increased to seven thousand miles
The Wisconsin legislature moves to raise the state trunk highway system from 3000 to 7000 miles with a funding plan. Counties receive 145 dollars per mile for upkeep, not to exceed 275 dollars per mile. excess funds may finance building, bond retirement, or interest. The bill also tightens sign rules, adds penalties for vandalism, and expands bridge and culvert construction to protect public safety.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joint Committee On Highways
Senate
Wisconsin Highway Commission
Highway Commission
State Highway Commission
County State Road and Bridge Committee
Sie Highw
Milwaukee
Coffin Left As Warning In Cheyenne Threats Against Wesley Dumm
A fragmentary report from Cheyenne describes a threatening message directed at Wesley Dumm. Police guard the bank and home while investigators parse a garbled call about a forged threat and potential violence. The article notes a tense pursuit by unknown assailants and a heightened security response.
Fragmentary Trial Notes On Philadelphia Whisky Theft
Fragmentary OCR recounts a case involving Henry Parry of Philadelphia alleging a pocket theft. A bottle of whisky and various kitchen items were found in a packet as Parry left the Adelphi. Parry faced security measures and a two year sentence near the hall, though precise details are unclear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Parry
Philadel
Adelphi
Tod
Parry
Glasses for Appearance Sake Nonsense Fragment
Fragmentary OCR text with unclear names and phrases about appearance and glasses. The readable items mention someone named Bessie and a sister, with garbled lines and stray terms. No coherent event or facts emerge from the fragment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lise
Bessie
Aumlett
War on famine begins as shipping curbs bite Europe
Hoover says the famine fight is at its harshest phase after World War I. He warns shipping conditions and strikes in many nations will absorb the entire American surplus, with neutral and enemy countries paying cash. The United States organized systematic feeding and will supply wheat, pork, and other essentials to affected areas, while domestic prices and supplies are carefully managed to avoid shortages.
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Europe
Herbert
Haver
Elgiemin
Hoover
Moover
Amerea Redleg
Heuchishodehshire
United States
Wieti
Love at first sight in Virginia marriage elopement tale
A fragmented story recounts Virginias and Sanders planning elopement after a proposal at St. Tain. The narrative mentions Webster Graves and a prior wedding, with references to a station departure and a commitment to run away to Grayron amid surprised friends.
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Virginias
Saanders
SV Baty-Ang
Stowilow
Sanieters
Higvant
Webster Graves
Sanders
Bea
Ty St. Tanis
Roan
St. Tain
Grayron
Gets His Father Out Byers Court Delivers Probation
Harald, a twelve year old, told Judge Byers his father was arrested and dumped coins on the desk. The judge reminded him of rules as Joseph Goresther was charged with violating no health ordinance and released on probation.
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Hardlil Gorski
Tee Bayer
Kivanston
Harald
The Turn in the Road at Trio Theater and Local Notices
Local Owen resident Gertrude Schuutte visits her mother for week end. The Trio Theater screens The Turn in the Road on Thursday and Friday nights. D A R holds a meeting at 2:46 PM Thursday. Community notices include exchanges of property, a May 28 fundraiser at the Marshfield High School gym, and a card party May 22 hosted by the Ladies of the Sacred Heart. Nearby events include a memorial program at Adler theater and a feature on Chester Purdy’s letter in the Wisconsin Memorial Day Annual.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gertrude Schuutte
Owen
W. TD. Wheeler
Neumann
Park Avenue
J. C. Marsh
Joseph Wright
Bane
Milwaukee
Pice
Ross Lombard
West Fourth Street
Marshfield High Sehgve Athletic Association
Armory Hall
Imperial Orchestra
Owls
Methodist Church
Fred Jormlan
Ladies of the Sacred Heart
Chester Purdy
Williard
No Man's Land
United States
Purdy
County Board Holds Session and Names Committees
Last week in Grand Rapids the county board re elected J W Lewis as chairman and J W Chapman as vice chair. They adjourned to Wednesday to announce committees for the coming year including Equalization Roads and Bridges Printing and Stationery and Education and Insane Accounts with numerous named members and officers. FOR SALE STEEL RANGE good condition Ed C Mechler 914 S Cherry St 9242
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Eumanty's
Grand Rapids
J. W. Lewis
Port Kidwards
Chaiman
J. WH. Chapman
Vinniee
A. J. Bennett
Peopd. Rourke
Louis Trossen
Seth Wahit+man
W. T. Jones
A. B. Cotey
Herman Abel
J Conrad Whitman
M. S. Wogenson
Will Otto
H. Thom
Lewis Schroeder
R. E. Lubbers
J. C. Kieffer
P. Mc Camley
Anderson
Geo
W. Brown
Conrad Whitman
J. Gilmer
Jas
W. Lewis
A. E. Bennett
E. C. Pors
Per Diem
Milesge
W. J Schimmelpfennig
M.S. Wogensen
Bart Gaffney
Steadt
Frank Pr
O. J. Leu
C. Mechler
S. Cherry St
Bakersville Timber Ready for Barn Railroad
Carpenters work at the barn site as timber and lumber preparations proceed. Leo Mithels returns from overseas service after about a year and a half. Miss Mary Zinthefer works at John Kupfer's. Mr. and Mrs. John Sicklinger of Chili spent Sunday with the farmer's parents. Miss Julia Bell assists Mrs Louis Kasberger for several weeks. Farmers note the good weather, nearly all have finished work, and news remains scarce as people stay busy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Sicklinger
Chili
Julia Bell
Helring
Louis Kasberger
Eve
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Herge
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Americana Park
Love
Boy Shawa Hie Savings Bank
Trio Theater
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Alfie
Waupaca
Dale Hastings
Eli Wineh
Lyle Jenkins
E. J. Hahn
St. Joseph’s Hospital
Marshfield
Alex LaPoint
Deferson
Mr LaPoint
LaPoint
Adler Theater
New York
Marion Davies
Pathe
Genhestra Ayil
D. W. Ifith
Tyio Theater
Jeff
Lefty
Charlie Chaplin
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Mack & Sennet
East Lynn
Louis Bennison
Katzenjammer Kids
Enid Bennet
Partners
Hearst News
W. Griffith
Happy Valley
Lillian Gish
D. W. Griffith
County Board
Bakerville
Leo Mithels
Femanist
Mary Zinthefer
John Kupfer's
Nedjetpe
Abe Srtvelity
Win Tynes
Ak Ray
Penwertil
F. A. Felhofer
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