History of the Week In History Entries Take Shape
A compact list recalls notable dates from 1795 to 1872 including the French Directory after Louis XVII’s death, the 1865 Thanksgiving for Peace, Harl Russell’s premier in England, a Dey of Algiers fleet defeat in 1827, a 1872 commercial treaty with France in London, and Lincoln’s 1860 election plus Belmont battle reference.
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Louis XVII
Harl Russell
England
Dey
Algiers
France
London
Abraham Lincoln
Battle Belmont
Along Came Ruth and the Waxed Cork Fix
Ruth and friends plan a nutting party lunch and discuss keeping milk from tainting after corks wear. Ruth suggests wrapping the cork in waxed or paraffin paper to prevent contact with the liquid, enabling easy replacement and avoiding spoilage. The idea pleases the group and they hurry to try it.
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Ruth
Highlights from a 19th Century Fact Collection
A compilation of curious figures and trivia from the era. It cites Paris library size, a San Francisco to New York trek, solar heat, sewing patents, cork bark, and notable inventions. It includes mentions of the sun distance, coal costs, beets for policemen, and the Great Wall’s age.
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Elias Howe
Growth in State Banks Resources Reaches New High
The September report from the state bank commissioner shows bank resources in the state have risen by 250 percent over the past twelve years. A metaphor compares a successful chase to a butterfly catch, noting the high energy of pursuit.
Rural Road Work and Overseer Selection Guidance
Community road projects require a competent overseer with proven knowledge of road construction. Appoint a qualified person, secure community support, and rely on the Public Roads and Rural Engineering Office for advice when needed. Emphasize drainage, proper road crown, and ditching. Consider road location and grade reduction to five percent. Use existing bulletins and relocation options to improve efficiency and savings.
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Ams Penson
Marines Show Patriotism In Face Of Enlistment Debate
New York reports a Brooklyn anti enlistment league forming at 61 Quincy Street near the navy yard, while hundreds of U S Marines stand ready at a moment's notice. A grizzled gunnery sergeant says the Marine Corps is at maximum strength and prepared to confront any home or foreign threat.
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United States Marine Corpa
New York
Quincy Strat
Brooklyn
Navy Yard
Garis
United States
Quincy Street
United States Marine Corps
Everglades land speculation warned by Wisconsin reader
A Lac Miami Metropolis column notes about 3000 Everglades landowners in Dale county letting lands lapse for taxes. The piece warns Wisconsinites not to be drawn by promises of quick money in Everglades farming or real estate, urging caution and noting cheaper land in Wisconsin counties.
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Marinette Magle-Ster
Weape & AuTenaey
Wongin
Dale County
Miami
Everglade
Wisconsin
Edison on U S defense tour of Los Angeles schools
Thomas A. Edison, chairman of the naval advisory board, spoke in Los Angeles public schools praising rapid U S defense buildup. He predicted in two years the United States would have a competent defense able to defy the world and leave no fear of any enemy.
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Los Angeles
Cal
United States
Thomas A. Edison
Naval Advisory Board
Stump Blasting Fatal in New London Disaster
In New London Wisconsin on October 29 Mitchell Gristol was killed when a dynamite charge at Negpit blasted him sixty feet into the air. He was assisting a stump cutting operation at the time of the accident.
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New London
Wis
Mitchell Gristol
Negpit
Northern Wisconsin Aims to Rebuild Its Agricultural Prominence
Efforts focus on reviving Wisconsin’s agricultural status with northern counties pledging to expand wheat production. The plan highlights the region as one of the state’s fastest developing agricultural zones and calls for renewed attention to its potential.
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Wisconsin
Fond du Lac
Yonorta
Wiggonsin
Estate of Daniel Bubalz administration order issued
Wisconsin Wood County Marshfield estate matter grants Augusta Bubolz letters of administration with the will annexed for Daniel Bubalz late of Marshfield. Court fixes February 29, 1916 as last day for creditors to present claims and sets March 1916 for examination and adjustment of all claims. Notice to be published four consecutive weeks in Marshfield Times. Dated October 19, 1915. County Judge W. J. Conway.
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State of
Wisconsin
Wood County
Daniel Bubalz
Marshfield
Wood
Augusta Bubolz
Daniel Bubolz
Grand Rapids
County of Wood
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Spain
Portugal
Torricelli
North America
Cortez
China
Chi-huang-ti
Rneal
Avery
Department of Agriculture
Fivet Oak
United States Department of Agriculture
Marine Corps
W. J. Conway
West Third St
Central Avenue
Walnut Street
West Third Street
Board of Public Works
City of
U. S
John Seubert
Aone
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