Wisconsin Auto Licenses Rise Toward Eighty Thousand
State figures show Wisconsin issued about 79 100 automobile licenses in the first ten months of 1915. Secretary Donald has chosen the 1916 license plate form and color, nearly identical to 1915 with a cardinal background and raised white figures. Elks home talent minstrel at Stevens Point drew big crowds and netted about 400 dollars after expenses.
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Wisconsin
John S. Donald
Elks
Stevens Point
Wisconsin Leads In Flax Yields This Year
Wisconsin again leads flax per acre with 16 bushels, well above the national average of 99 bushels and far ahead of the nearest state. Other main flax states show Minnesota 10, Montana 11, South Dakota 11, Jawa 01, North Dakota 9, Nebraska 9, Kansas 8, Missouri 7, highlighting Wisconsin's strong advantage in the crop.
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Wisconsin
Jawa
South Dakota
Montana
Minnesota
North Dakota
Nebraska
Kansas
Missouri
Cedar Shingle Men Talk Ways and Means
Milwaukee November first A meeting of the White Cedar Shingles Manufacturers association discussed aiding the industry to regain footing and reorganize. Permanent officers were elected and a grading report adopted to create new grades of white cedar shingles aimed at outperforming Canadian and rival lake state products.
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Milwaukee
White Cedar Shingles Manufacturers Association
W. B. Thomas
Manistique
Mich
Canada
One Man for President Says He Is Me By God
A speaker declares in a mock debate that there is only one suitable presidential candidate. He asserts self as the chosen leader and questions party involvement while acknowledging discreet political maneuvering and public scrutiny.
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Avast
Wisconsin Association Adopts Brand for Shingle Quality
An association brand was adopted to be used by all members as a guarantee of their quality. Arrangements were set for periodic inspection of mills and for advertising Wisconsin and Michigan shingles.
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Wisconsin
Michigan
Hemlock Lumber Advertising Plan Debated in Milwaukee Meeting
A mass meeting of Wisconsin and Michigan hemlock lumber makers convened in Milwaukee to plan a regional promotion campaign. Organized by the Northern Hemlock and Hard wood Manufacturers association of Oshkosh, delegates from Michigan and others heard M. J. Quinlan outline a nationwide local newspaper ad drive, architect and retailer outreach, and exhibits at fairs. The plan calls for technical studies with government input and a $100,000 funding goal, urged by Quinlan, with Edward Hines of Chicago praising the proposal as essential for the industry’s recovery and growth.
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Milwaukee
Wisconsin
Michigan
Northern
Hemlock and Hardwood Manufiacturers Sociation
Oshkosh
Michigan Hardwood Manufacturers Association
M. J. Quinlan
Soperton
Wis
Ulingis
Mgr. Quinlan
Edward Hines
Chicago
Quinlan
Well to live in Wisconsin yields higher crop outputs
The department of agriculture at Washington reports Wisconsin farmers grew wheat oats barley rye and hay 15 percent above the average of Illinois Iowa and Indiana. Wheat oats and rye yields topped the three states while barley outperformed Iowa or Indiana but matched Minnesota. Hay yield exceeded Illinois or Indiana and matched Minnesota.
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Department of Agriculture
Washington
Hiinois
Iowa
Indiana
Bareley
Towa
Minois
Ilinois
Reflecting on Rash Airs and Calm Wins in Competition
The quote asks whether losing composure in a moment could have been avoided and a win secured by staying calm. It invites contemplation of self control as a strategic asset in competitive situations.
Wisconsin Lumbermen Charge Rate Discrimination in Hearings
At Oshkosh a federal hearing before Examiner George T. Bell heard Wisconsin lumbermen accuse Chicago and North Western and Chicago Milwaukee and St. Paul railroads of discriminatory through rates that favored Southern pine and Western fir over Wisconsin lumber. The ICC suspended the schedule pending a ruling after year’s start. Wisconsin associations argued safeguarding shipping rates protects a key state industry employing tens of thousands and supporting $590 million in plant investment. The commission will decide after the new year, with joint through rates currently in force.
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Oshkosh
Wis
Wisconsin
Federal
George T. Bell
Interstate Commerce Commission
Chicago & Northwestern
Iowa
Mississippi River
Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul
Chicatro
Milwaukee & St
O.T. Swan
Northern Hemlock and Barin Manufacturers Association
King
Wel PA
Sumner
Forest
Swan
United States
Wisco
Wisconsin workers urged to back home products push
A public appeal argues Wisconsinites should support domestic goods to boost labor welfare, not just lumber or manufacturing interests. The message stresses the broader impact on the state’s workers and economy.
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Wigconsin
Commonwealth of Wisconsin
Church A La Moné TV Program Draws Censor Notice
An evening church event promotes an allstar program with films a Japan lecture and baptism of two kidnapped babies amid censor concerns. The lineup includes Traveline and Austrasia features with a prima donna song. The sermon on hell’s torments is noted as controversial and late arrivals may miss portions.
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Church A LA Monetv
Japan
Woman All Run Down in Waynesboro Pa Promotes Vinci
Mrs Y R Bough of Waynesboro Pa says a spell of bronchitis left her weak with chest pains and cold susceptibility. After taking Vinci she gained strength and can now do housework she hadn’t managed in three months. Vinci promotes appetite digestion blood and strength with a money back guarantee from Sexton’s Prescription Store.
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Waynesboro
Vinci
Carnival Thriller Prompts Grim Civic Talk
An elderly man complains that audiences seek thrills from danger and carnivals. He recalls racing crowds and flying stunts where injuries were considered exciting. A younger listener agrees, noting plans to visit a Dumville carnival featuring a parade stunt described as a regular thriller.
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Dumville
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