Wisconsin Highways Map Shows Statewide Road Network
A Wisconsin Highway Commission outline on a state map, part of the Wisconsin exhibit at the Cedar Rapids Good Roads Congress, details 1,422 first class, 1,000 second class, 1,692 third class, and 2,162 fourth class miles. It traces main lines from Chicago north to Manitowoc and Marinette, and west to the Mississippi at Maquoketa, with connections to Madison, Eau Claire, Fond du Lac, Oshkosh, and Milwaukee, highlighting ongoing development and future system significance.
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Milwaukee
Madison
Wisconsin
Wisconsin Highway Commission
Good Roads Congress
Cedar Rapids
Noutheast
Chicago
Lake Shore
Kenosha
Racine
Manitowoc
Ito Greet Bay
Michigan
Marinette
Illinois
Walworth County
Janesville
Maulison
Nevedah
Junction City
Wausau
Merrill
Hurley
Barahoo
la Crosse
Bau Claire
Cameron
Zenith City
Superior
Madigan
Mississippi River
Moairi¢ du Chien
Eau Claire
Hudson
Twin Cities
Cedarhurty
Fond du Lac
Oshkosh
Watepack
Stevens Point
Mia
Chippewa Falls
Hau Chaire
Madisin
Calubhis
Peaver Thom
Waujain
Vau du Lac
Shebowean
Madison Vans
Watertown
Coonamawer
Western loggers deploy new braking device for hills
A new braking system for logging on steep grades is described in Popular Mechanics. Sheaves on a fixed frame with hardwood blocks brake multiple lines, controlled by two levers. A downhill wagon pulls one end of the cable while the other is drawn in, with roller posts at curves and an electric bell to signal readiness for the next run.
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Popular Mechanics
Wisconsin Car Variety Surpasses Heinz 57 Analogy
Wisconsin state records show 856 registered car makes with 217 under 500 cars yet 61 percent of makes exist in small numbers. Ford leads with 24,268, Buick 5,763, Maxwell 4,470, Studebaker 2,545, and another make 2,074. Noting 1914 car sales value at 24,101,978 while 1919 shows 617 cars valued at 28,986,2.
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Wis
Ford
Buick
Maxwell
Studebaker
Wisconsin
Red Circle Route Now Completed
A Wisconsin Motorist summary notes Wood county road work completed for the season on the Red Square and Yellow Stone trails. The Pittsville Marshfield east side Yellow River road should be avoided due to grading gangs. west side should be passable. The Red Circle between Grand Rapids and Rudolph Station closes for the first three days of October with Marsi road or the right-hand road before crossing as alternatives. Mosquito Creek route also usable for north travel.
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Red Square
Wood County
Fpittsville
Marshfield
Yellow River
Pittsville
Grand Rapids
Rudolph Station
Mosquito Creek
Selling Family Jewels in Transit to Europe
Diamonds valued at over 800000 dollars consigned to several New York importers were shipped Friday on the Lapland of the White Star Line to Europe where there is little gem market. Many jewels were sold by Monglish and French firms facing financial reverses.
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New York
Portoon
Lapland
White Star Line
Europe
Monglish
Wisconsin officer kills outlaw in primitive frontier area
Delafield Wisconsin October 16 Bradford Kunz once a student at St John's Military Academy and Philippine constabulary sergeant in Puerto Prinella reportedly killed a murderer and outlaw Lintha terrorizing Pow books and cantare a reward of 1 009 peas had been offered according to a letter from his parents. The news describes Kunz returning with a gruesome trophy and his stated intent to continue the pursuit.
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Delafield
Wis
Bradford Kunz
St. John's Military Academy
Limbo
Pietere
Limbe
Prerte Prineaksa
Kunz
Road tax limits spark court review in Wisconsin
A court considers highway financing limits tied to a one cent tax share of total vehicle value. Attorney General Owenley Hie Wisconsin weighs the state’s highway funding framework and its implications for road maintenance and governance.
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Matiison
Opi
Owenly
Wisconsin
Uindas
Roadwork Funds Collected For McMillan Improvements
The Wausau Record Herald reports road improvement efforts in McMillan and nearby towns. Mayor Felker of Matsa field amassed 400 dollars, while McMillan donors commit work from Knowles corner east to Rozoliville on Week's road. The village hopes to raise about 600 dollars for the McMillan Mareh Rae nids route.
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Felker
Matsafield
McMillan
Knowles Corner
Rozoliville
AicMillan
Wausau
Signboard Marks Clover Leaf Route Near Athens Wis
Challis at Edgar and Athos meetings reports marking the Clover Leaf route No 8 at the Athens Abbotsford White Trail junction one half mile from Athens and eighteen miles to Abbotsford. Athens committee given stencils to complete marking immediately. local business men offer to finish the roadway work.
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W. OR. Challis
Edgar and Athos
Wisconsin
Athens
Abbotsford
Watsaw Recorl-Herald
Mrs Young to Quit as Chicago Schools Leader
Chicago October 16 Ella Flagg Young informs the Chicago board of education she will not seek reappointment as superintendent when her term ends. Her decision ends a long tenure guiding the city schools and prompts consideration of a successor.
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Chicago
Ella Flagg Young
Board of Education
Patent medicine ad and odd housekeeping tips fragment
An advertisement promises one hundred dollars for catarrh cures and promotes Hell's Catarrh Cure by Cheney and Co with testimonials from a local business. The text also touts Hall's Catarrh Cure and Hall's Family Pills, plus stray tips on peeling peaches with scalding water and avoiding copper kettles.
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Hell
F. J. Cheney & CO
Toledo
PF. d. Cheney
O. Hall
Hespondency Relief Through Chamberlain’s Tablets
Despondency often stems from indigestion and weakness. Take Chamberlain's Tablets. they help digestion and mood. A day or two of use is common to feel better, with tablets available everywhere.
Marshfield Common Council Minutes October 1915
The Marshfield Wisconsin Common Council convened October 1 1915 in city hall council chamber. Mayor Felker presided with Aldermen Guckenberger Schroeder Macfarlane Finney Roddis Kirschner Hastings Tune present. Blodget Newmillian Stauss absent. A special meeting was set for October 11 at 8 PM to act on Ordinance No.
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Camron
Marshfield
Wood County
Pensin
Felker
Prese Guckenberger
Thu Schroeder
Macfarlane
Finney
Roddis
Kirschner
Hastings
Tune
Blodget
Newmillian
Stauss
Wis
Guckenberger
Common Council
Course Oil Room
O'Clerk
P.m
Marshfield approves West Third street improvement report
The Board of Public Works reports final benefits and damages from West Third street improvements, detailing assessments per parcel and added water service and sidewalk charges. The council hears objections, approves the report, and authorizes funding shares. Petersen Construction Co. completes paving on Central Avenue and council is asked to accept the work.
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Petersen Construction Company
John Seubert
City of
Marsfield
Wood County
State of Wisconsin
Board of Public Works
Marshfield
Wissonsin
West Third Street
Wisconsin
City Clark
Board of Public
Hatteborg
J.ia Hayward
Finney
MacFarlane
Board of Works
Curl
H.i
Glock O. Presbyterian Cieh
Sk Dix
Westerly
Om Z. Tlodgest
Ae Zottler
Unham
R. C. Hastings
John Kirschner
C. Petersen Construction Company
Central Avenue
Ninth Street
Juno
Guckenberger
Marshfield City Council approves street utility easement ordinance
The council votes to grant Wisconsin Central Railway Company and assigns a highway crossing right over Fourth Street, with condition of proper maintenance and updates. Ordinance takes effect upon passage and publication, with mayor Felker and clerk Seubert overseeing adoption and recording.
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Board of Pubic Works
Guyger
Thuss
Schroeder
Mac Kirschner
Hedune
Hedu
Ry Shiga
Vomfy
Derme Duekenbertoeder
MacParlane
Hi Dain
Phil Stre
Central Avenue
Gee
Uke Moark
Pirhue
Hare
Marshfield
Kerehy
Wisconsin Raibway Company
Secora
Ant
la Spyrmndracks
Vonsin
Wisconsin Central Railway Company
Aa. G. Felker
John Seubert
Civy
Alderman Finney
MacFarlane
Board of Public Works Dnl
John Sery
Chy
Heart Remedy Promises Hope After Childs Illness
A mother recalls her thirteen year old daughter nearly dying from heart trouble and credits Dr Miles Heart Remedy with a dramatic improvement before the child’s death. The ad extols Miles Heart Remedy as a cure for a range of heart disorders and urges readers to begin using it at once, claiming widespread testimonials and guaranteed sale by druggists.
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Witta
Conan
Miles
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Wisconsin Motorist
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Watson
Mrs. Young
Alj. Strauss
Council Proceedings
R. J. Strauss
Plock
Alley
Arcold
Dace
Mra
J. Hadteberg
Rhorly
Rogers Bros
Rogers
International Silver Co
Buccomar la Mordgs Brianne Co
Meriden
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Incorporated
Taylor & Scott Coo
Wood County Abstracts
Miles Medical GO
Elkhart
Inds
Kirk
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