Colonists in Wood County Show Dairy Boom and Stump Clearing
An eight year colonization effort by Hollanders in Sherry, Wood County, Wisconsin, defied rough soil full of pine stumps. Ninety percent of colonists succeeded, building farms with cattle and cheese checks while soil and climate support crops and dairy. Early settlers prosper, late arrivals progress, with Colby loamy clay soil driving growth and bank deposits increasing as dairy farming becomes the foundation of the community.
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Sherry
Wood County
Wisconsin
Washington
Colby
Taylor County
Marathon
Clark Counties
A. E. Cowell
Oakland
Waukesha County
Cowell
Arpia
Theo
Tom Forde
McKenzie
LaRue
Wisconsin Central to Move Headquarters to Chicago
Wisconsin Central plans to move its general offices from Milwaukee to Chicago. The railroad has leased the fourth and fifth floors of the Harvester building on Michigan avenue and will begin removal within three weeks. H. F. Whitecomb has retired and William A. Bradford of Cincinnati has become president as negotiations to change headquarters proceed, following the Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul lead.
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Wisconsin Central Railway
Milwaukee
Chicago
Deafness Cure Claim by Constitutional Remedies
An advertisement asserts deafness arises from inflamed mucus in the Eustachian tubes and cannot be cured by local treatment. It offers $100 for any case of deafness caused by catarrh that Hall's Catarrh Cure cannot cure, and promotes Hall's Family Pills for constipation.
Meats Buy Only After Veterinary Clearance
All Our Meats announces plans to have Dr Fr WarSinski, veterinary surgeon, examine all animals killed for sale. No meats will be purchased unless he declares them free from disease and in excellent condition. Farmers selling beef cattle must obtain a certificate from Dr WarSinski prior to sale.
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Fr . WarSinski
Warsinske
Peas
Wenzel
Aati
Measuring the Speed of Thought by Helmholtz
A summary of Helmholtz's view on cognitive tempo compares neural and perceptual timing to clockwork. It notes roughly one second for mental preparation and another to send signals for defense, with observers unable to perceive faster than the nervous system permits and experiments showing the brain’s processing pace is slower than intuition suggests.
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Helmholtz
Sli Mare
Haa
The Farmer Hides Money In His Tie Ruse
A railway detective recalls a case where a countryman keeps money in his necktie. The detective watches the man adjust the tie repeatedly and suspects a hidden stash. The farmer admits concealing funds there, though the detective notes the idea was sound but the stash remained poorly concealed.
Rate as Judges of Ivory in a Rat Payroll Tale
A dealer claims ivory quality can be judged by rats he keeps as paid workers. He feeds them cheese and bread weekly and says they gnaw ivory containing gelatine, creating furrows as proof of excellence. The rats, he insists, reliably assess tusk quality for a cheap wage.
Deserter branded at Aldershot after furlough
J Tomlin of Nottingham, 81, receives new pension and replaced Crimea medals. Ill during furlough from Sevastopol, he could not read or write and failed to report illness. He was mistaken for a deserter when furlough ended, tried at Aldershot, and sentenced to be branded with the letter D.
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J. Tomlin
Nottingham
England
Sevastopol
Crimea
Aldershot
Hard Heads Matched in A Ride Through Burne’s Songs
Among the Songs of Hubert Burne is a tale of a whistle used by a visiting Dane in Anne of Denmark’s English retinue. The whistle ruled a drinking bout where the last to blow won. After a three day contest, Sir Robert Lawrie of Maxwelton finally toppled the Dane under the table.
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Hubert Burne
England
Anne
Denmark
Robert Lawrie
Maxwelton
Tillman Defends Opponent Speech With Sharp Quip
A reporter questioned Senator Tilman on an opponent's address. He replied with a barbed comparison, calling the speech a fine bottle of champagne while noting the opponent had low teeth and a dry delivery.
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Tillman
Senator Tilman
One Man Not Pleased by Gen Barnes in Redding
Two stories from the late Geo W H L Barnes of California are told. In Redding he praised the city's growth with a jab about ramshackle lodging, then angrily called locals “white headed and false,” claiming he kept the hotel. The second tale recounts Barnes blaming Gov Gage for a senate vacancy at a special legislative session.
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Geo. W. H. L. Barnes
California
Redding
Barnes
United States
Lim
Thomas BR. Card
Ventura
Gaga
Gage
Gen. Barnes
Girls Have More Liberty Quote from Chicago Daily News
A Chicago Daily News quote reflects on increasing personal liberty for girls, noting parents should know their daughters' associates and routes as before. It argues that if home lacks activities, youths will seek recreation elsewhere, whether idle or employed, underscoring ongoing parental responsibility.
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Chicago Daily News
Fashions Signal Wealth and Status in Japan
In Japan fashions shift with wealth and social mood as people are judged by attire. Men's hair and headgear reflect warrior heritage no longer, while officials wear foreign styles for public tasks yet revert to native dress for leisure. Hairdressing shows age based limits plus evolving fashion.
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Japan
Lizards Prey on Fish Alarm Fishermen in Juniata River
Jerry Thompson of Howe township Perry county reports severe fish scarcity in the Juniata due to baskets nets and ugly black lizards. He says river is filled with reptiles and they contaminate fish found in nets with inch to six inch remains. Fishermen confirm widespread damage and mystery of origin.
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Jerry Thompson
Howe Township
Perry County
Juniata River
Mr. Thompson
Philadelphia
Famous Corps Disbanded In England For Bank Defense
The Dark of England Rifle Volunteer Corps, formed in 1878 to defend bank premises, was recently disbanded by a War Office order. Maintained at bank expense, the unit was under Captain H S Inman for about six years with 93 officers and men, of which two contributed notably. It was the only single company corps in Great Britain.
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Dark of England
Great Britain
Foreclosure Sale of Wood County Real Estate in Marsfield
Wisconsin Circuit Court in Wood County orders foreclosure sale of Laura K. Greeley and Alourt W. Greeley property. Sheriff to auction at Marsfield City Hall on November 2 at 2 PM, cash terms. Described parcel lies along Peach Street and Fourth Street blocks in City of Marsfield. Judgment entered October 1, 1907. attorney rewards noted.
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Wisconsin
Jock O
Ease Corner
Peach Street
Norcherly
Marebield
Wood County
Long Beard Auction Set After Death in London
The 14 foot beard of Amos Broadhurst, once a Barnum and Bailey freak, goes to sale soon in London. He died at Whaley Bridge recently. The beard was kept with topia issue paper and oil in his waistcoat when not on display. His mustache reached over two yards when stretched. The sale is organized by his brother.
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London
Amos Broadhurst
Whaley Bridge
Barnum & Bailey's
Wombwell
Her Shoes Too Comfortable Footnote Exchange In Today
A brief humorous exchange recalls Mabel and her new shoes. The dialogue suggests discomfort is not felt though the shoes are blamed for a day’s wear. The playful lines touch on fit, money, and mood in a light domestic vignette.
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Mabel
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