Republican county ticket for Wood County featured in halftones
The issue highlights a vigorous campaign by broadly respected Republican candidates. It lists Governor James O Davidson, Lieutenant Governor William D Connor, Secretary James A Frear, State Treasurer Andrew H Dahl, Attorney General Frank L Gilbert, Insurance Commissioner Geo E Beedle, Congressman E A Morse, State Senator Theo W Brazeau, Assemblyman Clifford R Goldsworthy, County Clerk George W Davis, County Treasurer Philip H Bean, Sheriff George W Brown, Clerk of Court A B Bever, District Attorney Ross E Andrews, Register of Sees WM Powell, and Surveyor G W Severns. Also notes School Board Convention in Grand Rapids November 7 1908 with attendance rules and addresses by C P Cary and J F Sims.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James 0. Davidson
William D. Connor
James A. Frear
Andrew H. Dahl
Frank L. Gilbert
Geo. E. Beedle
Theo. W. Brazeau
Clifford R. Goldsworthy
George W. Davis
Philip H. Bean
Wood County
Opera House
Grand Rapids
C. P. Cary
Pres
J. F. Sims
Stevens Point State Normal
Lusk Listed for Coroner on Republican Ticket
Jacob Lusk will appear on the Republican coroner ballot despite not filing nomination papers. A supreme court precedent allows name writing for nomination, while the attorney general maintains a candidate must file papers to be printed on the primary ballot. The only compliant candidate in Wood County was Hubert Van Ruth of Port Edwards on the Democratic ticket.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacob Lusk
Lusk
Supreme Court
Wood County
Hubert van Ruth
Port Edwards
Yellow River
Clear View Dairy herd tests negative for tuberculosis
Marshfield Wisconsin October 29 1906 Mr M Erhardt owner of the Clear View Dairy farm reports his herd of 38 Jerseys tested with tuberculine by Dr Fred Warsinske found no trace of tuberculosis The owner thanks patrons and pledges continued care and quality cutter for customers.
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Marshfield
Wis
M. Erhardt
Clear View
Fred Warsinske
Aunt Panthea Brooks and the Quiet Street Philosophy
Aunt Panthea Brooks lived in a small New Hampshire village for many years without quarrel. A summer visitor asks how she stays on good terms with all while others quarrel. Her answer: she lets people think as they please, meeting each critic with a smile and moving on. The tale illustrates a simple, tolerant approach to daily life from Youth’s Companion.
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Panthea Brooks
New Hampshire
Panthea
Jason Purdy
Jason
Dracut
Punthou
Ezry
J'unthen
Napoleon and the Old Captain Brigadier Baron
A brisk Napoleonic encounter shows the emperor instantly promoting a veteran captain after a brief exchange. Also recounted are anecdotes about Judge Hoar’s early career and a playful note on animal blushes, with a London Zoo curiosity about monkeys reacting to provocation.
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Napoleon
Oicer
Why Te Wanted a Pass and Fisk’s Ridiculous Ride
A quip about rail magnate Jim Fisk growing angry at pass requests ends with a clerk grading a traveler who declines to pay fare. The piece implies a moral about decoy and vitality, urging Fortify your system with Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jim Fisk
Fisk
Gaston Her
Ophthalmic ENT Specialist Ad and Patent Elixir Note
Dr D W Burns advertises eye ear nose and throat services near American National Bank with tests glasses fittings and operations. A Foley’s Honey and Tar claim offers money back if coughs colds fail to cure and warns it stops cough heals lungs and prevents pneumonia with no opiates in a yellow package. Sexton Bros refinish substitutes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. W. Burns
American National Bank
Foley
Caresla
Sexton Bros
Homeseekers Excursion to Northwest West Southwest
Homeseekers excursion to the Northwest West Southwest via the North Western Line advertised with mentions of reclining chair care and “the best of everything.” Details and sale particulars offered by Chicago & North Western agents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Homeseekers
Chicago & North Western Jy
Hollister Rocky Mountain Tea Promises New Life and Courage
Advertising copy touts Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea as a source of new vitality for those lacking youth spirit courage and confidence. Claims support health and freedom from ill health with tea or tablets from Sexton’s Bros.
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Hollister
Rocky Mountain
Sexton’ S Bros
Also Mentioned on This Page
Congress
E. A. Morse
George W. Brown
A.B. Bever
Ross E. Andrews
Register of Sees
WM. S. Powell
G W. Severns
School Board
Rouret Moxnns
County Supt. of Schools
Sheringa Hoar
Boston
Judge Hoar
Boston Herald
Monkey House
London Zoological Gardens
Londen Mall
Tris
Naynre
Cece Oe
Chad Kaufman & Ros
Chicago
Tiffaults Kkamps Mercantile Co
Igot
Chas. Keofman
Peter J Kraus
Peter J. Kraus
Marshfield, Wis
Iron Works
South Depot Street
E. M. Rowan
Bannister Dava Company
Madson
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