Public School Report Details County Education Figures
County Superintendent O. J. Leu releases annual education figures for the county excluding Grand Rapids. Of 153 teacher certificate applicants, 25 were refused. issued certificates span first to third grade and limited categories. The county employed 17 male and 120 female teachers earning total $33,230.40. Arbor and bird day saw 338 trees planted. One private school district employs 23 teachers, enrolls 1,000 pupils. Six disabled pupils, no county libraries except Marshfield and Nekoosa with 3,239 books.
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O. J. Leu
Leu
Grand Rapids
Marshfield
Nekoosa
Tribune
High Grade Stock Pays Says Wisconsin Farmer
Market reports show choice cattle fetch high prices while common stock remains lower. Feeders who raise and finish their own stock reap bigger profits than those who ship early. The Wisconsin Farmer urges investors to feed to finish and plan for future gains.
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Wisconsin
Fariter
Trains Open to Almond on Northwestern Spur
Trains run Princeton to Almond on the Marshfield Princeton branch except Sundays. Stations include Neshkora Red Granite Spring Lake Wild Rose and Almond over a thirty mile route. Track-laying machine progresses toward Grand Rapids as Northwestern plans full service readiness for fall traffic.
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New Marshfield-Princeton
Spsprang
Almond
Princeton
Grand Rapids
Northwestern
Weather by Mail Cart Signals for Rural Routes
Farmers along rural free delivery lines will get United States Weather Bureau forecasts via signals on mail carts. The Post Office and Weather Bureau will equip carts with prominent signals readable from afar. Carriers will display the day’s weather predictions on both sides before starting their routes.
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Washington
United States Weather Bureau
Post Office Department
Weather Bureau
Deer’s leg amputated to save life in Wisconsin town
Dr. Fred Warsinski responded to a tame deer owned by Edwin Schultz near Vaufkind on Tuesday and amputated a hind leg after improper setting caused inflammation and suffering. The deer is recovering on three legs. Gilbert K. Vandercook, former assembly member from Marathon county, now works on the Milwaukee Sentinel editorial staff after editing the Spencer Tribune ten years ago.
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Fred Warsinski
Vaufkind
Edwin Schultz
Warsinski
Gilbert K. Vandercook
rTimmer
Marathon County
Cook
Milwaukee Sentinel
Vandercook
Spencer Tribune
Street fairs draw crowds and boost local trade in Marshfield area
Street fairs in Menominie Fond du Lac and nearby towns prove popular boosting merchants and supporting permanent business. Marshfield should plan a next summer fair as a major trade event. Lincoln J. Carter’s The Past Mail at Adler’s Marshfield Sept 1, with scenes at Valley Forge, offers lively, historic entertainment with a strong romantic comedy element and a capable company. Reserved seats at Horn’s Drug Store. Ticket prices 25 35 and 30 cents.
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Menominie
Fond du Lac
Marshfield
Lincoln J. Carter
Roland
Adler
Mr. Carter
Ats
Carter
U.S
Horn
L. Roberts
Vesley Forge
Searson Sweat Hore
Hunter Judge Rescues Tie Bird Amid Streaking Firing
Judge E C Pors and R L Kraus hunt near Neillsville with friends when birds rise thick and disputes erupt over ownership as several shots are fired. The judge grasps a frightened enraged bird by the neck from grass, ending the dispute. The party bags nearly fifty birds.
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E. C. Pors
R. L. Kraus
Neillsville
Good Roads Meeting Called at Buffalo for Sept 16 22
To discuss the good roads movement a designated meeting of the anal Good Roads association is to be held in Buffalo from September 16 to 22. Great leaders will assemble to discuss matters, with expectations of productive results from recommended actions.
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Anal Good Roads Association
Buffalo
Wisconsin State Fair At Milwaukee Draws Big Crowd
Milwaukee hosts the Wisconsin State Fair this week expected to attract a large regional audience. With improved road times and low excursion rates, attendance should surpass prior years and strain city accommodations.
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Milwaukee
A New Map of Wisconsin River Valley Issued by E Shepard
A valuable new map of the Wisconsin river valley including Wood and Marathon counties will be issued by E Shepard of Rhinelander and distributed by the Wisconsin Valley Advancement association. It covers the state line north to the south line of Wood and Portage counties, names all townships and sections with acreage estimates, and highlights railroads and water courses. The edition offers a detailed, up to date resource for settlers and officials.
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Wood
Marathon
E. Shepard
Rhinelander
Wisconsin Valley Advancement Association
Wisconsin River Valley
Portage
Vilas
Oneida
Lincoln
Largs
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the Fast Mail
Valley Forge
Cpio
September Mantow
Tyv
Manidon
Juan Outten
Albert Fields
Bertha
AL West Nid
Curry
PAU
Mary Win
Bose
Berkshire
Archie Mul & Sons
Murch
P.O. Wis
Henry Icke
Oy Ogy Somle
Landewigt
Marit
Gila
W. L. Little
Chas
Vaughn
Prep
Schelpaper
City
Emil Schroeder
Prop
City Hack
John Kealey
Thomas
R. H. Schroeder
Mansion House
ICE
Fred Bauer
Iron Works
Sean Pipes
Goto
A Louis C. Schmidt
South Depot Street
M. Pflum
W.H. Terry
Terry
Wood County
Marshfield, Wis
Furstenberg
Accor
Aong
Leo
Blarshfield
C.s.sheerin
Upham M’f’c, Company
Soph Fogntain
H. J. Kamps
Sexton Brothers
F. Hirzy
John Kraus
Mike Tirey
Betaatiof
Tremmel’s Corner
Hans Bille
Ebbe & Thompson
Weiland’s Laundry
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