The Railroad and the Auto in Modern Transport
Howard Eliott, president of the Northwestern Pacific, argues in Leslie's that electric lighting disrupted gas firms but thrived with capitalized plants, and that the automobile will similarly reshape railroads. He notes autos may charge higher fares per mile yet still attract riders, predicting long term gains from auto use despite short term competition with rail travel.
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Howard Eliott
The
Northwestern Pacific
Leslie
Railroad Engineers Urged to Obey Signals Speed Limits
Widespread railroad accidents prompt calls to issue orders preventing engineers from speeding after danger signals. The proposal stresses caution and adherence to signaling to reduce collisions and runaways.
State sues over unlisted property in Thorp case
A Wisconsin state complaint alleges John Progodrzinski failed to list his personal property with Jin the Smire in Thorp Clark County. District Attorney W J Rush prepared the papers and will represent the state at the hearing.
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Jin the Smire
Thorp
Clark County
John Progodzrinski
Wisconsin
Atty
W. J. Rush
Mill Creek Community Skims News Across Town
Peter Borens from Mill Creek visited Hewitt Fit z day on business. Johnsehnke hauled cheese to Marshfield on Thursday. Anton Newman has cut all his corn for the year. Charles Winrow returned Tuesday from a visit with friends. Michael Ruplinger and wife visit their son Philip Ruplinger. Charles Seidel and family were busy cutting corn last week. Miss Elsie Beyer visited Mrs. John Beake Saturday. Frank Seidel and wife went to Marshfield on Wednesday for business. John Schroeder and crew threshing in the neighborhood last week. Most corn ripe, but Jack Frost looming, already getting cold.
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Peter Borens
Hewitt Fitz
Johnsehnke
Marshfield
Charles Winrow
Michael Ruplinger
Philip Ruplinger
Charles Seidel
Elsie Beyer
John Beake
Frank Seidel
OCASTORIA Beare the signature of Chas. H-Fistohor
In use for over thirty years and The Kind You Have Always Bought, the familiar medicine labeled Castoria is presented with its long standing branding and signature claim to reliability.
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Chas. H-Fistohor
Miss Virginia Merriam Receives Bethel Academy Music Post
Bethel academy appoints Miss Virginia Merriam as music teacher. A baby boy born to Mr and Mrs Ralph Glefe at 1 am Sunday. Frank Kraal threshing in the area this week. Mikkelson farm sale set at 3600 dollars. Mr and Mrs J C Mikkelson back from statewide trip. Mrs E E Albee and children Willie and Imo head to Union College College View Nebraska. Mr Albee to care for farm. Light shower last Thursday. Bethel academy opened fall term with good attendance. Arpin town repairing hillside highway at east town line with $100 appropriated for this work.
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Virginia Merriam
Bethel Academy
Ralph Glefe
Frank Kraal
Mikkelson
J. C. Mikkelson
Bethel
E. E. Albee
Willie
Imo
College View
Neb
Union College
Albee
Arpin
George Klement
New York Citizens Urged to Stand Up for Convictions
A call to New York City residents to stand up for their convictions to avert the danger of losing good government. The message emphasizes civic vigilance and moral resolve as essential to maintaining effective governance.
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New York City
Audible airquakes from meteor explosions reported
Astronomer W F Denping notes airquakes from meteorite explosions separate from earthquakes. Prof W M Foote cites a July 13 1912 event near Holbrook Arkansas where a large meteorite broke up with a loud 30 second noise, scattering over three miles and 14000 fragments weighing nearly 500 pounds. Other recorded instances include two 187?-era detonations causing air disturbances far louder than thunder.
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W. F. Denping
W. M. Foote
Holbrook
Ark
Newsboy at Brooklyn Bridge Quietly Promises the Paper
A Boston born or busboy figure, possibly a supé, stands by the subway entrance at Brooklyn Bridge amid shouting rivals. He does not hawk a title but quietly asks each passerby if he has the paper he truly wants, claiming, I have it, yes, air.
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Boston
Brooklyn Bridge
Bia
Hoosier Base Burner diagram proves superior system
The text contrasts three heat methods, praising Diagram D Hoosier Flue System for even room temperature and strong radiating surface. It claims previous designs reduce heating capacity, limit air flow, and misdirect heat, while asserting Hoosier creates undivided flame flow and powerful radiant output, likening it to Waterbury School House heaters and urging school boards to question other systems.
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Waterbury
Wood County
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