Wisconsin civil service expands as exams announced
State civil service reforms strengthen protection against spoils politics. A commission bulletin lists examinations on October 9 at county seats with applications due by October 4. Open posts include education efficiency director, fire inspector, barber examiner, medical and plumbing inspectors, and several state institution roles such as family officer, kindergarten teacher, manual training teacher, and attendants.
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Wisconsin
State Civil Service Commission
Commission
Madison
State Department of Education
State Printing Board
TAE MIXER and the nature of social mixing in skepticism
The piece critiques shallow socializers calling them mixers who value optimism and affability as tools for self gain. It contrasts superficial friendships with genuine bonds and notes diffidence as a sign of true capacity. The author, Stuart W. Knight, argues mixers misuse charm to mask incompetence and urges discernment in judging friendships.
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Stuart W. Knight
Partridge Season Open Amid Regulatory Change
Hunters may pursue partridges from September 7 to October 31 this year under new legislation, replacing the prior October 1 start. Prairie chickens may be hunted until November, grouse until September 20, and the duck season runs September 7 to December 1.
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Times
Feil Hunting Its Uneven Reach Across the Country
The notice describes Feil hunting as irregular in spread. It notes variability in occurrence, with some regions showing vocal enthusiasm and others little activity, shaping a fragmented national pattern.
Humorous Maxims on Men Women and Truths
Albert Bede ruminates on humility marriage and suffrage with wry quips. He jokes that cats imagine they can sing and that a woman may marry for money only to find less than the minimum wage. The piece mocks blame shifting and gender roles with a light tone.
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Likatien
Gir
The Rainbow's End and Wisconsin Land Opportunities
The piece argues that distant sensational magazines mislead homeseekers about Wisconsin. Government crop data and facts show real opportunities, attracting middle western settlers. Fact-based inquiry replaces fiction, boosting Wisconsin land’s appeal and likely occupation for state benefit.
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Wisconsin
Middle West
Central Wisconsin Fair At Marshfield Draws Strong Dairy Exhibit
The thirteenth Central Wisconsin State Fair ran August 17 to 20 in Marshfield. Dairy cattle dominated the show with over two hundred head, including sixty five pure bred Holsteins. Prominent winners included J. C. Kieffer E. B. Butters Jake Schmidt and M Krause. Outside breeders Maortiny of Chirnewe Falls and Wilson of Wausau helped fill the 30 by 80 foot shed. Jerseys led by Tom White Vesper, Willett Marshfield and Staham Arpin won top ribbons. R. Connor stock farm swept the Shorthorn class. Hogs Poland Chinas and Durocs were well represented and forage crops showed good green corn though not yet ripe.
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Marshfield
Wand County
J. C. Kieffer
E. B. Butters
Jake Schmidt
M. Krause
Maortiny
Chirnewe Falls
Wilson
Wausau
Wood County
Albert Paulson
William Darhobs
A. J. Prest
Clark Biaches
Bean
Wiliam Noll
Tom White
Vesper
Willett
Staham
Arpin
White
J. G. Kieffer
R. Connor
Poland
Chester
Wisconsin Agriculturish
Varmers navigate autumn roads as tourists risk getting stranded
In fall, local varmers slow traffic while visitors misjudge road conditions and find themselves unable to exit vehicles unaided. The piece notes seasonal hazards and the need for caution during autumn travel.
Dollar and Bonds Shape World Trade Says Windsor
In a Popular Mechanics excerpt H. H. Windsor argues Europe bought a billion dollars of U S supplies and Americans dumped millions of their bonds. The piece says the dollar becomes the world standard and foresees a U S centered financial world with a strong navy and global freedom.
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Europe
Patriotiam Snd
United States
South America
H. H. Windsor
Popular Mechanics Magazine
Miners Clash In Roof Chase In Wisconsin Tale
In La Fayette County Wisconsin two miners quarrel over a fare game and escalate to a musket chase. The pursuer corners his foe on a slanted roof forcing a back and forth escape until exhaustion ends with a tavern truce as onlookers laugh at the wild scene.
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Wisconsin Yead
Bret Hart
la Fayette County
Editor’s Frustration Over Complimentary State Fair Tickets
The Jefferson County Union reports editor's ire at state fair complimentary tickets. From paired lemon tickets to restricted access, editors face limited days and social constraints, harming publicity value. Reform urged as management profits from better pay and fair access.
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Jonly
Rewey
Escnne
Jefferson County Union
Reform Movements Leave No Great Injury Behind
A concise aside notes that reform efforts end with no major harm. The statement emphasizes peaceful outcomes and minimal disruption amid reform momentum.
Unclear premise on arranged marriages and labor claims
A fragment asserts some men marry women to secure labor without pay. No names or context provided. Further details needed to confirm claims or identify involved parties.
Piles Relief O11 Promo Ad Offering Two Sizes
An old advertisement promises relief for external or internal piles with one application. It offers two sizes 23c and $1.00 and claims availability at all druggists or by mail. A free sample of O11 is requested to be sent.
Lansing Gets Some Credit for Diplomatic Victory
The Oshkosh Northwestern notes President Wilson earns the bulk of the credit for the submarine dispute victory with Germany while Secretary Lansing also gains strong praise for steering policy after Bryan’s resignation. The piece credits Lansing with clarifying American resolve and German concessions, and it notes Bryan’s departure allowed a prudent statesman to lead the State Department at a critical time. The column also reports a U. S. Department of Agriculture study on fires destroying threshing outfits, attributing causes to combustible dust ignited by electrical sparks and recommending grounding of cylinder shafts to prevent losses.
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Oshkosh
Wilson
Germany
Lansing
Bryan
American Demands, the People of This Country Can Unquestionably Thank Mr.Lansing
Washington
United States
State Department
United States Department of Agriculture
Oil the Roads Urges Early Oilings for Nationwide Highways
The Boyd Times Herald notes roads through the country will soon require oiling to prevent dust and ruin. Local roads from here to Cadlett and Stanley show heavy dust. wind direction affects washing lines. Oiling would reduce dust, protect the road, and save maintenance costs.
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Cadlett
Stanley
Boyd Times-Hesald
Strange Cause of Fires in Farm and Fireside Quotation
A fragment from Farm and Fireside mentions a statement about the strange cause of fires. The note hints at a discussion within the magazine, but details are unclear and no specific names or places are provided.
Wisconsin authors six county soil surveys this summer
Wisconsin’s soil department and the state geological survey conduct final detailed surveys in six north central counties this summer. Eight men have worked under A. R. Whitson and W. J. eib. findings and recommendations will be published next year. Counties include Clack Marathon Timothy Wood and Portaze.
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Wisconsin
Soil Department
University of Wisconsin
State Geological and Natural History Survey
A. R. Whitson
W. J. Eib
Clack
Marathon
Timothy
Wood
Portaze
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