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Newspaper
Menomonee Falls News
Location
Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jun 04, 1915
Page
3
The Los Angeles Express reports a Siskiyou County legislator introduced a bill to ban summer bear killings and end trapping rights. Western lawmakers consider similar measures as sportsmen largely support them to protect the famed California bear nicknamed Brain, a longtime symbol of the state?
An elderly Fifeshire farmer refused fire insurance from a local agent nicknamed Sandy. After his house burned, he chased the agent through the village shouting for Sandy and the fire victim to be found, lamenting the missed protection.
A century of rainfall data from New Bedford Massachusetts challenges the belief that climate has worsened. Records began in 1914 and, though misdated here, show fewer dry spells in the last fifty years than the first. The average annual rainfall is about 46.45 inches, with notable dry periods earlier and fewer later.
A well dressed man eluded Private Policeman Mulvaney after breaking a store window at S. Hyman to steal a corset form. He paused to admire the mannequin before fleeing, leaving the officer in pursuit. The incident occurred early in the morning in Cincinnati.
A charitable kitchen in New York is piloted by wealthy women under the social welfare department of the Association for Improving the Condition of the poor. The plan includes a 3 percent profit and a first unit introduced on a special occasion. Food will be stored locally and at homes in multi compartment containers heated by hot water.
A Monte Carlo dispatch reports gambling rampant again after four and a half months of inactivity. The casino floor shows ivory checked tables replacing gold and silver, with roulette and trente-et-quarante operating at a few tables while revival continues.
The government elevates the Marine Corps through a new advertising bureau showcasing its history and diverse duties. With 340 officers and 10,000 men, no vacancies exist as recruits learn infantry, field artillery, machine guns, landing service, and naval support skills. Marines train in signaling, bridge building, torpedo handling, and ship weaponry, highlighting a broader role than other services.
An Indian man seeks help after breaking his ax handle. A farmer provides a replacement and spends time sharpening the dull ax. After the repair the Indian demands twenty five cents for turning the grindstone, as explained through an interpreter.
A letter from Arthur Bullard recalls troops near Liverpool and a poignant scene at the Prince's landing stage. The Copper project at Chiquicamata in Chile plans a 10 000 ton daily ore treatment with a refinery output about 335 000 pounds daily, powered by 85 miles of line from a coastal generating station. An unflattering Kansas City Star note quotes a pessimistic uncle about Wendell Pettifer's upcoming marriage.
A brief classified item recounts a village station ticket agent asking if a dog is a pointer and a weary hunter returning to the city confirms with a terse reply about an empty game bag.
Barbara Ruilis attended a house party at Pewaukee Lice. Daisy Fuller of Milwaukee visited Kathyn Mittelstaedt this week.
Miss Hattie Hartkopf of Milwaukee was seen visiting the Falls at the start of the week, delivering a note of local tourism interest and social activity.
Miss Grace Snyder traveled from Milwaukee to visit Grandparents Mr and Mrs E A Snyder for the past week. Lee Faulkner of Prospect spent the week with Wor Russell and family. Miss Cecile Church visited Milwaukee on Sunday. Sary Barnett came from Hatford. Mrs Tupper of Hartland visited her daughter Mrs Harroweu at the Falls. Miss Pearl Spinner returned to her home this week. Wesley Goode came back Tuesday after a visit at Chilten.
Mrs F B Shank was at Burlington the past weeks visiting Gretelwn and Fred Geriaeh.
A listless parade schedule from Wittlin's Garage to Muzzyf's Park Lannon invites all to attend the Ford display. The Marwell Motor Company of New York promotes women as saleswomen in the automobile business with Crystal Eastman Benedict overseeing the saleswoman bureau.
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