Wisconsin State News Highlights From Madison to Milwaukee
A mixed Wisconsin news digest reports on political figures and races in Madison, Milwaukee, and Chippewa Falls, with mentions of U S Senators Spogan and Jenkins, State Senators Whitehead and Jones, and appointed officials. It notes a severe weather impact in farming areas including lightning damage to homes and barns, and grain losses across several counties. Veterans prepare for the national reunion in Philadelphia with a large state contingent planned. A major timber deal involves Jacob Mortenson Lumber and McGool Logging to supply 25 million feet of logs to North St. Paul, with work starting October 1. A Milwaukee pigeon race set a national record, while ex-Gov Upham plans Isle Royale lumber camps to harvest ten million feet this winter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacob Mortenson Lumber Company
Waufail
TE D. McGool Land and Logging Company
Merrill
Inter
North Sturlil
Wausau
McKinley’s Presidential Party Farewell Tour Plan
The presidential party led by President and Mrs McKinley prepares for a farewell at the Niagara Falls grounds. After a morning serenade, a parade hosts mournful crowds and a treaty system event unfolds at the hotel. The special train departs Brull Pot station at six, with Mayre McKinley and party heading toward Jersey City and Long Branch, then on to Pittsburgh, Canton, and Washington.
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Plattabury
Fort Wephe
McKinte
St. Dolnsbury
Boiel
Warracks
Niles
Mee Hinldy
Mulinley
Ph View Stresident
Hobart
Oles
Jersey City
Vilts- Singh
GNO
Pennsylvania
Pittsburgh
Thippines
Liverpool
Col. Lom
Mantona Titelong
Luesi
McKinney
Canton
Washington
Philadelphia
Thatt Point Station
McKinley
Mets
Nobart
Garrett
Slobart
Griggs
Rixey
Cortelyou
Barnes
Charles H. Booth
Huel Champlain Company
Hopper Boxer Method Prominent for Grasshopper Control
Nebraska experiment station notes suggest the hopper boxer and kerosene pan as the best methods for killing grasshoppers. Agricultural colleges study the issue as coasted by regional practices.
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Nebraska Experiment Station
Tax listings and local notices in Antiva and surrounding areas
The state treasury receives 1898 taxes from the Worthwestern Railway company totaling BR S1621 with last half payments of $110,426.13 by Omaha company. Langlade County Agricultural Society reorganized led by Marsh, McGreer, and Koll. County plans include a potential hospital for the insane. 47 patients are housed across state facilities. Hunters prep for season. Bay track shorers raise wages. local election names and deaths emerge, including Artemus Goon connected to Metropolitan Life. Officials report Thorpe, Hosenfeld, and Meany among deceased or injured in recent incidents. Proclamation sets Labor Day observance on Monday, September 4.
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Worthwestern Railway Company
Omaha Rompring
Langlade County
Yway Daveer Bay
Benities
Vie
Eal Tran
Artemus Goon
Iesishuirk
Kelsly
Mia Chives
Talon Hosenfeld
Aed
Ynyl
Whyroenth
Thomas Meany
Moedville
Ted Hore Wo
Jorsng
Teste Weigini
Ising
Ofel
Minin Hee
Odends
Keitha Balorn
de Mo
Iortist
Privinisain
Heath Hs Alli
Sabor Dave
Miners Die In Dynmite Explosion At Mare Giver Mill
Aug 23 Joplin Missouri report details five miners killed at Mare Giver Mining Company's mill near Carterville when a dynamite stick exploded a nearby dynamite box during blast preparation. Bodies scattered across the site while the plant and surrounding area suffered extensive damage. Authorities list the dead as David J Sinclair Duluth Minnesota Th 0 Robbing Seigla May Huney Gilbert Joplin Fernk Maddleston Joplin Wil Messmore Gneterville Missouri.
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Joplin
Maregiver Mining Company
Carterville
David J
Sineluir
Duluth
Minn
Robbing
Seigla
May Ueney Gilbert
Fernk Maddleston
Wil Messmore
Gneterville
G.berh Wis
Qrong'a
Henry Gilbert
Alt Wannum & Mellroy
Pony's Land
Sinclair
Gilbert
Aetein
Pottaville
Webbtes
Sheppton
Willian I Terzenhe
Bilding
Nebraska Hopper Dozer Described as Grasshopper Killer
The Rural New Yorker details a hopper dozer built from stove pipe iron with wooden runners, a back cloth frame, and a kerosene oil splash to kill grasshoppers. It works on level ground without cross pieces and can be extended up to 18 feet to collect multiple bushels per day.
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Nebraska
Dee
New Yorker
The Modern Farmer Requires Specialization and Science
The article argues farming now requires broad skill and specialization. It notes some breeders excel in one area while others succeed in growing specific crops, and gardening and fruit growing demand distinct knowledge. It urges farmers to adopt scientific methods and adapt to economic changes to stay competitive.
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Troy OV. Y. Limes
Rye and clover as nitrogen protectors on farms
The article notes rye near white nitrogen as a costly but effective fertilizing element, since nitrates wash out during rains. It recommends cover crops like rye and offers advice on manure use and root systems, with emphasis on storing nitrogen in plant tissues and reducing losses through soil drainage.
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Bavel
Potbelly Farm Owner Faces Indigestion Complaint in Gallatin Mo
Prank Woodal of Gallatin Missouri faces a local dispute over a pig at his Hha Deny and Shelland Pony Farm south of town. Neighbors allege the hog causes indigestion and unrest, while Woodal defends his care and denies wrongdoing amid a tense community dispute.
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Frank Woodal
Hha
Deny and
Shelland Pony Farm
Qi Biterest Nota
Thanaelves
Everat Callons
Eos
Kiekyehimaver
Per Indnienen
Porker
Gallatin
Feeding Tests Across Cattle Yields Mixed Milk Results
A farm column reports on experiments with cows fed different substances including sugar monk, beef tallow, and standard diets. Results show fat and butter yields varied by feed and breed, with Jersey and other dairy cattle responding differently. The piece cautions that overall milk production depends more on breed and diet balance than any single supplement.
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Biel Atitigd
Winweumt
Total Sofik
Utlee
Urof
Jatrick
Thy
Lowa
Herong Powid
Texas
Jersey
Plan for 0G House from Ohio Farmer
The article describes a hog house floor plan with brick boiler, water supply from eaves, bins for meal and middlings, a 44 by 40 feet building, height 12 feet, and adjustable length for hog numbers. It outlines framing details including doubled x6 posts, 8x4 nailing girts, plates from 2x6 and joists, 2x4 rafters, and overall construction notes.
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Ohio
Pig Pen Pointers Amidst Pig Misting And Diet Needs
A fragmentary item discusses pig pen management including misting, diet, and animal welfare. It references feeds, weather, and pen conditions as factors shaping physical vitality, noting potential hazards and the need for proper separation and care.
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Oder
Thorhia
Gulunu
Subtle Current Sparks Debate on Electric Transit
A garbled 19th century report outlines electric curgets and storage systems in cities like Paris Monaco and Cripple Creek. It notes magnetic observations, government requests for new factories, and early rail electrification methods using cantilevers and underground plants.
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Cleveland
Vienna
Lours
Vranet
Bulimgs
Petine
Paris
Monaco
Cripple Creek
Rites
London
Sgnlng
Journ & Invnny
Army and Navy Strength and Recruits in London Report
A London report details army and navy strength, including numbers of officers and men in France and Britain. It notes generals to officers ratios, marine and army disparities, and literacy shortfalls among new recruits, with only one in a thousand well educated and 85 percent deemed illiterate or malleable for medical issues.
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France
London
Ullrtye
Here and There overview of 3808 Thwata mercantile fleet
A fragment notes a mercantile fleet of 3 508 vessels with 64 steam propelled. It mentions a Paris streets inquiry by a seedy scholar betting on rapid factual answers. An electric light point at Glöckauf, Sulerhausen, Germany shows central station power and 220 volt distribution for rock drills and lighting.
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Paris
Yyanee
Sulerhausen
Germany
Suil Mere Conmpotteltings in Westies Mystery
Fragmentary notice notes a monetary sum of nine pounds to be paid to a recipient. Limited readable details mention a named locale and possible compensation or debt, with core facts obscured by garbled OCR. Further context unavailable within the legible text.
Unclear fragment hints at ad text and mock slogans
Fragmentary line appears to parody an ad with odd wording about prevention and citrus imagery. It references a fall tree and lemon, plus a publication title or brand name Cushuliy Times, but the readable content is incoherent and lacks concrete facts or events.
Robert Downing Praised For Perfect Health With Peruna
Robert Downing lauds Peruna as key to his splendid physical condition and resistance to heat and winter ailments. He credits it as the finest tonic among his health regimen and urges readers to obtain Dr Hartman’s Summer Catarrh book. He notes Peruna treats bowel catarrh and other summer complaints.
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Robert Downing
Downing
Devuna
Perinat
Peruma
Flartman
Hartman
Columbus
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Henry Bostin
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W. B. Bartlett
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Marnden
Grand Army of the Republic
Wisconsin
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Sindy
Wphiladelvia
Jienny J. Baumgaertner
Milwaukee
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National Pedevision of American
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Isle Royale
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Army and Navy
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Perona
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W. L. Douclas
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W. L. Douglas Shoegg
Brockton
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Continental Army
James G. Hilling
Wilson & Daly
Adams Street
Buckingham’s
Wast
Boots
Druggats
Hall & Co
Nashua
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