West man asks tariff revision to equalize production costs
Oscar H. Robinson of Des Moines argues for tariff reform to equalize production costs with abroad, removing heavy duties that create monopolies. He cites brick paving in Des Moines as an example and says midwest business leaders will seek relief in the next elections if reform fails.
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West
Northwestern
Washington, D. C
Dec
Oscar H. Robinson
Des Moines
Great
Middle West
Robinson
Iowa
Washington
Cummins
Mississippi River
Mr. Robinson
Congress
Canard
Justice and
Fight
Kaukauna Rapids Freeze Over In One Night
Kaukauna Wisconsin reports a rare sudden freeze of the rapids across the river occurring overnight. The river was open Tuesday. by Wednesday morning ice had formed along the locks and dam area, with a strong current and a thick sheet laying across. The Kaukauna Fibre works will resume in days after overhaul, with the acid department ready and seventy five workers expected to be employed.
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Kaukauna
Wis
Oak Street
Green Bay and Mississippi Canal Company
Mifford Family Reunion Held at Wright Home in New London
The Mifford family reunion gathered at the home of 3 E Wright in New London with thirty five members present. Sawer laying continues despite cold weather as a large extra crew aids progress. A Christian Science society forms with weekly meetings at local homes attended by about thirty. Bessie Owen returns home from Tonxkosb visit.
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New London
Wis
Mifford
E. Wright
A Christian Science Society
Bessie Owen
Tonxkosb
Tariff Revision Discussion Persists Ahead of Special Session
Washington December reports indicate the Ways and Means Committee plans further hearings on tariff revision as Taft prepares a special session for March. Debate includes power to subpoena witnesses for supplementary hearings, with Crumpacker supporting hearings and Clark advocating sworn subpoenas. Wool growers urged continuation of the current duties while resisting increases.
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Associated Prez
Washington, D. C
House
Ways and Mean
Congress
Champ’ Clark
Payne
Crumpacker
Indiana
Taft
Hot Springs
National
Wool Growers’ Association
United States
Movement For Protective Duty
Wisconsin forestry experimental labs proposed at state university
The United States Forestry Commission selects the University of Wisconsin Madison as the center for its forestry experimental laboratories. State Forester Griffith reports to the regents on December 14 seeking a $45,080 building with $14,000 in machinery. If approved, the project will advance turpentine and alcohol from slash, boost pine stump recovery, and please timber land owners urging support.
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Madison
Wis
United States Forestry Commission
University of Wisconsin
Griffith
Washington
Purdue University
J*grewler Griffith
Dean Turneaure
Engineering College
Eaton Addresses Veterans Banquet in Milwaukee
Dr Edward Dwight Eaton president of Beloit College spoke at the Wisconsin Commandery Military Order of the Loyal Legion banquet. He recounted boyhood Army of the Potomac service and experiences from City Point Richmond to Washington on grand review day.
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Milwaukee
Wis
Edward Dwight Eaton
Beloit College
Wisconsin Commandery
Military Order of the Loyal Legion
Eaton
Christian Commission
City Point
Richmond
Washington
D. W. Eaton
Lancaster
Wisconsin Volunteers
Iron Brigade
Pliny Norch
I. W. Sanderson
A. P. Foster
F.A. Lademann
Lieul
Gen
Arthey
Macarthy
W. W. Wight
Deep Seated Cough Remedy from Old Recipe
An old home remedy claims to quickly conquer deep seated coughs using Pinex and pine extract. Instructions describe mixing granulated sugar syrup with water then adding Pinex for a medicinal teaspoon dose every few hours. The note extols Pinex as superior and suggests a pharmacist can order it if unavailable.
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Japan
Election of Sampantona Second Class Officials
Harold Edwin Holbrook son of Arthur Holbrook and Howard Seymour Hamilton son of Charles Hamilton were elected Sampantona of the second class. Names from various stations include Cant HLA Valentin Surgeon A. S Comfort and officials from Janesville Ripon Waukesha Greenfield and Berver Dam among others.
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Charles Reynolds
Sturgeon Bay
Essien
A. S. Ludlow
Waukesha
J. F. Dousman Depere
A. Gunther
Hartland
Albert BE. Smith
Delavan
W. BE. Trowbridge
Greenfield
LW. Sanderson
Berver Dam
Wisconsin lumbermen urge fire law overhaul and forest fund
Wisconsin delegates led by State Forester Griffith called for a complete revision of the fire warden law, adding a forest patrol during dry seasons and a 2 percent tax on wild unimproved lands to fund a forest reserve. They proposed dividing the state into five sections with assistants, maintaining the current warden system, and extending fire season to April through November for cooking. A permanent association was proposed, and funds were requested to build an experiment station at Madison.
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Eau Claire
Wis
Wisconsin
Griffith
Tiuber
State University
Madison
John Weverhauser
St. Paul
State Forester
George Alwood
St.,Paul
J. D. Tones
Wansan
Peter O'Connor
Neenah
EE. L. Ainsworth
C. K Delaney
Chipne- Wa Fails
George Peterson
Stanley
Colonel Olway
la Crosse
Lawrence University Dropped Name Sparks Local Trade Shock
Appleton merchants lament the change from university to college as Lawrence moves to elevate its status. The switch affects engraved goods and branding, with fears of devalued wares. The academy will be phased into history as the academic department ends, and a cottage dormitory study is planned for next June.
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Wekciat
Whanbeieen
Wic
Lawwence University
Middle West
Appleton School
Moe College
Lawrence
Piaker
Dye
University
College Ia
Appleton
Lawrence University
Juna
Pyramid Pile Cure Promises Fast Relief and Mail Trial
Pyramid Drug Co advertises Pyramid Pile Cure as a quick relief for piles with overnight effects and cures claimed for long-standing cases. It urges purchases at druggists or requests a 50 cent mail order, promising a plain wrapper box or a free trial package by mail.
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Pyramid Drug Co
Pyramid
Marshall, Mich
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