Menasha to Have Fine New Church and Playground
Local plans outline a new First Evangelical church project in Menasha with an estimated cost near $50,000. A committee, formed in 1459, aims to select a site, finalize preparations, and begin construction at the earliest feasible date. The report notes the playground expansion at Menasha to support recreation, with a yard party hosted by St. Mary’s parish and other social events. The piece highlights road safety gains from improved highways and civic pride from better street planning.
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Midwaukee
Electricians Push Lighter Streets for Nighttime Lighting
A 1920s report to a highway safety committee argues brighter street lighting would reduce accidents and deaths. It cites 1923 data showing 21,600 killed and 675,000 injured nationwide, with economic losses of about $690,000,000. The article notes support from the National Electric Association and stresses public safety over cost.
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Associated
Treas
T Ann Syuneinen
Prince nearly goes broke feeding horses
Budapest the late Emperor Charles banished Prince Francia Esterhazy faced heavy financial strain as he fed ninety horses. The Esterhazy manager appealed to ex Empress Zita who, with Otto’s son, arranged a doctor to absolve the prince of his obligation. The horses were later sold at auction.
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Francia Esterhazy
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Zita
Otto
Eie
Wisconsin Wool Market Shows Signs of Recovery
Madison reports wool growers urged not to flood the market as prices recover from winter lows. Market authorities note domestic demand rising while mills and knits need replenishment, with some optimism for higher prices in coming months. Wisconsin’s wool is largely spoken for in upper counties, though southern regions see cash sales amid cold weather and unshorn flocks.
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Chicago Livestock Exchange
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Standard Farm Papers
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Dick Abert
Milwaukee County
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Pierce
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Price
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Wisconsin State Briefs Lead Off With Local Crime Totals
Milwaukee police detain youth Leonard Mayer who allegedly confessed to multiple home robberies. Detectives shot holes in Bernard Schwartz’s car tires after he sped recklessly through downtown and refused to stop. Anton Larson suffered severe head injuries when a Draco elevator incident fatally harmed an employee. Henry Martin, 7, drowned after falling into a creek on a farm. body recovered shortly after.
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Art
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Downtvown
Mantiowee
Anton Larson
Odenskh
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First Annual Buffalo County Butter Shipping Meeting
Buffalo County held its first annual meeting to report butter shipping. Officials announced eighty four jars or 33 879 pounds of butter shipped with net savings in freight charges of 32 473 45. Agent P Maret is credited with saving farmers more than the entire salary appropriation.
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Waupaca
Winnebago
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Mondovi
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Buffalo County
Batter Shipping Association
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Old John Dead Former Police Friend in City Attic
Old John, once a familiar figure among Lew Orteans and second district officers, died after three years of living rough near the jetty. Residents recall his odd jobs for policemen and his quiet, helpful presence despite living in a lodging he secured long ago.
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Minots
Associated Press
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