Forest Fire Fighing Efforts Marked by Drought Strain
State forester reports drought strangled forest areas with multiple fires started by sparks from campers and carelessness. Efforts to control blazes are aided by new fire fighting crews and rapid response, while conservationists deploy fish rescue across Wolf River waters and plan expanded distribution tanks to move stock to distant spots.
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Vanierwaik
Fore Tomamuer
Ano
Wolf River
la Crosse
Mississippi
Wiskonsin
Pasteurization ads urge safe milk handling and sanitation
An advertisement warns against unpasteurized milk and urges pasteurization under sanitary conditions by trustworthy workers. It emphasizes avoiding infection risks in herds and stresses public protection through proper processing.
Wisconsin Centennial Fair at Milwaukee Promises Grand Attractions
The 1936 Centennial Fair in Milwaukee, under manager Ralph Ammon, adds 10 000 to premiums to reach 55 305 50 and features parades, world circus acts, AAA Auto races, harness racing, and a 1200 cast centennial pageant. Opening night August 22 showcases A Century of Glory with fireworks and a 316 mile light beam. Last year drew 375 000. many more expected.
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Wisconsin
Ralph Ammon
Milwaukee
AAA
Indianapolis
America
Emi
State Fair Park
Lucky Teter
Auto Yreetors
Happy Hank to Greet Sunday at Silver Lake Barn Dance
Badger State Barn Dance entertainers led by Happy Hank return to Silver Lake near Wild Rose July 18 and 19 for two shows daily at 3 and 8 pm. Parkers of Little Silver advertise a 62 acre lakefront with a nearly three-quarters mile bathing beach and pure spring water. Local crowds are urged to arrive early for a large turnout and a memorable outing.
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Badgir
Silver Lake
Wild Rose
E. 5
Paker and Son
Mili
Little Silver
Parkers
Sunda
Badger State Barn Dane
Silver Lake Reson
Badger State Barn Show Adds Wisconsin Entertainers
A Wisconsin based troupe known as the Badger State Barn Show has grown since 1934 at the Plaza theatre Milwaukee. Headlined by "Happy Hank" as master of ceremonies the cast includes Curley Stemper, Rocky Mountain Mary, Clem, Miranda and Rebecca, the Harmonettes and the Soupsads among others showcased on two commercial programs. The ensemble features dancing, yodeling, singing and vaudeville style acts in a lively midwestern radio and stage act.
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Ture
WIMJ
Wisconsin
Middle West
Plaza Theatre
Milwaukee
Stag
Happy Hank
Badger State Barn
Sheriff candidate announces Waushara bid on September 15 1038
FRANK F SCHULTZ, a Republican candidate for Waushara County sheriff, requests support at the polls on September 15, 1038. The brief notice emphasizes party affiliation and election date.
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Waushara County
Frank F Schultz
Farm Wages Reach Highest Since 1931 in Wisconsin
Wisconsin farm wage data show wages in July 1931 averaged 29 dollars per month with board and 41.50 with board and lodging. The farm economy remains 7 percent above pre war levels, yet crop labor demand outpaces supply. Hired hands average 68 per 100 farms with 186 family workers per 100 farms, indicating a shift in labor composition and ongoing shortages despite lower overall conditions.
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Wisconsin
United States
Tabor
Wyvonsim
Powerful diesel pulls train on Weston Railroad route
A high powered diesel locomotive attracts attention as it pulls a passenger train along the Weston Railroad between Los Angeles and Chicago in roughly 89 percent of full power. The narrator notes capability to cut to 3600 horsepower though rarely uses maximum output.
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America
Weston
Los Angels
Chicago
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