Wisconsin Factory Inspectors Report On Child Labor Decline
The 1906 biennial report shows 4 237 establishments and 12 532 buildings inspected in Wisconsin. Inspectors reached 199 924 employees with 86 percent male, 15 percent female, and under 16s at about one percent, marking an 87 percent drop in child labor since 1904. Nearly 6 763 total establishments including gar shops, bakeries, and public venues were examined.
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Madison
Wis
Bureau of Labor and Industrial Statistics
Wisconsin
Rocky Mountain Tea Nuggets for Busy People
An advertisement for HOLLISTER Rocky Mountain Tea Nuggets in tablet form priced at 2 cents a box. Claims include aid for constipation indigestion liver and kidney troubles pimples eczema impure blood bed breath sluggish bowels headache and backache. Manufactured by Houlister D2va Company Madison Wis. Golden Nuggets for slow people.
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Hollister
Houlister D2va Company
Madison
Wis
The Green Bug A Pest Threatening Wheat and Grains
A Kansas Farmer report details the green bug or aphid introduced from Italy about ten years ago. It damages wheat and oats across Texas Oklahoma and Kansas while relying on parasitic bee larvae for control. Reproduction varies with winged migrants and wingless females, complicating eradication efforts. Kansas State University studies seek natural enemies and life history to curb the pest.
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Texas
Oklahoma
Kansas
Italy
Kansas State University
Horsemanship Tip and Garden Advice From Iowa Homestead
The Iowa Homestead advises keep soil around seedlings loose to suppress weeds and conserve moisture. A tooth harrow helps this task. It also warns against mixing poultry and garden crops on one plot, noting a single fence can both enclose the garden and exclude poultry.
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Iowa Homestead
Fine Irish Talk of a Traveling Husband
Maggie praises her husband for his kindness and trade goods from the market while noting his life expectancy is short. The Newark News quotation frames a nostalgic slice of domestic life and Irish character with affectionate humor.
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Maggie
Ireland
Newark
Paisley Shawls and the Rise and Fall of a Fashion
The article traces Paisley’s fame for shawls since 1695, noting 7000 looms by 1820 and the 1805 start of Paisley shawl making. It highlights Empress Josephine’s influence, 1834 output valued at 5 million dollars, and the decline in the seventies due to fashion shifts and cheap imitations, praising Paisley weavers for their skilled imitation of Kashmir designs.
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Paisley
Europe
Josephine
Kashmir
Cleveland Plain Dealer
Baptizing Ships and Salutes Aims of Age Old Customs
A New York Herald piece notes ship launching traditions once tied to blood sacrifices now replaced by champagne or water. It also cites a port welcome salute fired when dignitaries arrive, rooted in a practice of unloading guns to show trust in visiting rulers.
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New York Herald
Special rail fare for Superior Summer Session students
Wisconsin railroads offer a special one and three fifths fare round trip for students attending Superior State Normal School summer session when one way fare exceeds fifty cents. Use a receipt plan to obtain three fifths fare on return. Session runs June 24 to August 2 with registration June 22. courses mirror the regular year and special work is available. Send for a bulletin to J A Merrill, Principal.
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Wisconsin
Superior
J. A. Merrill
Ringwell Applies for Estate Administration in Bayfield County
State of Wisconsin Bayfield County probate court in Washburn schedules a general term on July 2 1907 at 10 o clock for Hedvig Ringwell to obtain letters of administration of Elizabeth Palm deceased to Carl Palm. Dated May 28 1907 by order of County Judge Wm H Irts.
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State OF Wisconsin
Bayfield County
Washburn
Hedvig Ringwell
Elizabeth Palm
Wisconsin Case Summons for Heirs of Edwin Ellis Deceased
The State of Wisconsin issues a summons to defendants named as heirs and trustees under the will of Edwin Ellis deceased. Plaintiffs seek legal action with a twenty day response window, with McLeod as plaintiff’s attorney based in Washburn Bayfield County. The summons and verified complaint were filed June 1907 in the Bayfield County court.
Summons in Wisconsin Circuit Court Bayfield County
The State of Wisconsin issues a summons to defendants listed including Washburn Land Company and multiple Kimball and Barber heirs. Defendants must appear within twenty days of service to defend. failure will lead to judgment by default as per the complaint. Clerk’s office note dated June 1 1907. A W McLeod is plaintiff s attorney.
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State of
Wisconsin
Bayfield County
Washburn Land Co
A.W. McLeod
P.O
Washburn
N. B
Said County
A. W. McLeod
Ffs Atty
Wausau
Wis
J. A. Ollsen
Rolla Reynolds
Army
Navy
Marine Corps
United States
Spain
Ashland County
Ashland
United States Land Office
John W. Miller
Herman Luoma
Herbster
Peter Soronen Jr
Aaron Korppas
Charly Forsberg
Peter Soronen Sr
State of Wisconsin
Washburn Land Company
Wisconsin Hardwood Land Company
Charles H Bigelow
Nelson P. Bigelow
A. A. Bigelow & Company
Emma W. Bigelow
Emilie B. Hapgood
Anson A. Bigelow
Margaret Walker
Lyman T. Walker
Peter Walker
A. v. McLeod
Department of the Interior Land Office
Martin Ansbaugh
Charles H Smith
Henry Bohen
John Donnvhue
Matt Brunner
Maxey v England Contest Notice in Land Office
D M Maxey files contest notice against Edward England in a Department of the Interior United States Land Office proceeding spanning May 16 to June 20. The notice concerns federal land administration and legal action.
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Notive Department of the Interior
United States
Dr Shoop’s Night Cure and Restorative Restore Women
Advertising copy promotes two linked remedies for weak and ailing women. Dr Shoop’s Night Cure is a topical suppository used at night to soothe mucous surfaces and discharge. Dr Shoop’s Restorative is internal, claimed to repair nerves tissues and blood, and to renew vigor.
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Shoop
Dr Sheep Night Cure and Kudol Remedy Ad
An old style drug-store notice promotes Kennedy's Laxative cough Syrup for coughs colds and children with no opiates and honey tar flavor. It also touts Kudol digestive remedy claiming rest through digestion and compatibility with the Pure Food and Drug Law. Sweets Drug Store is named as the seller.
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Kennedy
Sweets Drug Store
Boschee
Frost & Spies
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Superior State Normal School
Samuel
Fifield
Stella Fifield
Newton J. Willey
Willey
Patrick Hynes
Maggie Hynes
John Hynes
Hynes
Jonathan S. Ellis
Ann W. Ellis
Augusta Kennedy
Daniela Loranger
George C. Loranger
Edwin H. Ellis
Ellis
A. W. McLrood
Pi'ff
State OF Wisonsin
Mary L. Bond
Peter Bradshaw
James M. McLennan
D. M. Maxey
Edward England
Land Office
Register
H. G. McCrossin
Martin O. Lund
Advance Thresher Company
Howard Thonas
Plaintiff's Attorneys
Washburn, Bayfield Co
S. E. Lehnen
E. N. Schloeman
Otto Marousek
Louise Marousek
Wistown
A. B. Severson
A. W. McLerop
Mtgees
Bert Barber
Elton, Wis
Mr. Barber
Dewitt
Calmersiona i
Northwestern Farmer
Farm and Home Journal
Es Rabgoge
Thea Northwonke
Menominee, Mich
S. D. Bland
Brewton
Ste. Swanson Rheumatic Care Company
Dept
Lake Street
Chicago
Foley
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