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Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1914-01-23
Well-known HorticuIturist Who De-
olares Wisconsin 10 as Good
Fruit State as Any and
Better Than Many.

Given the right kind OF man, the
right kind OF land and the right kind
of fruit, as much money may be made
in fruit raising in Wisconsin as In any
other place In the United States.
That. at least, is the carefully consid-
cred announcement OF Frederic Crane.
field. secretary of the Wisconsin State
Horticultural society And what is
more, he is convinced that we have
the right combination OF men, land
and fruits to insCle success in this
important industry
With a little money, good horse
sense, plenty OF ambition. a stout
heart, hardened muscles and clever
wife, young man. Mr. Cranefield as
serts, can develop a splendid fruit
farm In Wisconsin, and before middle
age have business that viii yield
him a comfortable income for the rest
OF HIS days.
Fruit raising" he says, "is not IN
like any other business enterprise.
Capital. common sense, energy. de-
termination and close application to
details are all quite as essential in
fruit raising as in any other CONNER
cial occupation. 1t III the man behind
the tree that counts.
More than to any other factor, the
progress and development of fruit
growing in Wisconsin is duo to the
work done by the Wisconsin State
Horticultural society. With but few
intermissions the history OF this So
ciety from the date OF fits organiza.
ton in 1863 as the Wisconsin Fruis
Growers association. to the present
has shown the value of organized eff.
fort and cooperation. The early
pioneers TO Wisconsin found them
selves In a country barren OF fruit
but by no means void Of possibilities
In horticulture Instead OF merely
lamenting their need. those early set
tiers set about TO improve their con-
ditions and for this purpose organized
that each and all might be benefited.
Largely due 20 the work done BIZ the
Wisconsin State Horticultural society
and its predecessor, Wisconsin is rap
idly becoming one OF She leading fruit
producing states Of the Union.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1914-01-23
DR.. JoHNS0N'S REAL WORTH
Eneland's intellectual Giant Had His.
Fallings, But His Virtues More
Than Balanced Them.

New York.-When DIR. Samuel John
son died, 129 years ago, December Is,
17S4, England and the whole world
lost one of the soundest intelIects and
one of the finest pieces of manhood
that the earth ever saw.
Every one, every young man and
woman. certainly. should own a copy
of Boswelrs Johnson. No library is
complete without 1t; without thor
ouch knowledge OF that book no eda-
cation can be complete. Boswells
work is the most perfect biography
in the world-an almost perfect mir
ror OF one OF the most interesting per-
sonalities known to us.
Samuel Johnson had his failings,
and realized the fact; but his failings
were more than balanced by the great
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1914-01-23

Misconsin's stallion enrolment law
hrst enacted in 1905 and amended to
meet changing conditions by each sue.
ceeding legislature, is steadily raising
the standard OF horses bred in this
state.
A rep2rt recently made by DIR. A. s.
Alexander Of the college OF agricul
ture Of the University OF Wisconsin,
shows that there were a total OF /. 7O4
pure bred and LIE grade and mon.
grel stations in the state on June so,
1913. When the campaign for better
sires started III Wisconsin in 1907,
50 per cent of the stations we're OF
scrub breeding. During 1913 the de
partment Of horse breeding, of which
Doctor Alexander is the chief. Issued
I'll new pure bred stallion enrolment
certificates the largest number of
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1914-01-23
MOSCOW HAS SILENT CLUB
Gestures Are the Sole Means OF In
tercourse Permitted Members
Within Its "Queer" Wallis.

London-Most readers will remem-
Der the brother of Sherlock Holmes
and the queer club to which he be
longed. It seems that there is in real
life a club similar to the one imagined
by Sir Conan Doyle. The Moscow pre-
lecture has just confirmed the stat
utes OF q newly formed club In that
city, the chief feature OF which In
the absolute silence imposed on It's
members within the club precincts
any infraction OF this cardinal rule
involves a monetary penalty. The
club is we'll appointed and luxurious
ly equipped. II ia furnished with bill
lards. chess, cards and other games.
Gesture Is the only medium of inter-
course among its members.
The same rigid discipline obtains
at the club buffet and In the dining
1oom, as well as in the library and
general rooms. Orders are conveyed
TO the silent walters by means o. tab
lets they carry
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1914-01-23
LIE In the Omen Country.

Il warn my countrymen that the
great recent progress made in city
life is not a full measure OF our civil
Ization, for our civilization rests at
bottom on the wholesomeness, the at
Effectiveness and the completeness, as
well as the prosperity Of life in the
country. The men and women on the
farms stand for what is fundamentally
best and most needed in our Ameri-
can life. Upon the development of
country life rests ultimately our abil-
lty, by methods requiring the highest
Intelligence, to continue to feed ana
clothe the hungry nation; to supply
the city with fresh blood. clean bodies
and clean brains that can endure the
terrific strains Of modern life; we
need the development Of them in the
open country who will be in the fu-
lure as in the past the stay and
strength o. the nation. Theodore
2oaGoy lit
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1914-01-23

passed all phases OF the road subject
The discussions for the most part
were by experienced highway officials
and engineers.
A similar congress was held in At
lantic City in 1912, but the recent con
gress was participated in by greater
number of affiliated associations
throughout the country, was attended
by a larger number Of delegates, and
the discussions covered a wider scope
of practical road questions and will
prove a more abundant source of re
liable information TO road official
throughout the country
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1914-01-23

No wonder that every one is an en-
thusiast for better roads. What #
good roads dc cost money? The whole
automobile industry pays its equal
share of general road taxation. and.
IN addition. large revenue through
registration and license fees which ae-
gregate very nearly $4,000, 900 year.
This vast sum is generally applied
strictly to road maintenance.
The two great questions to be de-
termined in this connection are what
part OF the wear and tear on our
roads is directly due to the automobile
traffic. and how can this wear and
tear be minimized? Autoists are not
ayerse to paying their full share but
quite naturally they do not want to
pay any more, and at present we have
no very definite means of determining
Just what this share is.
Public enthusiasm is largely over
coming the want of funds. Great in
terstate and transcontinentaI roads
are being built almost, one would saw.
by magic. The Santa Fe Trail"
the Lincoln Way" the Meridian
Road, and many others have been
routed and so improved from local
revenues and public subscriptions as
TO invite the tourist.
Thirty-tive states now grant some
form of state aid Fourteen states have
more or less perfected provision for
utilizing the state convicts in build
ing improved roads.
Last year counties, townships and
special road districts issued $29, 00O,-
600 in~bonds for building better roads.
Millions more were also raised from
special tax levies
1t has been banner year in all
lines pertaining to road improve
ments. Based on present incomplete
returns, the total construction of hard
surfaced roads during the last year
will reach $4,000 miles. The world
famed 'Appian Way" only had total
length of $50 miles.
Legislative enactments have been
extremely numerous, and the ma
jority in the right direction OF the
Al state legislatures in session during
the last year, every one had under
serious consideration many matters
pertaining to the improvement of the
public roads. and a large number
passed more or less fundamental road
legislation.
Three states-Arkansas, Montana
and South Dakota-Joiaad the ranks
having state highway departments,
while seven others provided for re-
organization of their highway depart
ments so as to make them more eff
ficient and effective in carrying out
the work of improving the roads of
the state
The federal government has also
contributed to the good work. The
100000 appropriated near the close
of the fiscal year 1912 for rural de-
livery and experimental roads is be-
ing expended equally In each state, the
state or local community contribut-
ing 50 to every dollar appropriated by
the government.
The Office of public roads OF the de-
partment of agriculture has continued
to give engineering advice and as
sistance, to gather statistics and data
relative to road building. to test ma
terials, to carry on experiments, In
vestigations and research, and to des-
seminate information by bulletins and
public lectures and demonstrations
Public sentiment is more generally
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1914-01-23

new enrollmeRts listed since the law
went into effect Until amended by the
last legislature. the law required that
all certificates should be renewed BIZ
ennially, and that fee OF one collar
should be paid. The new law provides
that all enrolment certificates shall
expire on the first day of January fol.
lowing the date Of issuance and that
they must be renewed not later than
the first Of April following The sec
ton requiring the owner of st8lnan
to record its certificate with the regis.
ter of deeds of the county in which the
animal is used has been repealed.
With climate and soil conditions
that could scarcely be surpassed, and
with the support OF strong enroll.
ment law. there is every reason that
Wisconsin viii become much greater
horse producing state.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1914-01-23

basic virtues that lie at the foundation
of all real worth and excellence.
Samuel Johnson respected himself.
and made everybody else respect him
His independence was rock-ribbed. He
would die before he would SPONGE"
he would die dozen times over be-
fore he would brook any kind of con-
descension or any form OF insult to
his personal dignity and honor. Moth
Ing finer was ever written than his
famous letter to Lord Chesterfield
Every one should know that letter by
heart, and be stepped in it's spirit.
Samuel Johnson possessed, to an
extraordinary degree, the thing called
common sense. He saw the world
as it was, and governed himself ac-
cordingly. He was as strong against
the theorists as he was against the
quacks. He would have made a won
derfully great judge, wonderfully
great and wise king or president.
But great as Johnson was ia intel
lect, knowledge, and individuality, he
was even greater In his sterling hon
esty Of heart. lie had his failings. but
he deeply and sincerely regretted
them, and kept at il until, In most
cases, he made them the stepping
stones to something better. He never
surrendered to his faults, but fought
them and conquered them. A wonder
full man was DIR. Samuel Johnson, as
Boswell photographed him for us in
his immortal biography.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1914-01-23
Profits From L.amI,r.

In counting the profits from your
flock, do not fail to count the value
Of the fat lambs killed during the "a
smonths for family use srd Tho bgf
value Of al the manure
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1914-11-27
ONE Of COUN1Y'S
BUSIEST TOWNS
ITS PROGRESS AND GROWTH
HAVE BEEN REMARKABLE
DURING THE PAST
YEAR
NEW INDUSTRIES AND BUILDINGS
Development of the Farming Coun-
try Adjacent is Keeping Pace
With the Towns
Advancement

Perhaps no other municipality in
Rusk county has experienced the pro-
portionate growth and development
this year that has been enjoyed by
the thriving little city of Weyer-
haeuSer.
We have had some mention in
this paper from time to time OF
new buildings and industries III that
town, but Weyerhaeuser has made
such excellent progress this year that
we believe it worth the space nee
essary for the detailed Write-up
which we present to our readers
this week.
Was Great Logging Center
Weyerhaeuser is one of the old
est towns in the territory now en-
braced in Rusk county. For many
years it was an important logging
center for the operations CT the
great lumber king for whom the
town was named. Logging railroads
penetrated the forests in every direc-
ton from this town, reaching land
ings on the Chippewa river at sew
eral places where many millions OF
feet of logs were taken for driving
down the river. Indeed, the strip
ping of the timber wealth Of this
section, with this place as a cen
ter, contributed very largely, no
doubt, to the great wealth amassed
by Frederick Weyerhaeuser.
1t may be of interest to note IN
passing that the next station east
of Weyerhaeuser was named after
the lumber kings daughter, Apol-
lonia Weyerhaeuser.
Weyerhaeuser's history dates from
the year 1884, when the 500 Line
came through. Weyerhaeuser was
made the first division point east
of Minneapolis and has been the
division point ever since, with the
exception of five years ago when the
500 tried out Pennington as the
division terminal, a very expensive
experiment for the railroad. Being
railroad town has been an i'm
portant asset to Weyerhaeuser, for
railroad men are well paid and are
liberal spenders.
Rapid Agricultural Development
But Weyerhaeuser's greatest prom
Use for the future lies in its grow
ing Importance as the center of one
of the most rapidly developing dairy
sections of the county. Tributary to
this town are some of the finest
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1914-11-27
WEYERHAEUSER' LARGEST
MERCANTILE ESTABLISHMENT

The largest mercantile establish
ment in Weyerhaeuser is the depart
ment store conducted by J. G. Stubs,
whose 80 years of residence makes
him truly the pioneer of the town.
Mr.. Stubs came to this place in
1884, while the 500 Line was being
graded. In 1892 he engaged in bust
ness here, and has been one Of the
leading business men of the town
ever since. His name has been
linked inseparably with every phase
Of the towns growth and the devel-
opment of the surrounding country.
Every new improvement found in
him a ready supporter and through
his public spirit many a worthy
project received the impetus, finan-
cial and otherwise, necessary to in
sure it's success.
These qualities and his business
ability have been given recognition
in no small meausre by the public
honors that his fellow-citizens have
bestowed upon him.
He was the first chairman of the
town Of Stubbs, which was named af-
ter him, and was for several years
treasurer of the town Of Big Bend
when it was a part of Chippewa
county.
When the village OF Weyerhaeuser
was organized, in 1905, he was the
first president of the village and has
been its supervisor ever since. Mr..
Stubs was chairman of the county
board for two years While represent
ing in that body the town that bears
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1914-11-27
Phil koehIer

One of the prosperous and we'll
known farmers of the Weyerhaeuser
country is Phil Koehler, who lives
one and a half miles southeast of the
village. Mr.. Koehler came to this
section in 1900 from Swift county,
Mimi, purchasing a farm of 24O
acres. Over 100 acres of this he has
cleared. On his farm he has excel
lent buildings, one of which we pre-
sent a picture of.
Mr.. Koehler is a consistent advo-
cate of the wisdom of keeping blood
ed stock and has a fine herd of
Guernsey cattle, headed by a regis
tered sire. He also is an enthusiast
on sheep raising and says he thinks
they are a better proposition for the
new settler than even COWS, on &C
count of their value in clearing up
the underground
Mr.. Koehler was for eight or nine
years chairman of the town of
Stubs, and now holds the position
of county highway commissioner.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1914-11-27

his name. AS supervisor from the
village of Weyerhaeuser, he has also
occupied the position of chairman of
the county board for the past three
years, holding that responsible post
now.
For four years, under Cleveland,
1893 to 1897, Mr.. Stubs was post
master of his town.
Mr.. Stubs was born in Ontario,
Canada He came to the States in
1884, going to Iowa in May of that
year. That fall, he came to Wis
consin.
On the 25th of February, 1892, Mr..
Stubs was united in marriage to
Miss Jennie Clancy. His bride had
come to Weyerhaeuser from Chip
pewa Falls to teach school. In choos-
ing wife, Mr.. Stubs picked help
mate, indeed, and TO her help he
freely attributes q great deal Of his
success. Mrs. Stubs possesses an
excellent business head" and at the
same time has the happy faculty OF
making and keeping friends easily, a
powerful asset in any line Of bust
ness With such a pair as Mr.. and
Mrs. Stubs at the head of this es-
Enlistment, it's phenomenal success
is not in the least surprising. In fact,
any other result would be.
The present store was built in 1903
and a large addition was built onto
it. in 1913. There is probably no lar
ger stock in Rusk county than that
carried by this store.
Walter Sioinski
One of the most enterprising
business men in Weyerhaeuser is
Walter Sibinski, proprietor of the
store shown in the accompanying il
lustration. Mr.. Sibinski carries a
first-class stock of groceries, dry
goods and clothing and enjoys large
and steadily-increasing patronage.
He has been a resident of Weyer-
haeuser for the past 20 years, hav-
ing started in business in 1910. In
1912, he built his present commodious
and attractive store building, one of
the best buildings il the town. It's
dimensions are 37x75 and it is built
of cement blocks.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1914-11-27
500 Builds LARGE Ice House


One of the evidences that Weyer-
haeuser will be retained as the divis-
ion point permanently was the cree
ton here by the 500 Line this sum-
mer of a large and modern ice-house.
Refrigerator cars are now iced
here and dining cars are supplied.
Everything about the house is ar
ranged to permit Of handling the ice
with the minimum of labor
New Pickle Station
The D. ]. Wittig Co., of Green Bay,
put in sailing station at Weyer-
haeuser this summer, doing fairly
business for the first
season. Next year a much larger
acreage is looked for. Farmers who
raised cucumbers for the factory
found the crop lucrative one.
Establish Lumber Yard
A new lumber yard was established
in Weyerhaeuser this summer by Will
bur & Wright, from Minneapolis.
Builds New Pcstoffice
M. A. Anderson, who is said to be
have built more buildings in Weyer-
haeuser than any other man, has
Just completed a new building for the
postoffice, his daughter, Miss Carrie
Anderson being the postmistress.
This building is 20x4O, has brick
front, the balance being sheathed in
galvanized iron. 1t makes a very
neat and attractive postoffice and is
ample for the needs of the town. At
the rear of the office is a room for
the rural carrier.
Mr.. Anderson was one of Weyer,
haeuser's pioneers. AS a successful
logger, business man and farmer, he
has done great deal for the adj
vancement of his home town. Com
ing to Weyerhaeuser 20 years age
from Brainerd, Mimi, he has been
one of it's most prominent citizens
ever since. He was the towns post
master for IL years and conducted
one of it's leading stores until three
years ago. In 1898, Mr.. Anderson
built a large sawmill here, which he
afterward sold to the Maple Lumber
Co. A few years ago, he re-pur
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1914-11-27
Weyerhaeuser State Bank

ness places in town is the Weyer-
haeuser State Bank, which was es-
tablished two years ago this fall.
This is a great convenience to the
town, which is showing it's apprecia-
ton by giving the institution a
mountaineering patronage. It's
capital is $4,000. The officers are:
F. F. Lineburg, president; d. j.
Hines, vice-president; o. w. Malm-
gren, cashier.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1914-11-27

of the many new things secured by
this town during the past year was
the fine creamery erected there this
spring by the Weyerhaeuser Coop
erative Creamery Association, an Or
ganization composed of progressive
farmers and business men. No finer
creamery, more modern in all its APP
pointments, can be found anywhere
than the Weyerhaeuser plant. 1t is
located in a very handsome build
ing admirably planned and constructs
ed of solid cement. Every facility is
afforded for the proper care of the
cream and it's manufacture into but
ter with the greatest convenience.
The dimensions of the building are
32XG0 The creamery started up July
1. During the winter the cream re-
ceipts would be rather light and ar
have been made, there
fore, to ship the cream to the CO.
operative creamery at Ladysmith I'M
til spring.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1914-11-27
Electric Lights

Weyerhaeuser now has electric
lights and 24-hour service at that.
Theo. Kurth operates the lighting
plant which was erected this fall
and only recently started furnish
ing current. Power is furnished by
80 h. p. gasoline engine, direct
connected to the dynamo, supplying
direct current" A storage-battery
system is used to furnish current dur
ing the hours the engine is not run
ming. Weyerhaeuser should and no
doubt will give this undertaking her
heartiest support, thereby insuring
it's success.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1914-11-27
CHARLIE YEP, Prop.
Sedn1ihradSky'S
lINlN EN- I
FOR MAN AND BEAST

FOR MAN AND BEAST
The Worlds greatest Internal and
External Remedy for the relief of
Rheumatism, Neuralgia, Bruises,
Sprains, Swellings, Cuts, Sore Throat
Grip, Cold on the Lungs, Pains in
the small of the Back, Collie, Coughs,
Internal Pains, Etc.
Manufactured and Sold by
PETER SEDMIHRADSkY
Ladysmith, Wisconsin
Try 1t! Price so cents
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1914-11-27

Carbon paper at the News-Budget
office, sheets for 5 cents.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1914-11-27
LADYSMITH
STAR LAUNDRY

Our Washing has given the best of
satisfaction for the past six years
and we guarantee to continue pleas
ing all as in the past; and everyone
knows that hand washing is far
superior to steam, the goods lasting
much longer when washed by hand.
My work speaks for itself. Work
called for and delivered Monday and
Thursday.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1914-11-27

r. l.. Vorce
F. L. Vorce came toWeyerhaeuser
from Grantsburg in June, 1913, and
purchased Anderson & Lineburg' S
hardware stree, including both stock
and building. Mr.. Vorce carries a
very complete stock Of hardware and
is doing a good business.
John Hurless
No write-up of Weyerhaeuser would
be complete without mention of John
Hurless, one of the best-hearted men
that ever lived, and for Is years a
resident of that town. Mr. Hurless
has always been held in the highest
esteem by his fellow-citizens and by
the people of Rusk county, as we'll.
For a number of terms he was cOun-
ty treasurer and has also held the
office of clerk of the circuit court.
Charles Allen
Chas. Allen, who conducts a pros
porous blacksmithing business, has
been a resident of Weyerhaeuser the
past eight years. Prior to coming
here in 1906, he was a resident of
Strickland.
Tabor Bros.
Tabor Bros, who have been resi-
dents for ten years past, conduct a
large flour and feed store, enjoying
a splendid patronage. They are also
buyers of cream.
L. c. koehIer
L. G. Koehler, who came here II
years ago from Hector, Mimi, con-
ducts a meat market and grocery
store and also does considerable bust
ness in the line of stock buying. He
is up-to-date in his business methods
and is accorded a gratifying patron
age.
Wilson G. Cox
The livery business is represented
in Weyerhaeuser by the enterpris-