Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1919-04-04
News of the
Badger State


Prairie du Chien-The demand for
pearls is greater than the supply, ae-
cording to buyers. Therefore Wis
consin pearl and clam fishers are
planning to begin earlier than ever to
go after the clam crop Of southwest /
ern Wisconsin. Pearl fishing is the
most lucrative of trades in the Orient
and in Wisconsin many a pearl fish
erman has become rich, not only thru
tie market for pearls, but because
there is a ready market for the shells
in Mississippi river button factories.
Waukesha-Th first annual county
dairy show held here assured the as
sociation of the popular support of the
exhibition, and makes certain its con
tinuanee in years TO come, is the view
OF officials. More than 1000 persons
attended. Besides large attendance
from all parts of this county, there
were a number of cattle experts from
outside the city. No effort was made
to show stock for SALE but orders
were received during the show for one
$500 and one $1,000 bull
Menasha-The carfare of is cents
between Menasha and Appleton has
been restored through voluntary ac-
ton of the Wisconsin Traction, Light,
Heat and Power company in response
to a plea from Appleton merchants.
On toh fchn cd
about month ago under an order
from the railroad commission, but no
commission order governs the present
action.
GAINESVILLE - Because it has consid-
cred the work of the employment bu-
reau here as indispensable, the James
vile common council has appropria-
ted money to keep the bureau open
for three months after federal aid is
removed. 1t is expected that at the
end of three months, either state or
federal funds will maintain the or
ganization.
Racine-A ten weeks course to
"a AiHSIlCdDlLdLlO1t
ed in Racine, along lines similar to
the course in Milwaukee, under di-
rection of the university extension di-
vision and Don d. Lescohier. Racine,
Kenosha, Cudahy and South Milwau-
kee united in giving the course, and
about fifty persons are enrolled.
Neenah - Neenah is looking for
someone with capital enough and the
proper spirit to do the city the kind
ness of erecting a large apartment
house. There is a scarcity of rentable
houses and the business mems asso-
citation suggests that someone with
money could make successful in
vestment
Sturgeon Bay-Unless all signs fail
"Cherryland" will come into its own
the coming season. Leading horticul-
turists, who have examined the trees,
are enthusiastic and a unit in the
prophecy that 1919 will see one of the
biggest yields of cherries in the his
tory of Door county fruit growing.
Sheboygan-W. p. Roseman, for
three years school superintendent
hsre, has been called by the United
States government to act on an ad-
visory committee, on the re-education
of disabled soldiers.
Rhineimder The American Co
operative association, which has mer-
camille interests in the city. has or
ganized a store company in North
Crandon with capital stock of $12,-
600.
Weyauwega - The Rev W. c. Ir-
vine will soon sever his connection
with the local Presbyterian church
when he and his mother will leave for
Orland, Col, where he accepted call.
Madison - A memorial service in
honor of the late President C. R. Van
Hise will be held by the University of
Wisconsin late this month, according
to plans now in preparation.
Menasha-The United States Trac-
tor company. new concern here, has
purchased a nine-acre tract of land
along the Milwaukee road and will
erect a factory building.
Madison-Gov Philip sent letter
of commendation to members of the
Red Cross Jazz orchestra of Eau
Claire, who have earned more than
$4,000 for the 4ed Cross.
Viroqua-A farmers warehouse will
soon be erected in Viroqua At big
massmeeting of tobacco growers held
at the courthouse, it was decided to
form an organization.
Menasha - John Dermin. 1O1 years