Isn't this just the neatest thing you ever read! And soooo true, too!! Happy holidays everyone!! Janice in Storm Lake, IA ----- Original Message ----- From: "Ashley Tiwara" <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Thursday, December 05, 2002 11:18 PM Subject: [GenWisc] Reindeer > >I resent having to admit I am addicted to these things. Sorry to > >say, I thought I'd inflict it on you too. > > > Sretan Bosic i Vesali Nova Godina, > Ashley > > > > > >From [email protected] Thu Dec 05 02:47:04 2002 > > > > REMEMBER THIS AT CHRISTMAS TIME > > According to the Alaska Department of Fish and Game, while > >both male and female reindeer grow antlers in the summer each year, > >male reindeer drop their antlers at the beginning of winter, usually > >late November to mid December. Female reindeer retain their antlers > >till after they give birth in the spring. > > Therefore, according to EVERY historical rendition depicting > >Santa's reindeer, EVERY single one of them, from Rudolph to Blitzen, > >had to be a girl. > > We should've known. ONLY women would be able to drag a fat > >man in a red velvet suit all around the world in one night and not > >get lost. > > > -- > > > ==== GenWisconsin Mailing List ==== > Mailing list moderator: Brenda K. Wolfgram Moore > email: [email protected] > >

If you do not have a DSL connection, this site takes perhaps 15 seconds to load. You have to sit there and wait, while it comes up with the screens you want. Ashley >Carol, > >I have no idea why it is not working for you. I went to the e-mail I had sent >and click on the link. It worked fine. Maybe typing the URL in? > >http://198.150.40.18/webpacj/webclientWiscSJ.html > >Susan in Northern CA > --

>I resent having to admit I am addicted to these things. Sorry to >say, I thought I'd inflict it on you too. Sretan Bosic i Vesali Nova Godina, Ashley > >From [email protected] Thu Dec 05 02:47:04 2002 > > REMEMBER THIS AT CHRISTMAS TIME > According to the Alaska Department of Fish and Game, while >both male and female reindeer grow antlers in the summer each year, >male reindeer drop their antlers at the beginning of winter, usually >late November to mid December. Female reindeer retain their antlers >till after they give birth in the spring. > Therefore, according to EVERY historical rendition depicting >Santa's reindeer, EVERY single one of them, from Rudolph to Blitzen, >had to be a girl. > We should've known. ONLY women would be able to drag a fat >man in a red velvet suit all around the world in one night and not >get lost. --

I haven't even tried to really use the site, but with all this commotion on our newsletters, it seems to me that the library system is in desperate need of an overhaul..... Way too many people are having way too much trouble.... Somethings wrong. But that is just my opinon and no one really asked. Iris

Thanks Susan for the information. Had no problems following your directions or accessing the site by the direct link you provided. Just found an important obit. ----- Original Message ----- From: <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: 05 December, 2002 12:50 PM Subject: Re: [GenWisc] Wisconsin State Journal-Step by step start here http://www.scls.lib.wi.us/ click on the link entitled "Databases: Literature, Magazine, Newspaper, Business Investment, Health & Other" Scroll down to "Connect to WorldCat" BUT DO NOT CLICK ON IT. Instead click on "LinkCat" contained in the paragraph. Click on "How Do I Access LINKcat?" Scroll down to "From the Internet with LINKcat Web" and I click on <A HREF="http://linkcat.scls.lib.wi.us/linkcatweb/"> http://linkcat.scls.lib.wi.us/linkcatweb</A>, but you may need to click on another selection because of the type of connection you have, I don't know. In the gray box on the left click "Wisc. Newspapers" In the gray box on the left select the newspaper you want to check. I personally would check all of them. I have been surprised at what I have found in each paper because I didn't realize a death in Baraboo might also be reported in Reedsburg's or Madison's paper, too. When you find an article you can write to the city's library. The WI Historical Society has the WI Journal. I just called them and because I live in CA they want $15 to make these copies or I can ILL the microfilm for the same price. You might want to call them. They didn't seem very helpful to me. A bit abrupt in my opinion. Wisconsin Historical Society 816 State Street Madison Wisconsin 53706 608 264-6400 Susan in Northern CA ==== GenWisconsin Mailing List ==== Mailing list moderator: Brenda K. Wolfgram Moore email: [email protected]

Jackie, Earlier today I sent an e-mail to the list "Wisconsin State journal-step by step. At the bottom are directions for ordering. Susan in Northern CA

I have had no problems acessing the site, and getting several good hits for my POWERS HOOKER HARRINGTON AND HERBURT lines but...... I cant figureout how to order copies, if anybody knows how I would appreciate it, Jackie

Thanks so much, Sue. The Step by step really did it. Thanks for taking the time. Much appreciated. Jean

Sharon, I just added the information on obtaining copies to my previous e-mail "Wisconsin State Journal-Step by step." Good luck and Merry Christmas! Susan in Northern CA

start here http://www.scls.lib.wi.us/ click on the link entitled "Databases: Literature, Magazine, Newspaper, Business Investment, Health & Other" Scroll down to "Connect to WorldCat" BUT DO NOT CLICK ON IT. Instead click on "LinkCat" contained in the paragraph. Click on "How Do I Access LINKcat?" Scroll down to "From the Internet with LINKcat Web" and I click on <A HREF="http://linkcat.scls.lib.wi.us/linkcatweb/"> http://linkcat.scls.lib.wi.us/linkcatweb</A>, but you may need to click on another selection because of the type of connection you have, I don't know. In the gray box on the left click "Wisc. Newspapers" In the gray box on the left select the newspaper you want to check. I personally would check all of them. I have been surprised at what I have found in each paper because I didn't realize a death in Baraboo might also be reported in Reedsburg's or Madison's paper, too. When you find an article you can write to the city's library. The WI Historical Society has the WI Journal. I just called them and because I live in CA they want $15 to make these copies or I can ILL the microfilm for the same price. You might want to call them. They didn't seem very helpful to me. A bit abrupt in my opinion. Wisconsin Historical Society 816 State Street Madison Wisconsin 53706 608 264-6400 Susan in Northern CA

Susan, thank you for all the how to's. It helps to make a copy . vicki ----- Original Message ----- From: <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Thursday, December 05, 2002 12:50 PM Subject: Re: [GenWisc] Wisconsin State Journal-Step by step > start here > > http://www.scls.lib.wi.us/ > > click on the link entitled "Databases: Literature, Magazine, > Newspaper, Business Investment, Health & Other" > > Scroll down to "Connect to WorldCat" BUT DO NOT CLICK ON IT. Instead click on > "LinkCat" contained in the paragraph. > > Click on "How Do I Access LINKcat?" > > Scroll down to "From the Internet with LINKcat Web" and I click on <A HREF="http://linkcat.scls.lib.wi.us/linkcatweb/"> > http://linkcat.scls.lib.wi.us/linkcatweb</A>, but you may need to click on > another selection because of the type of connection you have, I don't know. > > In the gray box on the left click "Wisc. Newspapers" > > > In the gray box on the left select the newspaper you want to check. I > personally would check all of them. I have been surprised at what I have > found in each paper because I didn't realize a death in Baraboo might also be > reported in Reedsburg's or Madison's paper, too. > > When you find an article you can write to the city's library. The WI > Historical Society has the WI Journal. I just called them and because I live > in CA they want $15 to make these copies or I can ILL the microfilm for the > same price. You might want to call them. They didn't seem very helpful to me. > A bit abrupt in my opinion. > > Wisconsin Historical Society > 816 State Street > Madison Wisconsin 53706 > 608 264-6400 > > Susan in Northern CA > > > > > > > > > > ==== GenWisconsin Mailing List ==== > Mailing list moderator: Brenda K. Wolfgram Moore > email: [email protected] >

In a message dated 12/4/02 11:38:17 PM Mountain Standard Time, [email protected] writes: > the access to the > newspaper index does not require a card. I still can't get to the newspaper index.

In a message dated 12/4/02 10:25:24 PM Mountain Standard Time, [email protected] writes: > This site is wonderful IF you have a library card for the system they are > using. Otherwise, it will NOT accept you and let you in. > > Janice Thanks. That helps explain the problem :-)

I had no problem with the Wis. Journal site. You have to have patience. It is in Java so it takes a little while for it to upload. You will get a blank screen at first. But just hang in there and let it do its thing. It is slo-0-0-0-0w. "M"

I have a 1947 photo of a family from Thorp...7 men and 5 women who are probably brothers and sisters.  No surname given, but a list of first names, ages, and where each lived at that time.  They probably got together for a family reunion, maybe in Thorp.  I hope that someone will recognize this family.  I'd love to return this wonderful photo and would be glad to e-mail it for review if you e-mail me directly at [email protected]  Thanks. Fred, age 76, Thorp Will, age 70, Thorp Otto, age 66, Thorp George, age 61, Calif Irene, age 56, Calif Josephine, age 63, Calif Henrietta, age 75, Calif Pearl, age 77, Calif Henry, age 68, New York Emma, age 80, New York Oscar, age 65, Minneapolis John, age 73, Minneapolis Clara, age 59, Seattle Thanks.  Carol AWE from Waukegan IL ([email protected])

I have acquired 3 photo postcards that were given to Gertha AWE of Greenwood previous to 1925 when Gertha moved to Calif (she married John STOWELL and died in 1992 at age 95).  I'd appreciate any help to locate descendants of those in the photos so these treasures can be returned (all predate 1925). 1.  LILLIAN SIMONS of Owen.  Young woman in white dress and large hat standing next to a plain wooden chair.  SIMONS is likely her maiden name. 2.  META MILLER.  Young girl in white dress holding hand of toddler, standing outside in front of small tree.  MILLER is likely her maiden name.  Photographer: Walter L. Hake of Curtiss. 3.  LOTTIE.  Two young women in nurses uniforms.  No surnames given. Please respond to me directly at [email protected] and I'd be glad to e-mail the photos for review.  I'd love to return these treasures.  Thanks! Carol AWE from Waukegan IL

Susan, Thank you for sharing. I have found some information that I have looking for in 1858. Do you know where to write to get copies of the newspaper articles? You are right about the site being temperamental. It seems like it took forever and going back was also a challenge but I did finally find a lot of old information I had been looking for. Thank you again, Sharon

I can't seem to find how to either save my searches or contact the library to order copies. Can someone give me directions. I think I have found several obituaries I would like to order. Lottie in Alberta ----- Original Message ----- From: <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Wednesday, December 04, 2002 3:10 PM Subject: Re: [GenWisc] Wisconsin State Journal-Try this <A HREF="http://198.150.40.18/webpacj/webclientWiscSJ.html">http://198.150.40.1 8/webpacj/webclientWiscSJ.html</A> I hope this works for you. I can tell you it is a temperamental site, but worth the struggle. Be sure to click on home to get to the other papers. I've never tried the magazines. Susan in Northern CA ______________________________

Susan, If we start here http://www.scls.lib.wi.us/ do we then click on the link entitled "Databases: Literature, Magazine, Newspaper, Business Investment, Health & Other"? If we click on that link, the site then asks us for our library card number. Since you said no library card is needed, could you point out what link you are clicking on the main page at http://www.scls.lib.wi.us/ Thanks in advance, Shari

Janice, I don't have a library card and I use the site all the time. I think you need a card for the books on line and a few features, but the access to the newspaper index does not require a card. Susan in Northern CA