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1. Bulletin No. 6- written by Leo Sorensen, owner of Wisconsin Cranberry Consulting Service, for his clients. 1958 - The bulletin discusses the FDA approval and use of the weed killer Aminotriazole on cranberries. Note: The "cranberry scare" event resulting from use of this herbicide was November 1959.

   9/1958

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2. Chamber of Commerce guide listing for Clear Lake Poultry Ranch 1954-56 - Now owned by Edward Jaynes. Previous owner was Gordon Huenink.

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3. Charles "Bud" Smith Jr. 1991 interview about the Smith family's long history in Manitowish Waters. 1915-1991 - The original Smith property was on Manitowish and Little Star Lakes. They continue to own Olivida on the northwest shore of Manitowish Lake.

   10/23/1991

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4. Charles "Bud" Smith Jr. talks about the Smith family's history at their Olivida compound on Manitowish Lake. He shares many wonderful, and funny, family stories from over the years. 1915-1986 - Bud recorded these memories for his daughters, Ginny and Elizabeth. His recollections include what summer life was like in this area in the 1910s through the 1980s.

   August 1986

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5. Clear Lake Poultry Ranch and Grocery (and cabins)- ad and news clippings 1948-1956 - Owned by Gordon and Lucille Huenink. Several of the farm buildings burned in 1952. When the business is advertised for sale in 1955 and advertised in the 1956 Chamber guide the poultry business is not included. Note: the 1948 ad lists Gordon Huenink and Otto Burich as co-owners. Note: 1956 Chamber guide lists Edward Jaynes as owning the poultry farm.

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6. Cranberry history articles in the MW Chamber of Commerce guides 1944-1977 - Two different articles about the history of cranberry marshes in Manitowish Waters. Written by Michael J. Dunn III for the Chamber of Commerce visitor guides.

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7. Cranberry marsh ads in Chamber of Commerce Visitor Guides 1956-2019

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8. Cranberry vine planting tool ca 1945-1975 - Specialty hand tool used for spudding or pushing cranberry vine cuttings into the soil to plant a new cranberry bed. This is a "double" planter.

   Planter

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9. Cranberry vine planting tool ca 1945-1975 - Specialty hand tool used for spudding or pushing cranberry vine cuttings into the soil to plant a new cranberry bed. This is a "single" planter.

   Planter

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10. Dept of Agriculture holds demonstrations on new land clearing practices and machinery to encourage converting logged land to farms. 1917 - Called the "Land Clearing Special" Click on the link to read the full article.

    1917

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11. Don & Jan Rayala reflect on living in Manitowish Waters, community service and being cranberry growers Early 1900s-2018 - The interview covers early rustic life, Dr. Kate health care, polio diagnosis, schools, cranberry farming and area businesses and families.

    10/2/2018

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12. Dynamiting stumps for the Keith farm on Big Lake. ca 1930s - Prentiss - Big Lake Collection

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13. Farming on the Charles "Cap" Smith property on Manitowish and Little Star Lakes. ca 1918-1925 - Included in the record are Bud Smith's recollections about the farm animals kept on the property in the early days.

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14. Folsom Cranberry Farm 1947-1967 - Orginal cranberry growers and images of harvests at Folsom's cranberry marsh.

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15. Generations of Ilg's prospered in Manitowish Waters By Jean Rein for the Lakeland Times 6/22/1999 - An article talking about the long history of the Ilg family and their resort on Rest Lake as Joe Ilg, Jr., the last family member living on the property, prepares move to Washington State.

    6/22/1999

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16. Henry & Susan LaPorte with family and friends at their homestead on Murray Landing Road in Manitowish, WI. ca 1922 - L to R: Lloyd Voss, Lloyd LaPorte, Susan LaPorte, Henry LaPorte, Emil Wanatka Sr., Andrew or Gordon Johnson and Michael Louis Levi LaPorte (aka Matt, Mack or Levi)

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17. Henry LaPorte and granddaughter Audrey Voss. ca late 1920s - Picture was taken at the LaPorte homestead on Murray Landing Road in Manitowish, WI.

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18. History of Bartling's Manitowish Cranberry Company 1946-2022 - Delbert and Myrtle Bartling were two cranberry marsh pioneers establishing one of the MW farms in 1946. As of 2022, generation 4 of the Bartling family continues to grow cranberries and live in this community.

    2022

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19. History of Manitowish Waters narrative from 1965-1972 Chamber of Commerce guides and an updated page 3 published in the 1973-78 guides. - Written by historian Michael Dunn III, this narrative covers the area's history from the Ojibwe inhabitants to fur trading, logging, railroads, establishment of the Town and services, development of tourism, resorts, recreation, schools, retail and manufacturing, all in 3 pages! Also attached is page 3 from 1979-1986 published narrative with added images of the airport and Fire Department.

    1965-1986

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20. History of the Manitowish Waters cranberry farms by 3rd generation grower Michael Bartling. 1898-2022 - Includes a history of the property where the original cranberry marshes were built as well as a discussion about cranberry plants, why they grow in MW, where the farms are located, who the agricultural pioneers were, when they arrived (1946) and the transition of ownership over the years.

    2022

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