West Salem asylum herd cleared of tuberculosis
Superintendent Gullickson releases official proof that the West Salem La Crosse County asylum herd of 49 cattle shows no tuberculosis after tuberculin testing. State expert C Hoffmann confirms no signs of infection and urges future purchases to be tuberculin tested before entry.
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West Salem Asylum
Gullickson
C. Hoffmann
The
State University
Olliver Gullickson
la Crosse Co
West Salem
Wis
Agricultural Experiment Station
Madison
Bachelor Woman and Spinster Status in Modern Society
A dated discussion contrasts the old maid stereotype of the 1850s with today’s bachelor woman, noting the shift in language mirrors a improved social position for single women. The dialogue also touches on low-cost concerns and casual remarks about microbes in money, reflecting period conversational style.
Manager of Big Circuit Visits La Crosse Vaudeville House
Mr. Fred Lincoln general manager of the Sullivan Considine vaudeville circuit toured the local Bijou in La Crosse yesterday en route to Chicago. He declined to discuss plans for a new theatre and said no changes were involved in the visit.
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Fred Lincoln
Sullivan-Considine
Bijou
la Crosse
Chicago
Lincoln
Matchmaking Industry Engages Over Sixty Thousand People
Anxious mothers and meddlesome neighbors join a large workforce, with more than 60,000 people in the matchmaking industry nationwide.
The Bird That Kills Two Birds With One Stone
A witticism notes a fellow who can kill two birds with one stone is himself a bird. The remark highlights clever efficiency in a light, humorous tone.
Petition Seeks Knight of Legion of Honor for Oscar Hammerstein
A petition to the French government asks for the title Knight of the Legion of Honor to be conferred on Oscar Hammerstein. It has been signed by artists singers and society people. A picture of Mr Hammerstein is shown.
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Oscar Hammerstein
Mr. Hammerstein
Boy’s Midnight Plan to La Crosse Baffles Police
A fourteen year old Winona boy, carrying lunch and two pennies, planned a two ticket trip to La Crosse to collect a one dollar bill for his mother. Police detain him overnight after the depot visit, then return him home where the mother confirms the plan and that he was telling the truth.
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Winona
la Crosse
Milwaukee
Winona Independent
Travelers Meet Today at Wisconsin TPA Convention
In Oshkosh Wisconsin April 10 eighty five delegates and about one hundred business leaders attend the Wisconsin division Travelers Protective association convention. The focus is the officer election with Milwaukee council backing W J Schoenecker for re election as president. A smoker is planned by the Oshkosh council tomorrow night.
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Oshkosh
Wis
Wisconsin
Travelers Protective Association
Milwaukee Council
W. J. Schoenecker
Oshkosh Council
Pension checks go to sixty seven countries
Boston Transcript notes the extent of pension payments abroad. Pensioners reside in Japan, Liberia, and even St. Helena. Last year foreigners received 724,434 dollars. Canada led with over 362,000, followed by Germany 85,318, Ireland 69,376, England 53,918, Mexico 23,508, and St. Helena 180.
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Boston Transcript
Japan
Liberia
St. Helena
Canada
Germany
Ireland
England
Mexico
Fear medics guard grave in Iowa City by students
In Iowa City John Figg and siblings guard the grave of their mother Sarah H. Figg of Muscatine to deter possible grave robbing by University of Iowa medical students. A watchman is hired to remain on post for the coming week amid unexplained fears.
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Iowa City
Iowa
John Figg
Sarah H. Figg
Muscatine
University of Iowa
Six-year-old shot by brother in Lamp Lake incident
In Benson Minnesota on April 10 a six-year-old son of Peter Anderson was accidentally shot by his older brother while they were shooting at a mark with a .22 rifle. The rifle discharged as it was pointed toward the younger boy.
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Benson, Minn
Peter Anderson
Lamp Lake
Wednesday
Minister Preaches From "Ho, Everyone That Thirsteth" In Jammed Church
A Georgian minister announced a sermon on the text Ho Everyone That Thirsteth. The church was crowded to standing room with a large overflow crowd outside windows trying to hear through the glass.
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Detroit Free Press
Mockery of life as family surprised by arranged marriage request
A reflection on social norms where a girl's family feigns surprise when a suitor asks for her hand after an engagement has been arranged. The piece critiques expectations and customary formalities in courting.
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