World Telephone Totals Show 7.2 Million In Use
A year start estimate places global telephones at about 7.2 million. Europe holds 2 million, other countries 200 thousand, the United States about 5 million with 3 million in the Bell system. The Bell network spans over 7 million miles of wire and Wisconsin Company is a key link. Long distance use growing as hundreds of local firms join under sub license.
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Europe
United States
Bell System
Great Lakes
Gulf
Bell
Wisconsin
Sunday School Question Triggers Thoughtful Reply
A Sunday School teacher prompts a discussion on handling a slap from an enemy. The pupil, Tommy Tuffaut Dat, notes the response would depend on the aggressor’s size and strength.
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Tommy
Permanent voting booths proposed for city use
A proposal by Mayor Wendell A. Anderson urges permanent sanitary voting booths to replace dilapidated structures. The plan includes placing booths on school grounds and basements, with potential use for manual training quarters and reducedElection setup costs by avoiding annual assembly and removal.
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Anderson
la Crosse
Common Council
Falk
Board of Public Works
Ward Auto Co Listing For Cars For Rent And Repair
Ward Auto Co at 419 Cass street offers cars for rent and automobile repairs. The shop acts as a sales agency for the famed Thomas Fiver and Forty cars with telephone numbers old 664 and new 347-C.
DIES AFTER VIGIL OVER HER HUSBAND
Mrs. M. Carlyle dies after grieving beside her husband who died on the islands recently. She had heart trouble and passed away at her daughter’s home in Lansing. Funeral planned with Rev. Havermale officiating later this week.
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Lansing
Rev
Havermale
Alma Bock Beer On Tap At Bluff Arcade Sunday
Alma Bock beer will be on tap at the Bluff Arcade this Sunday April 12. Patrons can sample the local brew during the arcade’s weekend event with music and games planned.
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Alma Bock
Bluff Arcade
Green Bay to Add Spur Track for La Crosse Normal
Green Bay railway officials announced they will voluntarily lay a sidetrack to serve the new La Crosse normal school after initially resisting a forced spur. The decision comes after an appeal to the state railway commission to compel the line to act.
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State Railway Commission
Green Bay Railway
la Crosse
Normal School
Chamberlain's Cough Remedy Best For Children
Hugh Campbell Jr and his parents praise Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as the safest and most effective medicine for children with croup and tonsillitis. They note it relieved symptoms promptly, contained no opium or narcotics, and was pleasant and safe for both kids and adults.
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Hugh Campbell, Jr
Chamberlain
Hugh Campbell
Pastor asks Y M C A for sectarian bias reply
Rev C N Moller of Christ Church La Crosse Wis writes the editor seeking clarity on whether the local Y M C A operates unsectarian or shows religious prejudice. He urges fair representation for all Christian denominations in building funds use and board policies, requesting official comment from the organization.
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Christian Brotherhood
Building Fund
Rev
C. N. Moller
Christ Church
la Crosse, Wis
Miss Ella Gage Heads B B D Club
The B B D club of the M E church was entertained last evening at Miss Mildred Eberhardt’s home 1127 Caledonia. A guessing contest awarded first prize to Miss Francis Pierce. Refreshments were served. Officers elected were President Miss Ella Gage Vice president Miss M Eberhardt Secretary Miss Laura Warren Treasurer Miss Bessie Argall
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B. B. D. Club
M. E. Church
Mildred Eberhardt
Caledonia Street
Francis Pierce
Ella Gage
M. Eberhardt
Laura Warren
Bessie Argall
Paul Zollikofer Dies at La Crosse County Poor Farm
Paul Zollikofer, 80, died yesterday afternoon at the La Crosse county poor farm from infirmities of old age. A well known local character, he was moved to the farm years ago due to age and ill health. Funeral at the farm tomorrow afternoon, burial in the county cemetery. Fessler and Dahl in charge.
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Paul Zollikofer
la Crosse County
Fessler and
Dahl
Head of F R A Visits La Crosse
E R Hicks of Oshkosh former attorney general and now supreme president of the F R A is in La Crosse on business He will depart for the southern part of the state with State Manager Frankenstein They will return Thursday to assist inviting a class here.
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E. R. Hicks
Oshkosh
Supreme Press of
The
la Crosse
Frankenstein
City Hall Entrance Remodeling Plans Unveiled
City engineer Orge P. Bradish presents completed plans for remodelling the State street entrance to City Hall. The proposed work aims to beautify the building substantially and enhance its public approach and frontage.
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Orge P. Bradish
State Street
City Hall
Directors Fail to Attend Meeting at Board of Trade
The Lal Crosse board of trade postponed this morning's directors meeting due to only two directors attending. The absence of the rest caused the cancellation.
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Lal Crosse Board of Trade
John A Moore of Caledonia Laid to Rest
The funeral of John A Moore a Caledonia resident was held this afternoon at Onalaska Methodist Church at 2 30 conducted by the Masons of which order he was a prominent member The service noted his membership and role in the community with the obit style tribute
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John A. Moor
John A. Moore
Caledonia
Onalaska Methodist Church
Masons
Decedsed
Religious Lectures at First Congregational Church Begin Tomorrow
Rev. David Beaton of Chicago leads a religious education course at the First Congregational Church, running from tomorrow until next Thursday. The program covers sermons and talks on moral education, family life, child development, Bible values, motherhood, adolescence, and citizenship.
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First Congregational Church
David Beaton
Chicago
Yeomen Initiate More Members in Hickory Homestead Class
The Brotherhood of American Yeomen held a large meeting on April 9 with about 200 members present and 42 initiates. A pie-eating contest awarded C. W. Willey first and Fred Grokowsky second. preparations began for a social, a ladies versus gentlemen contest, and a banquet where the losing side serves the winners.
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Brotherhood of American Yeomen
C. W. Willey
Hickory Homestead
Fred Grokowsky
All
Burglary Charge Against Prisoner Charles Lowry
Charles Lowry faces a new burglary warrant read in county court for allegedly breaking into a shanty near Rice Lake and stealing loose items. He had just received ten days for boat theft from an Indian, with authorities noting prior offenses. The charge, filed by Morris Kramer, could lead to a state prison sentence given his past record.
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Charles Lowry
Rice Lake
Lowry
Blast injures La Crosse quarryman at Granddad Bluff
Henry North, longtime worker at the La Crosse Stone company quarry on Granddad Bluff, was nearly killed when a blast he had just placed exploded prematurely. Rock fragments struck his face and hands as he shielded himself, and Dr. G J Egan removed fragments at St Francis hospital after he was rushed there for treatment.
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Henry North
la Crosse Stone Company
Granddad Bluff
G. J. Egan
St. Francis Hospital
Discharge Granted to Galesville Men in Bankruptcy
Geo Cale of Galesville presented papers showing a discharge in bankruptcy for Lester and Truman Cook. Judge Sanborn issued the discharge with papers filed by Clerk A Harrison of the United States Court.
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Geo. Cale
Galesville
Lester and
Truman Cook
Sanborn
A. Harrison
Wieland and Utermoehl Advance in La Crosse Bil liard Tournament
In last evening's handicap billiard event at the La Crosse club A. G. Eddy of C class fell to G. Van Steenwyk of B class leaving only Wieland and Utermoehl still in contention for the finals.
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A. G. Eddy
G. van Steenwyk
la Crosse Club
Messrs. Wieland and
Utermoehl
Wage case up in West Salem court
M Johnson sued Carl Fales over wages in Justice J C Raymond court. The $29.15 claim was settled with a $21.90 award to the plaintiff. A $30 rent counterclaim by the defendant was dismissed, leaving him $6. Wolfe represented the plaintiff and McConnell the defendant.
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M. Johnson
Carl Fales
West Salem
J. C. Raymond
A. C. Wolfe
John E. McConnell
Pepin Storm Warnings To Resume April 15
Washington April 11 display of storm warnings for the Great Lakes and Lake Pepin will resume for the season on April 15.
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Pepin
Washington, D. C
Great Lakes
Lake Pepin
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