Winona Sees Chance in Power Improvement
Editorial highlights a $5,000,000 La Crosse Water Power project at Hatfield Wisconsin and a $3,000,000 bond issue to build the dam and transmission lines to La Crosse and Winona. W. J. Ferris of Champaign will head the new power company with operations slated to begin in early August.
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Winona
la Crosse
Hatfield
Wis
Illinois Traction System
W. J. Ferris
Champaign, Ill
New Power Company
Hatfeld
Ferris
Randle
Five Oregon Sisters Return to Springfield After 61 Years
A group of five Bayley sisters from Oregon plan a long return trip to Springfield and other former youth sites, revisiting childhood communities after 61 years away. The travelers range from 65 to 78 and include Caroline Watts who survived a Sioux raid near Fort Laramie.
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Portland
Ore
Springfield
Plains
Oregon
Iola I, Handley
Lafayette
Cincinnati
Zeruiah Large
Forest Grove
Daniel
Betsey Bayley
Chehalem Valley
Ms. Bayley
Tillamook
Louis XVI
Large
Smith
Handley
Watts
Fort Laramie
Mr. Bayley
Caroline
Lawyers Laugh at Sage Contest
New York Aug 1 De Lancey Nicol attorney for the Sage will executors laughs at the idea of a legal suit to force settlement with Sage heirs. He says the legal strategy is to wait for the opponent to enter the field and then fight. He disputes the reported 70 million estate total and notes no plans from Mrs. Sage on fortune disposition.
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New York
de Lancey Nicol
Russell Sage
J. Welles Stump
Sage
Mr. Nicoll
J. Welles Stamp
Nicoll
Mrs. Nicoll
Initiate New Knights at Aurora Illinois
Edward Betzel and local Knights of Columbus members joined a Sunday trip to Aurora Illinois to assist in initiating a large class and forming a new council with the surrounding community. The group included Mr. and Mrs. A Miler, Frank Hayes, C Corrigan and Mr. Collins. All enjoyed the trip.
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Edward Betzel
A. Miler
George Street
Frank Hayes
C. Corrigan
Mr. Collins
Knights of Columbus
Aurora
Seamstress Sues Groom for Breach of Promise in Fond du Lac
Miss Mary Salbert files breach of promise suit against William C. Reinig a wealthy Fond du Lac businessman and Elks leader who recently married another woman. She seeks 25000 dollars alleging delayed marriage after four years of acquaintance and social entanglements. Reinig denies all allegations and the case is set for the November circuit court term.
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Fond DU Lac
Wis
Mary Salbert
William C. Reinig
Reng Block
Clara Kliefoth
Mayville
John Reinig
Fond du Lac Malt & Grain Company
Reinig
The
Elks
Mliss Kliefoth
Division Street
Ads Reveal Real Daily Values Hidden in Classifieds
The piece argues that everyday life lessons and practical insights emerge from reading newspaper advertisements. It highlights how ads reflect consumer needs, local economy, and social trends through concise announcements.
California faces labor shortage as reconstruction roars
San Francisco aug 1 demand for workers soars across California. Railroads seek thousands for ongoing projects while mills and vineyards press for labor. Corkscrew crop outlooks grow and 15 000 more men could join reconstruction work at good wages as delays mount.
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San Francisco
California
Southern Pacific
Western Pacific
United Railways of
Santa Clara
San Joaquin
Sacramento
Southern California
San Joaquin Valley
Coast Line
Building Trades Council
Pearl Buyers Seek Easy Bargains on Mississippi
New York wholesalers rush to western rivers due to more pearls found in mussel beds. Maurice Brower paid 15 000 for a sixty three grain white pearl found in a Mississippi shell. sold by finder for 75 cents. I E Anthony offered a ninety nine grain pink drop for 5000. Pearls from Vincennes Prairie du Chien and others arrive as Brower plans to buy pearls worth 200 000 for New York and Paris markets.
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New York
Wabash
Mississippi
Ohio
Maurice Brower
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Sy Vermok
Nelson Carpet CO
Winona Republican Herald
Underberg
Underberg Boonekamp
United States
H. Underberg Albrecht
Rheinberg
Germany
Layties Brothers
Geo. D. Wright
Republican
Aurora, Ill
Ammen Tabor
Minnesota
North
South Dakota
Great Northern
St. Paul
Minneapolis
Duluth
Sioux City
Omaha
Council Bluffs
Chicago
Peoria
Des Moines
St. Joe, Mo
Kansas City
St. Louis
W. M. Romine
Walnut St
Mark Ford
G. A
Carleton Building
Archibald Gray
Petra
Pass
Max Bass
South Clark Street
Til
A. L. Craig
Misiamai
Minn
Cass
Cameron
Puget Sound
Columbia River
Alaska
Yellowstone National Park
A. M
Cleland
Gen. Pass
Gr Agt
St. Paul, Minn
Northern Pacific Railway
Andinental
Broadway
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