Elks Favor Us At Worst, Smiling Skies Lure Support
The Elks show strong support even in tough times and respond positively when conditions improve, suggesting broad goodwill amid earlier tensions and a change in mood.
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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Aug 08, 1906
Page
4
The Elks show strong support even in tough times and respond positively when conditions improve, suggesting broad goodwill amid earlier tensions and a change in mood.
The document lists assets and liabilities of a La Crosse Wisconsin bank as of June 18 1906. It shows cash and due from banks 588 631.05 including U S bonds and other bonds. Capital stock 400 000. Surplus 100 000. Undivided profits 31 363.52. National Bank notes outstanding 390 000.08. Total assets and liabilities amount to 3 726 999.15.
The Milwaukee News attacks Sen. La Follette as a republican reformer while praising Robert M. La Follette as a true democrat. The piece argues party labels matter less than principles and urges papers to rise above partisan lines in public affairs.
A Philadelphia despatch reports that members of an alleged ice trust have been indicted and will stand trial for conspiring to fix prices. Four ten men face charges of complicity in the ice market scheme, with the note that progress in the case may be slower but the outcome remains.
State Senator McGillivary, who recently quit the race for the Republican nomination for governor, spoke in Superior yesterday and was quoted saying he withdrew to save the Republican party. The Jackson County man’s candidacy did not make a deep impression and may have been futile or amusing.
Elbert Hubbard offers a humorous yet reverent portrait of the Elks, praising their mercy, humor, and communal spirit while noting their convivial excesses. He stresses faith in others and in the universe, and he recalls a past encounter with the order in Flint, Michigan.
Snapshot of La Mode notes Leghorn hats rising in popularity with Nea politan and nattier styles in fashion. Lingerie hats persist on children while afternoon dress in hyacinth blue voile features a circular skirt and corded trim. Small boys wear khaki suits and bright sarah ties as new parasols appear for car use.
Rev Charles Wentworth tendered his resignation as pastor of the Caledonia Street Methodist Episcopal church to the official board. He cites his daughter’s serious illness requiring a climate change and will move to southern California. Wentworth arrived from Sheboygan about a year ago succeeding Rev W J Patton.
Frank Jones described as an odd looking traveler with wavy auburn hair wears a rain hat and overalls carries a pack saddle and claims to have taken horses to the western plains. He was born in Dayton Wisconsin and says he is 50, while noting a history of heat injury and a long hair habit developed for sun protection.
A newly discovered region rich in silver and other metals lies along the Grand Trunk Railway. A descriptive booklet of the area will be mailed on application to Geo. W. Vaux at Grand Trunk Railway System, 135 Adams St., Chicago.
Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul Railway offers low fares for the G A R encampment in Minneapolis August 13 to 16. Tickets on sale August 11 to 14 with final return by August 31, 1906. Extension available on payment of fee. Contact a ticket agent or F A Miller, general passenger agent, Chicago.
The Hocking Tea Company has leased the store at 1441 Caledonia Street and will operate a general office for the district there. W. D. Thayer, who has worked in the area for two months, is named manager.
The street car company is moving the poles eighten inches back from the edge of the sidewalk on Caledonia. The change affects pedestrians and street operations as crews adjust utilities along the curb.
Excursion tickets to the summer resort Devils Lake Wisconsin are on sale Fridays and Saturdays via the North Western Line. Tickets are limited for return until the following Monday, offering a convenient outing without business interference. Apply to agents Chicago & Northwestern.
State of Wisconsin La Crosse County Court probate notice for the estate of Christopher J Liam late of Washington town. Letters testamentary and administration granted to Jens Davidson Westby Vernon county. Creditors have six months from August 7 1906 to present claims for examination and allowance. Court will hear claims February 12 1907 at 10 AM in La Crosse Court House.
The La Crosse bank reports June 18 1906 assets show cash balance overdrafts and U S and other bonds and securities. Liabilities list capital stock 300000 undivided profits and deposits with the balance and figures partially legible.
The statement lists Resources and Liabilities for The National Bank of La Crosse as of June 18 1906. Loans and discounts total 2 773 023 19 with other bonds 204 800 00 and U S bonds 1 668 03. Deposit accounts show 3 407 906 82 with capital 750 000 00 and surplus 200 000 00.
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