Wanted ads and sales notices from early Tribune dated 1907
A compact paste of classified ads including wanted copy of The Tribune from April 19 1907 and job, education, sale and lost items. Entries include ten cent payment for a Tribune copy, Moler Barber College courses in Chicago, first class machinists needed at James Foundry, six American Fox hounds for sale with age and price, a buggy sale, a 70 by 159 lot with 8 room house, cement well curbing blocks, Debold Brothers painting services, a lost purse in Pettibone park with reward and contact details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moler Barber College
Chicago
James’ Foundry
South Ninth
C. Masterson
Wall Street
Redfuss
18Th
Madison
For Rent Notices From Historic Street Address List
Several rental ads list properties and contact points including a six room house at 502 Johnson street with inquiries at 1100 So. 6th street by J. E. Jackel. Another modern eight room house with hot water heating at Eleventh and Jackson. Furnished rooms offered at 809 South Ninth street. A nice office room is available in a good location from Dr. Lawrence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnson Street
6Th Street
J. E. Jackel
Eleventh
Jackson
South Ninth Street
Dr. Lawrence
Wanted buyers for Ladysmith hardwood lands Wis
Multiple small ads seek buyers for two woodland tracts near Ladysmith Wisconsin 180 acres and 120 acres both with timber and good soil plus a desirable future in the area. Also listings invite day work sewing or cleaning Florence Sleeper advertises contact details. An ad seeks boarding horses at Palace Stable and a secondhand camera sale. Rooms sought for light housekeeping on south side.
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Ladysmith
Wis
J. A. Fettz
Florence Sleeper
Caledonia
Palace
Gass Street
Tribune
Local Market Holds Steady Amid Mixed Crop Outlook
Daily market notes no price changes. Houston papers warn valley oat yields halved due to damage, while ridge crops show a better yield. The market remains stationary from yesterday as observers gauge regional crop impact.
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Houston Paper
Market Prices and Commodities in Chicago Era Listing
Butter and eggs and flour and wheat prices quoted by local firms with varied products. Includes dairy items, meats, produce, and farm staples with extensive prices and weekly market movements alongside wheat and barley futures and Chicago and Minneapolis delivery figures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hawkey Com. Co
Casas
Boes
O'S Ee Kcioe Burgos
Oink
Ulead
W. W. Cargill Co
Langdon-Boyd Packing C O
A. i
Aozen Creamery
Immigration debate grows in British Columbia
Jeremiah Jenks, United States immigration commissioner, is in Vancouver on a secret commission for Washington. He reportedly investigates Western Canada tensions from American presence and a flood of Asiatics into the coast, highlighting a growing issue over admitting Asiatics.
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Vancouver
B. C
British Columbia
Jeremiah Jenks
United States
Washington
Canada
Du Chien Stays With Champs In Local Baseball Row
Frank Du Chien La Crosse star will play again with La Crosse after a settlement with Madison. Secretary Farrell ruled, and the Senators claim strengthened while the Champs suffered. Elliott and Cassidoine settled the dispute over long distance talks, pleasing local fans. Du Chien is a strong hitter and fielder, moved back to second base now Vogt is gone.
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Frank du Chien
la Crosse
Madison
Farrell
National Association
Elliott
Cassidoine
Senators
Frank
Vogt
du Chien
Champs
Vogt Returns to Railroading After Quitting Team
Adam Vogt, La Crosse infielder, left the team over management issues and has joined Burlington railroad as a brakeman. Baseball directors suspended Vogt indefinitely but he plans to work immediately, insisting he will not play under current management. Conditions of the meeting yielded no other major items.
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Adam Voet
la Crosse
Burlington Railroad
Vogt
Militiamen Get Copies of Laws From Wisconsin Session
Local officers of the Wisconsin National Guard received nine acts from the last legislature. Adjutant General Boardman mailed statutes to company commanders. Measures include banning unauthorized badge wear, maintaining a $140,000 annual guard appropriation, appointing second lieutenants from university regiment, funding Fond du Lac to Jamestown, discharge of officers, aligning state militia with army regs for federal aid, preventing union discrimination against guardsmen, and funding $2,000 for Milwaukee Light Horse Armory association.
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Wisconsin National Guard
Boardman
University
Fond du Lac
Jamestown
Light Horse Squadron Armory Association of
Milwaukee
Lost Contract Over Empty Fountain Pen
A salesman recalls losing a sale when the executive found his fountain pen empty and could not write. The moment illustrates how a small detail can derail business decisions and daily routines include ensuring pens are filled. James N. Bowen in System notes this as a regular morning duty.
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James N. Bowen
Sandy and Gritty George Jest About Judge’s Witty Cure
In a playful exchange on the line, Sandy Pikes and Gritty George riff about a judge famed for “curing deafness.” The banter imagines the judge’s past specialty as a joke, hinting at his reputed ear for justice and a humorous claim of giving “good hearing.”
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Sandy
George
Sandy Pikes
His Change of Front on Coeducation Debate
The Philadelphia Ledger reports a heated exchange where John argues that coeducation should be forbidden due to its alleged harm to mental development. His wife interrupts, recalling college days with Mr. Smith, prompting a brief, indirect hint of past friendships.
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John
Lawyer’s Path to Heaven Might Clash With Earthly Duty
Humor notes a lawyer’s optimistic view of divine employment versus earthly legal obligations. The quip implies professional ethics and spiritual reward may diverge, suggesting even clerical or legal expertise faces limits in celestial realms.
Relatives Die In Igua Storm Near Joice
A Lake Mills newspaper accounts a severe August storm near Joice causing three family deaths. Osmond Tweedt his wife and their 17 year old son perished as a funnel cloud swept through, while a girl survived to tell the tale. The storm damaged crops and property across the area.
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John E. Halverson
Doerflingers
Lake Mills
Joice
Mrs. Tweedt
Mr. Tweedt
Slough
Gilbert Tweedt
Miss Dessa Huttenhow Leaves for Waukesha
Local notices record Miss Dessa Huttenhow taking a position in Waukesha and many friends offering encouragement. The town reports broader activity from residents including visitors from Crystal Valley and La Crosse, plus storm cleanup by Street Commissioner Pittinger and a damaged lighting system.
Stormy Tuesday Causes Heavy Losses in Towns
The storm of Tuesday proved more severe than first thought with Wm Heald John Kutchera and Wm Nichols suffering heavy losses. Walter Robinson returned from Rapid City SD and praised home as the quiet charm amid western attractions. Philip Brady conducted business in La Crosse on Wednesday. The last line asks about two dispositions for telephone conversations.
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Wm. Heald
John Kutchera
Wm. Nichols
Walter Robinson
Rapid City
S. D
Walter
West
Sweet Home
Philip Brady
la Crosse
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Girls
la Crosse Can Company
the Heileman
Dake
Ryder House
C. Wilson
Dakota
Minn
13. R
Corner Ninth and Adams
Che Royal
Pettibone Park
Pavillion
Fred Rogge
la Crosse Mortgage & Loan Co
Main Street
Attorneys At Law
the Inland Printing Co
Wisconsin Audit CO
Accountants
Co. S. van Auken
Pear Street
RUST
Valley Oats
Houston Papers
Ridges
CHI
Vocal Retail Markets
Ramz & Sons
Abe
Rockford
Éwccess
Sive Max Vie Oe
Gogceo Cccscar Seceesese Cocee AZ
Bea
Reese
Henry Andregg
America
Western Union
Minneapolis
Duluth
Miner & CO
Liverpool
Northwestern
Dulwih
Sieger
Pacific Coast
The
Boyd Transfer Co
Minneapolis, Minn
Schick & Roth—Batavian Bank
Stevens
McMillan
Parson Hengrab
Rastus
Mgr
AMD Sao
Abe Aha Ena
S & Arse
Kumm
Wausau
Eau Claire
Gleeson
Watson
Hill
Lang
Ferguson
Stolern
Chase
Pierce
Kroy
Lippert
Smith
Fox
Malven
Nefield
Ynecatur
Peria vi
Rock Island Ceca Rapids
Clinton
Bloomington
Dubuque Ereree
Iowa League
Quincey Eeeveeeeertre
Burlington
Jacksonville
Ewer
Keokuk Eeere
Marshalltown
Oskaloosa
Ottumwa
Errr
Waterloo Aéees
Springfield
Dubuque
Keokuk
Offtumwa
Waterloo
Quincy
State
Ener
Ereeee
McAuley
Brady
Fergerson
I Pierce
Wage
Gleason
Accese
Lypeh
Heaven
Igwa
Tremperleau News
Dessa Huttenhow
Waukesha
Miss Huttenhow
John Jones
Grace
Crystal Valley
Theodore Crivitts
Galesville
Benjamin Robinson
la Crosse Hospital
B. F. Robinson
Henry Bloom
Indianapolis
Ind
John Curtis
Wyattville
Gus Rose
A. C. Wolfe
Walter Rose
Rose Cottage
L. M. Pittinger
G. W. Freeman
Rochester
N. Y
Mrs. Freeman
J. W. Dowlin
Dr. Clemens
Bay
Henry Robinson
Wm. Crivitts
Harry Barber
Winona
Trempealeau Binglers
Homer
Ed Huttenhow
Binglers
Tom Cummings
West Wisconsin Telephone Co
the State Bank
U.S
Milwaukee & ST. Paul
ARIVE
St. Paul
Peepee Teneaias
Dam Rock Island
Omaha
Minnesota
Burlington & Quincy
Prairie du Chien
St. Louis
Interme
Alma
Prescott
Winni
Northwest
Aetna Cand
Madia&Cambi
Damson
East
Alziipm
Superior
Green Bay & Western AR
Omnia la Crosse
la Crosse Arcadia
Blair
Independence
Whitehall
Merrillan
Grand Rapids
Stevens Point
New London
Green Bay
Kewauneeee
Stoddard
Chaseburg, Coon Valley
Westby, Viroqua
la Crosse la Crosse
C. B&q
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