Fires, civic talk, and 1910s manners mix in Alaine
A garbled account recalls a tire battle led by Walter Rose and a brave fire chief as townsfolk discuss duty and courage. It notes cigarette laws, a New York clergyman incident, a Miss Sutton engagement, tariff explanations by senators, and a La Crosse picnic with speeches by Principal M. Johnson, R. Skann, and James Thompson. Car company waives five cent fare for the occasion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
la Cream Lutheran Albaneiets
Onestaska
M. Johnson
R. Skann
James Thompson
Atrert Car Company
Onalaska
Vacation Translates to Self Help in A Tangle of Quotes
A fragmentary collage from vintage papers shows a Quixotic dialogue about a vacation as a cure for harmony seeking, with references to Whittier, Cleverton, and a club of Scotchmen. It mixes humor, adages, and clipped anecdotes across multiple voices and eras.
The Tragedy of Traders Bank Mystery Unfolds
Tuesday dawns with Arnold Armstrong dead at the circular stairs and Traders Bank facing collapse. Halsey, Gertrude, and Jack confront a web of lies as a telegram and a vanished loan complicate the inquiry into the murder and a looming bank closure.
Spokane convention envisions vast national development
A Spokane gathering of the National Reconstruction Congress outlines a five billion dollar plan to fund reclamation, irrigation, roads, and conservation over 100 years. The speech foresees a nation leading the world with abundant homes and prosperity, while clouds of doubt loom over support and funding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spokane
Washington
Alrady
Street Car Collision In Duluth Fatal Injuries
In Duluth Minnesota Albert Westlund motorman and John T Huckley passenger were badly hurt in a street car collision today. Westlunds both legs were cut off and Huckleys both legs were broken. Three other passengers suffered minor injuries.
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Duluth
Minn
Albert Westlund
John T.huckley
Hotc
Westlund
Buckley
Said the Loaf of Bread to the Sack of Flour
A playful dialogue features the loaf prompting the flour sack with a question about its smile. The exchange frames bakery items as characters in a light, humorous mood.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marvel
U.S
Bank in turmoil as bonds go missing and board meets
A loan clerk and assistant cashier hurried to a vault where an oversight caused bonds to be misplaced. Trautman, visibly wary, was told to return next morning. He later met three directors and a late board session followed by a national bank examiner arriving. the bank remained closed on Tuesday.
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Jack
Ratfinn
Halsay
Ahul Nps
Ming
Kay
Fred Haleny
Ray
Gertrude
Aniser
Arnolda Armstrong
Hulsey
Mre Jamelson
Gertrude Date
Lafternoon
Moston
Halsey
Liddy
Warner
Gazette
iGertrude
Hal Jser
Unier
White Halsey
L White
Traders’ Bank
Jacob Trautman
Pearl Brewing Company
International Steamship Company
Mr. Trautman
Trautman
Troutman
Tradere
Tmirectors
Turefay
Cummins Backed in Tariff Fight by Des Moines Neighbors
Neighbors of Senator Albert B. Cummins rally in Des Moines to commend his stance on tariff policy. He spoke to about five thousand Kansans at Lincoln School, defending his votes and urging adherence to core Republican principles. Cummins warned against expediency in Washington and urged a wiser, more scientific study of protection when shaping policy.
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Des Moines
Albert B. Cummins
Aldfiel
Cheera
Washington
Congress
Lucky wreck on Pacific Railroad at Leavenworth
A fast Midwestern Pacific train traveling 40 miles per hour was ditched near South Leavenworth Kansas. The engine and all coaches including two sleepers derailed but no trainman or passenger was seriously injured. The baggage car went off track and diverted away from the Missouri River, narrowly avoiding a plunge into the water.
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Leavenworth, Kat
South Leavenworth
Mieraur Pacific
Cara
Horf Passzenzer
Missouri River
La Crosse Business University Ad Promises Fast Career
An advertisement for La Crosse Business University in La Crosse Wisconsin touts education at low cost with promises of employment. It claims disciplined students gain reputable positions after graduation and urges enrollment for the fall term beginning September 15.
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Frank H. Burgess
The
la Crosse Tribune
Olemnly
Mian Nettie Matson
Studebaker Brow
Mig. Co
South Bend
Ind
Indy
Itis
tWwiaeathe Ein Business University
WB UY
Busters
Harkbone
la Cramer
Wiceoyatn Disiners University
la Crosse
Wis
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le Crosse
Lee New
Triaze Pass Syndiexte
Hinstuesa Office
Parre
Yorwell Dotee
Marquette
New
GieRace Bgk
Ratcet
Tribune
Artis
Association of American Advertisers
A. A. Blovor
Mme Tire Dapartment
Agartine Maor
Walter Rose
Maine
Hanson
Alta
Walter ‘Ae
Wisconsin
Chicago
Clergman
New York
University of Chicago
Miss Sutton
Mr. Hors
Boston Transcript
Whittier
Cleverton
Thlm
Hetter
Thomas L. Mason
Lippincett’s
Donald
Philadelphia Ledger
Giles Roker
Pennsylvania
Hwkenvian Enatier
Aoman
Judes
Brownvne'n Magazine
Daetar
Innes
Mee
Louise
Bes
Arnold Armstrong
Haleey
Arnold Armatropg
WoMard
Jefe
Wixs
Baltey
Arnold
Sunnyrida
Trude
Aunt Ray
Thad Teevin
Hog Aintinger
Fonianck Johnson
Hawaii
Powell
Washington Star
Philadelphia Public Ledger
New York City
Bee
LA Crossh Tribune
Sunidsy
Zou Tae
Bleerman
Hassle la Nms
France
Leon Bourgeois
Prentice
Avery Anc
Listman Mill CO
Cummins
Pacific Railroad
Penny Savings Department
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