Westward Dreams of Untapped Riches and Timber Wealth
The article argues that unearned increment in U S growth is gasping through a Spokane congress. It highlights vast timber reserves in Oregon and a potential revenue of billions at $12 per thousand board feet. It notes 170 million acres of western forests under Forest Service, Wyoming’s vast open lands, and a promise of homes for millions despite graft concerns.
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George
United States
Great National Congress
Hien
Spokane
Seattle
Oregon
United States Forest Service
Western States
Wm. E. Cur& Uals & Wonderful
Wyoming
Dreamland
Bijou Theatre Reopens With Vaudeville Progam
The Bijou theatre resumes its regular season next Monday afternoon with a matinee. Manager Koppelberger vows top vaudeville, opening with Elsie Crecy and Company in Fagin's Pupil, The Elite Musical Four Deliver and Rogers, two dancer singers, and Miss Jean Bentley the equilibrist and foot juggler.
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Koppelberger
Elsie Crecy
Deliver
Rogers
Jean Bentley
Air Dome Presents Acrobats and Comedy This Week
The Air Dome features a strong bill with the Hass mans a boy and a man performing acrobatics and head and hand balancing. Edwin Warren delivers droll inaudible political speeches. Drake's dogs are highlighted as the week’s best act.
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Air Dome
Hassmans
Edwin Warren
Drake
Voices on trusts and a warning to the public
The writer cautions against trusts at the public expense and warns that if rumors prove true, those responsible should face accountability. They invoke Lincoln to stress that deceit cannot fool all the people forever.
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Abraham Lincoln
Lansing excursion exposes lax business ethics and absent leaders
A La Crosse Business Men's Protective Association trip to Lansing drew hundreds but many local firms and key leaders were absent or paid nothing. The piece criticizes the lack of participation and questions ethical standards in expert testimony as shown at the Thaw trial with Dr Britton Evans.
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Lansing
la Crosse
J.S
Association
Federated Women’s Clubs
Thaw
Britton Evans
Taft to Aid Winona Voters Facing Tawney Election
The president plans a western trip to reassure Winona residents about Congressman Tawney who voted for the tariff. Taft will explain the tariff’s adoption and defend Tawney’s vote to remove fear of defeat at the polls.
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Tawney
House of Representatives
Taft
Winona
Milwaukee man dies from heat prostration with cooling aids
A Milwaukee man died several days ago from heat prostration despite using electric fans, refrigerators, cooling drinks, and a band playing soothing music. The article notes the Grim Reaper claimed him regardless of his cooling measures.
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Milwaukee
Love Will Find a Way If the Old Man Grants Grub Stake
A terse line notes that love may triumph only if the elder funds the venture, implying a required grub stake for success. The quotation frames a conditional pact between lovers and a benefactor. The source suggests financial backing as the key to solving a romantic obstacle.
Fishing Yarn of the Bass and Missed Strikes
A narrator recalls a fishing trip full of near catches and one masterful bass battle. He celebrates landing a large fish yet laments the others that escaped and the minnows that seemed grand in memory but proved small in truth.
Guatemala President Sued Over Magazine Article
Manuel Estrada Cabrera, president of Guatemala, sues Colonel Edwin Emerson over a June Uncle Sam article alleging dire national conditions. Witnesses describe Guatemala as in decline with massive paper money and weak debt payment. accounts recall prison abuse and possible executions.
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New York City
O'Connor
Manuel Estrada Cabrera
Guatemala
Edwin Emerson
Uncle Sam
John Fisher
San Francisco
Cabrera
Mr. Fisher
Joseph F. Darling
Nassau Street
New York
Samuel Fisher
Heinrich Neutze
Fisher
The Circular Staircase Bank Embezzlement Case Unfolds
John Bailey, cashier of a defunct bank, vanished after telegraphing illness then surrendered to police. Securities valued at about a million and a quarter are missing as Traders Bank suspends payment. Paul Armstrong is ill in California and his son was murdered two days earlier. Gertrude confronts the accused.
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John Bailey
Mr. Aronson
Bailey
Aronson
Western Union
Cherry and White Streets
Greenwood Country Club
Armstrong
Traders’ Bank
California
Doctor Walker
Paul Armstrong
Gertrude
Arnold Armstrong
Halsey
Trude
Mr. Bailey
Jack Bailey
Innes
Louise
Thomas
Jack
Underworld Power Strife Tangles Chicago Graft Probe
In Chicago a factional fight between Mike the Pike and Louis Frank bleeds into a police graft inquiry with the arrest of Mike the Pike. Paul Armstrong’s death is reported as linked to the bank looting case, while Jack Bailey faces scrutiny over alleged missing funds. Gertrude confesses love amid turmoil as Halsey and others grapple with guilt and justice.
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Michael Hitler
Mike the Pike
Chicago
Underworld
Louis Frank
Wayman
Frank
Monkey Charley
Wisconsin Business University Ad Promises Strong Placement
A promotional notice from Wisconsin Business University in La Crosse proclaims that average students succeed, backed by endorsements from local banks and firms. It urges enrollment for the fall term starting September 7 and offers a catalogue.
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Wisconsin Business University
la Crosse
W. B. WU
Wis
How old are you madam questioned the lawyer
A cross examining lawyer asks a woman her age and she blushes and stammers I I and stops as the attorney urges her to answer quickly. The moment feels tense and awkward in the courtroom setting reported by Success Magazine.
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Success Magazine
Ethel Turns Eleven. Auntie Seeks Willie News
In a brief exchange, Auntie learns Ethel has aged to 11 and that she has not spoken with Willie for nearly two years. Ethel recalls a long friendship with Willie, saying she was faithful to him for eight years. New York Times.
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Ethel
Willie
New York Times
Famed evangelist mocks teethed reply in gallery outburst
An evangelist warned listeners to flee wrath and spoke of weeping and gnashing. An old woman rose to protest I have no teeth. He replied teeth will be provided. The exchange highlighted the crowd’s sharp response during the sermon.
Woman Drops Coin on Amsterdam Avenue Car Floor
A furious woman aboard an Amsterdam avenue car drops a quarter in her jeweled purse. When the conductor collects fare she points to the coin and declares I dropped my fare. He retrieves it from the slats and adds four nickels to cover the loss before finishing the fare.
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Amsterdam Avenue
New York Press
Dilemma Over Lost Ring Quarrel Cited
Bessie and Mabel discuss a quarrel with Harry over a ring. Bessie cannot recall which ring is his, and seeks guidance on returning the ring as the conflict centers on ownership rather than sentiment.
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Bessie
Mabel
Harry
Kansas City Journal
Lion enclosures defended as safer than free roaming
A zoo keeper at the Washington Star defends keeping lions in cages. The keeper argues the animals are happier and safer behind bars than roaming the African jungles.
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Washington Star
Jury Duty Question Tests McGinnis in Murder Trial
Unprejudiced Mike McGinnis faces jury scrutiny in a murder case. The judge asks if he has formed opinions on guilt and if he has scruples against capital punishment. McGinnis answers no to both, signaling readiness for service.
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Mike McGinnis
Mr. McGinnis
Mike
Success Magazine
Horsemanship in Heaven Riddle in a Boy’s Question
Kenneth asks who hitched the horse for God’s mother, prompting his mother to explain that God has no earthly father. The exchange is cited from Success Magazine highlighting a child’s inquisitive humor about divine parentage.
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Kenneth
Success Magazine
Quote on peace of mind from others
A concise reflection asserts that true peace of mind cannot come from people who offer only a portion of themselves rather than full commitment. It emphasizes personal responsibility in seeking inner calm.
The Golf Maiden Fates a Boyfriend’s Foiled Approach
A Boston Transcript quote depicts a young woman at a window watching her lover ascend stairs. She cries out in disbelief as she notes Reggie has fo zied his approach and tumbles away, his plan thwarted by a misstep.
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Reggie
Boston Transcript
Poets and Garrets: A Turkish Den Allegory
A Washington Herald exchange contrasts idealized poetry with real work, mocking the idea that true poetry must arise from a garret while noting a contrived Turkish den in a home. The brief dialogue illustrates tension between artistic authenticity and fashionable display.
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Washington Herald
Woman’s Style and Age in Social Standards
A reflection on aging and fashion notes that women age differently in society. It contrasts preserving appearances with genuine aging, suggesting pressure to dress youthful despite growing older. The excerpt critiques how age and attire intersect with social expectations.
Dean's Kidney Pills Promote Kidney Healing
A traditional ad describing kidney disease and the effectiveness of Dean's Kidney Pills. John B. Fries of La Crosse Wisconsin reports ten years of weak kidneys with backache and improved health after using the product. Sold by dealers for 50 cents each with Foster Milburn Co. as U. S. agents. Remember the name Dean's.
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Dean
Great la Crosse
John B. Fries
Ninth St
la Crosse
Wis
Erhart
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo
New York
United States
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