First Circus Arrives in La Crosse in 1855 Hauls Fame
Historian Harry J. Hirshheimer uncovers La Crosse circus history from 1857 onward showing a parade dominated era. Forepaughs and Barnums boastful ads, boat shows, and long grand processions shaped local culture through late 19th century. Major acts include Sells Brothers, Forepaughs, and Pawnee Bill.
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la Crosse
Hirshheimer
County Historical Society
Harry J. Hirshheimer
la Crosse County
Major Brown
Nixon
Kemp
Spalding and Rogers
R. Sands
Mathies
Mississippi Valley
Hirscheimer
Cole
New York
New Orleans
Barnum
Cooper and Bailey's
Forepaugh
Ww. C. Coup
Sells Brothers
Zarel
Sgt
C. C. Wagner
W. F. Carver
Milk Mixture for Stomach Ulcers Promoted by Medical Gimcovery
An advertisement touts LURIN as a harmless stomach ulcer remedy now used by Gators and hospitals. It claims rapid relief from ulcers caused by cold and also treats gas, indigestion, and heartburn. Sold by Ford Hopking Delg Storts Everywhere with a money back guarantee.
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Turin
Ford Hopking
Delg
Milwaukee Rail Speed Up Schedule Between Chicago and Madison
The Milwaukee railroad plans faster service on the Chicago Madison and Milwaukee Madison routes as diesel electric and high speed steam locomotives replace coal engines. Chicago Madison times drop 10 to 28 minutes and Milwaukee Madison 5 to 24 minutes with one train 11 shifting to 6 45 p m CST from 6 30 p m.
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Chicago
Milwaukee Railroad
Madison
Wis
Milwaukee
Local Color Music Promised In Pullmans
Pullman car plans to entertain passengers with wire-recorded music, adaptable to the locale. Programs will fit the area with rivers and waterfalls for sparkling tunes and Indian country for chants echoing early American Indian songs.
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Chicago
Pullman - Standard Car Manufacturing Company
New Citizens Lutheran aug 16 births and residents
Aug 16 announcements list a son to Mr and Mrs Leslie Thompson 1413 Avon Street and a daughter to Mr and Mrs Obert Olson Ferryville Norma Ruth Brudos Whitehall Wisconsin. A daughter to Mr and Mrs James Hestekin Independence Wisconsin is also noted at Whitehall Community Hospital.
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Leslie Thompson
Avon Street
Dorothy Noggie
Obert Olson
Ferryville
Wis
Norma Ruth Brudos
Whitehall
James Hestekin
Independence
Birthday Greetings and Jewelry Comment Remains Unclear
The text delivers birthday wishes for Mrs Milton Ward and Mrs Mattie Nelson with partial addresses and a vague note about rubies versus diamonds. No clear news event, date, or organizational context is present to form a concise card.
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Milton Ward
North Street
Mattie Nelson
Jy Ason
Seventh Feet
Ringling Gorilla Gargantua Speaks To Mate Toto
Gargantua the Great at Ringling Bros zoo talks with his cellmate Toto in a La Crosse show setup. Keeper Jose Tomas notes their close exchanges signal mating, while hints about prewar and postwar show glory and transport logistics underscore the circus spectacle and its 1400 people and vast animal trains.
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Forepaugh
P. T. Barnum
Hirshheimer
P. T
Barnum
la Crosse
Cissalpine
Barrett and Company
Sells Brothers
Cowboy
Gargantua
Lyn Godwin
Ringling Bros
Barnum and Bailey Circus
Gargantua the Great
Toto
Jose Tomas
Jose
Wisconsin Alumni Association Publishes 1946 Members Directory
The 1946 directory lists over 10 700 Wisconsin alumni including 1305 in Madison and 1112 in Milwaukee with branches in all states and 25 foreign countries. Association growth surges 400 percent since 1936 and 16 percent in nine months. Membership costs 4 dollars annually and La Crosse County lists numerous members.
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Wisconsin Alumni Association
Wisconsin
Madison
Milwaukee
Wisconsin Association
Daughters of Isabella Vote 10000 for Pope Aid and Foundations
The Milwaukee convention of the Daughters of Isabella approved a $10000 donation to Pope Pius XII for needy relief and set up a crippled children foundation under the Sisters of Charity in Billings Montana. An additional $1000 was allotted to the Philippine Poor Clares destroyed in the war and another $1000 to missionary catechists. The 1947 convention was awarded to Boston.
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Milwaukee
Daughters of Isabella
Sisters of Charity
Billings
Mont
Poor Clares
Boston
Two Die As Plane and Glider Collide in Elmira
Two persons were killed when a glider and a light airplane collided at Chemung county airport during demonstrations for the 13th annual national soaring contest. About 300 spectators witnessed the crash in Elmira New York.
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Elmira
N. Y
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de Haven's
Dan Rice
Sands
Costello
van Wicks
Old Carey
Great World Circus
Yankee Robinson
Mike Lippman
Haight, Chambers, Howe
Maginley
Woods and Carrol
Charley Gesell
Tom
Market Square
Cole’s
Buffalo Bill
Ringling
Gentry
Pawnee Bill
Plamor
Vesta, Gould
Great Northern
Anders Oo
N’s
Tire Service
Journel, Better Homes & Gardens
House & Garden, House Beautiful
Feeding Newspapers
Milwaukee Rpeed
Pullmans
John R. Stolander
Holmen
O. M. Gnewikow
Mindoro
Firestone
AIR Services Inc
Lacrosse, Wis
G.I
Pope For Relief
Voigt Auto Company
Packard Sales and Service
South Second Street
Phone
PT T Lade RP As
United States
Fourth
Jay Streets
First Federal
Uary Ca
Association OF LA Crosse
North 4Th ST. Tel
J. R. Johnson
Sec’y-Treas
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