Y Boys Bid Adieu to Bottsford at Y Camp Farewell
Physical Director C F Bottsford, about to leave the Y M C A, was honored with a farewell supper Saturday night. Secretary Stafford praised his work and presented a watch, while Bottsford expressed gratitude and noted his upcoming postgraduate studies at Columbia University. The event also announced a new instructor, Mr Dawson, with the camp to continue a few days and welcome winter sports.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. F. Bottsford
Stafford
Bottsford
Columbia University
Bot
Oscar Straub
Mr. Bottsford
Mr. Dawson
Dawson
Canada
Fowler
Hugo Schaldach
Allan Wernar
Fred Craft
F. H. Fowler
A. Brendale
E. Erickson
P. Erickson
L. Allen
P. Schultz
T. Bailey
B. Nelson
H. Rhyne
H. Edison
W. Raimers
H. Hilton
W. Zamerig
W. Schilling
H. Moss
Roach
O. Rodden
G. Halstead
O. Ash
C. W. Stafford
W Voight
Governor Johnson to Visit Winona Street Fair
Governor John A. Johnson will visit the Winona street fair on Wednesday and speak at 3:30 p.m. at the Winona opera house in his official capacity. The event includes a convention of the American Society of Equity, a good roads convention, parades, exhibits, and special features by the Greater Parer Amusement company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John A. Johnson
Winona Street Fair
Winona Opera House
Johnson
Winnona Fair
Winona
John A. Satsch
Wenona
Greater Parer Amusement Company
Athout
American Society of Equity
George W. Cooley
State Highway Commission
Winona County Board
State Committee
John A. Latsch
Coleman
Muntz
Otis Abel
Main Street
Henry J. Willis
Winona Business Men‘s Association
Western Passenger Association
Violent storm causes heavy damage in Freeport
A severe storm in Freeport II caused between 100000 and 200000 dollars in damage. Streets flooded five feet deep and residents escaped drowning as rescuers carried people from flooded homes and used boats and rafts to reach safety. Hail wind and lightning accompanied the storm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Freeport
Flood Ravages Local Farmlands and Rail Lines
A severe flood devastates lowlands and crops, with corn ruined in sections. Homes are struck by lightning, farms burned by fire, and farm buildings damaged. Railroads suffer washouts, including a 100 foot culvert on the Illinois Central between the city and Madison, causing delays and disrupted schedules on the Great Western and Milwaukee lines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Illinois Central
Madison
Wis
Great Western Road
Milwaukee Road
Partners Slide On Bridge Lift
Two rural visitors narrowly escaped injury when the Grand avenue bascule bridge lifted as a passing boat approached in Milwaukee Wisconsin on August 20. They were midway across the span when it rose and fled back as the opposite side lifted, finally reaching policemen for safety amid startled cheers from onlookers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milwaukee
Wis
Grand Avenue
Baldwin After the Appointment
Sept 18 marks the end of Judge Prentiss term as bankruptcy referee and a new or reappointed official will take the post. Judge Daniel and C A Baldwin are both in consideration for the appointment with Judge Sanborn to appoint the new referee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Judg Prentiss
Daniel
C. A. Baldwin
Sanborn
Illinois Republicans Could Oppose Uncle Joe for President
Springfield Aug 20 Republicans head into the state convention with the Deneen-Cullom faction likely to dominate. Reported plan hints at a coordinated bid against James M. Can on for the presidency as party divisions surface.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Illinois
Uncle Joe
Scripps-McRae Dispatch
Springfield
Senate
Canon
Baby James Peterson Dies at Two Months in La Crosse
The two month old son of Mr and Mrs Peterson of Avon Street died yesterday morning at La Crosse hospital from convulsions. Funeral held this morning at 9 from the residence with Rev H M Anderson of the Scandinavian Baptist church officiating. Interment at Oak Grove. Sletten is in charge of arrangements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Peterson
Cp. Peterson
Avon Street
la Crosse Hospital
H. M. Anderson
Scandinavian Baptist Church
Oak Grove
Sletten
Newspaper Size Shapes Public View of Store Competition
The relative ad space a store commands in newspapers colors public perception more than the true size of its buildings or salesrooms, suggesting readers equate advertising prominence with physical scale.
Wanted A Girl At Eagle Hotel At Once
A notice from 120 South Fifth Street requests a girl to report to the Eagle Hotel at once. The terse item urges prompt contact or service at the specified location.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eagle Hotel
South Fifth Street
Mass. G O Dening: Grand Army tax and membership notes
The Grand Army of the Republic faces tax plate changes and fee proposals, with a 235,828 total membership reported by Adjutant General Tweedle, a six month gain of 3,368, and 9,205 deaths for the year ending Dec. 31, 1906. Proposals include raising per capita tax to five cents, charging for journal copies, and stricter post eligibility rules.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Organizan
Aqairs
Grand Army
Congress
Grand Army of the Republic
Adjt
Tweedle
M. J. Cummings
C. A. Clark
War Department
United States
Pennsylvania
Frank Battles
Treasury
Southern Memorial Fund
Quartermaster General
Drummer Boy's Drum Reunites Family at G A R Encampment
Dr Evelyn Hoehne of Chicago retrieved a Civil War era drum once sold by her brother Aug in his boyhood days. She carried the drum from 418 Washington Street to Minneapolis to surprise him at the Grand Army of the Republic encampment, reuniting two generations with a historic keepsake.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Ill
Evelyn Hoehne
Washington Street
Minneapolis
Hoehne
Local News Briefs From City Streets
E N Borreson of 415 South Tenth street lists household goods for sale during the week. Miss Barbara Gerrard returns from a week in the Twin Cities. George Gantert and Arthur Timp also return from visits there. Miss Marie Gerrard travels to Minneapolis for a month with relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. N. Borreson
South Tenth Street
Barbara Gerrard
Twin Cities
George Gantert
Arthur Timp
Marie Gerrard
Minneapolis
Miss Lillian Musgat The Hardest Working Woman In Chicago
Miss Lillian Musgat of Chicago is described as the hardest working woman in the world and the highest earning female commercial artist. She rose from apprenticeship to a studio in Quincy Street and now commands top rates, with a career noted as phenomenal by Chicago press observers. The piece also comments on educated, ambitious women risking domesticity if marriage ends personal development and income opportunities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lillian Musgat
Chicago
Quincy Street
Miss Musgat
Fairbanks reviews troops at Fort Benjamin Harrison
Vice President Fairbanks reviewed the troops at Fort Benjamin Harrison in Indianapolis today. The event highlighted security and readiness as officials observed formations and praised service members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scripus-McRae
Indianapolis
Ind
Fairbauke
Fort Benjamin Harrison
Troubles of Mr. Babcock in Platteville Postmaster Row
Congressman J W Babcock reappointed Ben Webster as Platteville postmaster for a third term. The decision split his local support, prompting four prominent allies to oppose him this year: A L Utty Dr R S Heer F Lothian and E J Youmans. Youmans had sought the post previously.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Platteville
Wis
J .W. Babcock
Ben Webster
Babcock
A. L. Utty
R. S. Heer
F. Lothian
E. J. Youmans
Youmans
How to Cook Meat for Juiciness and Flavor
The guide explains sealing juices by a hot start then simmering for roasts and broils. For stock, start cold to draw out juices and flavor. It notes roasting hints such as rubbing with onion and using drippings instead of water for baste.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rome
Crafts Transform Rough Fabrics Into Decorative Art
The piece notes handicraft as a source of striking decorative potential in coarse materials like burlap and bagging. It argues rough textiles gain character through stenciling and bold stitching, creating table and couch covers with motifs similar to Mexican drawn work, and even delicate threads forming spider webs and butterflies.
Hanging Linen Drying Method With Dual Lines
The guide explains using two parallel lines to hang tablecloths and sheets. Drape selvage edges over opposite lines, pin near ends to form a bag that minimizes wind. After drying, dampen thoroughly with a whisk broom, then roll and pat to distribute moisture for bright gloss.
Your Property at Stake as Fire Threat Reaches Homes
A warning echoes that personal interests confront risk when a nearby house catches fire and a wanted advertisement in today’s paper hints at stakes for property owners.
Too Young to Marry Says Young Bride May Miss Life
A note argues that a girl who marries at seventeen or eighteen lacks time to know all aspects of life and risks hardship due to early marriage. The piece reflects social norms and warns against rushing into wedlock.
Be a Competent Household Steward
Advice on budgeting food costs, seasonal diet, meat cuts, and studying cooking. It urges mastering housework details from cleaning to silver care, insisting a future employer should know domestic tasks thoroughly even if not doing them personally.
I Lighten Housework With Clever Kitchen Tricks
A New York housewife says she almost solves dishwashing by using carved wooden trays as bread and cake holders with disposable napkins. She serves salads in grapefruit or orange shells and cooks meats on a plank. She bakes French pancakes on a soapstone griddle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Baby Care for Clean Eyes in Infants
Advice on keeping an infant's eyes clean with two to three daily baths using lukewarm milk and water. Warns against pulling out lashes during crust removal and recommends applying a small amount of pure vaseline to the upper eyelid edge after bathing.
Spanish fritters from stale bread recipe
An old cooking tip describes making Spanish fritters from stale bread. Slice bread then dip in a mixture of one egg to a cup and a half of milk, brown in butter, and serve hot with sugar and lemon or currant jelly. A touch of nutmeg may be added.
Hair transformation via hairdresser untangles thick bundles
The passage advises saving thin hair combings and taking a large bundle to a skilled hairdresser who can untangle and style it as desired. If questioned, you can truthfully claim the hair is all your own.
Ammonia Cleanser Proves Best for Porcelain Stains
Common house ammonia is much better for cleaning porcelain than sand soaps. Stains on porcelain tubs washbasins and sinks are caused by using rough abrasives. When new porcelain is smooth and rubbed with sand soaps it becomes rough and discoloration cannot be removed.
How to Shape Brows With Mucilage for Effect
The article explains that star ing and coarse brows respond to nightly use of mucilage or bandoline after smoothing. It suggests enhancing the look by shaping the upper line by lifting hairs from beneath or smoothing from the top to bottom for a noticeable difference.
Dressing to Impress Becomes a Cheerful Expression
The passage notes that ill dressed consciousness affects expression and manner while well dressed appealingly lifts spirits. It describes how sensation of good taste influences demeanor and mood as reflected in the Drapers' Record.
Olive oil touted as universal remedy for skin health
A health authority extols olive oil as a beauty cure all for poor complexions. He recommends using it in every food, plenty of green salads with it, and taking teaspoonful doses.
Best tool to clean glass in tiny carvings
A small paint brush with long strong supple bristles is the best way to keep glass clean and reach dust in the fine carvings. The brush’s slender shape allows access to delicate corners where dust settles undisturbed.
Camphor Spirits Warned Against for Skin Use
Cautions warn that camphor spirits are too strong for the complexion and will roughen the cuticle.
Removal of grease stains from woolen dresses advised
The guidance suggests using salt dissolved in alcohol to remove grease spots from woolen dresses. This method is described as an effective cleaning technique in the period style advisory text.
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King
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Niggli
Cor
Cameron
Baldwin
Baby
Godening
Webster
John A. Reese, M
Beck Block
N. 4Th St
City News
Miss Lillean Musgat
Fairbanks
MR. Babcock
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