Foreword Sets Stage for Upper Mississippi Waterway Fight
A foreword for the Mississippi River Waterways convention signals the push for a commercial channel from St. Louis to St. Paul. Upper valley businessmen seek justice against railroad lobbyists in national politics who block navigation gains. The La Crosse area hopes the convention will spark productive activity toward a navigable river corridor.
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St. Louis
St. Paul
Mississippi Valley
Upper
Mississippi
la Crosse
Aldermen questioned over Torrance absence and Downs clash
The Morning Chronicle cites Mayor Torrance denying claims that aldermen planned his absence when Alderman Downs introduced a Powell resolution. The piece defends Downs against insinuations he acted to shield the mayor and questions the reporter’s framing of the event.
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Downs
Powell
Morning Chronicle
Torrance
Chronicle
St. Patrick
John Downs
Tribune calls for grand jury inquiry in La Crosse
In a letter from a La Crosse Citizen on August 23 1905 The Tribune urges convening a grand jury to probe rumors and charges surrounding city and county administration. The piece argues taxpayers deserve truth and justice and vows to expose any public wrong. It also notes commitment to share details only with signatures beyond Citizen.
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The
Tribune
the Tribune
Honest Politics Call for Civic Honesty and Cleanup
The Tribune appeals for honest Democrats and Republicans to back a campaign for cleaner city and county government. It argues dishonesty exists in both parties and that justice requires accountability, urging loyal support from Democrats and Republicans alike.
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United States
The
Tribune
the Tribune
Stavrum Family Heads to Milwaukee for Wedding
Society note reports Mr and Mrs James Stavrum and daughter Esther Stavrum leaving at noon to attend a wedding in Milwaukee, detailling their travel for the event.
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James Stavrum
Esther Stavrum
Milwaukee
Wedding to be held at summer cottage near Delafield
The ceremony will occur tomorrow at high noon for A. E. Starrum and Miss Venice James of Milwaukee with the bride’s brother in Delafield. Mrs. G. W. Traer has gone to Chicago and Eloise Heintz visited Miss Josephine Traer recently. Mrs. D. G. Whyte and son Kenneth return from Watertown, Wis.
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A. E. Starrum
Venice James
Milwaukee
Delafield
G. W. Traer
Chicago
Eloise Heintz
Josephine Traer
D. G. Whyte
Kenneth
Watertown
Wis
Amorous Sultan, Lulu, and a Dime Concert Farce
A humorous reminiscence blends a flirtatious sultan and Miss Alice with a carnival concert tale. A ticket seller hawks ten cent seats while rustic patrons scramble for coins. The narrative slides into gossip about counterfeiting, local politics, and a self styled history by Hoch.
Public Opinion and Scandals Echo Across Papers
The Louisville Times quotes on reporters as unreserved liars, while noting a sharp quip on a smoke ordinance. A St. Paul postcard signed “Gee Jay” mocks the Tribune’s honesty, illustrating the era’s brisk, provocative press culture.
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Tribune
St. Paul
Gee
Jay
War moods rise near La Crosse amid Russian fear
Reported danger from a discharged Russian soldier near Tokio raises local alarm about possible hostilities in the La Crosse area. Authorities deny arrests while verbal proceedings fade. Roosevelt's fair treatment pledge contrasts with a son’s game preserve trip. Milwaukee reports a gambler raid as hay fever season looms.
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la Crosse
Manchuria
Tokio
America
Roosevelt
Court House Park Benches Repainted by Prison Labor
The Spectator notes new coats of paint on steel benches in the county court house park. Prisoners at the county jail painted the benches this spring under Sheriff Haugen guidance. Sign movement and a stray corroded sign marked a nearby Main Street area, with several storefronts briefly described in a light, local-tone note.
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Court House
Haugen
Court House Park
Lost in New York at La Crosse theatre Sunday
A four act comedy drama titled Lost in New York will be shown at the La Crosse theatre next Sunday night August 27. The play follows a persecuted girl who sells her soul for love and depicts the base actions of men the trust of a mother and the kindness of a brother. It combines tears and laughter with vivid New York life scenes and moral themes.
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la Crosse Theatre
New York
Moths Force Humboldt Mill Shutdown In Minneapolis
A moth species damaging silk screening at Minneapolis flour mills has halted Humboldt mill operations and threatened others. Replacing silk screens may cost 1500 for materials and 1000 for labor, delaying renewal of work. Consolidated and Pillsbury mills also affected but may avoid full stoppage. The pest arrived about a year ago, likely from Duluth via second hand machinery.
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Minneapolis
Humboldt
Consolidated Mills
Pillsbury “B
Duluth
Nature Cure Claims Cure for Cold Feet and Hands
Advertisement promoting F Wild, Professor of Nature Cure at 1502 Market Street, asserting that nature cure can cure cold feet and hands, reduce pain, increase love of life, improve overall health, and strengthen the body against heat and cold.
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F. Wild
Nature Cure
Market Street
Excursion Tickets to County Fair at Galesville Wis
Reduced-rate excursion tickets will be sold August 28 to 31 via the North-Western Line for return until September 1. Apply to agents Chicago and North-Western Ry.
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Galesville, Wis
North-Western
Chicago & North-Western Ry
Advertising Makes Living Easy With Big House Appeal
If you like big houses you might as well live in one and take enough ledgers to pay your rent. Want advertising, it makes it as simple as that.
Jesters and the Waiter Still Lives
A humorous exchange unfolds as a visitor jokes about port wine in a storm. The waiter responds with a gentlemanly prompt to choose a brand, delivering a light anecdote from the Tribune's pages.
Tramps Tell of Tim and Park Paint
First tramp recalls Tim taking a job to paint park seats then sleeping on one. He allegedly stuck 60 fast, and three policemen had to pull him off. The second tramp quips Tim finally stuck to his work for the first time.
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Tim
Mamma's Baby Reflected In Mother's Candid Praise
A young mother candidly praises her infant, noting blue eyes, morning sunshine hair, a perfect mouth, divinely fair complexion, and a charming nose while insisting she will not call him pretty. The affectionate portrait balances pride with restraint.
You Know Him Intellectual Man Joke
A Philadelphia Press item repeats a quip about a man who talks endlessly about his own intellect. The exchange contrasts perceptions of intelligence with his vanity.
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Philadelphia. Press
Unknown Q&A Quip From The Houston Post
A short exchange references a mining proposition and a $5,000 gain from not participating. The quote notes a fool detects faults while highlighting others faults.
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Houston Post
Close of 2 Missouri Bank in Clinton
The Setmon bank the oldest and largest financial institution in Henry county did not open for business on June 22 after closing in Clinton Missouri.
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Clinton, Mo
Setmon Bank
Henry County
Death’s Dusting Traced in Sleep Feller’s Crying Verse
A fragmentary New York American quote laments a man sleeping to death with a grim cry to O Death, implying a rural or regionally toned expression of fatal sleep or fate. The snippet suggests a sensational or poetic bleed from a larger feature.
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New York American
Naming the Farm
A short note from the Farmer and Garden urges farmers to name their farms and decorate with cemented lettering laid in sod. It suggests moonlit rendering shows well and proposes using flowers as an alternative with minimal effort.
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Hank Snieder
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N. Fourth Street
J. E. Wheeler
Orlando Holway
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Wm. F. Gohres
S. J. Waite
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Old Telephone
Ryan & Tobin
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McMillan Bldg
J. B. Murray
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