Spotlight on church influence and theatre notes in La Crosse
A editorial columns discuss church attendance versus secular life, arguing churches still provide essential voluntary instruction and social contact. The piece cites La Crosse with 41 churches and high weekly services, plus large Sunday school and home visits, asserting broad national influence and inviting reader opinions. Also covered are Corinne at La Crosse theater, Mlle Mischief, and upcoming shows including The Blue Mouse adaptation by Clyde Fitch with Shubert backing.
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Corinne
Shuberts
la Crosse Theater
Mischief
Zieher
Rosette
Freddie Meline
Andre Claire
Meline
William Tracy
Charles Meyer
Jessie Lasear
F. Cutler
Louise Brunelle
Frank Farrington
Alfred Robe
Bonnie Farley
Alice Chase
J. F. Lavarnie
Kitty Baldwin
Chicago
Bethew
Clark Street
Miss Potter
Salvation Army
Clyde Fitch
Fitch
Messrs. Shubert
Mr. Fitch
Fiddle-de-Dee and a Fire Engine Episode
A humorous piece narrates Fid dle-de-Dee a peculiar man who meddles in neighbors affairs and ends by hanging in his garret. A separate scene shows drunken painters and Uncle Cy Clang as a fire engine parade causes a farmer to crash his buggy after warning cries from a policeman.
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Fiddle-de-Dee
Charon
St. Paul
Everybody's Magazine
Streeter Named for U S Customs Court Post
Gen Frank A Streeter of Concord New Hampshire, a leading lawyer and bar member, is slated for a judgeship in the new United States customs court authorized by the tariff bill. He formerly led counsel for Mrs Eddy in an estate contest and has notable work in corporation law and Boston Maine railroad affairs.
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Frank A. Streeter
Boston
Mass
United States Customs Court
Congress
Concord
N. H
New Hampshire
United States
General Streeter
Mrs. Eddy
New York
Glover
Streeter
William A. Chandler
Eddy
Boston & Maine Railroad
Circular Staircase reflects a murder mystery in progress
The narrator recalls promises and guilt amid wealth, church charity, and a missing intruder as she and allies sift clues. Suspects include Thomas, Gertrude, Louise, and Doctor Walker while bank auditors probe the Traders Bank as house puzzles deepen.
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Mr. Bailey
Arnold Armstrong
Louise
Gertrude
Rosie
Doctor Walker
Lucien Wallace
Jack Bailey
Traders’ Bank
The Church An Up to Date Force
A discussion on declining church attendance and secularization across society. The piece notes weekend changes with railways, streetcars, theaters, and sports altering Sunday worship. It questions whether religion evolves or loses cherished beliefs while highlighting modern cultural shifts and a few anecdotal remarks.
Grant pleased with Camp Robbinsoup typographical setup
A Milwaukee Sentinel Sparta correspondent notes General Grant was well pleased with the typographical conditions at Camp Robbinsoup. The remark underscores attention to printing and display quality in the military camp.
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The
Milwaukee Sentinel
Grant
Camp Roubinsoup
Drs Cause Woman to Question Worth of Care
In Brooklyn Life a woman laments her medical bill that shocks her and prompts a resolve to improve her health. She fears she must either end her treatment or become forever bound to her doctor.
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Brooklyn
Satire and Charity From New York Beggar Study
Richard C. Baker, New York deputy commissioner of charities, at a recent dinner critiqued professional beggars with anecdotes. He described a proud beggar who rejected a 2-cent piece and was told to keep it for a future poor beggar.
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Richard C. Baker
New York
New York Tribune
Banquet Quip Sparks House Number Confession
A playful exchange from the Kansas City Journal has Mrs. Kicker claiming she will remember the house number after noting she removed it from the door during a banquet. The fragment hints at light domestic humor without broader context.
Squire and rustic clash over flies in three day bet
An eccentric squire hires a rustic to rid his mansion of flies with board lodging and beer for three days. After the period, flies multiply. the squire asks why work hasn’t begun. The rustic replies that he promised to kill them not catch them, awaiting the squire to provide the flies.
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London News
Restore chemist deal in complexion remedy sale
A brief Tattler notice notes a deal for a complexion restoration item. The chemist appears to clarify the product as a preserved preparation, with a sale executed for 17 shillings and 6 pence.
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Miss Saphron
Bijou Vaudeville Delivers Hit A Bunch of Kids Act
In the closing week the Bijou draws strong business thanks to the A Bunch of Kids act. W W H Harris and Harry S Robinson, top young song writers, helped drive the success with Izzy Hockolowitz. Next week features McDonald Trio, Reo Sims, Herbert and Vance, and Dale and Carrey with refined singing and talking acts.
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Harry S. Robinson
America
Mr. Harris
Izzy Hockolowitz
McDonald Trio
Reo Sims
Herbert and
Vance
Dale
Carrey
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Blue Book
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Lacrosse Tribune
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Frank H. Burgess
la Crosse Tribune
E. Bleekman
Isadora Duncan
David Morgan
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Indiana
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