Hospital Completion Marks Spring Grove Improvement
The Spring Grove hospital is nearly finished and described as a modern building. Local notes mention the Spring Grove band held an extra rehearsal, various residents visiting or traveling, and Thanksgiving activities. Dressed turkeys sold at twenty five cents a pound. John Wathus recovering after surgery in Rochester.
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Spring Grove
Spring Grove Hospital
Nels Hl. Rauk
Hallock
Minn
A. J. Johnson
Twin Cities
Bernt Garness
Newhouse
Otto Evenson
Andrew Langlie
A. Dreivold
Mr. Larson
Mabel
George Tamersanen
Caledonia
Jarla Hallan
Herald Office
Mrs. Fritz
West Union
E. W. Beerman
Shut
Spring Valley
C. J. Helland
John Wathus
Rochester
Wisconsin bans combining windstorm sprinkler and use and occupancy policies
Madison Wis Dec 1 Under a Wisconsin insurance department ruling the combining of windstorm sprinkler leakage and use and occupancy insurance contracts is prohibited. Commissioner Cleary says the Wisconsin Standard fire policy may be used for use and occupancy rent and sprinkler leakage if these hazards are not combined with fire insurance on the same property.
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Madison
Wis
Wisconsin Insurance Department
Cleary
Man's value ends when he can no longer give advice
Quote notes a man outliving usefulness once he cannot provide guidance. The remark underscores the belief that usefulness hinges on ability to advise others.
Henry Ford's Christmas Eve Night in a Norwegian Town
A tale recalls a Norwegian town on Christmas Eve when Henry Ford's peace voyage led to a bar tab charged to him. Locals from officials to tramps joined the spree, with a bill around $375 as the incidental cost of hospitality funded by the American traveler.
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United States of America
Henry
Land of Stars and Stripes
Henry Ford
Borg
Sigurd
Thorvald
Olaf
Mr. Ward
Runaway team injures Onalaska man in Wisconsin
Wallace Smith suffered serious injuries when his team of horses ran away in Onalaska Wisconsin. He was taken to his home for care as authorities reported. The article also notes Thanksgiving closings and local social notes from surrounding communities.
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Onalaska
Wis
Wallace Smith
County Agricultural School
Papes Cold Compound Promises Quick Relief
A 25 cent remedy claims to cure grippe and colds when taken in three doses two hours apart. It supposedly opens nasal passages, stops discharge, relieves headache, feverishness, sore throat and sneezing without need for assistance. Consumers are urged to ensure they buy the genuine product.
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Grippe
Pape
Cancer Surpasses Tuberculosis as Wisconsin Oct deaths
Madison reports October marked the first time cancer edged out tuberculosis in Wisconsin deaths. Cancer caused 164 lives that month while tuberculosis claimed 158. pneumonia remained the leading killer with 165 deaths.
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Madison
Wis
Wisconsin
Hawaiian Five Headline a New Vaudeville Bill
The Hawaiian Quintette a western variety act headlines a La Crosse theater vaudeville bill Saturday and Sunday. They present fifteen minutes of native singing and dancing in a spectacular number. Francis and Norde sing and dance in a new vaudeville style. Dresler and Fox offer an eccentric street musician act. The Victoria Trio performs A Lyric Luxury and Mizpah Selbini and Company close with a comic acrobatic act.
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la Crosse Theater
Francis
Norde
Dresler
Mizpah Selbini and Company
Mary Pickford in Less Than the Dust at La Crosse Theater
Manager F L Koppelberger announces Mary Pickford’s first appearance as an independent star in Less Than the Dust written for her by Hector Turnbull. The production features Indian jungle scenes and a revolt against England with a city built for filming. Appears Monday and the next three days.
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F. L. Koppelberger
la Crosse Theater
Mary Pickford
Hector Turnbull
Laurence Hope
India
Miss Pickford
England
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Kjose
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Scott
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Bloomfield, N. J
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Teral
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Rae Johnson
F. Gullickson
West Salem
County School of Agriculture and Domestic Economy
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Raht
Elmer Everson
Plair
Francis Camp
Iowa
E. L. Liddle
Clarion
Castalia Literary Society
Agricultural School
Leavis Ender
Charles Peddle
Edna Shore
Taylor
Howard Kinney
Kinney
Christofferson
Veetress XI
Victor Record Catalog
Fred Leithold Piano CO
Victor Dealers OF
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the Star
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Pat
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Berlin
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