English teacher Ruth Cotten dies at 26
Faculty and students mourn the death of Miss Ruth Cotten a two year English teacher at the high school in Eau Claire She died at her home after illness lasting most of the summer and was believed to die from complications related to a tonsilitis attack Miss Cotten was 26 and the daughter of F H L Cotten of Eau Claire
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Ruth Cotten
Eau Claire
Miss Cotten
B. E. McCormick
la Crosse
F. H. L. Cotten
Deceptive Woman Faces Man’s Surprising Realization
A man discovers the woman he trusted has been deceitful about her intentions. The affair unravels as hidden motives come to light, leaving him shocked by the depth of her duplicity.
Pocket Picked Farmhand Report Spurs Trial
Joseph Balinski reported a wallet with 60 to 70 dollars missing from his possession in a saloon last night. Harry Swift faces imminent trial for pocket picking Balinski’s wallet. Police seek relatives of William Schanick who dropped dead in a Front street saloon a month ago. a friend names a brother in Ironwood and a nephew on the Winona force. The deceased man, identified at one point as William Hatcher, a bricklayer, is buried at the poor farm cemetery.
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Joseph Balinski
Balinski
Harry Swift
William Schanick
Front
Schanick
Ironwood
Wis
Winona
William Hatcher
la Crescent
Poor Farm
Adventurous Seamen and U.S. Guns Guard Neutral Ports
A Sunday Herald note highlights port protection as adventurous seamen risk breaking laws, while United States firearms act as a check. The feature showcases best war pictures from fronts, illustrating timely U.S. involvement and maritime vigilance.
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United States
New York Herald
People in brief and business visits in La Crosse and area
County Treasurer Ole Lunde was away from the courthouse yesterday and moved Mrs Lunde to their Vernon county home near Coon Valley after her operation. Dexter Minn visitor R Hunter came to La Crosse for business. G D Gooding From Chicago on a business mission. Christmas bazaar at Presbyterian church December 4 with dinner 25 cents. Various locals and visitors listed for business, travel, and returning home.
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B. A
Ole Lunde
W. A. Bright
Trempealeau
la Crosse
F. C. Kinney
St. Paul
N. A. Halvorsen
Butte
Mont
M. H. Skjeie
Galesville
Cass Street
J. A. Evans
Sparta
Arthur Rust
Ferryville
A. Larson
Sacred Heart
Minn
Joe Rahrer
Genoa
R. A. Schwahn
Eau Claire
John Hartley
New Albia
Fred Scherf
Milwaukee
B. B. Ostram
Anna McManimon
Oak Ridge
A. Gallagher
Allie Johnson
Whalen
C. F. Schonlau
C. Schonlau
Lewiston
John Hahn
J. Hesselgrove
Ridgeway
Christ Olson
Storer Valley
Chicago
Agnes Onsgard
Spring Grove
Lockwood
Thomas Chapel
L. H. Briggs
C. V. Carrier
Spring Valley
Fred Redman
South Ridge
Theodore Skree
Moorhead
Badger
Trane Company
Abe Lewis
Alfred Carlson
Money Creek
Houston
Lena Christianson
Gena Wilson
Laura Swenson
Winona
S. Siverson
Henry Holmes
Fischer
Prof
Wild
Ben Bensons
Swede Bottom
Charles Benson
Edgar Schubert
Henry Forsyth
Joe Berg
Malden
Wash
Magnussen
I. G. Iverson
Effie Brandt
A. G. Samuelson
Ella Swenson
H. Wohlers
Brownsville
Looney Vale Ville
Effie Benson
Union Ridge
C. W. Anderson
Laxative Bromo Quinine Featured by E. W. Grove
An advertisement touts Laxative Bromo Quinine as superior to ordinary Quinine for all uses. It claims no nervousness or head ringing and promotes the tonic and laxative effects. The copy urges seeking the unique Bromo Quinine with E. W. Grove’s signature.
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E. W. Grove
Martial Law Proclaimed in Gambling Parish
Gov Hall decreed martial law in Jefferson Parish Louisiana after accusing county authorities of not enforcing state gambling laws. The move labels the area as the Louisiana Free State and aims to restore order under state authority.
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New Orleans
Jefferson Parish
Louisiana Free State
Hall
Luxurious car leads to arrest in Minneapolis bank robbery
In Duluth five men dressed as laborers in a fast touring car drew police attention. Hugo A. Eden is under arrest as a suspected robber of the Camden Park State Bank in Minneapolis. Teller John Petersen identified Eden. Police found the group with a case of beer preparing to celebrate. Two fugitives are sought in Duluth, Superior and nearby areas.
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Duluth
Minn
Hugo A. Eden
Camden Park State Bank
Minneapolis
John Petersen
Eden
Martinson
Superior
Greek steamer Zarisis sunk by submarine near Malta
The Greek steamer Zarisis of 2904 tons owned by Michalinos Maritime and Commercial company was sunk by a submarine. The crew landed today at Malta. The vessel’s home port is Piraeus Athens.
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London
Malta
Michalinos Maritime and Commercial Company
Piraeus
Athens
The Coming Baby Inspires Hope And Comfort
A nostalgic column extols pregnancy joys and promotes Mothers Friend as an external remedy for easing labor. Letters from mothers and grandmothers praise its effect on expanding muscles and anxiety reduction. Readers are urged to request a free book from Bradfield Regulator Co. in Atlanta, Georgia.
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Bradfield Regulator Co
Lamar Bidg
Atlanta
Priscilla Circle to Meet at Mrs Otto Krenz Home
The Priscilla Circle of Caledonia Street Methodist Church will be entertained tomorrow by Mrs Otto Krenz at her residence 1453 Wood Street.
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Priscilla Circle
Caledonia Street
Methodist Church
Otto Krenz
Wood Street
Mrs Mayo hosts Wednesday party for Marion’s fifth birthday
Mrs. C Mayo entertained Wednesday afternoon in honor of her daughter Marion’s fifth birthday anniversary. Guests attended the celebration, sharing refreshments and good wishes in a family gathering marking the occasion.
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Mrs. C. Mayo
Marion
Surprise 18 Guests Honor Mr and Mrs Liesenfeld
Mr and Mrs Henry Liesenfeld of 811 Rose Street were surprised Saturday evening by eighteen friends. Lavender chrysanthemums decorated the home and lunch was served. The couple received a number of beautiful gifts.
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Henry Liesenfeld
Rose Street
Mrs. Liesenfeld
Christmas Bazaar At First Presbyterian Church
The Ladies of the First Presbyterian Church host a Christmas bazaar in the church parlors on Saturday December 4 featuring a children department with bean bags toys school bags rompers aprons and other gifts. A shower for the bazaar was held at Mrs J A Rowles home 214 North Sixth Street with many congregation members bringing items. The bazaar opens at ten in the morning and runs all day.
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First Presbyterian Church
J. A. Rowles
North Sixth Street
Madison Fire Destroys French Battery Plant
Madison Wisconsin December 2 The French Battery and Carbon company plant burned down in under an hour causing an estimated 100000 in losses and leaving 150 workers unemployed. Officials speculate an electrical short in the flash light department started the blaze though no incendiary cause is confirmed. The factory produced batteries for automobiles shipped to the war zone and adjacent homes suffered fire damage.
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Madison
Wis
French Battery & Carbon Company
Fire guts Serber block in Muncie injuring four firefighters
A high wind and weak suppression left the Serber block in Muncie gutted this morning. Fire caused about 100000 dollars in damage and seriously injured four firefighters, named as Carl Power Nelson Smith C Taylor and William Guffigan.
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Muncie
Ind
Serber
Carl Power
Nelson Smith
C. Taylor
William Guffigan
Donald Jonson Delights City With Notable Piano Recital
Isidor Tippmann praises Donald Jonson on his Normal Hall recital feat. Schumann Intermezzo and Romance in F major highlighted, with Bach Gavotte, Paderewski Nocturno, Scarlatti Sonata, and Stojowski notes. Jonson’s growth under Paderewski and Stojowski sets stage for a bright musical future.
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Our City
Donald Jonson
Normal Hall
Jonson
Schumann
Mr. Jonson
MacDowell
Paderewski
Stojowski
Amourette de Pierrot
Scarlatti
Della Haton Dutton
New York
Sigismund Stojowski
Old World
New World
Ignace Jan Paderewski
Poland
Isidor Tippmann
Miss Adams Improves After Night At Presbyterian Hospital
Miss Jane Addams of Hull House had a reasonably comfortable night at Presbyterian hospital, says Dr. James Herrick. The noted suffrage leader and sociologist remains with a high fever, a special nurse staying at her bedside throughout the night and an additional nurse replacing her early today.
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Chicago
Jane Addams
Hull House
Presbyterian Hospital
James Herrick
Jane Addams Rests Comfortably After Night
Jane Addams passed a good night and was resting easily at Presbyterian hospital, Chicago, announced today on December 2.
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Chicago
Jane Addams
The
Presbyterian Hospital
State inspectors target dealers feeding birdshot to chickens
Grand Rapids Michigan December 2 state inspectors pursue dealers who feed birdshot to chickens to increase their weight as part of an investigation into poultry fraud and safety concerns.
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Grand Rapids, Mich
Concert to Open Houston Lyceum in Minnesota
The Redpath Lyceum course opens with a Joseph Quintano band concert at the Houston Opera House next Monday evening under Houston high school auspices. Local social notes include a Presbyterian Sunday school sociable and multiple visits among residents and surrounding towns.
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Houston, Minn
Redpath Lyceum
Houston High School
Joseph Quintano
Opera House
Presbyterian Sunday School
Sherman House
Illinois veterinary convention opens with livestock care focus
Chicago on December 2 reports the Illinois State Veterinary Medical association began its annual convention with a focus on livestock care. Four hundred delegates were expected for a reception at the Lexington hotel, while routine business and addresses were planned for the next day.
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Chicago
Illinois State Veterinary Medical Association
Lexington Hotel
Look at the Tongue for Sick Children Propaganda
A vintage advertisement urges mothers to diagnose feverish or uneasy children by tongue coating. It promotes California Syrup of Figs as a gentle laxative that reliefs stomach issues and constipation in kids and adults, touting its taste and urging buyers to verify genuine product from the California Fig Syrup Company.
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California
Fig Syrup Company
Escape Bandits Over The Border
A small party of Americans from El Tigre Mexico defeated bandits who tried to abduct the women and were expected to cross into Arizona soon. General Obregon announced Villa's power broken and prisoners captured, while bands in northern Sonora were to be wiped out after raids that killed men and children and abducted girls and women.
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Douglas, Ariz
el Tigre
Mexico
Arizona
Obregon
Villa
Sonora
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John C. Burns
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F. A. Reiman
Gur
Ateway City Transfer CO
W.F. Strauss
Pearl St
M. Erickson Batk
Horlick
Ruplin
Trane’s
Doerflinger
Wisconsin- Minnesota Light and Power Co
J. N. Moncrieff
Mgr
City News
W.T. Irvine
Gray
Chas. Beyschlag
Main Street
Priscilla
French Battery and Carbon Company
Miss Addams
Mit
Houston Lyceum
Quintano
O. T. Erhart
Main St
Castoria
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