Awakening Interest in National Waterways Plan
Evidence in congress shows rising support for opening rivers and lakes to commerce. The push targets a nationwide system from the Hudson to the Columbia and Gulf to the Great Lakes, promising growth for the Mississippi valley and place La Crosse on the Mississippi riverfront.
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Congress
Europe
Hudson
Columbia
Gulf
Great Lakes
Upper Mississippi
Chicago
Mississippi
St. Paul
New Orleans
Mississippi Valley
la Crosse
Wisconsin
Lake Michigan
That Troublesome Corps and the La Follette Fight
An op ed riffs on Senator La Follette's defeats and recovery, portraying him as a relentless fighter. Two La Crosse merchants spar about national loyalties, while jokes at Rockefeller Jr. and a jab at mail order wealth punctuate the piece with satirical bite.
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la Follette
la Crosse
Old Country
Bob
Babycock
McGovern
Bale
Second Childhood Reflections and Local Notes
An array of short items recounts a dealer noting an early Chronicle edition, jokes about aging papers, and quick jabs at public figures. Local bits report formaldehyde in milk by Pullihan employees, a burglar leaving a coat after a Standard Oil break in Buffalo, and Spain’s 72 million navy funding mystery. Frontier notes cover West Salem bond approval for waterworks, a Portland tin shower for a newlywed couple, and shop bustle at Dove’s store with Bryanm as clerk.
Colton Presidents Firemen Relief Board in Wisconsin
Fred Colton, secretary of the Wisconsin State Association of Paid Firemen, was elected president of the Firemen's Relief Association at the annual meeting. Citywide ballots named F. J. Colton as president and slated Charles Robinson as vice president and F. C. McGlachlin as secretary.
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Fred Colton
Wisconsin State Association of Paid Firemen
Firemen’s Relief Association
F. J. Colton
Charles Robinson
F. C. McGlachlin
F. J. Killian
C. B. Connelly
William Gage
Con Conley
Public Speaker Ended by Cough Remedy Claim
An advertisement claims Foley's Honey and Tar cures coughs and colds, prevents pneumonia and consumption, contains no opiates, and comes in a yellow package. QO, T. Erhart.
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Foley
T. Erhart
Erhart
Roth Elected President Of La Crosse Sharpshooters
Joseph Roth was elected president of the La Crosse Sharpshooters association at the annual meeting. Officers named include Theodore Kienahs as vice president and Otto B Prechel as corresponding secretary. A turkey shoot is planned at the range on the Sunday before Christmas.
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Joseph Roth
la Crosse Sharpshooters’ Association
Theodore Kienahs
Otto B. Prechel
E. M. Young
William Kathary
John Rusche
George Ott
T. D. Budd
Gift ideas for men from a cigar loving household
Ladies find choosing gifts for men hard but the article argues men want usable gifts. If he smokes a lot he would be happy with good cigars and the shop claims to have his preferred variety. It promises abundant options for other typical men’s gifts as well.
Texas Daughters of the Confederacy Convene in Bryan
Arriving trains bring scores of delegates to the eleventh annual Texas Division gathering of the United Daughters of the Confederacy in Bryan. Mrs Joseph P Dibrell of Seguin will preside over business sessions starting tomorrow morning. arrangements for entertainment are described as perfect and elaborate with strong attendance expected over the next three days.
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Tribune
Bryan
Texas
Texas Division
United Daughters of the Confederacy
Joseph P. Dibrell
Seguin
Christmas Present Ideas at Beyschlag's Drug Store
Window display highlights affordable gift items with price cards. The store offers a new line of box perfumeries from 25 cents to three dollars, described as suitable presents. Charles Beyschlag, Druggist, 503 Main Street.
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Chas. Beyschlag
Main St
Cough Remedy Ad Warns Against Unapproved Preparations
An old advertisement cautions readers against taking unknown cough remedies and promotes Foley's Honey and Tar as a genuine, yellow packaged cure for coughs colds and pneumonia prevention. It urges avoiding substitutes and is signed O. T. Erhart.
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Foley
O. T. Erhart
Notable Birthdays of Cesare Lombroso
Cesare Lombroso born Verona December 4 1836 educated at Turin where he later taught psychiatry. His long career includes extensive study of criminals and their mental traits making him a premier authority. His innovative theories have attracted world attention and earned him many honors.
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Cesare Lombroso
Verona
University of
Turin
Lombroso
Europe
America
Osteopathy Aims to Heal Chronic Disease Says Doctor
Misadjustments of the spine cause disease. Displaced vertebra press nerves and disturb the body region supplied. Osteopathy adjusts the vertebra and other displaced joints. Consultation free. Apply for literature to DR. A. U. JORRIS, McMillan building.
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A. U. Jorris
McMillan Building
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P. & W. Cigar CO
Adam E. Forschler
THE
LA Crosse Tribune
Wis
Tribune Publishing Company
W. W. Kidder
By Mail
W.s
Payne & Young
Marquette
New York City
Potter
Metropolis
Rockefeller Jr
Iamonds
J. E. Geiwitz
Crm
the Chronicle
Bangor Boomerangs
Pullihan
Buffalo
Standard Oil Company
Spain
Mr. Harriman
Raiload Bosco
Dove’s
S. B. Wheldon
E. H. Bryan Im
Bangor
West Salem
Salem
Terre
Haute Tribune
Colton President
Roth
Young
Young's Owl Drug Store
Wisconsin Light & Power Company
Daughters OF the Confederacy
O’ Coats
Buster
M. & C. Newburg, Cor
Third & Pearl Street
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