King Chanticleer Enthroned at Western Wisconsin Poultry Show
Thousands of prize fowls from five states fill the Armory hall for the Western Wisconsin Poultry Association’s twenty fifth annual show in La Crosse. Judging starts today with awards announced Thursday as the venue hosts a record crowd and extensive coop displays.
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Chanticleer
la Grosse
Western Wisconsin Poultry Association
Armory Hall
George M. Wells
Oshkosh
E. H. Hoffman
la Crosse
George H. Hayek
Rhode Island
Herbert Hanson
Hemlebben Brothers
Plymouth Rocks
Robert Wallace
O. D. Peterson
Josephine Strupp
Ed Schams
Ritter
Wyandotte
Albert Ritter
George Dittman
Sam Moos
C. F. Swerman
Owen H Walter
J. E. Kircheis
William Freise
Frank Papenfuss
T. J. Schultz
H. J. Zernicke
W. J. Jagow
C. F. Lang
J. H. Rogers, Jr
Wyandottes
Jorn W. Soller
Mice Eat Pearls From Overcoat in Columbus
In Columbus on December 7, mice found a box inside T. O. Pickering's overcoat and ate two pearls worth $100 each, causing loss of jewelry but no injuries.
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Columbus
Ohio
T. O. Pickering
Search continues for Charles Saba as second child dies
Madison reports Charles Saba missing after leaving home last week to secure burial funds for his child. A second child has died, and police fear mental derangement. All efforts to locate him have failed, and disappearance raises risk of self harm.
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Madison
Wis
Charles Saba
Mai
Wisconsin Sees 1916 Presidential Agent Visits
Madison reports visitors from Fairbanks Sherman and Weeks campaign efforts. L Wilson discussed Weeks candidacy with Governor Philipp and possible northern and western delegations. La Follette’s candidacy remains undecided as Weeks’ agent notes mixed sentiment in several states.
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Madison
Wis
Wisconsin
Fairbanks
Lawrence Y. Sherman
John W. Weeks
Senator la Follette
Philipp
L. Wilson
Weeks
Massachusetts
Wilson
New England
Montana
Washington
Watertown
Business Men’s Club
la Follette
Michigan
Ilinois
Ohio
Indiana
Roosevelt supports Weeks nomination for Speaker
An undisputed sentiment from former Speaker L C Whitter indicates that Weeks would not face opposition from Roosevelt in the nomination. The remark suggests strong political backing and a smooth path for Weeks in the party's leadership selection.
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Ing
L. C. Whitter
Weeks
Roosevelt
Elks Aid Youth in Forgery Case in Manitowoc
In Manitowoc Wisconsin on December 7 the first practical test of the Big Brother movement by the Elks was tried when several members intervened for a boy charged with forging checks. They pledged to supervise his welfare and the court released him.
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Manitowoc, Wis
Lodge of Elks
St. Jacob's Oil advertised for backache relief
An old advertisement promotes St. Jacob's Oil as a quick remedy for backache lumbago sciatica and rheumatism. It claims a small trial bottle applied once relieves soreness within fifty seconds and is safe without skin burning.
Contractor Sued in Sparta Files Counter Claim
J Teasdale contractor was sued in Judge Richards court by Gustave Schmaltz for back pay. Teasdale countered claiming Schmaltz overheated a horse worth 125 to 150 dollars, admitting he paid 35. Judgment due Thursday. Justice court to move to city warf from police station tomorrow. Local and Personal note on land sale and social visits.
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Sparta
Wis
J. Teasdale
R. A. Richard
Gustave Schmaltz
Frank Winter
la Crosse
Teasdale
Schmaltz
Rice
Justice Court
City Warf
John Steele
Leon
Martin Erickson
Steele
Clifford Casberg
Flora Hanley
Dodge & Dove’s
Margaret Baldwin
Local Health Updates Include Surgeries and Studies
Miss Baldwin continues music studies in Chicago. Freq Evans underwent an appendectomy on Saturday. Victor Jewett also had an appendicitis operation Saturday evening at St Mary’s hospital.
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Miss Baldwin
Chicago
Freq Evans
Victor Jewett
St. Mary’s Hospital
Interurban Company Elects Officers for Green Bay Line
Green Bay and Eastern Railway company promoting an inter urban line from Green Bay to Sheboygan has perfected its organization and elected officers. William Willinger named president, George Frosch vice president, Rudolph Stockinger secretary, and Charles Frazier treasurer.
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Manitowoc
Wis
Green
Real Estate Transfers in Bangor and Surrounding Areas
O. W. Jones transferred farm property in Bangor to William Langrehr for 12000 dollars. North La Crosse property sold to Emil Rogowski from John Rogowski Sr. for an undisclosed price. Sietschi Wielinga sold New Amsterdam village property to Robert S. Cook for 800 dollars.
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Bangor
O. W. Jones
William Langrehr
North la Crosse
Emil Rogowski
John Rogowski, Sr
A. E. Thompson
County Register of Deeds
Sietschi Wielinga
New Amsterdam
Robert S. Cook
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Five States
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Paar
Sunday School Times
Prudence
Ethel Hueston
Bobbs-Merrill Co
Duffy
Catharine Doebler
Duffy’s
The
Duffy Malt Whiskey Co
Rochester, N. Y
Cedar Chest
Reed
Advange
Rok
ELKS
BIG Brothers
Interurban Company
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