Weather Summary for Midwest and Plains States
Sunrise tomorrow 7 28 a m Sunset 4 27 p m Yesterday highs 7 lows 28 precipitation 0 Cloudy cold tonight Wisconsin Saturday fair warm in north and west Sunday fair Strong northwest winds diminishing Minnesota fair tonight Saturday Sunday rising temperatures west portion tonight New northwest winds diminishing Iowa fair tonight colder east central portions warmer northwest Saturday Sunday fair rising temperatures
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Motor truck with dual detachable bodies eyed for deliveries
The West smokeless bed factory has designed a motor truck with two detachable bodies to almost double delivery capacity. While one body makes deliveries, the other is loaded. Bodies are swapped via an inclined platform and crane haulage, with patent protection sought and believed practical for many deliveries.
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West
Public road debate tainted by envy and class prejudice
A La Crosse citizen clashed with the county board over brick versus macadam for rural paving. He argued average people should not fund costly pavements for wealthy drivers, injecting the names of well off neighbors to imply bias. The piece cautions against distrust and urges public officials to avoid dangerous doctrine and uphold mutual cooperation.
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la Crosse
County Board
One Cause of High Prices
The piece argues high food prices stem from fear of scarcity aided by misreported crop outlooks. It cites New York weights and measures chief Joseph Hartigan, who suggests releasing reserved supplies could cut staples by a quarter. It blames middlemen, not farmers, for speculative buying and calls for accurate, unbiased crop reports from bankers and local business leaders.
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Joseph Hartigan
Weights and Measures
New York
Hartigan
Muddling Along and Government Ownership of Utilities
The piece argues President Wilson's plan for an interstate commission to fix wages of public utility operators could earn support for industrial peace yet risks government overreach. It frames the scheme as part of a broader drift toward government ownership, noting wartime rail efficiency contrasted with potential failures in broader policy.
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Wilson
Interstate Commerce Commission
Commission
Arms and the Man Prepared for War Debate
In a national readiness discussion readers note patience with proposed spending and mock the idea of armed civilians. The column suggests arming soldiers as a first step in preparedness and comments on border gun incidents and legality of concealed weapons.
Benny's Notebook Excerpt and Whimsical Epilogue
A fragment from Benny's Notebook presents playful dialogue centered on misheard phrases and a domestic scene. The piece includes a mock telegram style exchange and a short joke about twins arriving, with characters Mr and Mrs Peets reacting to the news. A brief aside notes a notable local figure with a black eye, described as attracting attention for claiming a football-related fight.
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Benny
Dinger
Mr. Peets
Mrs. Peets
Sam
How to address the mother-in-law in a marriage
Inswin asks for guidance on what to call his future mother-in-law. The older man recalls his own method calling hers I say for the first year, then grandma thereafter, to balance formality with warmth.
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Inswin
Maiden’s Tear Keeps On Falling Worth The Try
A reflective verse about unreturned affection where the speaker muses that pursuing a maiden’s love may be pointless if her tears persist, yet finds the effort worthwhile despite the sorrow.
Overdrawn Account Means Marriage Rumor Joke
A humorous exchange in the Boston Evening Transcript uses a bank notice about an overdrawn account to joke that it signals a man is married. The quip plays on financial terms as a proxy for social status.
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Exe
Boston Evening Transcript
Office Boys Probe Firing Reshuffle In Bizness
Two office boys joke about the fate of their former employer after being fired last week. The scene captures the casual tone of reporters in the New York Globe era as staff wonder if the business remains in operation.
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New York Globe
World owes me a living exchange in Louisville
A clipped quotation from the Louisville Courier-Journal reflects a exchange about income and installments, illustrating a terse public remark on earnings and entitlement.
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Louisville Courier-Journal
Montmorency Falls Shows Artful Grace Over the St Lawrence
The article notes how scenery size matters less than perceived scale. Montmorency Falls near Quebec drops about two hundred feet beside a granite amphitheater. The Fairy river above the falls carries dark waters through ancient gnarly trees, creating a painterly view.
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Grand Canyon
Niagara Falls
Montmorency Falls
Quebec
Montmorency
St. Lawrence
Q Ban Hair Color Restorer Claims Root Action
Q-Ban Hair Color Restorer is advertised to work on hair roots and color glands, restoring gray to a dark even shade. It promises softer, thicker hair, dandruff control, and no visible gray, with a money back guarantee. Sold for 50 cents at Hoeschler Bros. drug store La Crosse Wis, with mail service for out-of-town customers.
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Hoeschler Bros
la Crosse
Wis
Woman Suffrage Club Vows to Form in Clematis
Susan Fitzgerald shocks the Cle matis meeting by proposing a suffrage club. Members debate wives independence and property plans as Mrs Hornblower hints at marriage tensions and future moves to Apple Investment and villa plans. Mrs Leveridge reveals her husband’s controlling behavior, stirring curiosity and concern.
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Susan Fitzgerald
Susan
Robert
Lornblower
Clematis
Annabel Sinclair
Mrs. West
Mrs. Thompson
Mrs. Leveridge
Minerva
Mrs. Hornblower
Miss Thompson
Theatergoers Should Silence Disruptive Chatters
A reader laments chatterers who spoil musical performances for nearby audiences. The letter urges consideration and suggests removing these pests from theaters or forcing them to stay quiet.
Kitten Teaches Vampire Posing in Miss Wayne Admission
The article notes Miss Wayne admits a small harmless kitten named Cleopatra teaches her how to move like a vampire. Officials at Universal City reveal a society role for actress Alice Hastings ends in the discovery she is Mrs. Charles W. Smith, a New York millionaire’s divorcée who turned to film for guidance on society acting.
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Marie Wayne
Miss Wayne
Cleopatra
Universal
Alice Hastings
Universal City
Charles W. Smith
New York
Earle Williams Recruits Ethel Gray Terry for Arsene Lupin
Leading man Earle Williams announces his new leading woman is Ethel Gray Terry, a familiar stage and screen actor, cast as Sonia in Arsene Lupin.
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Earle Williams
Ethel Gray Terry
Arsene Lupin
Sonia
Doris Keane Stars in Stage Drama Daughter of Lillian Lawrence
Doris Keane, daughter of actress Lillian Lawrence who is now in Bunker Bean, has a strong stage record and film credits including a featured role with Fred Lewis in Bought by the World corporation.
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Doris Keane
Lillian Lawrence
Bunker Bean
Miss Terry
Fred Lewis
the World Corporation
Cigaret Named After Alice Brady Rejected
A major cigarette maker seeks permission to brand a cigarette after Alice Brady. Brady replies in writing that the idea would only go up in smoke, dismissing the proposal.
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Alice Brady
Miss Brady
Lettered coat reveals hidden notes in Cleveland
A woman finds a coat fallen from a hanger releasing envelopes stuffed with letters. One addressed to W. Thompson at a Cleveland hotel was found by the husband’s wife and traced to the city office of his firm. The discoverer is left curious about the contents as the scene ends.
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W. Thompson
Cleveland
Bodily Housekeeping Advice on Drinking Water
Dr. Samuel Hamilton states that drinking water during and between meals aids digestion and general health. Avoid ice water and consider Anuric for kidney issues or back pain, with tablets taken before meals and occasionally daily for longevity.
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Cannon
Grutzner
Pavlov
Fowler
Hawk
Domestic Testimonials for Dr. Pierce Medicines
Local readers praise Dr. Pierce cures with Golden Medical Discovery as a tonic and liver remedy. Mrs L P Ekern and Mrs Emil Oestreich share experiences of long stomach issues improved after using the product, noting relief from coughs colds and distress.
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Dr. Pierce
L. P. Ekern
Hewitt Street
Grand Rapids
Emil Oestreich
Fourteenth Ave
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