Wisconsin National Guard Advocates Budget and Reform
Adjutant General Beardman urges the Wisconsin National Guard to raise the biennial appropriation to £140,000 and extend camp from six to eight or ten days. He proposes self care of equipment by each company and issuing woolen clothing of a new pattern. The 1904–1906 report notes 3,051 total personnel, 203 commissioned and 2,848 enlisted, with three regiments, one battalion, cavalry, artillery, and a 58-person medical staff, all aligned with US Army organization.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wisconsin National Guard
Beardman
Pension Division
Icers
United States Army
Sleighing Man Draws Attention in Quiet Country
In a country with little sleighing a man riding a sleigh attracts as much attention as a man in an automobile, highlighting unusual public curiosity in a quiet scene.
Danger in Asking Advice About Cough Remedies
An advisory note warns against seeking remedies from others for coughs or colds due to risk in unknown preparations. It promotes Foley's Honey and Tar as a cure for coughs and colds and claims it prevents pneumonia, noting the genuine product comes in a yellow package and to refuse substitutes.
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Foley
C. T.*frhart
Local notices and social updates from La Crosse area
Henry Jung spends vacation with parents and many residents visit friends in Milwaukee and Ashton. Mrs Vose edits Old Nebraska Journal. Ida Erickson leads church youth event at Norwegian Lutheran. Dr Powell treats women's health. A J Stephenson in critical condition. Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea advertised as tonic. Local businesses and services promoted. farm hands and wood choppers wanted.
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Henry Jung
Horace M. Davis
South Third
Vose
Crosse
George Powell
Ida Erickson
Faemming
Heilestvedt
Braatzen
Johnson
Norwegian Lutheran Church
John Berry
Ashton
Wis
Will Powell
A. J. Stephenson
Hollister
Thomas
Brittingham
Madison
la Crescent
Minn
la Crosse
Blume’s
Bijou
W. J
Adam
Eden's Garden
Rocky Mountain
Peter J. Eggier
Coon Valley
Wisconsin legislative insurance probe faults premiums and practices
The Wisconsin investigation panel finds life insurance rates in state companies too high and charges excessive. It cites unfair dividend allocations, biased loan interest, harsh surrender penalties, and early policy reserve forfeitures, arguing long-standing methods hurt policyholders more than isolated abuses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madison, Wis
Joint
Wisconsin Legislative Insurance Investigation Committee
Davidson
Miss Tillie Schulz Dies in Chicago After Illness
Miss Tillie Schulz formerly of La Crosse dies at Mercy hospital Chicago after five weeks of illness. She leaves a mother two sisters and a brother. Remains arrived by the Burlington. Funeral at 2 PM tomorrow from her mother Mrs Burrand's home 1025 South Second Street then at 2 30 PM at German Lutheran church. Burial at Oak Grove cemetery.
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Tillie Schulz
la Crosse
Mercy Hospital
Chicago
Burlington
Burrand
South Second Street
Oak Grove Cemetery
Public Wisdom and Humility Opinions Echoed
A reflective quip notes that public estimation inflates a man after death and that humility, though virtuous, is impeded by pride. The aphorism contrasts perceived wealth in death with the burdens of modesty.
Bijou Week Features 15-Foot Cycle Whirl Act
Audience gasps as Tinkham and Tibbett perform a 15 foot cycle whirl at rapid speed. Tinkham, the world’s only rider of such a cycle, balances a motorcycle on a 72 degree bank while maintaining 45 mph to stay on track. The show includes five other strong acts.
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Tinkham
Tibbett
Train Service Outage Severs Milwaukee Route North of Prairie du Chien
Ice in the Mississippi river worsens after a thaw causing a freeze up that blocks the west channel. No trains run on the Milwaukee road between Prairie du Chien and McGregor since Thursday morning with none expected until colder weather. Mail freight and passengers redirected via La Crosse and Dubuque.
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Milwaukee Road
Prairie du Chien
McGregor
Mississippi
West Channel
la Crosse
Dubuque
Potosi Burlington Road Depot Burns in Sunday Fire
A fire at the Burlington road depot in Potosi destroyed the building except for the letter press with duplicates. Origin unknown, flames gained headway before sighted and were beyond control. A new depot will be erected at once. The Tribune is seeking help.
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Burlington Road
Potosi
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Jonathans, Baldwins, Spys, Russells, Ben Davis
John C. Burns
Fruit House
Boardman
NAS
Cli’ News
Youre
HM Loch A
The
Josten Hardware Company
Pearl Street
POIOS
DEPOT
Chas. Beysehlag Druggist
Main St
Heils Shoe Store
Claus
H. C. Evenson
Doerflinger’s
North 4Th St
la Crosse, Wis
Nickled Savings Bank
Joyce
Banner
P. & W. Cigar Co., Makers
Adam E.forschler
Young
Young’s
Owl Drug Store
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