The Cent That Hides The Dollar
A Milwaukee era letter urges residents to honor signed contracts with Independent Lighting amid competition from Light Trust. It argues short sighted greed to switch for a few pennies risking higher future bills, noting current price cuts of 25 to 50 percent and warning of renewed price hikes if trust practices prevail. It appeals to readers to consider long term costs and ethics before breaking honest agreements.
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Independent Lighting Company
Old Light Trust
Said Light Trust
Light Trust
la Crosse
Two More Years of Bobby and Teddy in Politics
The piece argues Wisconsin faces renewed two year terms for elected leaders amid battles with monopolies and corporate interests. It compares state actions to national politics and questions impacts on Governor La Follette and President Roosevelt.
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Wisconsin
Bobby
Robert M. la Follette
National Congress
Theodore Roosevelt
Teddy
Rumored Standoff Over City Shed Sparks Mock War Note
A column jokes about a dispute between George M. Heath of Listman mill and city officials over a shed that would “butt into” a street. It warns against a real clash and whimsically proposes peaceful remedies and diversion to avoid any battle in town.
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City Hall
George M. Heath
Listman Mill
Mississippi
Mr. Heath
Mil
Paul W. Mahoney
Tenth
Cass Streets
Dr. Anderson
A Noble Young Man
Milwaukee Free Press reports the Rockefeller estate foreman shot a workman for sitting during work hours. John D Rockefeller Jr. reportedly discharged the foreman in response, portraying a striking example of founding wealth in personal discipline.
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John D. Rockefeller
John D. Rockefeller, Jr
Rockefeller Estate Foreman Fired After Man Shot
A Rockefeller heir discharged a foreman after a workman was shot amid tensions over guarding game on 5000 acres. Foremen reportedly carry loaded guns for poachers and unruly workers, though the foreman did not intend to kill. The injured man is expected to recover.
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Rockefeller
Pat and Patience in a Nation of Headlines
A collage of wry verse and topical quips notes Pat’s quirks and conflicts with reporters. It mentions Edison coal electricity plans and Bernhardt Texas touring, plus references to political figures like Longworth La Follette and a jab at Standard Oil in the Canal Zone.
Farm for sale near Coon Valley and Westby Wisconsin
A 160 acre farm offers 100 acres under plow with balance in timber and pasture. It includes two large tobacco sheds a barn and a dwelling in good condition. Located 3 miles from Coon Valley and 8 miles from Westby. inquire NorDel N Neprud Coon Valley Wis.
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Coon Valley
Westby
Lingerie Notes on Embroidery Trends in Nightgowns
The article highlights lasting appeal of blind embroidery in lingerie especially on sleeves, with other forms like broderie anglaise also prominent. It discusses seed stitch as a popular filling technique used in nightgown trims and notes its favorable look on lingerie.
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Broderie Anglaise
Fashion notes on Petticoats Corsets and Lingerie Trends
A vintage fashion column describes popular lingerie detailing including valencieries lace in petticoats and a full umbrella flounce with triangle lace accents. It advises stout women to choose firm linen corset covers and notes corset covers with circular tail pieces and waist fullness created by tiny tucks. JUDIC CHOLLET.
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Valencieries
Folly of Longevity Quote by London Tatler
A London Tatler quotation questions the value of extreme age noting centenarians may merely prolong a poor life, arguing that those who live least sometimes endure the longest as a critique of longevity as quality over quantity.
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London
Tatler
Destruction Bump Sparks Railroad Collision Joke
In a Philadelphia Ledger quip, Willie asks about a bump of destructiveness from a phrenology treatise, and Pa replies with a playful guess that it signals a railroad collision. The exchange showcases period humor and light satire.
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Little Willie
Philadelphia Ledger
Lord and Shepherd Seek the Lost Sheep in Desert
A paraphrase of a hymn line explains the shepherd leaving the ninety nine to search for the lone wandering sheep despite rough paths and desert danger, reflecting steadfast care and spiritual dedication.
New York Fashions for Boys Clothes Pattern No 4642
A feature on affordable boys clothing for mothers stressing durability and activity. Includes a simple blouse waist pattern for 4 to 12 years using thirty six inch fabric, with box plaits and cuffed sleeves, price 10 cents for pattern No 4642 mailed postpaid.
Knights Templar reception and dance tickets offered
Tickets for the Knights Templar reception and dance to be held after noon and evening on January 1 1906 may be secured at Erhart s drug store Masonic Temple or from any member of the Commandery Invitation Committee W W Holcomb Chairman.
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Knights Templar
Erhart’s
Masonic Temple
W. W. Holcomb
From the Courtroom. Judge Calls Witness Oath
A courtroom scene features a judge prompting a witness to raise a specific hand for the oath. The exchange centers on which hand to lift, with the witness asking for clarification.
Cause For Sympathy in a Tragic Pug Dilemma
Mabel consoles Helen as George pressures her to give up a pug. Mary learns Helen chose the man, and the beloved dog dies the next day, leaving a tale of heartbreak and sacrifice.
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Mabel
Helen
George
Mary
Money Saved on Racecourse Exchange
In a brief exchange on the race course Fred urges his Knowing Friend to send a V for three minutes while the friend cautions to wait two minutes, implying a bargain or delayed plan. The fragment hints at a tense bargaining moment between two individuals over a short time frame.
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Fred
Aids to Success From The Chicago Record Herald
A quote emphasizes six paths to success with the first as the will to work and the remaining five as work itself cited by the Chicago Record Herald.
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Chicago Record- Herald
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Milwaukee Free Press
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Corey
Steel Trust
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Thomas Edison
America
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Texas
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Bernhardt
Congressman Longworth
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La_ Follette
Washington
Bob
Standard Oil
Canal Zone
Aare Chang
Nordel N. Neprud
Coon Valley, Wis
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Elizabeth Cecilia Clephane
Batavian National Bank
the National Bank
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Baat Resources
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United States Depository
New York
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Minneapolis
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Great Northern Railway
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Orient
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Dr. W. Powell
State Bank of la Cross
J. E. Wheeler
Orlando Holway
Jos. P. Gohres
Robt. B. Lowry
Ass’t
W. B. Tscharner
Wm. F. Gohres
S. J. Waite
Houlister
Drve Company
Madison
Art. T. Michaels
Benton
Front St
McMillan
J. H. Lightbody
Main Street
Old Telephone
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