The Four O'Clock Train Leads Billy to Briarcliff
Billy Crandall deserts Mrs Van Remick's Gothic memorial plans and takes the 4 o'clock train to Briarcliff by mistake. There he meets Alice Holt, Margey's cousin, who invites him to ride and flirts while hinting at an engagement shift. A stalled car and a later reunion at the station complicate his plans as the clock ticks toward the six thirty departure.
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McClure
Billy Crandall
Billy
Briarcliff
Dr. Howe
Margey
Alice Holt
Holt
Racine Doctors Refuse Eugenic Marriage Law Fees
Racine city and county physicians will not act under Wisconsin's eugenic marriage law. At a County Medical Society meeting they condemned the $23 fee as insufficient, noting the test cost exceeds $5. Dr. John M. Beffel of Milwaukee said no self respecting physician will serve for the present fee.
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Racine
Wis
County Medical Society
John M. Beffel
Milwaukee
Paris Woman Invents Lever-Adjustable Corsets
A Parisian woman claims to have invented corsets that can be loosened by moving a single lever on the steels. The device promises easier adjustment and comfort without removing garments.
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Paris
Farmer Shot by Hunter Near Argyle
Argyle Wisconsin December 15 A neighbor farmer Stanley McGranahan was accidentally shot in the back while hunting near Argyle. George Lancaster fired a load of shot into McGranahan’s ribs but survived. this marks the third shooting incident involving McGranahan by sportsmen in two years.
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Argyle
Wis
George Lancaster
Stanley McGranahan
McGranahan
Plowing Bee Sets Local Record in Mild December
In New Richmond Wisconsin, on a unusually warm December day, residents near town plowed thirty acres before sunset at the farm of Napoleon Audett five miles south of the city. Neighbors arrived with teams and contributed to the record breaking event in St Croix county history.
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New Richmond
Wis
Napoleon Audett
Here
St. Croix County
New Year's Eve Elves and Brownies Gathering
A fanciful tale describes a magical park New Year celebration hosted by elves and brownies. They dance gracefully, enjoy pink lemonade, fancy foods, and a snowy night supper. A white fairy queen grants tokens of luck before dawn.
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Daddy
Queen of the Fairies
Paper mill worker dies in Wisconsin accident
In Grand Rapids Wisconsin on December 15 an accident at the Nekoosa Paper mill killed Peter Brada an employee. He was alone when found with a head wound and injuries suggesting he was caught in machinery.
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Grand Rapids
Wis
Nekoosa
Peter Brada
Two Killed in Motor Car Wreck Near Lake Minnetonka
In Minneapolis on December 15, George F. Krumwiede, 43, a Triumph, Minnesota farmer, and his son Fred, 19, were hurled fifty feet into a swamp and killed instantly when their automobile was struck by a street car near the springs at Lake Minnetonka. The car was a total wreck.
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Minneapolis
Minn
George F. Krumwiede
Farmer
Triumph
Min
Fred
Lake Minnetonka
Man killed as gangs clash in St Paul street fight
In St Paul on Sunday a gang clash left George Hessler Jr. dead and Joseph Zerzach badly hurt. Anton Frisk was arrested and charged with Hessler's shooting. George Gilbert was arrested and charged with injuring Zerzack with a brick.
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ST. Paul, Minn
George Hessler, Jr
Joseph Zerzach
Anton Frisk
Hessler
George Gilbert
Zerzack
Rice flour cement for mending delicate china
A simple adhesive is made by mixing rice flour with cold water and simmering slowly until thickened. The resulting cement can be used hot or cold and forms a durable adhesive for repairing ornaments and delicate porcelain.
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China
Hinds seeks final accounting in La Crosse probate
In La Crosse County Wisconsin the County Court will hear the final account of H H Hinds executor of Sophia Hinds deceased on January 6, 1914 at 10 AM at the Court House. The hearing will adjust settle and assign the residue of the estate to those entitled. By order of County Judge John Brindley. Mahoney and Schubert attorneys for executors.
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State of
Wisconsin
la Crosse County
Said County
Court House
la Crossé
H. H. Hinds
Sophia Hinds
la Crosse
John Brindley
Mahoney & Schubert
Billy Crandall on the Run From a Train Meeting
A brief scene finds Billy Crandall confronted by Alice Holt, Ching Snow’s cousin, on a moving platform. She hints at a visit, while he insists he is not engaged to Margery as the train speeds away.
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Crandall
Crandall & Snow
Billy
Billy Crandall
Alice Holt
Ching Snow
Mary
Margery
Secret church confession stirs Wayover dining tale
A Wayover citizen recalls a Sunday dinner remark by the Hon. John R. Trickery. The speaker warns friends to keep the secret to avoid possible church expulsion. The odd anecdote centers on trusted confession and local gossip.
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John R. Trickery
Wayover
Me and Another Gentleman Letter
A country summertime letter from a boy to his father describes a lake outing. He notes the boat ride with another gentleman, and expresses that it’s fine there. The tone captures a simple domestic scene from a child’s perspective.
Removing a Cork Without Tools
An old tip suggests using two safety pins pressed diagonally through the cork. By pulling on the pins’ upper ends, the cork can be extracted without a corkscrew or knife.
Hood's Sarsaparilla
A historic advertisement praises Hood's Sarsaparilla as a superior blood medicine from a renowned doctor's prescription. It claims the remedy uses pure ingredients and offers unparalleled relief and health benefits worldwide.
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Hood
Local youths chosen for junior college play roles
Madison Wisconsin December 15 Candidates announced for the Junior class play Just Out of College to be staged next February. The list includes W V Higley Glen Ellyn Ill Ray L French Madison Frank K Downs Hurley Clarence A Dahle Brownsdale Minn Philip K Robinson Green Bay and others with rehearsals starting after the holidays.
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Ind
Dora Y. Miller
Stoughton
Helen V. Galsbury
Gazenovia
Esther C. Kauffing
Racine
Carol R. Hill
Woodstock
Esther C. Mansfield
Milwaukee
Anna D. Jones
Sioux City
Etts I. Radke
Madison
Relics of Wagner Stolen From Bayreuth Home
Thieves stole relics of the composer from Villa Wahnfried in Bayreuth Germany on a recent night. The most valuable items taken include Wagner's watch set with diamonds and other precious keepsakes.
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Wagner
Villa Wahnfried
Bayreuth
Germany
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