Hoboes and School Reform and Bank Dividends
A Manchester Union quips on hoboes as gentlemen of leisure. In Saxony a Landstag bill proposes licenses for teachers, clergy supervision ends, and obligatory attendance for girls in continuation schools. The Batavian National Bank declares five percent semi annual dividends payable by the board.
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Landstag
Batavian National Bank
Board of Directors
Church property wealth study prompts belief themes
An article notes that one percent of U S wealth is tied up in church property and reflects on belief as a driver of success. It emphasizes self belief as a key to achievement when others doubt you.
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United States
Engineers Inspect Reservoir Project in La Crosse
L. R. Howson of Alvord and Burdick arrived in La Crosse to inspect the high duty reservoir work. He said the firm may announce the pipe laying cost for the marsh within days. The lowest bid was 59000 but concerns over quicksand led to the contract being declined and an engineer sent to inspect the land. The firm hopes to guarantee pipe laying for 20000 after further findings.
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Alvord & Burdick
la Crosse
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Alvord and Burdick
Alvord
Burdick
Five Years to Deliver a Postcard in Chicago
A Chicago postcard, five years late in delivery, arrived as Carl Lyons did not acknowledge it. The piece highlights oddities and brief vignettes from the era, including quirky local incidents across cities and a mix of humorous and unusual notes.
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Fast Mail
Chicago
Carl Lyons
Best mill work at the lowest prices in town
Graduates of the school of experience note we offer top mill work at the least money due to skilled workers and full facilities. See our plant showing sash doors blinds and fine interior hardwood finish for store bank office and bar fixtures and more.
View From Malvern Hills Reveals Sixteen Counties
On a clear day a tourist atop the Malvern hills in England can gaze across sixteen counties, taking in a sweeping panorama of the countryside and distant towns.
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Malvern Hills
England
New York Gops Accused of Graft
Four policemen faced graft charges in New York as the Cur ran aldermanic committee investigation expanded. John J. Skelly, a uniformed officer, was first to stand trial after being accused by Mary Goode, keeper of an illegal resort, of taking tribute for allowing the business to operate. Police Commissioner Walsh presided at headquarters amid broader inquiries into protection payments and alleged police involvement with stolen goods.
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Walsh
Curran Aldermanic Investigation Committee
John J. Skelly
Mary Goode
Skelly
Waldo
Son of Czar Undergoes Major Kidney Operation
Berlin reports reveal that Prof. Israel, famed kidney specialist, traveled to St Petersburg to remove a tubercular kidney from the eight year old czarevitch. The operation, for a fee of 25000 dollars, received royal endorsement after czar Nicholas overrode immigration laws and pushed the procedure.
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Czarevitch
Israel
St. Petersburg
Odessa
Kieff
Nicholas
Auto tires resist fire after earth and water exposure
Auto tires hardened by contact with earth and water are practically fireproof, according to a related observation.
Mad as a Wet Hen and a Criminology Course Interest
A boy pours water on a hen to test his mother’s anger as a joke about papa’s banquets. The tale hints at family mischief and a punchline about a mother’s fury. The article then notes Montpellier University launching a criminology course attracting physicians, publicists, lawyers, police, and court officials, signaling growing US interest in criminology.
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University of Montpellier
France
Wing Appointed To Wisconsin Bankers Committee
E. M. Wing vice president of Batavian National Bank of La Crosse was named to the legislative committee of the Wisconsin Bankers association. The first meeting is set for the third week in January in Milwaukee to discuss a proposed mutual insurance plan. Other committee members are F. J. Carr of Hudson and H. A. Moehlenpach of Clinton.
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E. M. Wing
Batavian National Bank of
The Cards and fortunes in a daily joke
A whimsical quip from the Chicago Tribune about fortunes told with cards and a remark on luck and skill. The piece notes in passing that among Borneo’s young ladies elongated earlobes are valued as beauty marks.
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Borneo
Republicans Fix Permanent HQs in Fargo
North Dakota state Republican executive committee moves to establish permanent headquarters in Fargo for an educational campaign over the next two years. A circular to editors seeks cooperation, noting past factional rifts but urging that internal strife is now buried.
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Fargo
N. D
North Dakota State Republican Executive Committee
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