Burlington to Build 80 Steel Cars for Transcontinental Trade
Local railroadmen forecast the heaviest year in Burl ington history as 80 new 40 foot steel bottom freight cars are completed at Aurora shops with 200 more due after January 1. The cars support longer hauls, signaling expected rise in transcontinental business and faster Chicago coast connections.
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Northern Pacific
Great Northern
Burlington
Chicago
Coast
Aurora
First Team Wins in Bowling Bout at Combination Alleys
The first team representing Vote-Berger defeated the second last evening at Combination Bowling alleys in a close, interesting contest. Scores were not fully listed in the readable text.
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Vote-Berger
Aged Woman Breaks Hip After Fall on Ice
Mrs Roden mother of Samuel Roden of Caledonia street slipped on ice while descending rear steps Sunday morning and fractured her hip. Medical aid was summoned and the break set, but the injury is very serious and will keep her from moving about for some time. Dentists and chiropodists are always fighting tooth and nail.
Army health drive aims to stamp out typhoid fever
Brigadier General O'Reilly, Surgeon General of the U S Army, has convened a board of distinguished surgeons to study immunizing the military service against typhoid fever. He calls this a major step toward perfecting camp sanitation and protecting troops in the field.
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O'Reilly
United States Army
O'R
Former La Crosse Hurdler Hurt On Burlington Turntable
Albert Franks, a former La Crosse rail worker, was badly hurt at Savanna when his foot caught between a rail and a moving turntable at 2:50 AM. His foot and ankle were crushed but no bones were broken. five stitches were needed for a cut. He will be off duty several days and previously worked at North La Crosse roundhouse as fireknocker.
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Albert Franks
Burlington
G@pert street
Franks
Milwaukee Roundhouse
North la Crosse
Savanna
Dagendish Wins Waukee Icehouse Filling Contract
George Dagendish awarded the contract for filling the Milwaukee icehouses. He has held the icehouse filling role for years, with work starting on hauling and setting up implements. Stakes are in Colman where he cut ice last winter, and this season promises the largest harvest yet near La Crosse.
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Waukee
George Dagendish
Dagendish
Milwaukee
Dish S
Colman Re
la Crosse
Falls Break Arm In Cellar Incident
Mrs. J. K. Brabrant of St. Paul street slipped on cellar steps carrying a pan and fell, breaking her arm in two places. She lay semi conscious until help arrived, was carried upstairs, and medical aid summoned to set the injuries.
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J. K. Brabrant
St. Paul Street
Northside in Brief highlights local minor news items
Thirty short notes from the Northside including sales at Arctic Ice and Fuel Co, residents visiting relatives, charity workers gathering at Miss Vera Keizer’s home, a chimney fire at H. L. Partridge’s house, and several residents traveling or staying for holidays. Minor births and local visits are noted along with a quip about labor shade.
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Arctic Ice & Fuel Co
Genevieve Felzer
Winona
George Street
Vera Keizer
Joseph Weiner
la Grippe
Anderson Tire Company
Wis
W. C. Turner
H. L. Partridge
Charles Street
Simons
Anna Larkin
Minneapolis
John Riley
Genoa
J. W. Schall
Prospect Street
Mauston
J. R. Klairn
Mabel, Minn
D. Swenson
Kane Street
L. Anderson
Avon Street
J. M. Cramer
Beech, N. D
William Dwyer
Mill Street
Brooks Must Put Up A Cash Bond
In Sparta Wisconsin a peace warrant case capped by Major Goodnough against George Brooks led to a $100 bond to keep the peace for three months after threats to kill and harm him were cited. A burglary at the Palace theater netted about two thousand needles gloves and tools, with no suspects. The Congregational church annual meeting elected Beebe clerk and listed officers and activities including sermons, funerals, weddings, and debt collection. A Christmas tree program and various social events were noted for church groups and members.
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Sparta
Wis
Major Goodnough
George Brooks
Doxrud
Goodnough
Brooks
Palace Theater
Congregational Church
C. H. Beebe
E. A. Howard
Dottie Bengie
Hattie Brownell
Carrie Pranstrum
Sadie Kenyon
Harry V. Ross
Lot
Racine Elks To Feed The Poor Christmas Day
Racine lodge No 252 Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks will provide Christmas dinners to all poor families in Racine and give shoes stockings mittens candy and fruit to poor children. Members donated 600 dollars for dinners and gifts. Twenty autos will deliver baskets to 200 families and at 10 a.m. children are invited to the Bijou theater for vaudeville and a Christmas tree.
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Racine
Wis
Racine Lodge No
Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks
Bijou
Hydrant Installed to Flood City Rink on Causeway
The Board of Public Works plans a hydrant on the Causeway to flood the rink. Last winter the rink required steam aid and water remained scarce. This winter the rink will be larger and flooded weekly.
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Board of Public Works
With the Kids Rehearsing for the Baseball Game
A brief World item notes children practice for a baseball game and a gag line about feeling and effort. It captures a moment of rehearsal and a quip about missing an afternoon due to a grandmother's death.
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New York World
Settling Basin Favored by City Water Board in La Crosse
City officials warn cleaner water is needed and a settling basin is the favored solution. Estimated cost around 75000 dollars with two million gallon capacity and potential savings on pump maintenance after installation. The 1909 timeline suggests the basin or a filter plant may be established as a dedicated water department forms.
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la Crosse
St. Louis
Mississippi
Beckwith
Board of Public Works
Davenport
Burlington
Iowa
City of
Rate Commission
Fishermen Face Suit Over Timber Trespass at French Lake
Alex Goyette sues Randall and Frank Rogers alleging trespass for cutting timber on his land during seining at French Lake. He argues current fishing law grants too much license and will act to bar intruders while they fish. Sheriff’s office served the summons this afternoon.
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Randall
Frank Rogers
French Lake
Alex Goyette
Goyette
Sheriff's Office
Major E A Mearns to join Roosevelt on Africa trip
The Roosevelt hunting party will be joined by Major E A Mearns U S A as physician for the expedition. With 25 years as an army doctor he is noted as a naturalist and history specimen collector and is described as a dead shot. This is the first and only picture of Major Mearns published.
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E. A. Mearns
Roosevelt
Africa
Major Mearns
Orphanages’ Annual Finances Reflect Strong Position
Fifth annual financial report for St Michael's and St Ann's orphanages shows receipts totaling 12,481.74 with cash on hand 1,300.75 and a building fund from Rev Metzler estate 2,000. Expenditures list dry goods 1,173.74, groceries 5,? and various necessities. Donations from alms, bequests, and parochial sources bolster the balance as both institutions report solid financial health.
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St. Michael's
St. Ann’s
Diocese of Superior
Doerflinger Company
H. O
Epsee Building Fund
Metzler
Ove Cues Sre
National Bohemian Catholic Workmen Convenes in La Crosse
Fifty delegates are expected as the national session of the Bohemian Catholic Workmen is announced for La Crosse in January 1923. The biennial convention will include representatives from many states with President Jironsek of Nebraska slated to preside. The local group plans a program and meeting this evening to finalize arrangements for the two year agenda.
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la Crosse
Iowa City
Jironsek
Nebraska
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Lacrosse Tribune
North Side
Rose ST
Stanton Schweigert
A.S North Side
Ofice
J. Lundggen
G. Lundfren
Grimes
Shelby
Roth
Gunseth
Hurt
Northside
Maj. Goodnough-Brooks
Sparta Theater
Washburn-Crosby Co
WM. Doerflinger CO
ST. Michael's and
Scholtes
N. N
Sion
Wohlgenant
Arcadia
Hemsgen
Auburndale
ISS
Tom Moore
Henry George
FAY Lewis & Bros.co
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