Prairie du Chien Holiday Notes and Local Arrivals
Miss Jessie Diedrich and other students study at Madison and La Crosse institutions while couples plan December 24 weddings. Local residents return from Montana and Chicago for Christmas. Schools close for two week vacation. high school hosts a Christmas party at Grand Opera House. Families gather at homes across Prairie du Chien, with relatives visiting from Syracuse, Milwaukee, Platteville, and Minneapo lis. Several residents travel to Madison Omaha and Rockford for the holidays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jessie Diedrich
State University At
Madison
Ruth Collins
Florence Thomas
Ella Wetzel
la Crosse
Omaha
James Garvey
Will
Kexall
Jennie Weisenberger
Garvey Dry Goods
Grand Opera
Nicholas Gunderson
Oconomowoc
Fond du Lac
William Moore
New York
R. D. Paris
J. W. Paris
Rob Paris
Syracuse
N. Y
Goodsell Billings
Platteville
Kate Case
John
Savage Residence
J. H. Savage, Sr
Minneapolis
Fred Savage
Miles City
Mont
A. G. Baker
Virginia Savage
Milwaukee
Hazel Savage
New Richmond
W. T. Pinkerson
Agnes
David Gardner
Pryor
Laura Hall
Hibbing
Minn
Minnie Case
Duluth
Agnes Pinkerton
Richland Center
Theodore Groenert
Beaver Dam
Jule Vernon
Orpheum Theater
Rockford
Ill
Sioux Falls
S. C
California
Henry Beach
Addie Loeper
Miss Minnie Case
C. B. Case
Buttons Come Off Card In Childs Play
Four year old Harry, while his mother sorted sewing, pulled at a card of buttons. He claimed the buttons came off by themselves, insisting the buttons were the libertly came off. The mother reminded him of disobedience and cautioned him.
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Harry
1639 Massachusetts Fashion Regulation Law
A 1639 Massachusetts general court rule bans short sleeves and limits women garments to sleeves no more than half an ell wide. If such fashion laws existed today, count how many women would face fines for arm covering sleeves.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
General Court of
Massachusetts
Coal Consumers Organize in Manila Amid Fuel Shortage
Developments in the Philippine coal sector show a supply shortage over recent months and rising industrial fuel use. An association of large coal consumers forms in Manila, signaling potential impact on regional industry and energy costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philippines
Manila
Far East
Tramps Freed Over Rusty Jail Lock
Two vagrants were released by constable G Porter after the town jail lock corroded shut. The Telegram comments that Porter may face a murder case before the town must buy a new lock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G Porter
Porter
Youngstown
Submarine Boom Across Major Nations
At year start 341 submarines were built or authorized for fleets of England Germany United States France Japan Russia Italy and Austria reflecting a global expansion in undersea fleets.
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England
Germany
United States
France
Japan
Russia
Italy
Austria
Back to Farm and Co operative Loans Urged
Dr H Clay Evenson of La Crosse urged West Salem listeners to form farmer co operatives for loans and marketing to cut costs and tide over lean harvests. He said government should aid farmers by providing low cost credit and backed cooperative banks as a path to stronger rural life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. Clay Evenson
la Crosse
West Salem
Evenson
Dr. Evenson
Germany
America
Harmony Hair Care Ad and Farmer Market Critique
An advertisement extols Harmony Hair Beautifier and Harmony Shampoo with price points and a money back guarantee from The Rexall Store in La Crosse Wisconsin. The passage then shifts to a farm price breakdown showing retailer and wholesaler profits and argues for eliminating middlemen with New Zealand style government marketing. Dr Evenson forecasts a cooperative era.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harmony
Rexall
United States
Canada
Great Britain
Harmony Laboratories
Boston
O. T. Erhart
Majestic Bldg
la Crosse
Wis
New Zealand
Design Your Own Clothes Says Georgia Caine to Women
New York notes Georgia Caine star of Adele urges American fashion over Paris. She designs her gowns with a modiste’s help, calls Paris labels mere labels, and notes her own outfits in the current hit show are Dutch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georgia Caine
The
United States
New York
Adele
Paris
Miss Caine
Schumann-Heink to File Divorce in Chicago
Opera star Mme Ernestine Schumann-Heink will sue her third husband William Rap for divorce in Chicago within days alleging desertion. She is mother to eight children and known for her devotion to them.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Mme
Ernestine Schumann-Heink
William Rap
Mme. Schuman-Heink
Maintain High Ideals and Personal Standards
The passage warns that small laxities in appearance and judgment erode character. It emphasizes guarding against gradual lowering of ideals, noting how easy it is to slip into careless habits and neglect duties, which quietly diminishes life.
Road Is Broad and Easy
A reflective line conveys that the path to ruin is obvious and unguided, warning readers that moral or social decline requires no guiding signs. The statement suggests ease of error and the absence of necessary safeguards.
Grain rate approvals by Interstate Commerce Commission
The Interstate Commerce Commission approved proposed increases in grain rates from Illinois to consumption markets. Re shipment rates on mail from Milwaukee and Chicago to central freight territory and western trunk lines were approved. By products and proportional rate adjustments at upper Mississippi crossings were overruled compared to lower crossings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Illinois
Interstate Commerce Commission
Milwaukee
Chicago
Central
Western Trunk Lines
Mississippi
Resinol Ointment and Soap Promise Quick Skin Relief
Advertises Resinol Ointment and Resinol Soap as a cure for pimples, blackheads, rashes, ringworm, eczema and other skin eruptions. Claims gentle, safe formula suitable for infants and children and offers a free trial by writing to Dept. 2 M Resinol Baltimore.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dept. 2-M
Resinol
Baltimore
Christmas Hosiery and Slippers Take Center Stage
New York reports a festive focus on stockings and tango slippers as Christmas gifts. Rhinestone coburn slides, buckles, and satin hosiery match gowns and boots, with plaid stockings revived and luxury slips popular for evening wear. Gift trends include monacles, walking sticks, jeweled hair combs, and novel gadgets for men, women, and children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Yesteryear
Percy
Dinny Dinners With Hogan Sparks Quip At Café
Dinny and Hogan dine at a fancy cafe against their habit. The waiter asks if they want two dem tasses. Dinny objects saying their wives might see them sitting with them. San Francisco Argonaut.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dinny
Hogan
San Francisco
Argonaut
When Mending Umbrellas
A simple repair method suggests using a small piece of black stick ing plaster soaked until soft. Place it under the hole inside the umbrella and let it dry. This fix closes the hole neater than darning and avoids stitching.
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Merrell
Soule
Merrell-Soule Company
Syracuse, New York
Kern
Preatrie DU Chien
Johnson Co
St. Paul, Minn
Newcock
Dr. H. ©. Evenson
Margaret Mason
United Press
Santa Claus
Bristol
Scott
Camille
LaCrosse Theatre
Pale Beste
Et Sa
Pee Cea Pt Sna
Cy Vea
Scotland Yard
Garl
Pinkerton Agency
Novum Clenerngss
Shah
Ben
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