Palmolive Coupons Withdrawn For The Present
B J Johnson Soap Co Milwaukee makers of Palmolive and Galvanic soaps suspend advertising over the holidays. Caleb E Johnson, president, explains they have donated coupons to women but Santa Claus remains the only licensed gift distributor during the season. After holidays they will resume campaigns as before, with a nod to Santa’s fielding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. J. Johnson Soap Co
Milwaukee
Santa Claus & Co
Caleb E. Johnson
Big Soap, Company
Santa Claus
Acs
North Pole
Stranger in New York City steals in Beloit shop
A man identified as Z. W. Moore of New York City was arrested in Beloit Wisconsin after allegedly stealing from a harness shop. While there to buy a trunk strap he allegedly filled two grips with valuable merchandise and was caught as he attempted to leave the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beloit
Wis
Z. W. Moore
New York City
Moore
Editor jeers at report of robbery relief comment
In a dialogue from a New York Herald snippet the City Editor questions a new reporter about describing a $100 loss as a relief after Brown was knocked down. The exchange highlights bias in crime reporting and language choices.
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Sally
Brown
New Reporter
New York Herald
Christmas Toy Monstrosities and the Child
The New York Evening Sun critiques how children view grotesque toys like golliwogs and Punch and Judy figures. It argues such parodies amuse rather than wound, noting that most children feel little real pity or sorrow. The piece asserts that being a “good fellow” often requires bad habits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Evening Sun
Golliwog
Punch
Dr Ballard faces license loss after conviction
Dr W C Ballard of Portage Wisconsin is found guilty by a circuit court jury of immoral and unprofessional conduct and faces loss of his medical license unless a motion for a new trial is granted. If denied, the case will be appealed to the Wisconsin Supreme Court. The state board of medical examiners prosecuted the case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portage, Wis
W. C. Ballard
Circuit
Supreme Court
State Board of Medical Examiners
A. C. Umbrell
Gustav Miller
Dr. Bullard
Bullard
Andrew Fadness
Santa Claus Frozen to Death Near Chippewa Falls
David Mulkins of Buena Vista died on December 24 in a winter accident while returning home with gifts. His team crashed into a telephone pole, leaving him stranded as he sought help, later found frozen in a snowdrift the next morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chippewa Falls
Wis
David Mulkins
Buena Vista
Mulkins
State Employes Pay Day Advanced In Wisconsin
Madison officials and the civil service commission accelerated the monthly payroll ten days early. Secretary Frear State Treasurer Dal and the civil service commission cooperated to advance pay. Despite extra money circulating Christmas trade in Madison remained flat compared with last year as several large factories were closed much of the year.
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Madison
Wis
Statehouse
Frear
Dal
Civil Service Commission
Robbers Enter Waukesha Depot In Wisconsin
Two masked men entered a Wisconsin Central depot in Waukesha and compelled the night operator H. J. Moore to surrender the keys with a revolver. They seized $110 from the money drawer and Moore’s golf watch and $19, then fled. Officers hunted the robbers all night but made no arrest.
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Waukesha, Wic
Wisconsin Central Depot
H. J. Moore
Moore
Deaf and dumb win entry to U. S. civil service in Wisconsin
Delavan Wis December 24 deaf and dumb people of the United States and Wisconsin received a Christmas gift from Washington. The long fight for the admission of deaf persons to the classified service of the government has reached a successful conclusion.
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Delavan
Wis
United States
Wisconsin
Washington
Plan Your Trip to California Now
A promotional piece touts California as a garden spot with flowers and foliage, sunny skies, and opportunities for settlers. It recommends the Chicago, Union Pacific & North Western Line as the best route and directs readers to ticket agents for details.
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California
America
Chicago
Union Pacific & North Western Line
Chicago & North Western Ry
It Is Possible to Arrive at a Conclusion
A concise reflection on reaching a conclusion without fully committing to every step. It suggests that decisive thinking can occur without complete participation or complete evidence, highlighting a paradox in reasoning and certainty.
Christmas Programs Across Lacrosse Churches Told
A roundup of festive Christmas plans in Lacrosse churches detailing youth led programs at St Pauls Universalist First Methodist and English Lutheran with cantatas recitations songs and gift distributions designed to celebrate the holiday season for children and adults alike.
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First Congregational Church
Handl
Buck
Bethlehem
Packman
Goodhart
St. Paul's Universalist Church
North Side Tabernacle Baptist Church
First Methodist Church
Shute
Daughters of the Shepherds
Christ
West Avenue M. E
First Presbyterian Church
Orlando Hanson
Bridesmaids Often Weep as Bride Maintains Composure
Narrative notes that bridesmaids typically cry at weddings while the bride holds back tears, with the bride’s emotional release coming after the ceremony. The remark highlights traditional patterns of display and restraint in wedding emotions.
Jury List for January Term Circuits Drawn in La Crosse
The January term jury pool lists 14 country and 22 city residents from La Crosse. Names include A H Ranish J W Davis Conrad Nelson H McKinney Miller Paul Lutz and others across La Crosse and surrounding towns. The roster spans residents from Avon Berlin Onalaska Bangor and surrounding areas, reflecting an extensive pool drawn after revisions by commissioners.
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Circuit Court
la Crosse
A. H. Ranish
Jackson
J. W. Davis
Berlin
Conrad Nelson
H. McKinney Miller
Paul Lutz
George H. Snow
L. C. Rodemeyer
Charles F. Yehie
Avon
John Mulder
Rose
John Blashaski
North Fifteenth
David de Colon
William Forschler
West Avenue
C. P. Thompson
St. James
WW. H. Collins
Vine
M. P. Murphy
George W. Good
L. H. Martin
Burns
William Dengel
Shelby
Allen Anderson
Geo. Hart
Farmington
William E. Darling
Bangor Village
B. J. Collins
City of
Onalaska
J. H. Gilfillan
West Satem
Henry Oertell
Ampbell
Rowena Circle to Host Card Party for Charity
Rowena circle of the Brotherhood of American Yeomen will hold a public card party next Tuesday afternoon December 29 at Coven hall. Proceeds benefit Mr Berry for the poor. The group will continue monthly parties after year’s start. Red Cross stamp drive underway. recent meeting featured progressive cinch with prizes to Mrs Walters, Mrs Welch, Mrs Delphenick and Mrs Lee. Sleighride planned for New Year’s Eve.
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Rowena Circle
Brotherhood of American Yeomen
Coven Hall
Berry
H. A. Lee
Covenhall
Walters
Welch
Delphenick
Lee
Thornbury Leaves La Crosse for Portland Retail Move
John E. Thornbury, longtime head of the dress goods and silk departments at Doerflinger’s, will move with his family to Portland, Ore. after 22 years in La Crosse. A trusted buyer and community figure, he plans to sell his remaining stock before departure, linking to a promising partnership at a large Portland department store.
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John E. Thornbury
Doerflinger
la Crosse
Portland
Ore
Thornbury
John Paul Lumber Company
The
Paul Lumber Company
Doerfiinger
Hood, Bonbright & Co
Philadelphia
Middle West States
John Paul Company
Trade Palace
L. Coren
Rehfus
Christchurch
Knights Templar Masonic Fraternity
Mr. Thornbury
Canada
Ireland
New York
Doefflinger’s
Northwest
Doerflinger’s
Four-Year-Old Dies From Wash Boiler Scalding
In Eau Claire Wisconsin on December 24 the four year old son of I E Brack of Meridian fell into a wash boiler of hot water. He lived a few hours but died of his terrible scalds.
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Eau Claire, Wis
I. E. Brack
Meridian
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Wisconsin News
DR. Ballard
Portage
T. Erhart
Waukesha Depot
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Miss G. Rupp
Walter Ranis
Gordon Taggart
Richard Hannigat
Olden
Starr Florence Ketchel
Mable Albertson
Carl Bjornstad
Lloyd Tanversy
Alice Clemens
Hilda Weimar
Elizabeth Forester
Myrtle Lar
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Olga Wistness
Margaret Stavrum
Margaret Muscheid
Irma Dahl
Marie Amandson
Russel Holnagel
Florence Olson
Gunver Skaar
Gladys Lampkin
Grace Ketchel
Marie Hauser
Eleanor Runkel
Nora Ruden
Edna Evans
Agnes Leland
Myrtie Ruden
Elsie Viner
Ellsworth Viner
Ingwalla Wistness
Leona Larson
Maud Christian
Nordal Ellingston
Geo. Johnson
Earl Howard
Clara Weimar
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J. J._Clemens
Kurtenacker's Department
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Knutesen’s
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Interm
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Reitzel’s
West
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