Dakota State Bank to Open in Dakota Minn
The Dakota State Bank, organized with a capital of 10 000 dollars, will open for business Monday December 28 in a new brick building with a vault and up to date fixtures. Officers are W H Harrington president J W Donehower vice president and William Chard cashier. Directors are wealthy local residents. The bank expects to attract deposits from a rich district.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dakota, Minn
Dakota State Bank
W. H. Harrington
J. W. Donehower
William Chard
Edwards Celebrate Golden Wedding in La Crosse
A large social gathering marked the fiftieth wedding anniversary of Mr and Mrs Henry Edwards at 523 South Ninth Street La Crosse. Gold and white decorations and a luncheon accompanied by visits from relatives including I C Edwards C B Edwards and families J H Edwards and C L Edwards of Minneapolis and others. Mr Edwards served in Company E First Wisconsin Cavalry, and the couple have three surviving children present at the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Edwards
South Ninth Street
la Crosse
I. C. Edwards
City
C. B. Edwards
Mankato
J. H
C. L. Edwards
Minneapolis
J. B. Dooney
Gladys
Winona
Lawrence E. Griffin
Philippines
D. P. Stewart
Caledonia
J. P. Reeve
Beach
N. 10
The
Relief Corps
Edwards
Brownsdale
Minn
First Wisconsin Cavalry
Nellie Edwards
J. Hi. Edwards
Foreigner Refuses to Pay Fares on Three Cent Car Line
A crowded car line report describes a man who buys eight tickets then, after the conductor collects some, repeats payments until all are used. He finally declares "Py Kim mel" and walks off, claiming no more tickets. The judge comments on the incident.
Man avoids wife's view but tips stranger waiter
A Cincinnati Enquirer snippet notes a man dismisses his wife’s opinion by refusing her money yet gifts a dollar tip to a peculiar waiter to avoid appearing stingy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati Enquirer
Something to Boast About
A fragment from the Chicago Record-Herald notes a witty line about women and money, reflecting humorous social humor. The brief quote suggests a male figure stinginess and a woman's pleasure in spending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chieace Record-Herald
Besieged City Life Described Amid Bombardment
A letter from Edward details a siege with cannons firing, sandbags and barricades at his office, food shortages, and plans to stay for land property ventures near Dos Bocas oil fields. He notes fear among locals but confidence in eventual relief and asks family not to worry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tuxpan
Two Austrians Electrocuted At Duluth Zenith Furnace Plant
In Duluth Minnesota two Austrian laborers, Steve Zanko and Franco Cazio, were found dead in the Zenith Furnace plant after a live electrical current. One man touched a live wire, the other died while trying to save him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Duluth
Minn
Steve Zanko
Franco Cacijo
Zenith Furnace Company
Division of 20 by 5.5 Explained by Class
An Indianapolis News item recounts a classroom moment where a student debates adding zeros after 20 to perform decimal division. The pupil asks how to proceed while another student quips the teacher derives the extra digits “out of her head.”
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis News
American Traveler Prepares to Depart London
A New York bound traveler in London hints at visiting an abbey, telling a servant he may tip again. The exchange, cited by the New York Tribune, captures a travel moment before boarding a train to connect with a steamer sailing to New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
New York Tribune
Dachshunds Hard to Raise Says Courier Journal
A Louisville Courier-Journal quote notes the difficulty of raising dachshunds. The joke explains that illness risks are fatal because medicine must travel from the mouth to the stomach, highlighting a pragmatic view on small dog care.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louisville Courier-Journal
Symptom Dispute Sparks Doctor Patient Banter
A Pittsburgh Post item quotes a doctor patient exchange where the patient laments symptoms and the response jokes about adding pleasing symptoms to win the doctor's favor, highlighting social wit and medical authority dynamics.
Alaska Land Policy Plan Urges Board and Leasing
Secretary Franklin K. Lane outlines a proposed Alaska land policy with an executive board to manage resources. He favors leasing lands for development along Minnesota style ore leases, to fund power, irrigation, and other projects while the government retains title.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Alaska
Interior
Franklin K. Lane
Minnesota
Colorado
Montana
Voice in politics and glee club mix in reply
A brief exchange shows Mr Meekton asking if men should have a voice in politics and his wife agreeing. The Washington Star adds a playful note suggesting every glee club should include bass voices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Meekton
Washington Star
Love and Faults Grow in Quiet Chicago Homes
A reflective note from the Florida Times-Union explores how tensions rise in intimate relationships as affection fades and disagreements accumulate, offering a cautionary view on fragile partnerships.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florida Times-Union
Governor M'Govern to Rule on Dunn Pardon Request
Governor McGovern heard arguments on the pardon petition for Harry Dunn a life prisoner at Waupun for a 1898 Milwaukee saloon robbery murder. He noted health concerns and said he would consider a pardon or commutation if Dunn's illness worsens, after Dunn served over fifteen years since his conviction at age twenty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McGovern
Harry Dunn
Waupun
Emil Lieber
Milwaukee
Fred H. Hartwell
A. ©. Umbrell
Dunn
Hartwell
State Board of Control
Milwaukee Road
la Crosse
Spooner Defends New York Woman and Daughter in Silk Stocking Case
Ex senator J C Spooner of Wisconsin appeared at West Thirtieth Street police station on behalf of Mrs Alice Benson and Miss Edith Benson charged with shoplifting. He spoke with them before they were sent to night court for adjournment. They face counts for silk stockings and a brooch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
J. C. Spooner
Wisconsin
West Thirtieth Street
Alice Benson
Edith Benson
Spooner
No potato shortage expected despite quarantine
Washington reports no shortage in the 191% potato crop and says the wart and powdery scab quarantine on foreign potatoes will not seriously affect potato prices this winter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Department of Agriculture
Supreme Court Upholds Antitrust Action Against Lumber Firms
The Missouri Supreme Court under Justice Faris upheld 25 of 29 lumber company prosecutions under antitrust laws. Fines totaling 426000 were imposed and ouster in twenty cases. Domestic firms faced penalties and foreign firms had licenses revoked for doing business in Missouri.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jefferson City
Supreme Court
Faris
Missouri
Knickerbocker humor on watering plants in bathtub
In a quip captured by the New York Sun a speaker jokes that he keeps his plants in the bathtub to remember to water them while his wife is away. The lighthearted exchange reflects domestic humor of the era.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Sun
End Captains Named for Cornell and Harvard Elevens
John E. O Hear has been elected captain of the Cornell football eleven for next season. He is regarded as one of the best ends in the country. Charles E. Brickley will be captain of the Harvard eleven next year. He has been the Crimson’s most prominent player of the past two seasons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John E. O’hear
Cornell
Charles E. Brickley
Harvard
Crimson
Veterans of War Elect Officers at SFAIN Camp No 11
Casberg Camp No. 11 United Spanish War Veterans elected officers at their annual meeting. G. O. Hen ning was named Commander with F. W. Leahy senior vice commander Ernest Rick junior vice commander J. I. Ward adjutant P. K E. Long quartermaster Rev. George R. Longbrake chaplain W. P. Christy officer of the day William J. Schroe der officer of the guard Otto Sill patriotic instructor Prof. F. H. Fowler quartermaster-sergeant 8S. Kk. Grant color sergeant Henry Platz trustee Max Affeldt. A joint installation of camp and Ladies Auxiliary officers set for January 6 evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Casberg Camp No. 11
United Spanish War Veterans
G. O. Henning
F. W. Leahy
Ernest Rick
J. I. Ward
P. K E. Long
George R. Longbrake
W. P. Christy
William J. Schroeder
Otto Sill
Hold Funeral of Accident Victim in North Ridge
The funeral for Rose Buehler, killed in a hunting accident at North Ridge Minnesota, was held this morning at the Catholic church in La Crescent with Fessler and Dahl directing. Pius J. Hartlerd died at Central Police Station from acute alcoholism and was sent to Madison Lake Montana for relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rose Buehler
North Ridge
Minn
la Crescent
Fessler & Dahl
Pius J. Hartlerd
Central’ Police
Madison Lake
Montana
Former Chicago policeman found guilty of murder
John O'Donnell, once a Chicago police officer, is convicted of murdering saloonkeeper Phillip Sullivan and sentenced to fourteen years in Joliet penitentiary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
John O'Donnell
Phillip Sullivan
Joliet
Masseur Chases Attorney on Fire Escape in Chicago
Frank L. Klinek pursued Attorney Charles Alling down a Chicago fire escape in a crowded Christmas scene. He shot Alling through the left eye, wounded partner Peter Schwaba, and then killed himself. Alling was hospitalized in serious condition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Frank L. Klinek
Charles Alling
Title and Trust Company
Alling
Peter Schwaba
Schwaba
Klinek
Kliinek
Inito Alline
Fire nearly destroys John Keller’s auto truck
A fire sparked by a hot engine nearly incinerated John Keller the grocer’s big auto truck at Fourth and Division streets at eight this morning. Fire Department No 3 arrived after the blaze had been extinguished with slight damage reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Keller
Fourth
Division Streets
Navy reshuffles battle fleet ships for redeployment
The navy department ordered the Minnesota to depart Philadelphia January 2 to Lynnhaven Roads to collect a draft of men and proceed to Mexico to relieve the Michigan. The New Hampshire heads to Norfolk for repairs while the California and Yorktown are set for target practice at San Diego on December 29.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Navy Department
Minnesota
Philadelphia
Lynnhaven Roads
Mexico
Michigan
New Hampshire
Norfolk
California
Yorktown
San Diego
Coroner Frees Suspects in Dempsey Case
Ten youths from an athletic club were held in Chicago over the death of Anna McLoughlin Dempsey of Battle Creek Michigan. Coroner Hoffman ruled the girl died of exposure, not a criminal assault, and released the arrestees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Anna McLoughlin Dempsey
Battle Creek
Mich
Hoffman
Man Proudly Buys Revolver For Burglars Joke
A Philadelphia Ledger item recalls a home owner who bought a small revolver engraved Pot Burglars for defense. He forgot to bring it upstairs and found his house stolen with a note reading Thanks, but I always carry my own. The Burglar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia Ledger
Don't give a girl a boudoir cap for Christmas
In Chicago on December 24 Dr. G A Waterman warned women shoppers that giving boudoir or breakfast caps at Christmas risks restricting blood flow to the scalp and may cause balding. He urged choosing other gifts to protect scalp health.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
G. A. Waterman
Five Firemen Hurt in Washington Fire
Five firemen were injured in a blaze at the American fire and ten store on Seventh Street causing $106,000 in losses. Two men were seriously hurt as crews battled flames in Washington early today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Seventh St
Card of Thanks for Bereavement
The Drake family thanks friends relatives and neighbors for kindness and sympathy after the death of their husband and father Special thanks to Rev Wm Christy the Odd Fellows Modern Woodmen of America B A Yeomen Rowena Circle Rebeccas and all who sent flowers Mrs Henry Drake and family
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. Christy
The
Odd Fellows
Modern Woodmen of America
B. A. Yeomen
Rowena Circle
Rebeccas
Henry Drake
Also Mentioned on This Page
Martin Roth
Main Street
Majestic
NEW Dakota Bank
AMD
Cvwold
Toms
Grace
Pittsburgh Post
Lane
Congress
M’govern
Harry
Oust Lumber Companies
O’hearn
Top
Brickley
Veterans OF War With
Sfain Elect
Gts
Majestic Studio
New Spring
United States Supreme Court
Joseph R. Law
William R. Day
Wilson
Mahlon Pitney
United
States Supreme Court
Fhe
Horace H. Laurton
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!