Death of Chief Justice Cassoday Marks End of Era
The death of Chief Justice Cassoday of the Wisconsin Supreme Court is announced. A public man with over thirty years in state service, he was not the era’s greatest mind but possessed judicial fairness, gentility, and a respected, dignified presence that reflected the old school gentlemen of the state.
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St. Olaf College
Mail order houses lose edge after pure food law
The piece argues that the national pure food law harms mail order catalogs by ending adulterated goods at low prices. It notes prices rise to reflect true quality and cites the Retailers' Journal saying mail order firms can no longer undersell local merchants. It asserts misbranding laws now force honesty.
Dress pattern 5861 for girls ages 4 to 10 years
The pattern offers a high or square neck dress with long or elbow sleeves and a belt under the arm seams to shape the waist. It includes bloomers with side closures and bands. Material for size 8 is 71% yards 24, 5% yards 32, or 4% yards 44 inches wide plus 3% yards banding. Pattern and mail options explained by the Fashion Department.
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Vanderbilt Cup Musical Opens at La Crosse Theater Tonight
The Broadway and Chicago hit The Vanderbilt Cup arrives at the La Crosse theater with a 60 member cast, lavish stage racing stunt by Barney Oldfield, and songs like My Little Chauffeur. The piece satirizes auto enthusiasts and features a simulated 90 horsepower race on stage.
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Barber Convicted in Arizona Murder For Last Request
In an Arizona court a barber was tried for his wife’s murder. The largely circumstantial evidence led to a conviction and a death sentence. Before leaving the courtroom the judge allowed a last statement. the barber asked to share the district attorney with the court in a striking remark.
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Arizona
Philadelphia Ledger
Local Merchants Benefit As Mail Order Deception Fades
A historical analysis argues that mail order houses sold adulterated goods and undercut local merchants. Since pure food laws tightened enforcement, catalogs shortened and trade shifted back home. Local merchants should publicize this shift to boost sales.
Chronicle vows to rise with new subscribers and routes
The Chronicle mocks past subscriber terms and confirms growth in rural routes expanding circulation. It notes a shift from old lists to exploring new business and mailing facilities, praising renewed ambition while lampooning previous missteps.
Temper flare in quarrel noted in Punch cartoon
A Punch cartoon depicts a quarrel between a wife and husband over a child's temper. The wife claims the child’s temper is not from her, while the husband gently insists she has not lost any of hers, highlighting domestic friction in a humorous tone.
Comical exchange on Go Trox nickname parallels sheep puns
Nell teases Maude about young Mr Go Trox being her mutton while Bell muses on his sheepish appearance in a playful exchange.
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Christmas Eve Dinner Dilemma at Hotel de Paris
After a moment of shared tension the pensionnaires are invited to a late Christmas Eve dinner with Hugh at his hotel. He urges Rosemary and Evelyn to join as they plan for tomorrow. He recalls a prior engagement with mademoiselle and the comtesse but feels no embarrassment for forgetting.
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Christmas Eve Dreams of Hugh Egerton’s Wedding Plans
Hugh Egerton lies awake on Christmas Eve recalling a dinner and a planned wedding with Evelyn Clifford. He envisions a perfect holiday, including a morning shopping spree in Monte Carlo with roses and lilies destined for Mme. Clifford, signaling a joyful new chapter.
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Rosemary
Pension Beau Soleil
Evelyn Clifford
Eze
Hugh
Corsica
Monte Carlo
Galerie Charles Trois
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Life and humor in a quirky column of advice and quips
A pithy collage of anecdotes and letters on friendship bragging and finance. It mixes social aphorisms with humorous Q and A about dancing orchestras carburetors and everyday life, anchored by sententious asides and playful banter.
Beggar Requests Story, Editor Refuses Short Tales
A shivering beggar stops a prosperous magazine editor on the street and asks for a long sad story. The editor briskly replies they are only open for short funny stories, full of the other kind, in Success Magazine.
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