Sunshine Club Seeks Juniors to Share Kindness
The Tribune Sunshine Club invites Juniors to join by performing one kind action monthly, sharing stories of daily compassion and aiding shut ins. The note urges Universal kindness toward people and animals, with club letters to Miss Burton and a call for participation.
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Sunshine Creed
Sunshine Work
Tribune Sunshine Club
Sunshine Juniors
Miss Burton
The
Bertha Burton
Sunshine Club Praised by Junior Student Letter
Miss Burton praises a storm story and notes the Sunshine club as a promising junior aid. Pearl Larson from Viroqua Wisconsin signs the letter stating pride in making the honor roll and asks about relatives, closing with a friendly sign off.
Sunshine club idea delights Junior readers
Myrtle Larson writes from home to Miss Burton praising the Sun shine club and sharing family details. She is the oldest of five siblings with sisters Pearl Hazell and a deceased Gladys and brothers Norman and Alph. She wishes to receive a letter from Lillian Opsahl, her mother's name.
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Iallian
Miss Burton
Sunshine Club
Pearl
Hazell
Gladys
Norman
Alph
Lillian Opsahl
Opsahl
Myrtle Larson
Viroqua
Wis
The Lost Child
A reader from the Junior page joins the Blues led by Hazel Wooden in fifth A grade under Miss Burton. The narrator plans to write on A Lost Child and describes a river bank hut scene as a mother washes clothes nearby.
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Miss Burton
Blues
Hazel Wooden
Garoopan
Sleigh ride described by Marjorie Pierce at age seven
A seven year old recounts a Saturday afternoon sleigh ride with classmates and friends Carl Hazel Raymond Verner Eva Esther Myrtle Pearl Lola Herrad Norman Alph Anya Leonard Elnora Ollie and herself. They traveled about three miles and returned home around four o clock.
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Hazel
Raymond
Verner
Eva
Esther
Myrtle
Pearl
Lola
Herrad
Norman
Alph
Anya
Leonard
Elnora
Ollie
Marjorie Pierce
A Letter From Ida Encourages Sunshine Club Vote
Ida Koblitz writes about a severe storm with fallen trees and questions Juniors’ willingness to endure harsh weather. She suggests the name Sunshine club and predicts juniors will vote for it.
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Miss Burton
Sunshine Club
Ida Koblitz
My Dear Miss Burton Six Year Old Writes About School Life
A six year old girl in the second B grade writes of joining a club, enjoying school, and looking forward to seeing her letter printed. She praises Miss Meason, mentions sister Marie, ten dolls and two Teddy bears, and Saturday play tending them. Catherine Phifer signs off.
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Miss Burton
Myrick Park
Miss Davis
Boston
Ned
Mamma
Katherine
Father
Arcta
Burt
Arca
Morton
Papa
Mother
Ie North
Miss Meason
Marie
Catherine Phifer
Sunshine Club suggested by Miss Burton for Junior band
A reader Frances Lyons writes to Miss Burton proposing the Junior band join the Tribune Sunshine Club with the idea of a fitting name. She praises a storm story and asks about Mr. Brandon’s marital status while detailing his kindness delivering mail on Sundays despite long walks.
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Miss Burton
Sunshine” Society
Tribune Sunshine Club
Mr. Brandon
Trip to Minneapolis Chronicle Note
A writer recounts a journey to Minneapolis, starting in the morning and arriving in the afternoon. The voyage includes a dinner stop and reflections on the trip to the Twin Cities.
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Minnehaha
Miss Burton
Minneapolis
Twin Cities
New Blues Club Member Seeks Sunshine Club Name
Blanche Asselin writes to Miss Burton as a new member of the Blues with Hazel Wooden as captain. She suggests Sunshine Club, mentions St James School sixth grade, Sister Gerald as teacher, and signs from 1521 Kane Street.
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Miss Burton
Blues
Hazel Wooden
Sunshine Club
St. James School
Gerald
Blanche Asselin
Kane Street
Letter from 12 year old seeks Blues club membership
Thecla L Schiffer, a 12 year old St John’s School student from 1017 Sill Street, writes to Miss Burton to join the Blues club led by captain Hazel Wooden. She hopes her letter appears in print.
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Miss Burton
St. John’s School
Sill Street
Blues
Hazel Wooden
Thecla L. Schiffer
Sunshine Club Joins Tribune Junior Page
A 10 year old from 5B writes to join the Tribune Junior Page and forms The Sunshine Club with plans to cheer the Reds. He praises Miss Bertha Mueller, noting many school friends and hoping to see his letter in print.
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Sunshine Club
Miss Burton
Tribune
Reds
Bertha Mueller
Do Something for Somebody Quick
A short verse urges action to find contentment by helping others. It speaks to a weary reader and promises the “loveliest game in the world” of spreading sunshine through acts of kindness despite gloomy conditions and a troubled world.
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Little Man
Tragic near miss on eastern railroad tracks near Dorothy Wagner home
A 16 year old girl Dorothy Wagner watched a freight train approach after a hand car stalled. Two engines and a caboose sped toward her, narrowly avoiding danger at a curve in front of her residence near the tracks.
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Dorothy
Dorothy Wagner
Wagner
Father Returns Home From Arctic Expedition
Mrs. Morton holds a telegram as her children crowd around with joy, learning their arctic explorer father is finally coming home after two years apart. The scene captures a family reunion and the anticipation of the awaited arrival.
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M. B. Snyder
Maryland
Mamma
Sunshine Bulletin Poem by Nanette Hamburger
A verse urging cheerful, compassionate living condemns hasty rudeness and hate while promoting love. The poem, attributed to Nanette Hamburger, calls for kindness, patience, and support for friends and the sorrowful, ending with a plea to share sunshine.
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Trifler
Sunshine Bulletin
Officer Sharpe Arrested Over Liquor Practice In Sharon
In Sharon an arrest warrant was issued for Officer C. H. Sharpe of Janesville after he bought whiskey from a liveryman to obtain evidence and later arrested the man. Sharpe, a Law and Order League representative, was accused of dispensing liquor without a license.
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Janesville
Wis
C. H. Sharpe
Sharon
Sharpe
Law and Order League of Wisconsin
Chronic Constipation Cured by Urinalaxative Syrup
Advertisement claims Urino Laxative Fruit Syrup cures chronic constipation by aiding digestion and stimulating liver and bowels. It promises immediate relief without nausea or griping and urges readers to commence use today, signed O. T. Erhart.
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O. T. Erhart
County to Ignore State Law on Highway Commissioner
In Eau Claire Wisconsin February 22 the commission plans to defy state law by not appointing a country highway commissioner. The move follows warnings from Attorney General Gilbert and mirrors actions in northern counties where laws on road administration are rejected.
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Eau Claire
Wis
Gilbert
Difficult view of romance for a woman with double chin
The remark notes the social challenge a woman with a double chin faces in being seen as romantic. It reflects stereotypes about beauty and dating, suggesting appearance can influence perceptions of affection.
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Pople
A Woman's Guiding Belief on Marriage and Trust
A historical aphorism states a woman should distrust men before marriage and trust only her husband thereafter. The saying reflects old social norms about courtship and fidelity.
Delirious Eczema Case Tracks Cuticura Cure
A fifteen year old girl suffered intense eczema spreading from chest to head causing sleepless nights and near collapse. After doctors failed, Cuticura Soap Ointment and Pills halted the eruption and hair regrowth began. Mrs. T W Hyde credits Cuticura with recovery and urges readers to request the Cuticura booklet.
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Adelaide
T. W. Hyde
Ongar Place
Brentwood
Essex
England
Potter Drug & Chem
Ce Sole Props
Boston
Mass
Courtesy as stock in trade for public service workers
The piece notes that courtesy is essential for public service employees, especially Bell telephone workers. It cites Wisconsin Bell's training that makes courtesy a core lesson and enforces respectful conduct in all exchanges, with rudeness described as nearly a capital offense and telephone operators seen as exceptionally patient and obliging.
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Bell Telephone Companies
Wisconsin Company
Notice of Probate Hearing for John Hoff Will
State of Wisconsin La Crosse County County Court will hear Agenethe Hoff's application to admit to probate the last will of John Hoff also known as John J Hoffe, late of La Crosse City, on March 3, 1908 at 10 a.m. in the Court House. By order of Judge Brindley.
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State of
Wisconsin
la Crosse County
Court House
la Crosse
Said
Agenethe Hoff
John Hoff
John J. Hoffe
O la Crosse
of la Crosse
John Brindley
As a Man Dresses So He Is Esteemed in Danish Saying
A Danish proverb notes that appearance reflects esteem, implying social judgment follows outward dress. It emphasizes attire as a marker of status and character in cultural perception.
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