Dispatch Trains by Telephone Gains Railroads
Madison Wis Jan 21 railroad experts testified that dispatching trains by telephone, not telegraph, is a forward step. Large roads adopt the system. Burlington plans expansion to Galesville. Northwestern reports safety and speed gains but higher costs from more operators. The eight hour law hastened adoption. commission to rule.
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Madison
Wis
Railroad Commission
Chicago, Burlington & Quincy
Aurora
Ill
Mendota
Galesville
111
W. W. Rider
Traffic Department
Burlington
Northwestern Road
W. E. Morse
S. A. Lynde
Thomas Gill
Wisconsin Central
Ladysmith
Omaha
Strickland
Fish Vanish From Sloughs As Upper Mississippi Freezes
Low water and cold weather threaten widespread fish losses in sloughs and bayous along the Upper Mississippi north of La Crosse. Wardens report many dead fish and illegal taking as ice forms, with few funds to remove fish before freezing solid.
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Mississippi River
la Crosse
Lodge ritual learning proves life too short
A concise musing notes that the effort to master a lodge ritual feels lengthy and unnecessary. The line suggests prioritizing time over elaborate ceremonial study and hints at a desire for simpler commitments.
Pretty Wedding on North Side
A morning wedding at St. John's church united Mr. Joseph Webber and Miss Isabelle Schneider at 9 o clock with Rev. Father Kaluza officiating. Bridesmaid Miss Storenz Srost of Dubuque and best man Mr. John Zimmer attended. The wedding party went to the bride’s Berlin street home for a lavish breakfast before the couple settles in this city.
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Joseph Webber
Isabelle Schneider
St. John’s Church
Father Kaluza
Storenz Srost
Dubuque
John Zimmer
Berlin Street
Milwaukee Road tightens speed rules through towns
Officials order engineers to slow trains along the Milwaukee road after complaints from towns. Reopen smaller telegraph offices at Reeseville Ixonia Nashotah and keep eight hour crews while routing No 94 freight passengers only between West Salem Portage.
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Milwaukee Road
P. Co. Eldridge
Parces
Reeseville
Ixonia
Nashotah
Irwin
Salem
Rockland
Sparta
Portage
North la Crosse
W. B. Hinrichs
West Salem
la Crosse
Brakemen Ordered to Aid Rush for Faster Trains
Milwaukee road officials issued orders that brakemen not engaged in other duties must assist with mail baggage and express to curb station stops. The aim is to shorten holds and maintain schedules, especially after western extension completion. Conductor may refuse to hold a train if passengers run for it. Order issued by Trainmaster W B Hinrichs.
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Milwaukee Road
W. B. Hinrichs
Banquet Plans Complete for North Side League Event
The North Side Progressive league schedules a tomorrow evening banquet at North Presbyterian church corner Avon and Logan. Principal speakers include Attorney Fred H. Hartwell and Senator Owens of Maiden Rock with several impromptu toasts. A detailed menu features bisque fillet of veal mashed potatoes brown gravy peas rolls chicken salad ice cream celery cranberry jelly wafers assorted cakes and coffee.
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North Side Progressive League
League
North Presbyterian Church
Avon and
Logan Streets
Fred H. Hartwell
Owens
Maiden Rock
Horse's Leg Snapped In Peculiar Berlin Street Case
A horse belonging to Stu ber Brothers on the North Side snapped a leg while being driven along a Berlin street. The animal, previously kicked a week earlier, was euthanized after the injury proved severe. No ice or road hazards were present, making the case unusual.
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Berlin Street
Stuber Brothers
North Side
Father Dunn to Lecture in City at Germania Hall
On February 4 Rev. Father A B C Dunn of Eau Claire will deliver a lecture at the Germania hall on the south side under the auspices of the St James club of the St James church on the North Side. Father Dunn is a speaker of no little ability and his subject The Human Violin is one that will give him a large field for his eloquence.
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Father A. B. C. Dunn
Eau Claire
Germania Hall
St. James’ Club
St. James’ Church
Father Dunn
Death of Mr. John Behrer Reported in Lansing
Sister Pia of St. Clara's convent reports the death of her father Mr. John Behrer at his Lansing home after two strokes of paralysis and a four year long illness.
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Pia
St. Clara’s Convent
John Behrer
Lansing
Behrer
Mystic Workers Elect Officers in North Side Lodge
The North Side Lodge No. 306 of the Mystic Workers of the World held its annual officer election at Woodmen hall. Elected were Perfect C C Fletcher Monitor Mattie Shrike Secretary Dorothy Fletcher Banker Fred Hartwell Physician Doctor C W Lueck Marshal Rose Ryser Ida Button Warder Sentinel Frank Geisenheimer Supervisors Lida Kent Adolph Ryser George Marvin Auditing committee C C Fletcher Mattie Shrike George Marvin. The next meeting on February third will include open installation and a social time.
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North Side
The
Mystic Workers of the World
Woodmen Hall
C. C. Fletcher
Mattiee Shrike
Dorothy Fletcher
Fred Hartwell
C. W. Lueck
Imperishable Words and Memory as Master Painter
A reflective note on memory shaping existence through enduring language. The idea posits words as lasting, memory guiding perception and meaning.
Her Rich but Foolish Father
Arthur Stringer, speaking at a New York dinner, laments poor demand for poetry in the twentieth century. He recalls a tale of a minor poet whose wife aided publication by persuading her father to cover costs, prompting remarks on literary connections.
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Arthur Stringer
New York
Mr. Stringer
New York Tribune
Eczema Now Curable Claim Promoted By Store
An advertisement argues eczema can be cured with wintergreen oil and the D D D Prescription. It claims instant itch relief upon application and promotes the product, including a local druggist and Hoeschler Bros.
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Hoeschler Bros
Home Treatment for Lung Ailments in Pine Forest Camps
A Maine pine forest camp method shows success in pulmonary disease treatment using a pine extract remedy. The formula mixes Concentrated oil of pine, glycerine, and whiskey to be taken every four hours, with instructions to obtain only medical grade pine oil and to prepare carefully at home.
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Maine
Pine Forest
Ice storage records set at Jenks Ice Company
La Crosse observers report 32 ice cakes per minute stored at the Jenks Ice Company on the North side. In five hours 1,200 tons were packed and in four days 5,000 tons. One storehouse was filled by 3 PM and the second started. Jenks will load cars for the railroad to move 30,000 tons to Galesburg Illinois.
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la Crosse
Jenks Ice Company
Jenks
Galesburg
Ill
Local Briefs Open With Visit From Kansas City Relative
Mrs. C A Capron arrives from Kansas City for a few days with sister Mrs Wolbourg at 90% Berlin street. J B Malay, previously a patient at 2239 Loomis, resumes duties as C B & Q trackman after influenza. C E Thomas of Hettinger ND visits his parents at 2207 Loomis street. P H Moll of Hettinger visits parents at George street. Mrs F Knap of La Crescent spent Sunday with Miss Halvorson on West Salem road. Several local families report influenza and rheumatism cases among adults and children, with several illnesses noted at Loomis, Kane, Mississippi, and Windsor streets.
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C. A. Capron
Kansas Cty
Visi
Wolbourg
Berlin Street
J. B Malay
Loomis Street
C. E. Thomas
Hettinger
N D
P. H. Moll
O. Moll
George Street
F. Knap
la Crescent
Miss Halverson
West Salem Road
Herman Johnson
la Grippe
H. J. Roth
Storks
R. Caya
Kane Street
D. Crowley
Mississippi Street
Della Jensen
T. L. Vought
St. Louis
la Crosse
A. Franklin
Chicago Markets Wheat Corn and Oats Prices Report
Daily markets report from Miner and Co shows Chicago wheat corn and oats futures with May and July contracts. Prices listed include wheat May at 1.02 open 1.03 high 1.01 close, corn May around 69 60 60 60, oats May at 54, and pork May around 1.08 to 1.10.
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Miner & Co
Chicago
Market Summary: Livestock and grain prices and receipts
Liverpool wheat and corn move up and down as prices hold steady. Chicago hogs near 33 000 today and 54 000 tomorrow with trade active and prices steady to strong. Cattle receipts about 4 500 with a weak tone while sheep are estimated 12 000 and steady.
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Chicago
Opening market waned amid bearish tone and uneven bids
The early session showed heavy and broadly lower trading with little backing from foreign buyers. Traders described a crowded market with abundant stocks and widespread selling pressure. American Smelter opened wide with quotes near 63 1/2 to 65. Liquidation continued for associates of the Auggenheim family.
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London
Auggenheims
Corn and Provision Link Declines in Barrell Co Affinity
Finley Barrell Co spokesman White states the historic commercial tie between corn and provisions has weakened though a formal renunciation is deemed inevitable.
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White
Finley Barrell Co
Chicago Dot Wheat Prices and Markets Weakens Across Regions
Chicago reports mild weather and insect damage in winter wheat areas, with weak foreign demand and heavy selling pressure. Wheat prices quote at 57-26, corn 71-8, oats 23-16, while flour prices lag declines. Reports across New York and Minneapolis show cautious investment and bearish tones with reduced traffic and earnings.
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Chicago
Ely
New York
R. R
Minneapolis
Duluth
Simple remedy for la grippe coughs and pneumonia risk
Advertisement for Foley's Honey and Tar claiming it stops coughs and strengthens the lungs to prevent serious pneumonia. Promotes the product as free of harmful drugs and available in a yellow package. Signed QO T Erhart.
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QO. T. Erhart
Local residents recover from grippe and illness updates
An attack of the grippe has been followed by recovery for a barber at Farnam on Mill street who resumes duties. Mrs. R. Weise of 11 Rose street is ill at home with la grippe. Mr. R. Crank of Brice Prairie visited his sister Mrs. J. B. Malay at 2329 Loomis street. Frank Slocum and family at 1006 Avon street stay with friends in Sparta. Frank Farnam of MiN street barber is ill at home with la grippe.
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Arthur and
Sigurd Bakke
Sand Lake Couse
A. Moe
Pia
Edwina
Willibald
St. Clara's Convent
Grippe
Mary and
Cyrilla
Gertrude Clements
Windsor Street
Myrtle French
Wood Street
la Grippe
Harry Martell
Local Market Prices Show Strawberries At 40 Cents Per Quart
La Crosse buyers enjoy a rare seasonal treat as Burns' fruit house quotes strawberries at 40 cents per quart, down slightly from yesterday. Oranges and bananas ease marginally, apples hold steady, and hay prices fall to 12 to 13 dollars per ton as farmers adjust.
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la Crosse
Burns’ Fruit House
Prices for fruits vegetables meats and more from a 1908 market page
A long list of market prices shows apples bananas oranges cranberries oysters and other produce with per unit and per barrel prices. Figures include Baldwins apples at 4.00 per barrel and oats at 60 to 65 cents, along with dairy eggs and wood prices, reflecting a comprehensive early 20th century price sheet.
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N. Y
Wisconsin
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