Flintstone in Cottonwood Tree Stuns Indiana Town
Laborer Ulysses D Reed found a four inch diameter flintstone embedded in the heart of a 60 to 70 year old cottonwood at 304 North Eleventh Street. The tree grew around the stone, leaving a portion visible. relics are being shared by Mrs. William C Jones of 1028 Vine Street. The stone’s origin and duration remain unknown, last century or earlier.
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North Eleventh Street
Thomass. Bramwell
Ulysses D. Reed
Vine Street
Reed
Tree Cut for Stove Wood Feeds Local Use
A long growing tree, once placed to shade and watch, is now being cut into stove lengths for use. The scene reflects utilitarian change as the tree is reduced to firewood for immediate needs.
DRESBACH NOTES: VISITS AND LOCAL HUSK
F. W. Bailey of Chippewa Falls visits friends in town this week. Miss Rena Morman leaves for St. Paul to visit. A mill closes for winter. Local residents report carp and buffalo fish haul. School plans an entertainment in February.
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F. W. Bailey
Chippewa Falls
Wis
Josephine Maynard
Rena Morman Steft
St. Paul
Harry Waase
Robert Dickson
Miller Brothers
Ben
Maurice Cramer
Lanes Valley
Edward Schlabach
Too Sacred to See Quote Sparks Kaiser Gibe
A Washington Star item recalls Mark Twain quipping at a dinner about German royalty and sacred symbols. The joke references the Reichstag, a Morning Telegraph interview, and a palace flunkey guiding Twain to hear the ruler bowle.
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Reichsstag
Morning Telegraph
Mark ‘Twain
House party term used for brief friend visit
A young married woman greeting a friend's short stay may mark it as a house party. The phrase reflects social practice and domestic hospitality in casual usage.
Opportunity and the man shaping it through effort
A reflective piece on how opportunity favors those who seize it and prepare themselves through discipline. It argues that success comes from inner effort as much as external chances, urging proactive skill building and readiness.
Well Known La Crosse Woman Dies in Dubuque Home
Mrs. J. B. Williams, 79, formerly of La Crosse, died at her son George Williams’s home in Dubuque after illness before New Year. Born May 18 1829, she lived in La Crosse since 1858, married Jesse B. Williams in 1847, and left for Dubuque recently. Funeral held at 1325 State Street. interment Oak Grove cemetery. Survivors include her son and a niece.
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J. B. Williams
South Seventh Street
George Williams
Dubuque
Williams
Jesse B. Williams
la Crosse
Hopkins Sees Narrow Hope for End to Illinois Senate Deadlock
In Springfield Illinois this week is billed as the last chance for the Hopkins camp to break the stalemate with Republicans and Democrats split. Hopkins arrives with few legislators to woo while Lorimer returns from Washington amid talk of a broader fight. Sherman is expected to draw twenty to twenty five votes and Roe will pick up some support but an anti candidate unity remains elusive.
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Springfield
Ills
anti-Hopkins
Antis
L. Y. Sherman
James A. Roe
53 Dead Recovered From Lake Michigan Crib Fire
The Chicago crib fire toll rose as 53 victims were recovered today after bodies found in Lake Michigan. Coroner Hoffman and State's Attorney Wayman met to determine responsibility, with a coroner's jury set to begin evidence Wednesday and likely to urge new ordinances to prevent future disasters.
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Chicago
Lake Michigan
Hoffman
Wayman
Suicide of Ex Assemblyman P C Mains Shocks Mount Vernon
Ex Assemblyman P C Mains, a lawyer, telephoned his wife to rush to his office for help with legal matters then killed himself with a bullet. His wife fainted at the scene. The motive remains undetermined.
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Mount Vernon
P. C. Mains
Warning to All About Architects Patrons and Savings
At a New York meeting of architects, John Merven Garrere quips on saving habits. He notes the average man starts saving at 35, builds at 50, and plans a home in old age with funeral near painter call. His remark reflects concerns over delayed investing and retirement planning.
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John Merven Garrere
New York
Washington Star
Irvine Knives and Forks on Sale at Wholesale Prices
Irvine offers a large stock of silver plated Rogers and R Wallace knives and forks. Twelve piece sets range from 3.25 to 3.75, Helow handle 12 piece sets from 7.50 to 8.50, spoons priced per six and tablespoons from 1.80 to 3.00. W. T. Irvine Jeweler promotes durable ware and gifts.
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Rogers
R. Wallace
W. T. Irvine
Essences Restore Stomachs Cure Claim
A vintage health note promotes conenatee essences to ease dyspepsia. A simple recipe blends syrup of gi, essence of mix, and compound essence of to be taken after meals or before eating to excite appetite, claiming safe use for adults and children with weak stomachs.
TOWELS IGNITE AT HOME OF OSCAR HULBERG
Fire crews were called Saturday night to 329 South Sixth Street after towels in the kitchen of Oscar Hulberg's home ignited. No damage resulted. Neighbors install Royal Neighbors officers Tuesday evening in Linker hall with refreshments and social time for members and husbands.
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Oscar Hulberg
South Sixth Street
Camp No. 393
Linker Hall
Clarke 8S. McCoy Buried With Honors
The Sparta funeral of Clarke 8S. McCoy with military honors drew many mourners from Judge R. B. McCoy’s home. Rev. C. E. Butters officiated. Company L Sparta and Spanish War veterans attended. body laid to rest in Woodlawn cemetery amid volleys and floral tributes.
Dream That Didn't Come True
Dialogue from a Boston Tran script depicts a narrator asking Miss Ethel about a dream of marriage and Miss Ethel reacting with playful curiosity about the husband, highlighting a lighthearted romantic moment.
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Lapleigh
Miss Ethel
Boston Transcript
Norden Society Banquet Replaces Ball With Banquet Tradition
The Norden society held its annual social with a banquet at Norden hall Linker block. About sixty attendees heard Dr A Gunderson toastmaster and speakers including James Thompson Olaf R Skaar Rev R Anderson and Rev H G Magelssen discuss topics The Old Country The New Country and Theodore Roosevelt. Caterer John Neukomm served an elaborate menu including oxtail soup pike fillets chicken beef and ice cream with wine champagne punch and cigars.
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Norden Society
Norden
Linker Block
A. Gunderson
James Thompson
Olaf R. Skaar
Theodore Roosevelt
William Jennings Bryan
H. G. Magelssen
John Neukomm
Will Zintz Called In Gay's Mill Wisconsin
GAY'S MILL WIS Will Zintz of Barnum was a caller in this village Wednesday Loyd Young has been engaged in the Pomeroy drug store before part of this week Clark Rounds transacted business in Soldiers' Grove Monday Five Viroqua boys are engaged in sorting tobacco in the O R Pomeroy warehouse The firemen will hold their second annual ball in Lee's opera house Monday Jan 25 with music by Ganamonie Harp orchestra Supper at Collin's restaurant A boy born to Mr and Mrs Frank Walden on Jan 13 Dr Barney of Prairie du Chien spends the week here He added details about local business and social events.
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Will Zintz
Barnum
Loyd Young
Pomeroy
Clark
Soldiers’ Grove
Viroqua
O. R. Pomeroy
Lee's Opera House
Ganamonie Harp Orchestra
McGregor
Samose claims healthy flesh and guaranteed results
O. T. Erhart offers Samose with a personal guarantee to refund if no satisfaction. The product promotes weight gain, strength, and rosy health by aiding assimilation of food, claiming quick changes in thin or run-down individuals. Sold by a La Crosse drug store, refund promised.
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O. T. Erhart
la Crosse
O. T. Erhart’s
Personal notices from La Crosse area
Ford notes Miss Jessie Guck left for Minneapolis to visit relatives and attend a Trainmen’s event. County clerk issued a marriage license to Frank E. Ryme and Elizabeth S. Thomas. Various locals including Dr Powell, agents, and travelers mentioned with small updates. births and a hospital operation noted.
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Jessie Guck
Minneapolis
Company M
Herman Kuehn
West Salem
Frank E. Ryme
Sparta
Elizabeth S. Thomas
Bangor
George Powell
D. J. Mullaney
N. C. & St. L. Railroad
Clinton Hastings
Genoa
Wis
la Crosse
J. C. Kramer
Madison
Gateway City
F. P. Norris
Viroqua
J. L. Meyers
Cripple Creek
Mich
Carl Harrington
Badger Street
A. W. Pye
Mallory Steamship Line
P. Simons
Hamburg-American Steamship Line
Will Powell
Esther Cummings
Albert Lea
Minn
James Calling
John Williams
C. & N. W. Railroad
Herman Tausche
Mississippi Street
J. L. Prischfeld
Milwaukee
John Kampscherer
North Ninth Street
St. Francis Hospital
Society Notes Highlight Local Entertaining and Travel
Mr and Mrs John Elliott entertained Mr and Mrs Emerson Hawley at the Stoddard dinner. Mr and Mrs Max Burton returned from their wedding trip. Mrs H E West sails to Minneapolis to join her brother and wife to Pasadena. Mrs F B Smith hosted bridge. Mr and Mrs W B Chandler visited Mrs D Cunningham. Miss Brown of Madison visits sister Mrs A C Wolfe. Mrs D G MacMillan hosts Nameless club. Albert Wejbrech named as pupil recommended to high school. Born to Philip Jacobs and wife at 416 North Tenth Street a boy. A humorous quip closes the column.
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John Elliott
Emerson Hawley
Stoddard
Max Burton
H. E. West
Minneapolis
John McMillan
Pasadena
Cal
F. B. Smith
Bridge
W. B. Chandler
D. Cunningham
Miss Brown
Madison
A. C. Wolfe
D. G. MacMillan
Albert Wejbrech
Philip Jacobs
North Tenth Street
Taft Takes Ship to Panama With Taft Party Aboard
Charleston C January 25 President elect Taft and party sail for Panama early today aboard the cruiser North Carolina Montana acting as convoy. Newspaper men boarded Montana and sailed ten minutes ahead. Mrs Taft accompanies her husband.
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Taft
Panama
Charleston
Hahas
North Carolina
Montana
Ex Governor Blanchard to Wed Miss Tracy Abroad
Ex Governor Newton C. Blanchard will travel to Canada in coming days to marry Miss Charlotte Tracy a Baton Rouge Louisiana native who once urged him to spare a death sentence for her brother's killer.
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New Orleans
Newton C. Blanchard
Canada
Charlotte Tracy
Transition in Turkey: Sultan’s public appearance and first ambassador
The text notes two Turkish transition moments: Sultan’s open carriage through cheering crowds signaling a shift from despised to beloved rulers, and Hessian Kiazim Bey becoming Turkey’s first ambassador to the United States. It marks a historic change from old regime to new world diplomacy.
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United States
Hessian Kiazim Bey
Tives
Sublime Porte
Turkey
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