Saengerfest Weekenders and Local Visitors in La Crosse
Saengerfest events draw incoming visitors with steamer excursions on the Mississippi and a M W A Camp 360 dance. Local residents and guests from Columbus to Mitchell visit relatives, with many names listed among those staying in La Crosse during the Saengerfest.
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Mississippi
William Atkins
Columbus
Ohio
Jos, Boucher
Berlin Street
George F. Cady
Spring Grove
Edward Cronon
M. W. A. Camp 360
Linker Building
Opera House Orchestra
Anna Doemmerin
Dakota
la Crosse
T. Cutler
Caledonia
M. P. Nagle
Dresbach
George Powell
A. Wendorf
Milwaukee
C. Jackson
Mt. Sterling
la Croses
G. Pennell
Viroqua
M. C. Christoferson
Mable
F. Wengell
New Albin
Low round trips on North Western Line for two events
Low round trip rates will be offered from points on The North Western Line for the G A R Encampment in Toledo Ohio from August 27 to 30 and the Knights of Pythias Conclave in Boston Massachusetts from July 31 to August 3. Full particulars available from Chicago North Western Ry agents.
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North Western
G. A R
Toledo
Ohio
Knights of Pythias
Boston
Mass
Chicago
North Western Ry
Wisconsin voters urged to back Jenkins in Cannon clashes
The Milwaukee Journal reports Jenkins’ district views Boss Cannon and urges voters to support Jenkins and Stafford in September primaries. The Ladysmith News-Budget opposes Cannon, citing Jenkins’ speech praising Congress limits on tariff reform and opposition to Roosevelt’s progressive measures.
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Jenkins
Boss Cannon
Republican Ladysmith News-Budget
Supreme Court
Congress
Cannon
Roosevelt
Wisconsin
Joe
Jenkins and
Stafford
Roosevel
Taft
Elaborate embroidered summer dress designs described
The text praises charming summer wear featuring dressy costumes with needlework lions and fine lace. It notes the costume uses lower batiste embroidery forming the skirt top and bodice, attached to a deep yoke of tucked batiste with embroidered medallions trimming the skirt.
Miners Mock London Manners Lecture
Two miners on a village return from a lecture at the village institute argue over English manners. One refuses to see why London teachers are needed and claims they are not as bad as portrayed. They joke that they never swear before their wives and claim to defend ladies.
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Bill
London
Democrats' Expectations in a Changing Campaign
The Philadelphia Public Ledger notes Democrats may rely on past elections only for guidance. It suggests Bryan will abandon compromise in the East and push radical Westward ideas, creating new sectional dynamics between West and South against the East.
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Philadelphia Public Ledger
Bryan
East
Test of Love Ends in Caution and Acid Test Proposal
A conservative chaperon warns to test a suitor's love while a bold summer girl defies by revealing a tiny bottle of acid to test an engagement ring. The scene centers on mistrust, wit, and flirtation as a hidden danger emerges.
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N. Y
Postum Co., Ltd
Battle Creek
Mich
Wellville
Return visit after a long trip sparks morbid joke
A girl recounts her London trip to friends and is asked if she saw the Old Bailey where murderers are hanged. She says she did not, but she did see the Royal Academy where artists supposedly hang, delivering a witty quip about the city’s sights.
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London
Old Bailey
Royal Academy
Musical Afternoon Honors Miss Hickisch Howland
A Monday event hosted by Misses Sophie and Josephine Gantert at their Main Street home featured strong local musical talent. Anna Hickisch Howland, Irma Candrian and Mrs Poehling performed vocal violin and piano numbers, with about twenty guests enjoying the city’s home artists in a warm gathering.
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Anna Hickisch-Howland
Sophie
Josephine Gantert
Main Street
Anna,Hickisch-Howland
Irma Candrian
Miriam Harrison
Helen
Grandchildren Honored at Outdoor Party in Minnesota Lawn
Mrs Stephen Gantert hosted about twenty five children near Minneapolis for a lawn party in honor of her grandchildren Otham and Marie Gantert and Max and Romeo Ross. The youngsters enjoyed games and later a supper with pink lemonade, ending the afternoon delighted.
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Stephen Gantert
Otham
Marie Gantert
Minneapolis
Max
Romeo Ross
Motoring Party Dines at Blumer's Mill and West Salem
Last Sunday Dr and Mrs Gatter dam and Mr and Mrs E G Perkins traveled by car to Blumers Mill for an impromptu supper. Dr and Mrs Callahan and Mr and Mrs Tarbox went to West Salem for dinner.
Miss Frances Sill Returns From Abroad For Saengerfest
Miss Frances Sill comes home from a year abroad with her sister Margery after visits in France Italy and England. Mrs. Sill joins from Naples and stays with daughter Mrs C M Palmer at Lake Placid. The Sill party and other local guests are noted with travel and hosting plans around La Crosse and nearby locales.
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Frances Sill
Margery
France
Italy
England
Miss Sill
la Crosse
C. M. Palmer
Lake Placid
Adirondacks
Margery Sill
New York
Charles Elmore
Alex Hyslop
Hyslop
Black River Falls
Alfred Langenbach
Florence and
Elsie Stieger
Dunkirk
N. Y
Louise Adlam
Milwaukee
Helen Gantert
Stephen Gantert
Minneapolis
Gantert
Ringling Circus Night Elicits Quiet Police Action
Eleven suspects including beggars and tramps linked to the circus were recorded by the police yesterday. Most remain at the central station while a few were released. special detectives accompanied the show and no theft complaints reached headquarters.
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Central Station
Ringling Brothers
Hoyt Addresses Primary Election Law Critique
In a August or early 1900s speech, Hoyt defends the basic principle of the primary election law while criticizing its details and costs. He urges simplifying the law and shifting election expenses to government entities, proposes criminal penalties for candidate spending, and argues for penalties on voters who do not vote to boost civic effort.
Virginia Minn. Chief Kills Miner in Self Defense
Matt Thekifa a Finnish miner in Virginia Minnesota was shot and killed by Police Chief Ellis Walsh after resisting arrest and striking the chief with a bottle. The chief fired warning shots then killed Thekifa as he fled. Thekifa left a widow and two children.
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Virginia
Minn
Matt Thekifa
Ellis Walsh
Thekifa
Plan for Russian college in Sioux Falls area
A new Russian college is under construction in Beadle county within the Russian Mennonite colony. It will educate younger members of the colony and others from regional Mennonite settlements, aiming to become a leading institution in southern South Dakota.
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Sioux Falls
S. D
Beadle County
South Dakota
Man Strives to Escape Devil's Trap
A saying notes a man must cut his own leg to break free from a dangerous bind, illustrating a grim effort to escape a perilous situation.
Saengerfest Advertising Ends As Efforts Complete
Chairman Harry Whittier announces the advertising committee has finished work within a 500 mile radius and will complete the campaign tonight. He credits local newspapers for major help in ensuring the Saengerfest’s success and notes the half page ads have been issued to finish the drive.
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Harry Whittier
Mr. Whittier
Leap Year Joke Exchange Between Marguerite and Clara
In a playful exchange from Leap Year Clara asks Marguerite if she proposed on her knees to Fred. Marguerite jokes she was already on his knees during the proposal. The light banter highlights humorous courtship behavior.
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Clara
Marguerite
Fred
Quick Wit Duel Between Smith and Jones
A humorous exchange shows Smith challenging Jones to repeat a phrase rapidly. Jones repeats the question aloud while Smith interrupts, accusing him of making a fool of himself. The playful banter highlights a test of speed and verbal agility.
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Smith
Jones
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