Grocers Prepared for Trempealeau Picnic Excursion
Trempealeau will host the largest one day gathering for the Retail Grocers Association with about 1200 people expected. The W. W. steamer and barge will transport the crowd from Trempealeau to La Crosse, with Kreutz’s military band, dancing, sports, and a full program planned. Stores will close in La Crosse and butchers will stay open to 8 pm before shutting for the day.
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Trempealeau
la Crosse Reta Grocers’ Association
Retail Butchers
Grocers’ Association
Harry Taggart
Retail Grocers’ Association
W. W
Kreutz
Taggart
la Crosse
Milwaukee Contractor Hildebrand Conferred Over Mississippi Street Sewer
Hildebrand of Milwaukee has been in talks with Commissioners Schnell and Falk on finishing the Mississippi street sewer. Work paused after he refused to abandon tunneling. resumption hoped tomorrow. If no agreement is reached the contract may be forfeited and penalties paid.
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Hildebrand
Milwaukee
Schnell and Falk
Board of Public Works
Mississippi Street
Coffee is Not a Life Essential Postum Cures Ailments
Baraboo reader reports years of coffee use harmed health and after switching to Postum brewed properly, gained five pounds and regained strength. Husband's digestion improved, headaches disappeared, and both feel markedly better. Advertisement-style testimonial touts Postum as a healthier beverage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baraboo
Wellville
Inokies
City Council Votes on Rail Service and Fires Reward
The council adopted a ten minute streetcar schedule from Sixteenth and Main to the Catholic cemetery with service from 5:30 am to 10 pm November 1 to April 1 and 5 am to 11 pm other months. Aldermen debated routes and frequency while saloon licenses were granted. a $25 reward for information leading to arrests of island arsonists was approved.
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Common Council
Committee On Railroads
Sixteenth
Main Streets
City Railway Company
Vollmar
Kroner
North Side
Board of Public Works
Mississippi River
Committee On Bridges and Finance
Johnson Street
Eighteenth Streets
Committee On
Houska
Isle la Plume
American League of Municipalities
Montreal
Canada
Finance Committee
Cameron L. Baldwin
Fd Cronon
Winona Retail Grocers’ Association
Pettibone Park
Aldermen Downs
Goddard
Committee On Water
Case of severe eczema cured by Cuticura remedies
A Newark woman describes a horrific eczema outbreak covering her body with painful sores and hair loss. After trying medical treatment she found relief with Cuticura Soap Ointment and Resolvent, reporting rapid improvement and full recovery. The letter touts Cuticura products and provides an address for testimonials.
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Wm. Hunt
Thomas St
Newark
N. J
Brug & Chem Corp
Soleps
Boston
Plantation Case Set for Saturday in La Crosse
Circuit Judge Fowler of Portage is to hear H. E. Horne versus Mexican Plantation Co Michael Funk and others in La Crosse circuit court. Plaintiffs are represented by Gordon Higbee and Higbee, while defense includes Bunge Bosshard Woodward Lees McConnell Schweizer and Winter Baldwin. Also scheduled Monday is Richard Schemerhorn versus John and Augusta Yausch foreclosure before Judge Higbee. Saturday is regular motion day with several motions to be argued before Judge Higbee.
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Fowler
Portage
la Crosse
H. E. Horne
Mexican Plantation Company
Michael Funk
George H. Gordon
E. C. Higbee
Jesse Higbee
Bunge
Bosshard
Woodward & Lees
McConnell & Schweizer
F. Winter
C. L. Baldwin
Higbee
Fench
Richard Schemerhorn
John
Augusta Yautsch
William S. Burroughs
Frank Winter
Highee
La Crosse Trades Dates With Winona
Dates have been traded with Winona. The team plays here Friday and Saturday while the Outcasts go there Sunday and Monday. A large Lansing excursion arrives Friday and record attendance is expected. The day will include an extra ladies day.
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Winona
Lansing
Eye Strain Causes Headache Before Glasses Fit
Regular headaches may stem from eye strain even if eyes feel okay. The piece explains headaches come from defective eyes or excessive accommodation and advises eye examination before fitting glasses.
Morris Returns From Eau Claire Board Visit
Senator Thomas Morris came back from Eau Claire where he attended a state board of normal school regents meeting. The board reviewed sites for the proposed Eau Claire normal school but took no action. A follow up meeting may be held soon to finalize the site choice.
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Thomas Morris
Eau Claire
State Board of Normal School Regents
Eau Claire Normal School
Wisconsin State Horticultural Society Aims and Activities
Secretary Cranefield outlines the society’s role as a quasi state body founded in 1853, with state aid since 1871. The home page features eleven trial orchards across Wisconsin for variety testing and cultivation methods, plus a push to improve rural school grounds with significant funding, and two annual conventions. The society also answers inquiries on insects and diseases.
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Utermoehl
Board of Trade
Cranefield
State Horticultural Society
State Department
Wisconsin Fruit Growers’ Association
Wausau
Medford
Poplar
Maple
Douglas County
Barron
Sturgeon Bay
Manitowoc
Whitehall
Gays Mills
Lake Geneva
Sparta
Marathon County
Lake Superior
la Crosse
President Taft presses tariff stance on lumber and gloves
Washington July 28 President Taft said he will not back the conferees' report unless lumber is set at 1 or 1.25 and he opposes high glove duties aiding a New York glove makers group led by ex Rep Littaur. Beveridge tax hikes may raise 10 million yearly. new rates shift from Jan 1 to July 1 1919.
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Washington, D. C
Taft
White House
House
New York State
Littaur
Beveridge
Indiana
Arctic Ice Men Promise Freezeout Challenge
Arctic Ice and Fuel company workers accept the challenge from RE Derr Ice company employees and vow to meet them on any diamond at any hour Sunday August 8. The Arctic team expects to freeze out the challengers early in the game.
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Arctic Ice and Fuel Company
RE. H. Derr Ice Company
Arctic
Revelations in Thaw Puddle Continue Trial Drama
Jerome pressed Thaw on the White murder and mind at the time as Evelyn Nesbit arrived in court. Thaw asserted his love for Nesbit and denied parading her as a mistress while recounting their European travels under a Morgan-era chaperone.
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Copley Thaw
Jerome
Thaw
Stanford White
Abe Hummel
White
Europe
Ime
Evelyn
Evelyn Nesbit Thaw
J. Pierpont Morgan
Stormy Outlook in Spain Seethes Across Cities
In Melilla and across Spain unrest rises as Moorish tribesmen attack Spanish troops while mobs rule Barcelona and Tarragona imposes martial law. Madrid faces revolt with cabinet resignations rumored and reservists desert.
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Spain
Melilla
Morocco
Barcelona
Tarragona
Puebla Nueva
Gerona
Madrid
Religious upbringing shapes girls' missionary drive
The text argues that girls raised in religious families share the same fierce calling to mission work as boys who go west to fight Indians, highlighting gendered expectations in early 20th century attitudes.
Inquest Probe into West Side Rooming House Deaths
Coroner Hoffman opened an inquest into the deaths of Jacob Kuhn and Mrs. Anna Corless found together in a West Side rooming house. The verdict declared Kuhn murdered Corless and then killed himself after shooting, with evidence pointing to murder and self-inflicted death.
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Chicago
Hoffman
Jacob Kuhn
Anna Corless
West Side
Kuhn
Borrow Money to Deport the Shah from Persia
Teheran July 28 The new Persian government plans bank overdrafts to raise funds for paying the deposed shah to leave the country. The shah remains a refugee at the Russian legation as tensions over his departure continue.
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Teheran
Persia
Meila Battle Rages as Moroccans Clash with Spanish Troops
Reports from Madrid say fierce fighting continues at Meila with heavy casualties on both sides. Gen Pintos and other Spanish officers are reported killed, and mutinous whispers arise amid the chaos. Martial law is proclaimed as Alfonso suspends constitutional guarantees after a Madrid return. Barcelona endures widespread rioting with lawless mobs pillaging shops and banks. France urged to halt reserve movements on the frontier.
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Madrid
Melila
Pintos
Hendaye
France
Barcelona
Spain
Morocco
Col
Marina
Alfonso
San Sebastian
Isle La Plume Fire Setters Targeted by Police
Police reprimand several youths for causing a fire on Isle La Plume. Chief warns repeat offenses will be punished and a $25 reward is offered for evidence leading to the capture and conviction of anyone who set or helped start the blaze.
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Isle la Plume
Melville Long Slides Past Trux Emerson in We Tennis
Melville H. Long of California defeated Trux Emerson of Cincinnati 6 4 7 5 in the second round of the We tennis tournament at the United club in Lake Forest Il. The Ohio player pushed the coast ace to the limit before losing.
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Lake Forest
Melville H. Long
California
Trux Emerson
Cincinie
Ohio
Mrs Day Dying At 3 10 This Afternoon
Announcement reports Mrs James Day president of the Board of Public Works is dying this afternoon at 3 10. The 89 year old had been an invalid for some time.
Stearns' Electric Paste Sold For Rats And Roaches
Easiest home pest solution is Stearns' Electric Rat and Roach Paste used in sinks and pantries. The paste is ready to use and comes with a J. J. Kearney signature to guarantee authenticity and refund if ineffective. Pack sizes include 2 oz for 25 cents and 1 dollar per box plus mail order options.
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Stearns
J. J. Kearney
Reliabe
Express Stearns’ Electric Paste
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Morris
Horticultural Association
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Paul W. Mahoney
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