Honor Marines Memorial Day in La Crosse Services
Memorial services honoring sailors and marines were held in La Crosse with participation by W R C William McKinley post, William Colwell post, and United Spanish War Veterans. A parade was led by Boy Scouts including a drum corps with listed fifers and drummers and leaders.
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la Crosse
William McKinley
William Colwell
Sons of Veterans
United Spanish War Veterans
Drum Corps
Boy Scouts
Donald Long
South Eighth Street
John Jiracek
Mormon Coulee Road
Walter Zube
South Fifth Street
Gregory Kelly
Cameron Avenue
Lloyd Gautsch
South Seventh Street
John Miller
South Fourth Street
Henry Miller
Thomas Jiracek
Mormon Coyle Road
Walter and
Leonard Affeldt
Market Street
Donald Kelly
William Timm
Robert Grant
South Sixth Street
Walter Marshall
Jesse Spafford
Mississippi Street
Orlando Schultz
Fred Sill
Oris Wolters
Johnson Street
Max Affeldt
Ruel Russell Freed From North Dakota Jail
Ruel Russell a former La Crosse bank clerk and choir singer has been released on bonds from the Williston jail North Dakota. He was jailed on a grave charge raised by a young girl s parents and his father in law supplied the bonds for his release in a marriage that occurred since the arrest.
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Ruel Russell
la Crosse
Williston
North Dakota
Russell
Hat Choice for Tailor Made Costumes
A simple hat should complement tailored costumes, balancing style and formality. This guidance favors understated headwear to preserve the garment’s line and overall aesthetic.
Doctor Touts Merocut Wax Facial Cure
A columnist recounts a skin care method claiming merocowax removes decayed cuticle to reveal youthful skin. The procedure involves applying merocowax ointment and a witch hazel wash to dissolve wrinkles, with a claimed result of a soft rose-tinted complexion.
Wisconsin farmers contest for top notch prizes
Fort Atkinson Wisconsin June 1 The champion top notch farmers of Wisconsin will be chosen tomorrow after a conference that began today Thirty four farmers from eleven counties qualified by showing farms earning 2000 dollars annually The top prize of 300 dollars was donated by ex Governor W D Hoard The event is led by the Wisconsin Agricultural Experiment association Notable contestants include Barron and Dunn counties with several farmers from each county Dr Eugene Davenport dean of the University of Illinois College of Agriculture spoke today Tomorrow C D Smith of the U S Department of Agriculture will discuss Farm Management
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Fort Atkinson
Wis
Wisconsin
W. D. Hoard
Wisconsin Agricultural Experiment Association
Barron County
William Bartlett
Barron
Chas. Hartzell
G. J. Gleister
Dunn County
John Cramer
Menominee
D. Peck
Boyceville
C. T. Schultz
Eau Claire
A. Remington
Chas. Newhouse
Augusta
A. C. Russell
Fond du
Henry Anthus
Jefferson
Frank Guttenberg
Arthur Popp
Rock County
Charles Luthers
Beloit
E. H. Raessler
E. P. Coon
Milton Junction
Sauk County
Earl Thomas
Baraboo
Wicken Bros
W. F. Roan
Walters
Pierce
Waukesha County
W. M. Jones
Waukesha
Baird Bros
A. Baird & Son
Winnebago County
Edward G. Race
Omro
William Romberg
Allenville
Umphrey Calkins
Winneconne
Eugene Davenport
College of Agriculture
University of Illinois
Sr Iker
C. D. Smith
United States Department of Agriculture
Former resident to be buried here
The remains of Mrs. J. C. Schaller, mother of Mrs. J. R. Johnson of 212 South Eighth Street, arrived today from Hartford North Dakota where she died Saturday evening. Her funeral will be held at 2:00 tomorrow afternoon from her daughter's home in La Crosse.
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J. C. Schaller
J. R. Johnson
South Eighth Street
Hartford
N. D
Schaller
la Crosse
Plaid Fashion Gains Popularity Among Youth
A claim notes plaid outfits perform better on younger individuals than on mature adults. The statement highlights age and style dynamics without broader context.
Nurses Graduate at St Francis Hospital
Graduation of the 1914 nurses class at St Francis hospital will take place at 3 this afternoon. A morning mass of thanksgiving and benediction were held. Closing exercises occur at Market Street recital hall with a program including musical selections, remarks by Dr Edward Evans, and diploma conferral by Rev Gerard Sluyter.
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St. Francis Hospital
Market Street
J. P. Knight
J. H. Parks
Edward Evans
John F. Doherty
Surprise Symphony
Hayden
Moszkowski
Ery
Gerard Sluyter
H. S. Sullivan
La Crosse Musicians Union Seeks Expulsion Over Philharmonic Tie
A letter from Local 201 A F of M. argues for expulsion of a Philharmonic member amid tension between unions. The note confirms endorsement allowing union members to play with the Philharmonic if no Philharmonic member competes with union musicians. It states union scales set minimums only and grievances should target individuals, not the public.
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Philharmonic
Parks fill Sunday with picnics and river outings
Parks around La Crosse drew large crowds for Sunday outings with numerous boaters on the river. Pet Tibone Park was especially popular as families enjoyed a lively day in the park and along the water.
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la Crosse
Pettibone Park
Skaar Delays Postmaster Appointment In La Crosse
O R Skaar, postmaster of La Crosse, says he has not yet been confirmed though peers’ appointments were approved by the Senate. He remains confident the confirmation will come soon, despite his name being omitted from the recent list.
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O. R. Skaar
la Crosse
Senate
Deadlock over admission of the rebel delegates
Niagara Falls ont June 1 United Press reports two hour talks between American delegates and AB C mediators failed to resolve who may represent General Carranza in Mexican mediation aimed at pacifying the country. Justice Lamar said progress was limited though the talks offered a brighter outlook for possible partial concessions by Washington and Carranza.
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Fred Ss. Ferguson
United Press
Niagara Falls
Ont
Carranza
Mexico
Justice Lamar
Washington
Tampico
Carranzist
Douglas
Huerta
Frederick W. Lehmann
Early Wisconsin Senate Contest and Key Players
The piece details a state senate race with several incumbents and contenders. Husting alignment with Aylward supporters drawn from past votes. Mulberger seeks Snover seat. Snover not a candidate. Kneen vows not to back Karel. Nordman runs on single tax stance. Roessler may skip renomination. Parties focus on electing sixteen senators to control the upper house.
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Husting
Aylward
Charles Mulberger
Watertown
Senate
Charles A. Snover
Fort Atkinson
E. J. Kneen
Bangor
Karel
Kneen
Edward Nordman
Polar
Langlade
United States
Oscar F. Roessler
Jefferson
Dead Men Prove to Be Only Joyriders Near Genoa
Four men found dead along a railroad right of way two miles north of Genoa after their auto wrecked on a wagon road embankment. A Chicago to local passenger train halted to inspect. The victims, unnamed, were said to be Sparta residents and reportedly intoxicated.
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Burlington
Genoa
Chicago
Sparta
Greenfield Tax Assessor Delivers First Return
Henry Schroeder Greenfield assessor is first in the county to file his return with County Clerk Bert Jolivette. He submitted this morning and has until August to complete his work. Others are expected to follow soon. The piece mentions a cloth trotteur costume and a perfect collar of muslin or cambric.
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Henry Schroeder
Greenfield
Bert Jolivette
Auto Jinx Strikes Klammer Family in Wisconsin News
The Klammer family suffers a string of auto incidents after Otto Klammer was hit near 2318 Mormon Coulee road by Mrs. Harry Palmer’s car. Their dog was killed, Mary Klammer was struck at Twelfth Street, two cars crashed into the yard, and damage reached the residence.
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Klammer
Otto Klammer
Mormon Coulee Road
Harry Palmer
Happy Hunting Grounds
Mary
Twelfth
Mormon Coulee
Alumni Banquet and Ball Planned at Local High School
Preparations are underway for the alumni banquet and ball during commencement week at the high school. The banquet, served at six in the lunch room by domestic science students, features toasts and music by Kreutz's orchestra, followed by a business meeting and then the ball in the gym. Tickets and plates are available through class chairmen and listed organizers, with a long roster of volunteers and class chairs dating back to 1876.
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Miss Hamburger
Hixon Gymnasium
Kreutz
la Crosse High School
Alumni Association
Helen Dorset
South Sixth Street
Harry Spence
Will Rossiter
Matilda Linse
Stephen Martindale
Grace Gesell
Howard Jones
McCormick
Halleck
H. M. Curtiss
C. E. Schaefer
Katherine Hayes
Cora Kempter
William Dennigan
Azel Barney
Adelbert Noetzel
Ball
Lena Heideman
Micah Congdon
Helen Scofield
Jesse Higbee
Eeanore Schweizer
Sherwood Wing
Geo. van Auken
Agnes Anderson
Nora Guertin
Edna Walker
Art Evans
Katherine Martindale
Gertrude Dickens
Myron Locke
Emil Krause
Helen Clark
Edward Evans
Geneva Caldwell
Anna Mashek
B. C. Smith
A. M. Brayton
John Dahlgren
Armand Teuter
Mamie Anderson
Charles Schweizer
B. E. McCormick
D. S. McArthur
Emma Crosby
Laura Gray
G. H. Gordon
Martin Berg
Hannah McConville
C. A. Smith
W. G. Moss
Gertrude Heydon
Calvin Baker
C. K. Pettingill
Alma Leinlokken
W. D. Iden
Alfred Grams
Ray Dickenson
Jennie Schick
Marion Moss
J. Henry Gotterdam
Esther Marcou
Marion Dawson
Phyllis Wheldon
Showy Guernsey pasture hosts 55 heifers at West Salem sale
West Salem Guernsey Cattle Club guards a pasture near the depot containing 55 pure blood Guernsey heifers valued at 15000. The animals, aged 14 to 18 months, will be shown during the Western Guernsey breeders meeting on June 19, drawing 1000 cattlemen from Indiana to the Pacific coast. Former A G C C president Charles L Hill and secretary W H Caldwell will speak in the big tent convention hall. On June 20, the club plans a large sale of 75 pure blood Guernseys.
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West Salem
West Salem Guernsey Cattle Club
Western Guernsey Breeders’ Association
Indiana
Pacific Coast
Charles L. Hill
W. H. Caldwell
American Guernsey Cattle Club
West Salem Guernsey Club
Lock-Jaw Fatal to Child of Five in Chicago Area
Alfred Schrank five of 2221 Green Bay road died after two weeks with lockjaw following a rusty rake injury. He was hospitalized but could not be saved. His brother Emmet, a five year old hero, saved infant sister Helen from flames years earlier. Carnegie hero medal sought but not awarded.
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Alfred Schrank
J. W. Schrank
Green Bay Road
Alfred
Emmet Schrank
Helen
Mayor of New York May Visit Madison
Madison Wis June 1 Mayor John Purroy Mitchel of New York may visit Madison for an inspection of the central governing force of the industrial education system here. He will be in Gary Ind tomorrow and if time allows will arrive in Madison with his party the next day.
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Madison
Wis
John Purroy Mitchel
New York
Gary
Ind
Morris Guest of Ashland Leaders
Lieut. Gov. Tom Morris was guest of honor at a Culver house banquet in Ashland. Senator Pearce A. Tompkins attended, along with prominent progressive Republican leaders. Morris had spoken in Bayfield on Memorial Day to a large crowd, with leaders declaring the region is all for him as U.S. senator.
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Ashland
Wis
Tom Morris
Culver House
Pearce A. Tompkins
Morris
Bayfield
United States
Arrests Stepmother and Telegraph Operator in Winters Case
Newcastle Indiana June 1 Detectives charge Mrs W A Winters stepmother of missing Catherine and William H Cooper telegraph er with first degree murder as body remains unfound The detective believes a box shipped from Newcastle the day after the disappearance holds clues while a doctor denies knowledge of the girl’s fate
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Newcastle
Ind
Abel
Winters
W. A. Winters
Catherine
William H. Cooper
Illinois
Newcastle Victims Conspiracy Murder Case Moves to Circuit Court
Dr and Mrs W A Winters and W H Cooper were arrested on affidavits accusing conspiracy to murder Catherine Winters and burn her body. Warrants of a felony were dismissed, shifting cases from city to circuit court as detectives pursue body trace. A Findlay Ohio lead links to Catherine. a girl about 11 is detained as identification efforts proceed. Emma Thrappe of Des Moines asserts granddaughter claim and estate ties amid terse questioning.
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Newcastle
Ind
W. A. Winters
WV. H. Cooper
Circuit Court
Catherine Winters
Watkins
Robert H. Abel
Winters
Abel
Findlay
Ohio
Emma Thrappe
Des Moines
Iowa
Mary Fuller in New Film Series at the Casino
Mary Fuller, known for the Edison "What Happened to Mary" films, headlines a new series by Edison. Based on Dolly of the Dailies by Acton Davis, the character Dolly Desmond is a humorous girl reporter. The first episode The Perfect Truth debuts today with weekly installments each Monday.
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Edison
Mary Fuller
Mary
Miss Fuller
Acton Davis
New York
Dolly
Edison Company
Dolly Desmond
Man who travels on his cheek remark quoted
A pithy remark about a person who bears travel on his cheek, implying a stout countenance and resilience in facing journeys or hardships. The quote suggests a humorous or proverbial view on rugged character and endurance.
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Ben Greet
Hebberd’s Drug Store
Fourth Streets
Ben Greet Woodland
Prospero
the People's
H. B. Schmauch
People’s Drug Store
Market Streets
N. Dakota
ST. Francis
Musicians’ Union
Skaar
Daniel Frohman
Arnold Daly
Geo. B. Rose
Main Streeer
Riva
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