Wisconsin starts data survey on state dependents
Madison, June 3. The state board of control begins a statewide data gathering effort to count insane, blind, feeble minded and epileptics. Reports from physicians clerks health officers and institutions will map distribution and inform next session actions including possible creation of a criminal insane hospital. Elver leads the data collection with results due soon.
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Monroes Dome Over Tombs At Richmond’s Hollywood
In Richmond Virginia at Hollywood Cemetery two former presidents lie within a few feet of each other. Monroe’s tomb is marked by a large iron dome while Tyler rests in an unmarked grave nearby. Monroe died July 4 1831 and Tyler died January 18 1862. Tyler served in Congress as Virginia governor and senator and was Whig vice presidential nominee in 1836 and later served in the White House through most of Harrison’s term.
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Most Popular Girl Ida Wiltinger Wins Church Fair Contest
The Holy Trinity church fair held a most popular young lady contest with Ida Wiltinger, daughter of Matt Wiltinger of the Green Bay hotel, winning 1632 votes over Helen Hettinger’s 1471. Campaign cost was 5 cents per vote and the church netted 155 dollars and 55 cents.
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State Dentists Here July 21 23
Delegations from Minnesota Missouri Iowa and Michigan are expected as the Wisconsin State Dentist's Association holds its convention here July 21 22 and 23. About 3000 people are anticipated with social events including a Mississippi steamboat ride and an automobile tour of the city. Dr. E A Gotterdam and G F Hauser lead the program with fifteen clinics planned.
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Minnesota
Missouri
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Missippi
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Trip in Auto Through Mud Unearths Wisconsin Road Tale
A. A. House of Madison and a university student completed a drive from Madison to La Crosse in an automobile. Mr House reported the roads were rough and muddy throughout the journey, delaying travel and testing the vehicle. The report records a notable cross state trek under adverse conditions.
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A. A. House
Madison
la Crosse
You can't do much for a man who is easy to do
A terse adage notes the futility of aiding someone who is readily open to manipulation, suggesting that straightforward people resist genuine help or change. The line evokes caution about offering effort to the unwilling or overly compliant.
Automobile Demonstrator Tours Milwaukee Area
Mr. House of the Northern Motor Car company of Detroit is on a demonstrating tour reaching La Crosse after a Detroit start. He has covered 4500 miles and completed a 32 mile stretch from Sparta to La Crosse in a record one hour eight minutes. He will stay in La Crosse about a week to showcase his car’s qualities.
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Dredge Nears Completion of Black River Channel Toward La Crosse
Captain W A Thompson reports the Vulcan dredge and Henry Bosse have cleared Black river harbor at Onalaska and now head toward the Mississippi. About two weeks remain to finish the 150 foot channel from Onalaska to Black river mouth. High water eased passage over bars enabling rapid work. Black river now navigable for small boats to North Bend, with larger steamboats able to reach Onalaska for freight and passengers once water recedes. The government has marked the channel to ensure permanent navigation, signaling progress toward a long hoped-for improvement.
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Mississippi
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Thompson
North Bend
la Crosse
Onalaska News Briefs Include Visitors and Health Update
Mrs G Chipman improves from wound infection though hand remains swollen and painful. Mrs T O Anders and daughter Edna of Cascade Locks Ore arrive for summer with relatives. Mr and Mrs Ray Littlejohn and children visit Baraboo relatives. Postal Inspector Fraser and wife to Cincinnati after six week visit. Pickle and Canning fills sauerkraut to market readiness. School ends Friday with no afternoon program but commencement and reception Friday night. Mrs L B Cox home after appendectomy. Mrs J Westeraas hosts Norwegian Aid society Thursday.
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L. B. Cox
St. Francis Hospital
J. Westeraas
Norwegian Aid Society
Young Man Visits Daily at Supper Time
Mr Bunsby suggests telling the visitor to come after supper as the boy keeps coming daily. Miss Bunsby thinks no hint is needed since he comes after supper anyway.
Pupils Well Up in Tic in La Crosse Schools
In La Crosse eighth grade pupils excel in mental arithmetic with surprise testing. Superintendent Bird notes high efficiency across districts as students rapidly solve problems and write answers, time and accuracy graded.
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la Crosse
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