Bijou Screens Wide Range of Pictures This Week
The Bijou showcased The Witch of the Everglades by Selig with Seminole Indians and a dramatic Florida swamp setting, and Soldiers Three praised as a funny vitagraph. A surprise seven round sparring bout delighted patrons replacing Scenes in and around Havana withdrawn by federal order. Upcoming Las wing Wild Animals in Africa teased for next week.
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Everglade Swamps
Florida
Selig
Havana
Washington
Africa
Bijou to Show Popular Pictures With New Features
The Bijou presents a popular exhibit returning at regular prices on Tuesday. It previously toured eastern cities with tickets at 50c 75c and 1. Other features planned next week include Aida from the opera, A Close Call a daring railroad rescue, Back to the Primitive a Selig master piece and Wild Animals in Captivity captured at Lincoln Park Zoo Chicago. Comedies and light drama complete the program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aida
Selig
Lincoln Park Zoo
Chicago
Lyric Screens Big Feature Mix This Week
The Lyric featured major pictures including Fall of Troy in two shows and Grenadier Roland and The Return of Company O with strong crowds. An Elevator Romance and The Railroad Builder drew attention for distinct stories and dramatic sequences. Educational reels Making Xmas Crackers and The U S Cavalry Drill also played along with comedies and a Sunday western.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Troy
Roland
Company 0
Thanhouser
Thanhouver
U. S
San Ures
Cal
Local Notes and Visits Highlight La Crosse Social Scene
Town residents and visitors are noted in a string of social items. W. H. Craig returns to Bangor after staying with relatives. Dr George Powell and Dr Will Powell listed. Erick Lee, A D Larish, N Roy, Peter Quinn and James T Day mentioned with travel or visits. Mayflower Camp and other groups plan memorial exercises and dances at Linker hall. excursions to Winona on the W W steamer and Gate City Transfer Co operations updated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bijou
W. H. Craig
Bangor
Geo. Powell
Erick Lee
Westby
A. D. Larish
St. Paul
Winona
la Crosse
Harry Loray
Prairie du Chien
Maeder Harp Orchestra
Linker
Tribune
L. M. Larson
la Crosse County
Andrias Olson
M. Skaar
South Third Street
Gateway City
W. W
Ladies’ Society
The
First Presbyterian Church
R. N
M. W. of A
Linker Hall
William Clarke
Waukon
Woodmen of America
Woodman Hall
Linker Building
H. G. Julsrud
Rushford
Minn
Jefferson Hotel
George Barrett
Reedsburg
Wilson-Colwell
Court House
W. H. Gaspard
N. C. Strout
Maeder
Linker’s Hall
James T. Day
Rochester
N. Y
American Waterworks Association
Cecelia Newhouse
Spring Grove
Oliver Schofield
Chicago
Rose Kallenbach
Wm. Kallenbach
Johnson Street
Stock Measure Fages Defeat Vestment in State
A stock measure named Fages faced defeat in the state arena, ending with supporters conceding as opponents claimed victory. The conflicting measure sparked debate over financial policy and budgeting across multiple counties.
Legislature Locked in Session Yet as July Fourth Looms
Madison reports chaos as committee reporting ends June 1 leaving lower house unable to clear all business. Debate grows over a stock and bond bill backed by railroads and utilities, amid warnings it would deter capital. Senate approves 53 400 spending for deficient current expenses while rejecting a Milwaukee newsboy ban and a poisonous spray bill. Ekern seeks life insurance constitutional change. Stern urges cities to condemn private property for non public use.
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Madison
Wis
Senate
State House
Railroad Commission
Milwaukee
Gaylord
Gettle
Ekern
Stern
Morning frock in tailored style gains street wear appeal
A new morning frock features simple cut and tailoring with minimal trimming. Shown in white serge with red silk piping and bone buttons, it is worn over a lace guimpe and may be crafted in serge or linen.
Irvine’s Diamonds Watches and Silverware Value Rings
Irvine's advertises diamond rings in 14 karat mountings with price points from 8 to 300 dollars. It claims first class quality and assures the wearer will not need to apologize for a diamond ring from their store.
Surprise Birthday Party for Fred Straus
A pleasant surprise party was held Wednesday evening at 526 North Ninth Street in honor of Fred Straus. Guests included Elmer Peters Alfred Zeisler Arthur Kromroy Walter Strauss Edwin Strauss Ella Speckman Lena Delsaso Helen Streck Margaret Bonaduer Emma Peters Kate Speckman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Straus
North Ninth Street
Elmer Peters
Alfred Zeisler
Arthur Kromroy
Walter Strauss
Edwin Strauss
Ella Speckman
Lena Delsaso
Helen Streck
Margaret Bonaduer
Emma Peters
Kate Speckman
Mrs G J Egan Hosts Luncheon for Ten
Mrs. G. J. Egan entertained at a luncheon yesterday afternoon for ten covers. The event featured light refreshments and cordial conversation among guests.
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G. J. Egan
Drive Across Country to Kilbourn by Hogan Party
Miss Gertrude Hogan and Miss Beckington with Mr James Hogan departed this morning on a cross country drive to Kilbourn. They expect to be away several days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gertrude Hogan
Miss Beckington
James Hogan
Kilbourn
Milwaukee Wedding Tonight at St Martin's Church
The marriage of Miss Minnie Hettinger and Mathew Fremey of Milwaukee will take place this evening in Milwaukee at St Martin's Church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minnie Hettinger
Mathew Fremey
Milwaukee
St. Martin’s Church
Twentieth Century Club Banquet Marks 10th Anniversary
The Twentieth Century club plans a banquet at the Country Club Monday at 1 o clock celebrating ten years of the club. Mrs. William H. Crosby will give the principal address as president of the state federation of Woman's clubs. Toasts on Our Charter Members Our New Members and Club Progress will be offered by club members. The committee includes Mrs. Frank E. Davis Mrs. D. S. McArthur Mrs. D. O. Coate and Mrs. E. A. Gotterdam.
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Twentieth Century Club
Couyntry Club
William H. Crosby
State Federation of Woman's Clubs
Frank E. Davis
D. S. McArthur
Local residents make small travels and health updates
N D Allen returns from Mudbaden Minnesota improved in health. Mrs Vincent Tausche travels to Brooklyn New York for daughter Gertrude Tausche graduation at Pratt Institute. Miss Helen Stout of Toronto visits Mrs S Y Hyde Jr. Miss Blanch Thompson of Greenwich New York visits Capt W A Thompson. Mrs N G Hillstad and family plan to move to Minneapolis. Mrs S V Underwood to spend summer in Minneapolis. Mrs W L Martin Miss Gertrude Chandler and Miss Marion Woodward of Minneapolis visit Cunningham home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. D. Allen
Mudbaden
Minn
Vincent Tausche
Brooklyn
N. Y
Gertrude Tausche
Pratt Institute
Helen Stout
Toronto
Can
8. Y. Hyde, Jr
Blanch Thompson
Greenwich
W. A. Thompson
N. G. Hillstad
Minneapollis
S. V. Underwood
Minneapolis
W. L. Martin
Gertrude Chandler
Marion Woodward
Cunningham Home
Assembly Acts and Bills Pass and Stall in State Legislature
The assembly postponed a salary raise for legislators and engrossed a cold storage resolution. Bills on text book commissions, guessing contests, street vacation, and a second choice measure moved forward or were laid over. Utilities assessments, stamp pulling machines, liquor and opiate treatment, child labor, land licenses, and hospital admission rules were discussed or acted upon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Assembly
Gettle
Congress
Committee On Printing
Mahon
College of Agriculture
Long
Ellingson
Hair care tips and home remedies from Virginia Ransome
Collected advice covers scalp cleansing with eggol shampoo a simple tonic made from water alcohol and beta quinol for thinning hair and dandruff care. Reader questions address nail removal facial cleansing powders and home formulas for skin blemishes pimple relief and a southern retired night cream recipe.
Initiative and Referendum Bill Advances in Assembly
The assembly approved bill 177A by Mr Vint allowing citizens to initiate ordinances via petition and require a vote if not acted on within 30 days. It targets liquor interests and needs 25 percent voter support for city or county measures, with 15 percent for elector initiatives. Senate panel backs a substitute lien bill for subcontractors requiring verified owner notices and funds handling to prevent embezzlement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vint
Social Democrat
Senate
Sulfo Solution Removes Superfluous Hair
Sulfo Solution dissolves hair leaves no scales and does not irritate. Antiseptic formula recommended by beauty specialists. Sold by all druggists for 1.00 per bottle or by mail from C4 Pharmacal Co Chicago Illinois.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C4 Pharmacal Co
Lake St
Chicago
Ill
Blunders in Courts Yield Odd Divorce and Contempt Errors
A Paris divorce ruling once named the advocate instead of the petitioner, forcing the lawyer to remarry his wife. A similar English Chantry case saw an order summon the wrong person, a contempt case mishandled due to surname confusion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
English Court of Chancery
On to His Job Waiter Props for Honeymoon Toast
A waiter asks an aviator fallen on a hotel roof for a room as the honeymoon loses charm with coffee that tastes like liquid shoe polish. The scene blends comic misfortune and domestic tension in a light moral vignette.
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John C. Burns
ICE Cream and Butter Company
GEO. Bahnert
Johnson St
Make
Motion Picture Theatres
W. T. Irvine, Jeweler
the Fashion Shop
Oscar Houce
Main Street
Segelke & Kohlhaus Mfg. Ce
Pacific Coast
Irvine
Miss Hettinger
Twelfth Century Club
Harper
Bodenstab
Kealy
State Tax Commission
Virginia Ransome
Isabell
Janet
Madge
Mamie
Daisy
George
Sam
Edna
England
Wisconsin
H.c.evenson
Eyesight Specialist
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