Civic Bodies Editorial Calls End to Board of Trade
An editorial argues for disbanding the board of trade after failed attempts to recruit a president. It notes LaCrosse’s prominence, Toland White Beaver’s influence, and the need for unity among citizens and business leaders to restore the city’s fortunes and the board’s reputation. The piece criticizes past practices, urges penitence, and reflects on Toland’s role in education and regional prominence.
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Pie
Board of Trade
Spring
Valley Blinn
Toland moves on to bigger field while La Crosse stays home
The board of trade may still push for a new school building to expand Toland schools, allowing growth to double or triple. A strong businessman is set to lead the board, shaping it as a conservative, limited organization focused on soldiers and manufacturers, while merchants’ association must rise to protect retailer interests. Joint talks with Watters’ merchants’ group could unite civic bodies and boost benefits.
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J. Toland
la Crossel
Board of Trade
Teland
Merchants‘ Protective Association
Board of Trade and Merchants' Association of Watters Af Genera
Jies
Doerflinger
La Crosse Baseball Fans Deserve Better Attendance
The article laments La Crosse's poor season attendance, noting average crowds around 200 and a peak of 10 on a single day. It contrasts La Crosse with faster, higher-paid rival teams, praises manager Hawley for building a strong roster, and urges stronger support as Class A baseball is argued to deserve Class A attendance.
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OLSSS
la Croghe
Lend
Madizon
Scenatore
la Crosses
Tailenders
Hawley
Rockford
Brindley
Chicago
Hillott
Currency bids emerge as bright highlight of session
The currency bids finally presented during the closing phase of the session surpass earlier hopes and are likely to be welcomed with general congratulation. The report notes the bids' strong performance and says they may become a focal point of discussion among observers.
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Philadelphia Public Ledger
A Wise Provision in Northern Public Schools
The Baltimore American quotes a note praising needlework taught to boys in northern public schools as a practical skill for modern marriage. It cites a conversation about James and his new wife with a jab at temper, implying domestic anecdotes.
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James
Joan
Baltimore American
The Little Christian at Van Dyke Eaton Company Theater
The Van Dyke Eaton company presents The Little Christian a five act pastoral noted for pleasing old and young. Miss Ethel May the Mystery Girl appears with special questions and feats of memory after the Saturday matinee and evening shows. Ladies only session follows with free personal questions on health marriage or divorce, and the theater will be packed.
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van Dyke & Eaton Company
Chriss
Koch
Father “Strong
Miss Haton
Marsis
Ethel May
Opera House
van Dyke& Eaton. Company
Miss May
Mays_warnts
Andren
Quips and Cranks and Wanton Wiles in Old News Tone
A compact survey of humorous clippings and quips from old Missouri and Massachusetts anecdotes. A Pittsburg Past missive recalls shared wit about finances and stateside satire. A schoolroom exchange features Tommy describing the lynx and a linguist’s Esperanto remark in clipped, period voice.
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Rosy
Stout
Pittsburg
Iowa results signal close Senate race and GOP shakeup
The Milwaukee Journal notes a tight Iowa Senate contest with Allison narrowly ahead of Cummins. It cites Allison’s Iowa name as a strong tradition and reflects on the defeat of Hull, Cummins’ retirement, and gains by progressive Republicans in stand out districts. The piece predicts broader effects on do nothing Congress and renomination battles across states including Wisconsin.
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Milwaukee Journal
Iowa
Allison
Cummins
United States
Almend
Congress
Hull
Causins
Cannon
Tad
Wisconsin
Fashion Hints by May Manton on chemisette ensembles
The article outlines a versatile fashion design featuring an over waist with chemisette and matching sleeves, using lace or washable tulle guimpes. It notes seasonable materials including cottons, silks, and wools, and describes blouse, basque, and belt details, plus yardage for sizes and pattern 5992 with mailing options.
Dorothy Walsh Becomes Nurse in Chicago
Miss Dorothy Walsh daughter of James Walsh president of the Southern Indiana Railroad plans a career in nursing following two older sisters. The Meyey hospital training school class she graduates with numbers thirty and graduation will be held at the Auditorium Thursday night with other Sacred Heart academy alumni noted.
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Chicago
Dorothy, Walsh
James
Walsh
Southern
Indiana
Failroad
Lfe
Adelaide Walsh
Sacred Heart Academy
The Pauper of Park Lane Gurus
A dark drawing room scene unfolds as Levi and Sam observe an aged servant and a defiant visitor, the mysterious Mand Petro vitch, whose arrival signals a deeper intrigue. Levi's calm, strategic counsel contrasts with Sam's growing caution as a hidden motive edges into view.
Secretive Games In Nevetn Square Night
In the Red London dusk Max and Charlie await a secret meeting as Maud visits Statham to confront him. Old Sam Statham, powerful and wary, faces a calm yet defiant Maud while Max plans a covert entrance and all await the outcome of a suspected Serb alliance and hidden debts.
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Leyi
Levi
GharHe
Chaiiié
Lavi
Bevi
Slax
Charlie
Alvis
Max
Gil
Ter
Bill
Maud
London
Nevetn Square
Leo
Statham
Charles
Harrigan
Belgrade
Petroviteh
Honatie
Serian
Servia
Samuel Statham
Fragmentary Dramatic Exchange Foretells Tense Confrontation
A tense scene unfolds with Gharlig and Max watching a young woman as she teeters toward danger. An old man and the girl converse heatedly, interrupted by a stealthy movement behind them, building suspense for the continuation.
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Max
Twliy
Staatham
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