Marshfield Boy Wins Oratorical Title in State Contest
George Wahle of Marshfield won the state oratorical contest at Reedsburg with the speech Emmett's Vindication. Raymond Ogilvie of Wautoma placed second and Justin Davis of Reedsburg third amid a tight scoring race. Rhinehart Thaluer of Ironwood was fourth, George Barrett of La Crosse tied for fifth with Jacob Leinenkugel of Chippewa Falls, and Frank Chloupek of Manitowoc was seventh. The judges were Professors Sanders and Erickson and Attorney Hill.
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George Wahle
Marshfield
Emmett
Reedsburg
Raymond Ogilvie
Wautamo
Justin Davis
Rhinehart Thaluer
Ironwood
George Barrett
Jacob Leinenkugel
Chippewa Falls
Frank Chloupek
Manitowoc
Benjamin Gibbon
Rewey
Barrett
McCormick
Sanders
Normal School
Erickson
Ripon College
Attorney Hill
Madison
Wautoma
Nye
Rhinehart Thalner
la Crosse
Garfield
Lovejoy
I Never Tell My Plans Before I Do Them
A young matron compares daily schemes to a French farce as she recalls a day of misjudgments. She reports announcing plans to visit a friend and telephoning relatives, only to have trains delayed and events unfold unexpectedly. She ends vowing to act first then disclose intentions.
Fragmentary chat echoes seaside acquaintance
A muddled dialogue reveals uncertainty about recognizing a city acquaintance from the seashore, a broken promise to marriage, and light observations on personal traits and flirtations. The text uses light, ironic commentary on social behavior and money owed.
Lumber Dealers Called to Stand in Grand Jury Probe
About twenty Minneapolis lumber men are summoned to testify at a Chicago grand jury investigation into the lumber trust. Subpoenas issued to leaders of the local paper and lumber groups seek correspondence on unfair competition and boycott practices between wholesalers and retailers. The probe follows long-running clashes over territorial sales and dealer boycotts.
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Minneapolis
Minn
Lumber Trust
Chicago
Northwest
B. F. Nelson
Hennepin Paper Company
J. H. Queal
J. H. Queal & Co
H. E. White
Willis and Gille discuss church and burden of effort
Willis asks Gille why he does not attend church. Gille says it is too far and they live next to one but he dislikes dressing up for the short trip. The quote suggests people feel overburdened and resist taking on others' duties.
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Willis
Gille
Puck
Smarter Mothers Inspire Witty Baby Sayings, Study Suggests
A study notes that households with higher maternal intelligence tend to produce more humorous baby phrases. Researchers link cognitive engagement to playful language among infants as families share jokes and witty expressions.
Learning a Skill Through Repeated Practice
The saying emphasizes that mastery comes from performing a task repeatedly and persisting in practice until proficiency is achieved. It highlights hands on experience as key to improvement and confidence.
No Real People Behind Scott Characters
An essay notes 2,836 fictional characters populate Sir Walter Scott novels. It traces imaginative company from childhood heroes to a widening adult circle including Homer, Shakespeare, Dickens, Thackeray, Balzac, Daudet, Tolstoy, Kipling, and others, illustrating the vast span of literary acquaintances stored in memory.
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Walter Scott
Robinson Crusoe
Christian the Pilgrim
Don Quixote
Gulliver
Immortal Company
Thackeray
George Eliot
Dickens
Dumas
Balzac
Daudet
Tolstoy
Anna
Kipling
Hester Prynne
Meredith
Anatole France
M. Bergeret
New York Tribune
The Meanest Man on Earth in Philadelphia Snoring
A Philadelphia man known as the meanest on earth allegedly snores loudly from an apartment hotel. His bedroom window opens to a court with strong acoustics and spring increases noise. Neighbors begged him to stop and he answered by rigging a megaphone to project into the court all night.
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Jones
Philadelphia
Clothiers win lengthy game in sixteenth inning
After sixteen innings the Nelson clothing company defeated Viroqua town team 7 to 6 but the game will not be official as Viroqua failed to finish its at bat in the sixteenth. The deciding rematch is set for July 2 at League Park. Hauge of Viroqua was knocked unconscious by Erickson as the winning run scored.
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Nelson Clothing Company
Viroqua Town
North Side Clothiers
la Crosse
Clothiers
Ferris
Taylor
Viroquans
Viroqua Boys
Viroqua
League Park
Hauge
Erickson
North Side In Brief Sees Residents And Visitors
Will Knebes, confined at home, is improving rapidly. Joseph Dunn remains ill at home. Anton Christianson spent Sunday with friends in Viroqua. Madison convention visitors Nels Eithun and Ole Brakke with Bert Nelson. Herman Johnson visited from Lansing Iowa. August Christianson of Chicago visits North La Crosse. Infant son of Mr. and Mrs. J Hicks, French Island, died. burial this afternoon. William Burkhart funeral this afternoon at Oak Grove. St James church banquet Thursday evening. Caledonia Street M E Church officers meet tonight at John McKenbie’s. Vernon Coolidge ill at home. Mrs. W A Devine expected home today. Jack Craigen left for Ryegate Montana. James Selby visiting Rochester. Elsie Arlington to Pierce Illinois. Nutting couple back from Savanna visit. Clara Anderson returns to Milwaukee. J C Stein returns to Columbus after visit. Mrs L Krueger to three months in Genda. N Nichols to visit Stoneboro PA. Pastors’ union picnic held at Dresden Park. A Johnson of Alma visiting. Roy Skemp of Savanna visiting Berlin street. Lynn Winell returns to Alma after visit. Clark Johnson of Fountain City in city. Yates wedding tour to Missouri. Ladies Aid to Garden party at 1437 George. Mrs S A Shinkel returns from St Paul. Rev H B Leonard to preach at Tabernacle Baptist June 18 and stay three months. Mrs J E Carter visits Cassville. Mrs J E Smith and children have…
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S Will Knebes
Joseph Dunn
Anton Christianson
Viroqua
Nels Eithun
Whalen
Minn
Ole Brakke
Lanesboro
Madison
Bert Nelson
Herman Johnson
Lansing
Iowa
North Side
August Christianson
Chicago
North la Crosse
Elsie Arlington
Pierce, Ill
F. D. Nutting
Gillette Street
Savanna
Clara Anderson
Milwaukee
Wis
J. C. Stein
Columbus
A. Skemp
Berlin Street
Lynn Winell
Alma
Clark Johnson
Fountain City
Yates
Missouri
Ladies’ Aid Society
Caledonia Street
M. FE
S. H. Warren
George Street
Mesdames Snyder
Lee Staats
van Berg
Warren
Steinmetz
Wiles
L. Widrick
Willard
Wolcott
S. A. Shinkel
Charles Street
St. Paul
H. B. Leonard
Charleston
Tll
Tabernacle Baptist Church
J. E. Carter
Cassville
Wisconsin
J. E. Smith
Former La Crosse Man Promoted General Master Mechanic
Word from La Crosse says Silas Zwight, born and raised there, has been promoted to general master mechanic of the Northern Pacific railroad. He began as a Burlington fireman, moved to the NP after 1888, rose to traveling engineer, now based in St. Paul.
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la Cross
Silas Zwight
la Crosse
Northern Pacific Railroad
Zwight
Burlington
Northern Pacific
Travelin
St. Paul
Fire wagon runs over dog on Cal Street
A dog belonging to Michael was killed when No. 4 fire station's wagon ran over it. The animal darted from the curb as the ladder wagon rushed down Cal Street barking at the horses, and the wheels passed over its body.
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No. 4
Michael
Cal Street
Velasquez a Cheap Artist and Court Painter
Don Caspar de Guzman, Conde Duque d Olivarez born 1587 Rome became first minister of Philip IV. dismissed 1643 exiled two years later. He patronized Velasquez enabling him to become court painter at age eighteen. A portrait paid homage by his patron and later sold through several auctions before reaching the Hispanic Museum in New York. Velasquez received 11 dollars for his court painter services.
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Don Caspar de Guzman
Conde Duque d’Olivarez
Rome
Philip IV
Velasquez
Velasques
Hispanic Museum of
New York
Robert & Holford
London
W. Stanton Howard
Harper's Maszine
Love of Nature and the lure of home lands
The passage argues that appreciation of nature is not new and that seeing picturesque scenery is not a modern invention. It notes that mountain dwellers who leave their hills crave their homeland and suffer when away. It also warns that belittling oneself does not raise others’ regard.
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Julius
Hare
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