Civic conference to be held in July Madison Wis
A conference on Civic secretariatship as public service will convene July 2 and 3 at the capitol in Madison Wisconsin. The event precedes the National Education Association meeting in St Paul and aims to align proposals on legislation and administration for broader education reform with leaders nationwide. Margaret Woodrow Wilson will attend a preliminary Wisconsin event June 19 to aid civic secretaries and social center directors and to launch the Social Center Magazine.
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National Education Association
St. Paul
Margaret Woodrow Wilson
Madison
Wisconsin
Miss Wilson
Social Center Magazine
Conference On Social Center Development
Wilson
Common Council
Daddy's Bedtime ADDY Tells Evelyn A Dolls Picnic Tale
A bedtime story narrates Effie hosting a dolls picnic for four girls and their many dolls. The dolls dress in fine ribbons and feathers, perform tricks and recite poems, enjoy pink and white dishes, cambric tea, sandwiches, ice cream, and sponge cake, then tidy up for departure with peppermint baskets.
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Addy
Evelyn
Jack
Effe
Daddy
Effie
Santa Claus
Conference on civic use of schoolhouses for public discussion
Wisconsin and seven other states pass laws declaring citizens may use schoolhouses for free discussion emulating New England town halls. A forthcoming conference aims to advance citizen deliberation, focusing on a responsible secretarial function to organize ongoing public discourse with paid civic secretaries or principals under school boards.
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Wisconsin
New England
Horsford’s Acid Phosphate as nerve tonic drink
An 1800s advertisement promotes Horsford's Acid Phosphate as a refresher and nerve tonic. It claims quick restoration of strength and lists sugar or fruit syrup as suitable mixers for a refreshing summer beverage.
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Horsford
Sleep to death beneath a car in Iowa tragedy
Muscatine Iowa June 8 Driven to shelter under a flat car on the sidetrack at Rowley after a long walk to a ditching camp the Siverly brothers Verne and Walter slept to death when an engine coupled to the stationary car pulled it to the main track mangling one body and injuring the other who died hours later.
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Muscatine
Iowa
Rowley
Verne
Walter Siverly
Haines Siverly
One Dead, Two Hurt In Detroit Car Collision
A Detroit crash on June 8 left one man dead and two others seriously injured after two cars collided. The incident occurred in Detroit, and investigators are coordinating with local authorities to determine the cause.
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Detroit
Mich
Poslam Soap Promises Clear Complexion and Healthier Skin
Poslam Soap is promoted as improving complexion, hands, and skin health through medicated cleansing. It claims the soap is rich and pure, with hygienic properties from Poslam, suitable for daily toilet and bath use. Available in large 25 cent and toilet 15 cent sizes from druggists nationwide.
Income tax case tests Wisconsin law in Ashland
In Ashland Wisconsin Montreal Mining Co an Ohio corporation challenges the state income tax on income from a Montreal mine sold to eastern smelters arguing interstate commerce. Attorney General Owen defends that tax on Wisconsin earned income applies regardless of source and the dispute may go to the US Supreme Court.
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Ashland
Wis
G. N. Risjord
Montreal Mining Co
Montreal
Ashland County
W. C. Owen
Wisconsin
United States Supreme Court
Ohio
Plane lifesaver hero saves pilot from Lake Michigan
Chicago June 8 A hy dro aermobil saves Anthony Stedleman who fell 300 feet into Lake Michigan. Aviator Jack Vilas nearby in another hydro aeroplane aided the rescue as motor boats closed in, pulling the exhausted flyer from the water.
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Chicago
Anthony Stedleman
Jack Vilas
Stedleman
Lake Michigan
Vilas
Stadleman
Anarchists' Fountain Square trial set for Friday
In Tarrytown New York on June 8 the trials of anarchists charged with interrupting traffic in Fountain Square were set for Friday June 12. Judge Sheffield granted time to prepare the defense and Justice Moorehouse allowed a bond of 290 dollars. Alexander Berkman said bail would be furnished this afternoon.
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Tarrytown
N. Y
Fountain Square
Sheffield
Justice Moorehouse
Alexander Berkman
National Conference on Civic Secretari[al] Ship to be Held in Madison
A national conference on civic secretary ship to promote the school civic center movement will be held in Madison on July 2 and 3. The call for the conference was issued today by C. P. Cary, Wisconsin superintendent of schools.
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Madison
Wis
C. P. Cary
Wisconsin
Salt Tonic for Kidneys Promoted by Drugstore Ad
An old advertisement touts Jad Salts and similar drinks to “flush” kidneys and ease backache. It urges drinking water and four ounces of rad Salts daily, claiming the acids and wastes are removed, kidneys stay active, and bladder weakness ends. Charl es A Bey, druggist, 503 Main Street, endorses the remedy.
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Chas. A. Bey
Druggist
Main Street
Old Resident Mrs Eli Kinney Dies After Long Life
Olive J Folts known as Mrs Eli Kinney lifelong resident of West Salem Wisconsin died May 31 at town home after moving from Spar ta farm in 1912 born March 20 1838 Cataraugus County New York married Eli Kinney 1856 family moved to La Crosse County farmed nearly 50 years six children Mary Tripp Hartford SD Caroline Kinney deceased Herman E Kinney Elbert H Kinney Bert Kinney and Bell Knudson of West Salem The S O B club entertained at Mrs Jimmie Norris home and other local news notes.
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West Salem
Wis
Olive J. Folts
Eli Kinney
Cataraugus County
N. Y
Wisconsin
Mr. Kinney
Diaz Will Not Return to Mexico Says European Trip Worthless
Porfirio Diaz will not return to Mexico after his European trip, stating that he left nothing of value worth returning for and implying no incitement or goal would bring him back. The remark underscores his distance from political life and public influence.
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Porfirio Diaz
Mexico
Europe
Cure for thin blood with Williams Pink Pills
Aimed at anemia this home remedy promotes blood formation with fresh air and proper diet. A former sufferer recalls emaciation headaches and fatigue, noting the pills restored appetite flesh and health. Free booklet Building Up the Blood from Williams Medicine Co. Schenectady.
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Iteegins
Dr. Williams
Dr. Williams Medicine Co
Schenectady
E .E
Littleville Nine Lose To Hotel Nine In Parasol Day
Echo Field witnessed a summer baseball clash as Littleville fell 9 to 5 to the Hotel nine. Capt Link Stevens urged his players to keep fighting while romance intertwined with rivalries, as Helen Galen’s blue parasol stirred tensions and Dick Mifflin battled on the mound.
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Echo Field
Littleville Nine
Bay
Hotel Nine
Sammy Hawk
Link Stevens
Todd
Wakeman
Miss Galen
Peters
Mifflin
Helen Galen
Link
Omaha
May Platt
May
Littleville
Dick Mifflin
Helen
Galen
Jim Todd
Jim
Parasol, Pride, and a Winning Night in Link’s World
Link Stevens reflects on the day’s losses and wins as a baseball game and personal hopes intertwine. Helen Galen calls, teasing about “the great game,” while Link weighs his chances with duty and pride. The night ends with a anticipation shared between lovers and legal minds.
Love Costs Too Much for Those Who Fear the Heart
A compact adage notes that many men miss out on love because they cannot endure the pain of longing. The line reflects caution about emotional risk and the value of openness in affection.
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Milan
Castoria
Montreal Mining Company
GET
S. O. B. Club
Jennie Norris
Maude Taylor
Jessie Leissering
la Crosse
Bernie May
Oltman
Onalaska
la Crosse County
the Tribune
Helen Doremts
McClure
Calumet
Linois
France
Jay
Second National Bank
Link Steven
Ignk
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