Class Day Here A Big Success At High School
High school auditorium hosts Class Day with talks and musical numbers. Myron Locke introduces students with stereopticon views, Edward Mabie presents class history, Howard Hundredmark reads the class will, Arche Skemp delivers the poem, John Allen and Edwin Johnson offer the prophecy. The school orchestra and piano duet by Helen and Charlotte Smith perform, all items well received and among the best commencements.
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Myron Locke
Edward Mabie
Howard Hundredmark
Arche Skemp
John Allen
Edwin Johnson
Helen
Charlotte Smith
Junior Prom Set as Big Event This Friday
Committees in charge report final preparations for the junior prom to be held Friday evening. They promise the event will be one of the best ever at commencement time.
Graduation Prom Promises Strong Attendance
The entire graduating class will attend the dance and many guests are expected, with Andre’s eight piece orchestra to provide music. With all arrangements completed the event should meet broad approval and be a great success.
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Andre
Yeomen Meet Well Attended at K of P Hall
The Yeomen of America gathered at the K P hall on Wednesday night in good attendance despite warm weather. Thirty five new applicants were voted on and no initiations will occur until the 28th when the season’s final class will be admitted. An ice cream supper followed the business session.
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Yeomen of America
K. of P. Hall
Reception for Grads at High School Commencement Week
The sophomore class hosted a reception in the gymnasium for the graduates drawing a large crowd. The space featured pennants and ferns with an imposing scene. The school orchestra played two selections including the grand march. Miss Winnifred Forbes sang a solo, Miss Vera Anderson played a violin solo with encores, and Miss Helen Peterson gave an exceptionally well received reading.
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High School
Winnifred Forbes
Vera Anderson
Helen Peterson
Clown Entertainer Sultan Joins Barnum and Bailey Show
Waldo the Italian born clown enters the Barnum and Bailey Greatest Show on Earth for the first time in America. He has long entertained in the court of the Sultan of Turkey and is said to be the funniest man in the old world as audiences laugh at his acts.
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Waldo
Turkey
America
Man of small deeds expects grand ideals from others
A reflective aphorism notes that a person who contributes little to themselves often projects high standards onto others. It urges caution toward evaluating ambition based on one’s own limited achievements.
As You Like It staged in Myrick park by city crowd
The play's the thing in a 8:15 Tuesday performance at the north side of Myrick park. The cast of As You Like It works with wit and lively humor as Rosalind Orlando and Touchstone spark audience delight.
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Margaret E. Wilkinson
la Crosse
Springfield Hospital
Springfield
THE
Continental
Wilson Bros
Esther Zimmerman
Norwalk
Julius Utke
Tomah
G. E. Jackson
Sam Shapiro
Durand
Peter Chase
Pigeon Falls
Myrick Park
Geo. Powell
Charlie Congnon
Pearl Gaylord
George Kilmer
Rockland
N. H. Hilliker
Tunnel City
Gateway City
Judith Larson
Blair
E. H. Jackel
Sparta
Frances Collins
Mary Shores
Osseo
Forest of Arden
Rosalind
Celia
Orlando
Frank Rudolph
B. A. Yeomen
Oak Grove Cemetery
Hall
Rose McGregor
Florence Nielbur
Will Powell
Etta Wengel
Ed. Edlehman
Wilson
M. O. Hammond
W. L. Howes
Peter Comiskey
Dan O’brien
C. W. Webb
W. A. Lee
Fay
Cornelius Knutson
Bagley
Wis
Belle Mason
Roy Rice
New Albia
Little Forest
Palmer Haberkern
Jack Hanley
Cora Tkre
Root River Valley
Magda
Cora Forsyth
Bridge Creek
Marian Julsrut
Rushford
Charles Johns
Rush Creek Valley
Mike Eckstein
J. W. Haines
L. H. Prichter
Bloomington
H. Soltan
Bangor
J. B. Hamilton
Marshfield
Wil
Ella
Josie
Inga Dahl
Viroqua
M. B. Kirk
Burlington
Jefferson Hotel
Fred Anderson
R. F. Mayve
Fete Day Preparations at Myrick Park by Normal School
Students practice daily for Fete Day at Myrick Park set for Saturday at two. Andre's Orchestra will provide music for a program featuring May Pole dances and multiple grade performances led by Mary Farnam as May Queen with attendants Emmett Law and Andrew Boyd.
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Myrick Park
Andre
Mary Farnam
Emmett Law
Andrew Boyd
Finch
Supt
L. P. Benezet
Faville
Newcomb
F. A. Cotton
Miss Hogan
J. M. Holley, Sr
F. P. Hixon
Carrol Cotton
Daisy Gage
La Crosse Forms Motorcycle Club and Officials
City riders met to form The La Crosse Motorcycle club with FE. Frank Munn as president and Wm. Novrosky as vice president. Clarence Weber secretary and Geo. L. Larson treasurer. Otto Gudenschwager captain with Conrad Nelson and Wm. Jansen as lieutenants. Members must obey speed limits and avoid muffler cut-outs to stay in good standing. The club will affiliate with the Federation of American Motorcyclists.
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la Crosse
Federation of American Motorcyclists
Local visitors and departures mark La Crosse day
Several residents left for home or visited in La Crosse. George Sitter of Madison and Nellie and Katherine Graham of Viroqua were among guests. Rev Rehler of Alma returned home. James MecCalle headed back to Caledonia Minnesota. B Keeler and William Wolfe left for Buffalo convention. John Markey sold property to William H. Luth for 1800 dollars.
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Bloomington
George Sitter
Madison
Wis
Dr. Reyler
Alma
la Crosse
Oscar Larson
Holmen
Nellie
Katherine Graham
Viroqua
James MecCa
W. F. Kramer
Thomas Withrow
Mississippi River
Frank Withrow
John Markey
William H. Luth
Twentieth Century Club Picnic At Law-Finch Cottage
The Twentieth Century club ladies enjoyed an afternoon at the Law-Finch cottage with hostesses Mrs Law and Mrs Finch. Guests from Indianapolis Centralia and Des Moines attended a 6 o'clock supper for forty-one at the east veranda, with plans to meet at the Bob White cottage soon.
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Twentieth Century Club
Law-Finch
C. N. Noble
William Doerflinger
Bob White
Miss Schulze Hosts Embroidery Club Gathering
Miss Cora Schulze entertained yesterday afternoon for the embroidery club with Miss Julia Waters as guest of honor. Mrs. P. T. Schulze will host tomorrow for Miss Waters.
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Schultze
Cora Schulze
Julia Waters
P. T. Schulze
Miss Waters
Novelty Array Showcased by Barnum and Bailey Circus
Ten thousand wonders will be disclosed in La Crosse on Friday June 23 by the Barnum and Bailey Greatest Show on Earth. The program boasts 110 big acts by 400 artists including a giraffe born in America and famed acts like Charlie the chimpanzee, Jupiter the balloon horse, and numerous aerialists and animal specialists. The forenoon parade spans three miles, beginning at 10 o’clock, with performances also touring from Madison Square Garden New York City where the season began in March.
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la Crosse
Barnum’ and Bailey
America
London
Charlie
Jupiter
Winston
Berzac
John Ducander
Siegrist-Silbon
Fonelli
Les Deko
Les Silvas
Georgetty
Konyot
Dollar
Codono
Nettie Carrol
Davenport
la Mar
Madison Square Garden
New York City
Urge Norwegian in High School
A group of local Norwegians meeting at Dr. A Gunderson's home urged adding Norwegian literature to the high school curriculum. They plan to present the proposal to the board of education, arguing the course can be introduced with suitable teachers and existing favorable conditions.
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A. Gunderson
Board of Education
$15 000 Company Formed Here
Papers of incorporation for the Bumps Perfected Paper Fastener Co. were filed with the secretary of state in Madison on Wednesday. The stock is set at $10,000. Incorporators include George P. Bump N. M. Bump Wendell A. Anderson former mayor of La Crosse and S. W. Anderson. The paper fastener was invented by George P. Bump and has been in use for some time.
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Bumps
Madison
George P. Bump
N. M. Bump
Wendell A. Anderson
la Crosse
S. W. Anderson
Watch Repairmanship with Careful Standards
A shop stresses careful testing and regulation of every watch it repairs before delivery. It rejects cheap materials and promises standard pricing.
Dinner for coach a great success
J. W. Wilce, director of athletics at the high school, was honored at a banquet by athletes who had won their LC's this year. He praised the boys and urged early training for a likely state football title next fall while stressing clean athletics. Captains of football basketball track and baseball spoke in praise of him.
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J. W. Wilce
B. E. McCormick
L. P. Benezet
Wilce
Prof. McCormick
Death of Firemen Shown at Majestic
A Majestic theatre program previews a motion picture serializing the Chicago stock yard disaster in which Chief Horan and 25 firefighters were killed. The film covers the alarm to the recovery of bodies as families and onlookers witnessed the deadly blaze and valiant rescue efforts.
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Stock Yard
Chicago
Horan
Majestic Theatre
Portuguese Revolution Rumors Grow as Mutiny Spreads
Madrid dispatches report a monarchist mutiny at Chaves killing its commander. In Braga monarchists seize the local republican paper office and gain control. Lisbon says troops are being rushed to affected areas as uncertainty rises.
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London
Portugal
Madrid
Exchange
Chaves
Braga
Lisbon
Toeller Praises La Crosse Hydroplane Boat
Commodore John Toeller of the La Crosse Motorboat club reports on the hydroplane La Crosse under construction in Winona and plans for the July Dubuque M V P B A races. The speed vessel will race in twenty, twenty six, thirty two and forty foot classes plus handicap events. A contingent including Harry Taggart John Salzer John Utermoh l William Hurtgen and G A Kelly accompanied Toeller.
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John Toeller
la Crosse
la Crossa
Winona
Harry Taggart
John Salzer
John Utermoehl
William Hurtgen
G. A. Kelly
Commodore Toeller
Outcasts Off For Pennant
The Outcasts hope to win three more in Lake City after a strong run. Manager Bond plans no lineup changes, with Hooker likely on the mound. The team, energized by new management, aims to finish among the first division after a four game winning streak.
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Lake City
Bond
Red Wing
Nicaragua approves loan from American bankers
The Nicaraguan assembly voted 26 to 6 to approve a convention with the United States. It provides for liquidation of Nicaragua’s indebtedness by a loan from American bankers.
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Managua
Nicaragua
Nicaraguan Assembly
United States
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Cherries
PINES
John C. Burns
ICE Cream and Butter Company
the Fashion Shop
F. A. Reiman Exclusive Garment Store
Fifth and Main Streets
Oscar Houce
Main Street
Sultan
Oxfords
Fred Heil Shoe Co
W. T. Irvine
W. T. Irvine, Jeweler
Union Made
Adams
Russia
New York
Paris
Adams Oan
J. E. Willing
Toeller
H. C. Evenson
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