North Side Briefs Highlight Local Visits and Illnesses
North Side notes list Jens Jensen leaving for West Salem for vacation and several visits among Milwaukee, Caledonia, Westby, and Florence. Illness confines Miss Margaret Davis, Miss Adeline Pruetz hosted Florence Joy, and others recover or travel. Local residents and visitors include Hackett in Caledonia, Gittens from Wilton, Riley heading to Prairie du Chien, and church youth events at Bethel Lutheran.
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O'Neil Shoe
Jens Jensen
George Street
West Salem
O. Mahlum
Westby
Olaf Olson
Berlin Street
Ben Eie
North Side
Herman Spontzgen
Milwaukee
Vriday
Margaret Davis
Fred Riley
Wood Street
Prairie du Chien
Henry Wisland
Caledonia
Minn
Young People’s Society
Bethel Lutheran Church
J. H. Johnson
Wisconsin Senate Approves Recall Bill Shift to County Judge
The Wisconsin senate passed a bill changing recall petitions for commission cities to be filed with the county judge rather than the city clerk. The measure also requires counting the voter's name as qualified at signing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madison
Wis
Senate
Bryan Seeks Peace Through Mediation Treaty and Education
Washington report outlines Bryan three part remedy for causeless war. First step calls for joint mediation by United States and neutrals. Second proposes a one year peace treaty investigation to cool passions. Third advocates a worldwide peace education campaign teaching brotherhood.
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Washington
Bryan
United States
Box Car Bandit Strikes Winona Wounding Two Men
In Winona a box car bandit wounded George Lescoco in the leg during a hold up in the railroad yard. Earlier an assault in La Crescent wounded Section Boss Jimmy Kane. Police believe the same assailant fired Kane and may be targeting Knights of the road in the area.
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Jimmy Kane
la Crescent
George Lescoco
Winona
Lescoco
William Ding
Ding
Kane
The Christian hailed as finest picture by local viewers
A reader praises Hall Caine’s The Christian at the Majestic calling it the greatest picture since Quo Vadis. The reviewer notes superb photography and acting, a strong moral message, and wishes success for the film.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hall Caine
the Majestic
Mayville
Frank B. Dunkley
Jack M. Schwartz
Reliable Feature Film Company
The
Modjeska
Viroqua Social Notes Share Trips and Life Events
George Schroeder and wife with Mr. and Mrs. John Stoll return from a two week fishing trip in northern Wisconsin. Alban Lindemann graduates commerce at the state university and comes home with his mother. Max Roman’s kitchen fire is halted by quick fire department response. A bridal shower honors Rose Garin and Lawrence Finley. A daughter arrives for Rev. and Mrs. Smeby. Bernard Root marries Lizzie McLees at the bride’s home.
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Viroqua
Wis
George Schroeder
John Stoll
Wisconsin Lakes
Alban Lindemann
The
State University
Commerce
Almon Fortney
Soldiers Grove
Malla Neprud
Eau Claire
Vernon County
Garin
Frank Wise
Lawrence Finley
T. C. Finley
Finley Ridge
Smeby
Henry Lindeman
Oklahoma
L. C. Boyle
San Diego
Cal
Austro German Losses in Galician Front Totals Revealed
An official war office review shows Austro German losses on a forty mile Galician sector during the past month amounting to 120 000 to 156 600 men. The figure reflects heavy fighting along the frontier.
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Petrograd
War Office
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Seneca
Adeline Pruetz
Lucile Yehle
Dubuque
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Kane Street
John Kelly
Gould Street
A. Hackett
Archie Gittens
Rose Street
Wilton
John Streeter
North Dakota
H. B. Klos
St. Louis
S. Stendahl
Minneapolis
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Ettrick
Mississippi River
Davenport
Iowa
LA Crosse
ST. Paul
Morning Star
C. A. Thomas
Northern Steamboat Co
Bandit
Tramp
Fourth Street
A. Gundersen
J. A. Thwing
Cash
N. Frey
J. B. Brenner
L. J. Kilian N. Frey I’. A. Cotton
B. F. Keeler
Ole Elbertsen
O. R. Skaar
L. B. Benezet
Viroqua, Wis
International News Service
Miss Smith
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Errin
George McManus
Golly
Jiggs
Chicago
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Detroit
Cleveland
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Georgian Bay
Mackinac Run
Eaual Chicago, Duluth & Georgian Bay Transit Co
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