License Application for La Crosse Liquor Sale 1911
An application to the La Crosse Common Council requests a license to sell intoxicating liquors on premises at 111 Main Street from July 1, 1911, to July 1, 1912. Bondsmen listed are J. G. Jackel and Jos. J. Tikal, dated June 15, 1911, by David Bailey.
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Common Council
City of
la Crosse
United States
Village of
Main Street
J. G. Jackel
Jos
J. Tikal
David Bailey
Licenses to Sell Liquor Filed in La Crosse
A La Crosse citizen applies to the Common Council for a license to sell intoxicating liquors in quantities under one gallon for on premises consumption at 120 South Fifth, south half of lot 5 block 13 Dunn Dousman and Cameron's addition. Bondsmen are Casper Newberg and Matt Newberg, dated June 7, 1911.
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City of
la Crosse
United States
Dunn, Dousman and Cameron
South Fifth Street
Casper Newberg
Matt Newberg
Wm. Cooper
Ancient Sardinia feud ends in public reconciliation
In Sardinia a centuries old feud between the Crecchion and Cardi families is settled in a cathedral ceremony. The two heads Advocate Crecchion and Cavaliere Cardi embraced publicly as crowds cheered. Bishops and island notables had previously attempted reconciliation efforts. The peace is seen as sacred to Sardinians.
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Sardinia
Crecchion
Cardi
Tempio
Ozieri
Carabinieri
Cathedral
Santa Teresa
Advocate Crecchion
Cavaliere Cardi
Island
Arrest of Atlantic Coast Line cashier in $26,000 shortage
Richmond dispatch reports Louis L. Gregory formerly cashier for the Atlantic Coast Line railway was arrested in Denver on a charge of missing $26,000. He was bonded for $30,000 with American Surety offering a $1,000 reward for capture.
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Richmond
Denver
Louis L. Gregory
Atlantic Coast Line Railway
American Surety Company
The Prince’s Note on Rachel's Speaking Voice
A Prussian prince and admirer left musical notes on Rachel’s voice noting a two octave compass with seven usable notes from F sharp minor, including specific bass and tenor pitches in Racine and modern plays. He questions if this vocal notation is strict and suggests broader study of actors’ speech ranges.
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William I
Rachel
Racine
S “Bajazet
Andromaque
Adrienne Lecouvreur
Whistle While Willie Did Not Pick the Berries
A suffrage leader uses a country boy story to illustrate a point about effort and influence. The boy is praised for whistling while his brother picked berries, earning him extra after supper, demonstrating how perception and participation affect rewards.
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Willie
Charles Levee Returns From Waupaca Business Trip
Charles Levee of 914 Gillette Street has returned from a business trip to Waupaca Wisconsin.
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Charles Levee
Gillette Street
Waupaca, Wis
Diplomacy in a Hotel Suite Over Tenant Dispute
A hotel manager recalls using diplomacy and a white lie to resolve a crowded season clash. A San Francisco guest refused to leave a promised suite, so staff moved his belongings to a vacant room upstairs and claimed a leaking ceiling. The guest accepted the explanation and stayed silent.
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San Francisco
San Franciscan
New York Sun
The Terse Claret Debate in 1671 Drama
A note explains the term terse as used by Shadwell in The Humorists and its possible link to Dutch courage. It suggests terse may be a condensed form of tierce or of claret and may refer to a drink that did its job directly without circumlocution.
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Shadwell
Anniversary Murmurs About Long-Consummated Marriages
A reflective note on couples whose long marriages draw little notice beyond routine anniversaries and the faint memory of a late night joke the following morning.
Circus crowds prompt extra Milwaukee trains to La Crosse
Crowds from the outlying territory flock to La Crosse to see the circus as two Milwaukee railroad specials run on the La Crosse and Southern Minnesota divisions. The La Crosse division train arrives at 9 25 a m and the S M special at 10. Departures are 7 and 7 30 p m respectively with additional cars added to other trains to handle traffic.
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la Crosse
Milwaukee Railroad
Southern Minnesota
North Side
S&s. M
South Side
Birthday Suits Complaints From North Side Boat Houses
Police report rising complaints from Black River boat house owners near Cope Land Park. Boys and young men swim in the river in their birthday suits during hot weather and disregard property rights. Concerns include smoking while changing and risks from gasoline stored in the houses.
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Black River
Copeland Park
North Side in Brief local notes from La Crosse
North Side brief items include Theodore Thorsen and Clarence Miller traveling to the Twin Cities. Rev E O Vik and daughters attending the Lutheran synod in St Paul. Miss Mabel Thorsen attending a Choral Union convention in St Paul. multiple residents visiting relatives in cities like Milwaukee, Chicago, Memphis and Aurora. a Caledonia church picnic at Myrick park. a North Presbyterian Sunday school picnic at Myrick park. and various visits, travels, and community events around La Crosse.
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E. O. Vik
Charles Street
St. Paul
Ella
Mabel Miller
B. A. Lehnberg
Milwaukee
John Brakke
Soldiers Grove
Wis
Brakke
Avon Street
Daniel Allen
Trempealeau
Mabel Thorsen
Caledonia Street
John Blystad
Lillian
Milaca
Caledonia Methodist Episcopal Church
Myrick Park
Alice Collins
Kane Street
Memphis
Fred Riely
Prospect Street
Chicago
Laura Brabrant
Elda Anderson
Aurora
Ill
Joe Arneson
R.S. McFarland
Caney
Kas
Carl Calhoun
C. West
Galena
Anna Olson
Worcester
Iowa
F. Severson
Eva
Edna Jolivette
Madison
French Island
Father Kinney
Black River Falls
Father Murphy
St. James Church
Daisy Rice
Tomah
Fred Heinke
Minneapolis
Arthur Peterson
Holmen
J. H. Ryder
Genoa
la Crosse
Nelson Clothing Company
John Resban
Kokomo
Bert Nelson
North Presbyterian Church
Tabernacle Baptist Church
North Presbyterian
Congregational Churches
W. D. Cox
Senate Passes Reservoir Bill and Industrial Education Plan
In Madison Wisconsin the Senate approved a measure authorizing the Chippewa and Flambeau Improvement Co to build reservoirs to regulate water flow year round. The bill includes state aid for industrial education via the Stout Manual Training School and way to fund future years, plus consolidation of fish and game with forestry services for efficiency.
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Madison
Wis
Thomas
Chippewa Falls
Chippewa & Flambeau Improvement Company
State Board
Senate
Railroad Commission
Sanborn
Insurance Commissioner's Department
Stout
Menomonie
Fish and Game Department
Forestry Department
Fish and Game
Thomas J. Fleming
Milwaukee
Fair Grounds
House of Correction
County House of Correction
Martin
Milwaukee County
Assemblyman Bell
Legislative Committee
Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Company
State Tax Commission
Assembly
Governor to Speak at Duluth Multinational Picnic
In Duluth four national societies plan large events today with 10 000 to 15 000 visitors. The Midsummer Day Swedish celebration tops the program with about 20 000 Swedes present. Governor Eberhart is slated as the principal speaker. Also Finnish and Norwegian gatherings and a Ste Jean Baptiste Day celebration by French Canadian residents are on the docket.
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Duluth
Minn
Minnesota
Wisconsin
Michigan
Eberhart
Wisconsin Anti Saloon League to lecture on saloon problem
Mrs. Frank Gerke of Waukon Iowa who has been visiting her mother Mrs C Kennedy 1420 Wood Street was taken to St Francis hospital this morning for a serious operation. Marquette and Carroll courts of the Catholic Order of Foresters will hold their annual picnic Sunday at Myrick Park.
Art of Smiling and the Power of a Pleasant Look
A reflection on why people show sour expressions amid daily rush and how smiling affects others. Cites Japanese practice of mirror training to look pleasant and notes that a cheerful countenance can brighten both speaker and observer. Ends with a biblical proverb about influence of character.
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Japan
Baptist Commonwealth
Wobbler's Club of Square Jawed Men Responds
A lively description of a group described as square jawed men and receding chinned chaps who refuse to quit. The passage mocks their confidence and notes their physiognomical hopes remain despite contrary opinions.
Nothing Left But Talk on Some Things
A brief note observes that some matters require discussion rather than action, emphasizing dialogue as the remaining route for resolution. The tone suggests a conservative, reflective stance on possible steps or consequences.
German Stranger Found Heat Prostrated in Grand Box Car
An unknown German speaking man was found in a Grand box car in heat prostration. Alderman H J Roth located him after a groan and attempted to assist him but the man faded in and out of consciousness. Police searched Rublee Street area for the temp insane man and may take him to a hospital once found.
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Grand
H. J. Roth
Roth
Mr. Roth
Yehle
Rublee Street
North Side
Mirage of Victory and the Bluffs of the Bluff
The text reflects on elusive wins and the futility of bluffing in pressure moments. It notes the boss’s foresight and a preference for a quiet fresh start over audience attention, while critiquing Mr. Maybe for misjudging outcomes and errors in perception.
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Maybe
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