Railroads and national prosperity debate in early discourse
A press dispatch reports President Fred D. Underwood of the Erie railway at his Wisconsin summer home argues the United States prosperity hinges on railroad prosperity. He cites 1,500,000 railroad workers and their families and suggests a rate increase to sustain profits, while critics question the historical shift of dependence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred D. Underwood
The
Erie Railroad
Wauwautosa
United States
Underwood
Inverse Proportions in Public Minds
The author muses on how some leaders favor temporary gains over lasting balance. He questions why influential men pursue personal interests more than sound reasoning. He suggests those with leisure to think should, yet do not, apply correct premises.
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Grant
Dewey
Air and Submarine Warfare Highlight Aviation Risks
A reporter notes the death of Canadian aviator Warneford after his Zeppelin victory and argues aviation and submarine tech lags in safety. The piece contemplates high casualty rates in early combat aviation and undersea operations and calls for further development to protect operators.
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Warneford
Honolulu Bay
Ladies Shine Parlors for Women Only
A humorous suggestion urges La Crosse to establish women only shine parlors to preserve privacy in public fashion displays. The writer proposes a ladies’ rest room concept and adds, in closing, that in doubt one should listen to one's wife.
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la Crosse
Milwaukee man refuses plea over jitney girl case
Mike Busovic fled a jail option when asked to pay $340 to return Cora Hart to Missouri for immoral purposes. He chose two years liberty over the payment, was released on bail, then visited the workhouse and returned with funds for the judge. The girl departs for Missouri that night.
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Milwaukee
Wis
Mike Busovic
Cora Hart
Calhoun
Backus
Missouri
Busovic
City Hall
Jackus
Woodrow Rides a Bicycle in Public Spiteful Display
A poem-like verse mocks Woodrow Wilson as he rides a bicycle to challenge elite status. It contrasts ordinary pedal power with luxury car symbols and scornful elites, asserting Wilson remains unfazed by high society.
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Woodrow
Wilson
Veteran in English reserves mocked for age during rifle cleaning lapse
A man in English veterans' reserves is called before the officer commanding after a week at new quarters for failing to clean his rifle. The officer jokes about his age, and the man replies with irony recalling his last offense: not cleaning his bow and arrow.
Local Shot Injures Bill Skinner in Downtown Ohio Town
In a small Ohio town a man named Bill Skinner was shot in the thigh during a night incident. A deputation of residents sought the town doctor, pounding on doors until the physician appeared from a second story window and acknowledged the wound.
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Ohio
Bill Skinner
Doc
Custard Pie Cure for Eggplant Milkweed Hybrid Try
Luther Burbank, strolling in his garden, is approached by an officious acquaintance asking about his latest work. He replies he is crossing an eggplant and milkweed and, with calm wit, says the result would be custard pie.
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Luther Burbank
Mr. Burbank
Are Better Feed A Menagerie Stopped In A Village
A fragment describes a menagerie halted in a small country village as a cheeky urchin stirs curiosity and the crowd gathers around unusual animals.
Boy Offers Free Bravery in Lion Show Feat
A boy snuck a look at animals through canvas. the manager hauled him out and ordered him cast into the lions cage. The boy then offered to bring fattened boys to crawl under the canvas for a free show tomorrow night.
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Cash
Agrippa
Umbrella Returns Spark Witty Exchange
A man retrieves the umbrella he borrowed from the hall stand prompting a witty dialogue about honesty and the umbrella’s dignity. The remark implies a light social commentary on courtesy and possessions.
Tommy’s Toothbrush Misunderstanding in Flemish Village
A British soldier stationed in a Flemish village cannot speak French or Flemish. He mimics brushing to signal his need. The shopkeeper smiles and retrieves a jewel harp after a long search, mis delivering the item.
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Tommy
Wouldn't Mind Serling Says Government Should Own Everything
A dissatisfied man voices the view that government ownership could be beneficial while Dustin Stax counteroffers with a wish to sell items. The exchange reflects debate over property and enterprise in a community discussion.
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Serling
Mr. Dustin Stax
Wedding Gifts Stored in Barrel Declares Couple
A lighthearted exchange reveals how the couple stored wedding gifts in a cellar barrel rather than a vault, after considering secure protection and deciding on simple storage. The remark underscores practical, humorous approach to new domestic life.
McCormack Added to Censors' Force
Lieut H W McCormack detached from Brooklyn navy yard to join the censors force at Sayville New Jersey wireless station. Result of talks among Lansing Daniels Redfield and Chamberlain on enforcing neutrality at wireless stations. Explanations refused but complaints Germany not observing neutrality.
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Washington
H. W. McCormack
Brooklyn Navy Yard
Sayville
N. J
Lansing
Daniels
Redfield
Chamberlain
The Veranda Plan and a Wedding Bombshell
Minot resigns from his job to protect his happiness as Cynthia Meyrick prepares to wed Lord Harrowby next Tuesday. An advertising impresario Henry Trimmer taunts a dramatic scheme to derail the marriage, hinting at a publicity bomb set for tomorrow night.
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Minot
Mr. Minot
Ponce de Leon
San Marco
John Thacker
New York
Oregon
Patterson
America
Trimmer
Henry Trimmer
Cynthia Meyrick
Mr. Trimmer
Lord Harrowby
Miss Meyrick
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South Fifth Street
la Crosse, Wis
Osst
Drayton, Ed End
F.H. Burgess Bus
Mer
Pais
UNE 18
THI Lee Newspaper Syndicate
Advertising Avenue
Kansas City
Lacrosse Tribune
Thur
Pri
Sune
Thu
Eri
Frank H. Burgess
Prout Fg
Adam
Marvel
Wisconsin
Ustman Mill Company
LaCrosse
M’cormack
Love Insurance
Mister Squeegee
Richard Minot
Thacker
Harrowby
Jephson
Cotrell
Press Publishing Company
Truy
Americas
St. Louis
St. Paul
Louis
St. Pamers
Streckfus Steamboat
Stas
Streckfus Steamboat Line
A. ‘Thomas
la Crosee
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