Nation in Capital questions on corporation tax and control
The dialogue probes whether major firms such as Standard Oil United States Steel and railroads oppose the corporate tax. It suggests J Pierpont Morgan wields influence over Judge Gary and other corporate leaders with Taft’s stance left as a subtext.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Standard Oil
United States Steel Company
Gary
Steel Corporation
McKea
Pennsylvania
Washington
J. Pierpont Morgan
Mr. Taft
Brother Charlie
Aldrich
Prairie du Chien and area readers join excursion to J. S.
A large group from Prairie du Chien and McGregor joined the J. S excursion on Thursday evening. Artesian park improvements progress with a cement walk to the fountain and a cement tank enclosure. Public access hoped by July 5 for upcoming exercises.
Taft Support Described As An Evil Choice
The dialogue notes that Mr. Taft’s support is characterized as an evil choice, contrasting with other positions. The phrasing implies a moral judgment without detailing the policy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Taft
Local Notes From Viroqua and Nearby Eager to News
VIROQUA WIS Herman Wolfgram visited Sparta Thursday night. Ed Vig sold his city residence to L W Davis of Retreat and bought Davis general merchandise stock. Mrs Frank Primmer visits relatives in Sioux City Iowa. Mrs Chas Kuebler and children travel to Litchfield Minnesota. Hope Munson returns from Madison university. Violet club hosted by Mrs Chas Trowbridge. John Henry and family prep Sunnyside South Dakota relocation. Torger Fortney bought W D Lind restaurant property on Main. Samuel Turner of Towerville home from Montana coast to Seattle and British Columbia. Miss Myrtle Adlington home from Wakefield Michigan to teach next year. Mrs E A Lord of Cashton visits. Mrs Chas De Jean and daughter Ethel in city. Will and Allie Snodgrass guests from Tomah. Friends note Mrs Leslie Johnson recovering from operation at Council Bluffs Iowa. Robi Tainter accepts a post
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herman Wolfgram
Sparta
Ed Vig
L. W. Davis
Retreat
Davis
Frank Primmer
Sioux City
Iowa
Chas. Kuebler
Litchfield
Minn
Hope Munson
University
Madison
Violet Club
Chas
Trowbridge
John Henry
Sunnyside
S. D
Torger Fortney
W. D. Lind
Main Street
Samuel Turner
Towerville
Montana
Seattle
British Columbia
Myrtle Adlington
Wakefield
Mich
Viroqua Post Office Upgraded to Second Class Status
The article notes the July 1 upgrade of the Viroqua post office to second class, applauding the city’s growth. It mentions travel and tourist routes via Grand Trunk Railway, with destinations such as Niagara Falls and across Canada and New England, plus special summer fares and the Chicago office of W. S. Cookson for publications.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Niagara Falls
Muskoka
Kawartha Lakes
Georgian Bay
Temagami
St. Lawrence River
Rapids
Thousand Islands
Algonquin National Park
White Mountains
New England
New Jersey
Grand Trunk Railway System
Chicago
Montreal
W. S. Cookson
Adams Street
Tramps and wives quoted in riff on life and music
A wry reflection notes most men are philosophers in words rather than deeds. It likens life to music and suggests the tramp is tuned to rag-time, while a woman’s unspoken words can override a harsh rioting act from her husband.
Bjornson Relapses Into Critical Condition in Laurvik
Christiania reports that Bjornson the Norwegian novelist, long seriously ill at Laurvik, has suffered a relapse and remains in critical condition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christiania
Bjornson
Laurvik
Hundred Million for Chicago Depot Plan Unveiled
Chicago June 28 The Western Indiana company proposes a centralized transportation terminal costing 100 million dollars. The plan includes a large depot on Twelfth street plus elevated railways and subway connections. Delano of the Wabash is to receive the proposal for approval and city cooperation could accelerate the project.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
F. A. Delano
Wabash
Western Indiana Company
Twelfth Street
Western Itdiana Company
Delane
United States
China
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Betwesta
WM. Morris
Georgia Gardner & CO
Bessie Greenwood
Reckless Becklaw & CO
Canadas
Hobo
W. J. McDermott
Mavina Pietnree
I On
Sara
Prairie DU Chien
McGregor
J. S
Artesian Park
Minnesota Street
Gay's Mill
Court House
P. L. Scanlon
Marian
Lancaster
Hazel Green
Tom Wallin
Eastman
Ompato
New York
Marcus Frederick
Thomas Kane
Milwaukee
James Harris, Jr
Gladys Bowers
Boscobel
Winnifred Garity
James Harris
Rathbun
Rosencrans Sanitarium
Virginia Dousman Cosby
N. S. Dousman
Violet Dousman
Sturgis
St. Paul
W. A. Hall
Miss Ruth
Kentucky
Miss Hall
Henry Ott
Bridgeport
Edward Garvey
Seneca
William
John S. Thomas
L. E. M. Christie
Congregational Church
George R. Smith
Wm. D. Merrill
Joseph Cardin
S. B. Gowdy
S. H. Long
J. S. Earls
Lynxville
Fred B. Lewis
J. H. Peacock
Lansing
Tom Foley
William T. Smith
M. R. Munson
la Crosse
Ferryville
Runkel
Violet
Ferryville Club
Dubuque Tigers
Dixie Troubadours
Metropolitan Theater
Louis Pfahler
Mason City
John Stackland
Emma Kasparek
Viroqua
Clarence Coleman
Gays Mills
Hazel Brokow
Teachers’ Institute
John Savage
Williams’ College
Williamstown
Massachusetts
Schol
Wiliam Earl
Viroqua, Wis
Rambler Auto
John N. Palum
London
Chicago Depot
Columbia
Cleveland
Monarch
Iver Johnson
Hartford
Otto Gudenschwager
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