Mail Order Grant Gts Farmers Cash Goes Broke
The Chicago Tribune reports the Cash Buyers Union a Chicago mail order firm with 5 million dollars capital faced receivership in Chicago after postal inspectors flagged liabilities of about 300000, 1.027 million in stock sales and mass catalog advertising ending with unpaid employees and property valued at 300000. Edwin C Dayregivers appointed receiver. Julius Kahn once of Sears Roebuck is president.
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Chicago
la Crosse
Chicago Tribune
S. H. Bethea
Edwin C. Dayregivers
First National Co-operative Society
Manchester Co-Operative Society
England
Jackson Boulevard
Green Street
Post Office
Julius Kahn
Sears, Roebuck & Co
Co-Operative Society
Jacob Newman
Postoffice
Bethea
Day
Post Office Department
Stuart
Washington
New Jersey
Texas
Ketcham
Kimball
Kahn
J. C. S. Mampson
J. C. S. Hampson
Co-operative
Hampson
Leslie’s Weekly
Tri
Moral Warns Against Outsiders in Local Trade
The article warns that dealing with outsiders fails to pay, emphasizing that only home merchants should be trusted for business. It underscores a cautionary stance on relying on nonlocal traders and the benefits of supporting local commerce.
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Dune
Insurance wiring reform urged in La Crosse letter
A reader argues for a city wiring inspector in La Crosse to halt shoddy work and unsafe practices. The letter cites contractors using nonconforming materials, low pay for inexperienced wiremen, and imminent insurance rate hikes once inspectors arrive. It warns that a fire could spur council action.
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la Crosse
National Board of Fire Underwriters
Republicans in Wausau Organize After Conference
In Wausau Wisconsin March 2 the city Republican meeting convened by the city committee adopted resolutions and named a campaign management committee. Nominatory speeches were made for several offices but no ballot was taken as the party opened its campaign under the primary election law.
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Wausau
Wis
Seed Grain Day In All Schools Proclaimed
Corn called king of grains orders Seed Grain Day in April across the nation. April 4 south of St. Louis line and April 11 north. schools urged to test seed germination using two plates and cloths, with warm storage and frequent checks over six to eight days.
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King Korn
Marquette Bldg
Chicago
Colorado
Minnesota
King of Grains
St. Louis
Travelers campaign for fireproof hotels after deadly blaze
Western traveling men form a roving fire inspector group led by the Illinois Commercial Men's association to ensure hotel fire safety. They cite the Minneapolis West Hotel fire which killed eight, and vow to boycott non steel and fireproof tile establishments while urging stricter enforcement of existing laws.
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Special Tribune Dispatch
Chicago
Illinois Commercial Men’s Association
West Hotel
Minneapolis
Illinois
Iowa
Traveling Brotherhood
The
Illinois Association
Saloon Robbers Arrested in Marinette Wisconsin Raid
Police in Marinette arrest Art Nohlchek and Allen Olson after a raid on an alleged robbers’ den on Pierce avenue. Joe Nohlchek was shot in the arm by Deputy Siebel and remains at large. Secret rooms and hidden doors were found. robbers appear to have moved most stolen goods. West channel bridge repairs finished yesterday.
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Marinette
Wis
Art Nohlchek
Allen Olson
Pierce Avenue
Joe Nohlechek
Siebel
Local Society Notes and Flood Report Briefing
Mrs. Pfaffin on Clinton Street hosted the Sewing club of the south side with refreshments last evening. Attendees included F Koblitz G Betz E Krause W Thille M M Betz Hedinger A Thill W Rochert and Liso. Houston reports state Root River is rising rapidly signaling its usual spring flood.
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F. Koblitz
G. Betz
E. Krause
Wm. Thille
M. M. Betz
Hedinger
A. Thill
W. Rochert
Liso
Wm. Pfaffin
Clinton Street
Sewing Club
South Side
Messrs
Houston
Root River
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GTS
Johnson & Whipple
Main St
Fay Lewis & Co
Chiropractors
Maiz
Wen IU
West Channel
Eparate Kirts
Panama
Wisconsin Light & Power Company
Main Street
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