Isle of Spice comes to La Crosse Majestic theater
The famous musical comedy Isle of Spice opened at the Majestic theater in La Crosse last night. The production features Robert DeVere Jack Leslie and Stanley Feltch with Micky O Grady Slubsy Mackinaw and King Bompoka in supporting roles. The show, produced originally at the LaSalle Opera House Chicago, is praised for its top songs colorful costumes and strong chorus with audience favorites Goo Goo Man and Peggy Brady drawing encores.
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United States
Canada
England
la Crosse
Majestic Theater
B. C. Whitney
LaSalle Opera House
Chicago
Micky O'Grady
Slubsy Mackinaw
King Bompoka
Robert DeVere
Jack Leslie
Stanley Felcth
Peggy Brady
Wilson resigns as New Jersey governor after ceremony
Woodrow Wilson quits the New Jersey state house at 1 PM after witnessing the inauguration of his successor Senator James E. Fielder. He addresses the joint legislature urging courage in public life and rule by conscience over expediency. A crowd estimated at 5,000 to 10,000 fills streets and the capitol as three of ten reform bills await action.
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Trenton
N. J
Woodrow Wilson
State House
James E. Fielder
Gov. Wilson
Washington
Wilson
U. S
Loot Box Office Heist at Des Moines Vaudeville
Yeggs robbed the Orpheum theater in Des Moines early today, blasting open the safe and escaping with about $2,000 in cash and jewelry. The theft was found when theater staff arrived at the building this morning.
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Des Moines
Iowa
Yeggs
Orpheum Theater
O. I. man who dubbed whiskers soup strainers inquiry
A local man from the O. I. club once called whiskers soup strainers, and readers now wonder what has become of him. The inquiry seeks update on his whereabouts and status.
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O. I
What the Turk Must Surrender
London dispatch reports the Turkish ambassador to Rome informing Italy that Turkey wants peace to be placed in the hands of the powers. Allies demand cessions of Adrianople Scutari Janina and Gallipoli, European Turkey west of a line to Rodosto, plus Aegean islands. Turkey to pay 300 million in indemnity less debt attributed to ceded provinces. Hostilities end on signing, and prisoner exchanges are to occur.
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London
Rome
Adrianople
Scutari
Janina
Turkey
Turkey-in
Balkan States
Supreme Court Skirt-Struck as Women’s Parade Held
Washington March 3 The Supreme Court capitulated to suffragettes in adjournment after hearing one case in time to view the women’s parade. The court paid honor to votes for women workers as the procession moved past.
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Washington
Supreme Court
Temperature Moderates After Cold Wave in Milwaukee
Milwaukee reports show the temperature moderated after a brutal cold weekend. A string of minor accidents were logged by police and 65 year old Albert Bierbohm died from freezing.
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Milwaukee
Wis
Albert Bierbohm
New Montessori Material Arrives At Deaf School
Visiting committee shows strong interest in the Italy originated Montessori system now in use at the local school for the deaf. Miss Julie Dean notes the new materials enhance sensory development and hand control. Pupils and staff praise the program, with further expansion possible if results warrant. The public may view the setup during trial days.
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School For the Deaf
Montessori
Italy
Julie Dean
Taft Skips Golf On Final Official Day At White House
Washington March 3 President Taft spent his last full day in office immersed in official duties at the White House. He did not make his usual trip to the Chevy Chase club for golf as he prioritized work ahead of the transfer of power.
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Washington
Taft
White House
Chevy Chase Club
Jack
Evelyn
Daddy
Major
Spotlight on Harry B Smith and The Rose Maid at La Crosse
The article profiles Harry B Smith as an ultra prolific playwright and adapter author of The Rose Maid, noting his 133 works to date. It mentions his city home library, ongoing season with sixteen plays on the road, and expected income around 150000 to 160000 annually. It also references social events with Mrs Vernon and others, plus a high school birthday surprise for Maurice Borgendine.
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Harry B. Smith
la Crosse Theater
Harry Smith
New York
Prairie du Chien Debating Dubuque on Referendum
Prair ie du Chien and Dubuque high schools debated the initiative and referendum issue Friday night with Dubuque winning two to one. Judges included Prof. Sanford and Prof. Slothower and O S Rice. Other notes mention a factory move for Iroquois Button, sewer bids, and local social events.
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Dubuque
Prairie du Chien
George Jones
Elmer Herold
Colonel Thompson
Sanford
LaCrosse Normal School
Slothower
Platteville High School
O. S. Rice
State Education Department of
Madison
Freeport, Ill
Business Men's Association
Council Chamber
Iroquois Button Company
Music Hall
Sacred Heart College
Henry Petratz
Elizabeth Petratz
Dorothy Baker
McGregor
Decorah
Ladies’ Guild
Trinity Episcopal Church
J. S. Earll
Jule Vernon
Omaha
M'Gregor Area Social Notes Include Visitors and Travel Changes
Mrs Oletta Green of Chicago arrived to visit her mother Mrs Ben Shriver. J A Ramage spent Tuesday at New Hampton. C Mathews and J Flecker return from Crookston Minnesota. Mrs Mary Freeze back from Guttenberg. Clarence Sheperd returns to Elkader. Mrs Frank Roffaub of Chicago guest at W F Kramer home. Mr and Mrs Johnson of Calmar visited daughter Mrs Charley Klinow. Miss Edith Beamer of Elkader guest of Miss Edith Helberg. Mrs Fred Kramer of Kinsley North Dakota and Mrs Schroeder of Prairie du Chien called while en route to Bagley Wisconsin. Mr and Mrs Eli Gardner visiting at Castalia. Old bus line between here and North McGregor discontinued Ear DeHaven will transfer passengers. Mrs Ray Maloney and baby arrived Monday from Rexford Montana to visit her parents. Dr T W Knapp called to Edgewood Tuesday for illness of a relative. Attorney A Geske at New Hampton Tuesday on business with Judge Springer.
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Oletta Green
Chicago
Ben Shriver
J. A. Ramage
New Hampton
C. Mathews
J. Flecker
Crookston, Minn
Mary Freeze
Guttenberg
Clarence Sheperd
Elkader
Frank Roffaub
W. F. Kramer
Mrs. Johnson
Calmar
Charley Klinow
Edith Beamer
Edith Helberg
Fred Kramer
Kinsley
N. D
Schroeder
Prairie
Danish champion wins two events in Norge Ski Club meet
Sigurd Hansen of Fergus Falls Minnesota wins first prize in both professional events at the Norge Ski club tournament in Chicago March 3. Hansen defeats six ski jumpers including Norge club national champion Omtvedt, who leaped 163 feet on his first attempt but fell on points. Hansen’s best jump was 147 feet.
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Chicago
Sigurd Hansen
Fergus Falls
Minn
Norge Ski Club
Hansen
Omtvedt
Norge Club
Our Personal Guarantee 9 all Skin Sufferers
Local merchants promote D D D Prescription for eczema psoriasis and dermatitis with a two pay guarantee. The ad claims instant itch relief and permanent cures from thymos glycerine oil of wintergreen and other ingredients made by D D D Laboratories Chicago. Also mentions D D D Soap and stock of skin remedies.
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D.D.D. Laboratories
Chicago
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Main Street
Redfern
Isle of Spice
Majestic Tie
Jersey Sglons
Secessor
The
Europe
Baltic
Sample Suit Sale
Poehling’s
Vernon
William Fletcher
Eda Rosenbaum
John Gray
Mazamanie
W. T. Pinkerton
Mauree Borgendine
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