Ossian Iowa team tops Prairie du Chien 31 to 28
Ossian Iowa visitors defeated Prairie du Chien 31 to 28 at the Metropolitan in Prairie du Chien Wisconsin. The Ossian lineup included Herbert Harold John Zeman and George Groenert with Archie and Ed Benson leading the forwards as the teams played a fast game. The postgame honors recognized the visiting squad.
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Prairie DU Chien
Wis
Ossian
Iowa
Metropolitan
Minnesota
Herbert Harold
John Zeman
George Groenert
Archie
Ed Benson
Lamp withstands heavy abuse in Sunbeam Tungsten test
Mr. Siebert of the Standard Electric Company demonstrated Sunbeam Tungsten lamps to a Tribune representative. A 60 watt lamp endured repeated blows, drops, and rough handling, then functioned perfectly when reconnected. He notes the lamp provides at least double light for the same current and tests every unit before sale.
Man Made God Sages New View From Prof Foster Book
Chicago March 4 The statement that man made God in his image and that religion serves utilitarian ends are the core ideas in a forthcoming book by Prof George B Foster of the University of Chicago The Function of Religion in Man s Struggle for Existence He argues religion should be seen as a natural need of humanity and notes many religious tenets clash with science and morality
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Chicago
Feurbach
Geo. B. Foster
University of Chicago
Prof. Foster
City buys property for school use in Funk's addition
La Crosse purchases a lot in Funk's addition owned by Joseph and Anna Petrosky for 1500 dollars to be used for school purposes. The report also notes council chamber matters and a serenade event for two local men. A man reports robbery but later returns with the missing ten dollars.
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la Crosse
Funk
Joseph
Anna Petrosky
Council
Board of Trade
Council Chamber
Frohsian Singing Society
Max Sheel
Mat Newburg
G. Ranger
La Crosse Boatmen Seek Park Garage and Dredging Plan
La Crosse Motor Boat Club directors push creating a northern Levee Park basin with a horseshoe concrete garage for 50 to 100 boats, 16 to 30 feet, plus a breakwater. R S Reid named to lead talks with the park commission and to interview boat owners about dredging Mississippi Slough to improve anchorage and add boathouses. The annual meeting set for March 10 at Ellis’ Hall, with elections and a summer plan, including a possible regatta and picnic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
la Crosse Motorboat Club
Levee Park
Wisconsin Waterways
R. S. Reid
New Park Commission
Boat Club
Park Commission
Ellis
John C. Toeller
Petibone Park
Black River
Mississippi
W. A. Thompson
Ide la Plume
Wisconsin
A Fellow and His Timekeeper Insight
A saying notes that having a precise watch does not guarantee enjoyment for all, suggesting that punctual gear alone cannot ensure a good time or happiness.
Mixing taking and bringing back methods urged
Editorial notes a balance between taking and returning strategies. It argues success hinges on integrating practical extraction with restitution, emphasizing cooperation, fair returns, and sustainable practices to avoid harm and ensure long term benefits.
Booking Agent Sees Koppelberger On Bijou Booking
Jake Stennard of the Orpheum circuit and Western Vaudeville met Manager Koppelberger of the Bijou theatre in Chicago yesterday about booking the new Bijou house set to open by September 1st. Koppelberger said it was too early to start booking attractions.
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Koppelberger
Jake Stennard
Orpheum Circuit
Western Vaudeville Association of
Chicago
Bijou
A Simple 50c Bottle for Cough Relief
Druggist Charles Beyschlag promotes Gray's Yerba Santa as a universal cough remedy. He urges the public to obtain the “priceless healer” to alleviate coughing across ages during epidemics.
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Charles Beyschlag
Main Street
Personal notes from the North Side and surrounding towns
A string of short notices from La Crosse area includes visits by railroad officials R. C. Chase and J. P. Gehrig, social calls by Misses and Mrs neighbors, and local business adverts. Names include Cora Mellenbrat Sophia Miller Ella Schultz Mamie Bjornsen and others with multiple mentions of Oak wood and Gold Medal Flour campaigns.
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FORD
R. C. Chase
Northwestern
B. & O. Railroad
Arctic Ice & Fuel Co
J. P. Gehrig
Soo Line
Yesterda
C. D. Fortney
Viroqua
Cora Mellenbrat
Spring Grove
Sophia Miller
Winona
Ella Schultz
South Sixth Street
Maurice Anderson
Black River Falls
Will Powell
Joseph Caldrice
Preston
Minn
North Side Tribune
Clinton Street
A. C. Mikelsted
Montgomery Ward Company
William Marker
North Tenth Steet
Virginia
Rhoda
E. A. Gotterdam
Madison
Legislative Committee
The
State Dental Society
J. B. McDonald
Fond du Lac
H. J. McDonald
George Powell
Marie Sletten
Moorehead
A. O. Kroshus
Friends
Bottom Wood
Olaf Narveson
Nels Thompson
Anna Schwebach
Mary Molitor
Caledonia
John Potter
Rev. Bogan
Lansing
Shadbolt
James McConnille
la Crosse
Gateway City
Swen Buxengard
Lillie Nelson
Frank Winter
H. Lenz
Frank Goettel
M. Weipert
Brindley
Alma
Buffalo County
B. F. Keeler
Woodmen
Milwaukee
Herman Kuehn
West Salem
C. Esterley
August Vida
French Creek
A. Olson
Crystal Valley
Angel
Pleasant Surprise Marks Fifth Wedding Anniversary
Mr. and Mrs. George Robert of 715 South Seventh street were surprised by friends on their fifth anniversary. They received a fine dinner set. head prizes went to Mrs. H A Lee and Mr. Schnittgrund, with consolations to Mrs. Rae and Mrs. Schnittgrund. Music followed with piano and violin by Mrs. Robert and Mr. Monti. attendees included G Robert A Drake H A Lee A Seger G Krueger Andrees J Schnittgrund Warren J Rae Mrs J McDonald P Flannagan H Walter N Foster Jennie Schaller Louise Hohl Frank Ward George Bell and Dave Monti.
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George Robert
South Seventh Street
H. A. Lee
Schnittgrund
Rae
Robert
David Monti
Messrs
Frank Ward
George Bell
Dave Monti
Surprised Host Hosts Late Livingston Street Party
Mr. Alf Bolstad welcomed guests at 2324 Livingston Street on a Tuesday evening of games dancing and refreshments. Anna Vaughdra won a card game while Sally Severson captured the prize in the common game. Musicians Olgar Turmo Mary Hansen and Joe Stine provided music as the party extended to 4 45 a m with many attendees listed.
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Alf Bolstad
Livingston Street
Anna Vaughdrn
Sally Severson
Olgar Turmo
Mary Hansen
Joe Stine
Nora Kurstine
Geta Gusta
Maggie McKeeth
Hilma Olson
Anna Vaughdra
Chorola Brivick
Lucinda Morning
Mildren Eberhart
Ruth Johnson
Clara Larsen
Johnnie Young
Johnnie Severson
Johnnie Olson
Johnnie Allen
Ohnie Jension
Johnnie Christjohn
Conrad Severson
Si Dalby
Chester Johnson
Peter Johnson
Afternoon coffee honors Coren sisters before departure
Mrs Homer Hart Jr hosted a Monday afternoon informal coffee for a group of ladies in honor of Miss Lulu Coren and Miss Edna Coren who are soon to leave the city. Guests included Mrs Charles Michel Mrs Doherty Mrs Hillstead Mrs Jessie Searles the Misses Edna and Helen Holbrook Freda Michel Mrs Max Platz and the Misses Coren.
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Homer Hart Jr
Lulu
Edna Coren
Charles Michel
Doherty
Hillstead
Jessie Searles
Edna
Helen Holbrook
Freda Michel
Max Platz
Coren
Birthday Gatherings Honor Mrs Emma Law and Mrs Tooke
Yesterday afternoon a group of intimate friends celebrated Mrs Emma Law’s birthday in a surprise informal party hosted by Mrs W R Finch. Attendees included Mrs S H Moulton Mrs E E Marston Mrs Andrew Lees Mrs J W Skinner Mrs Max Burton Mrs Law and Mrs Finch. On Wednesday Mrs Arthur Tooke of 1233 Adams Street hosted a birthday gathering for friends with a cheerful afternoon.
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W. R. Finch
Emma Law
Law
S. H. Moulton
E. E. Marston
Andrew Lees
J. W. Skinner
Max Burton
Ladies honor Mrs. Hulsapple with birthday party
A group of ladies surprised Mrs. Hulsapple at her home yesterday afternoon for a birthday celebration. Refreshments were served and she received a beautiful set of table linen. Present were Mesdames Schrader Sundbay Smith Mozilla Leaser Redtach and Miss Emerson.
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Mrs. Hulsapple
Mesdames Schrader, Sundbay, Smith
Mozilla
Leaser, Redtach
Miss Emerson
Social Briefs Highlight Local Visitors and Returns
Donald McDonald of Detroit has returned home for a few weeks to spend time with his mother after achieving success in large cities. Mrs. H Kriebs of Westhope North Dakota is visiting relatives for a month. Mrs Thaxter Shaw Mrs Theodore Withee and child visit Louise Withee. Theodore Withee heads to Conrad Montana to join his husband in business there.
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Donald McDonald
Detroit
McDonald
H. Kriebs
Westhope
N. D
Thaxter Shaw
Theodore Withee
Little Daughter
Hemlock
Louise Withee
Conrad, Mont
Cooper Case Nears Finish in Carmack Murder Trial
In Nashville Tennessee on March 4 the state defense began rebuttal in the murder trial of John D. Sharp Col Duncan B Cooper and Robin Cooper. Attorney General Jeff McCaren predicted the state would rest Friday night with adjournment possible until Monday for closing arguments. The jury could reach a verdict within a week.
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Nashille
Tenn
John D. Sharp
Duncan B. Cooper
Robin Cooper
E. W. Carmack
Jeff McCaren
Wrights Win Gold Government Medals
In Washington March 4 under House resolution thrust, Orville and Wilbur Wright of Dayton Ohio are to receive gold medals from the government for their invention of the Wright aeroplane and their courage in aerial navigation.
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Washington, D. C
House
Orville
Wilbur Wright
Dayton, Ohio
Aeroplanists
Jamieson Resigns to Take Congress Seat
Des Moines Iowa March 4 State Senator Jamieson a Democrat resigns effective at once and departs for Washington to assume duties as congressman after defeating Col Hepburn in last fall’s election.
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Jamieson
Des Moines
Iowa
Washington
Col
W. P. Hepburn
Des Moines Seeks 500 New Female Workers from New York
The Greater Des Moines committee plans to import five hundred factory girls from New York to Des Moines factories to boost manufacturing output. A special train would bring them and the YWCA would oversee welfare, though the YWCA protests, warning of wage suppression and potential moral concerns.
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Des Moines
Iowa
New York
Greater Des Moines
Herrick Declines Ambassador Post Amid Business Ties
Washington March 4. President elect Taft announced he offered Myron T. Herrick former Ohio governor a first class ambassadorship, but Herrick declined due to his business interests.
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Washington
Taft
Myron T. Herrick
Ohio
Pastor acquitted in shooting of miller’s valet
The Rev. Harvey Eastman of Temple Congregational church was acquitted of all blame for shooting and killing Geo. L. Marcette, valet to a general miller, amid Marcette’s alleged terrorizing of the neighborhood in Nassau New Hampshire on March 4.
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Nassau
N. H
Harvey Eastman
Congregational Church
Temple
Geo. L. Marcette
General Miller
Marcette
No Maude Foot Ball Selection Rule Riles Team Picks
The remark notes that the ball of the foot is not a factor in choosing candidates for a football squad. No names, places, or dates are provided.
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Maude
Nearly every man has a pet grievance after the third drink
A curio of social observation notes that many men reveal a private grievance once intoxicated. The remark underlines the link between drinking and candid admissions, hinting at common human foibles.
Island Family in Hard Luck Amid Circumstance and Wound
Destitute Island family near La Crosse and Onalaska faces a dire situation after James Tarce, 12, suffered a serious leg wound from a jack knife while living with his mother and stepfather Tom Kral. Humane officers intervene as medical care and daily meals are arranged, with the boy resting and no complications expected.
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James
Tom Kral
French Island
la Crosse
Onalaska
James Tarce
Lueck
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United States
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