From the Gallery and a Theatre Night Dream
Esther, a poor East Side errand girl, is whisked to a theater night by Mr. Stubbins. The experience sparks a glimpse of a better life, while a parallel tale shows a village rector rebuking a rough rumor about missing Betty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ben
Shore Acres
Esther
Cocaine From Cocoa Leaf Explained and Warned Against
Travelers in Peru and cocoa growing regions chewed leaves to curb hunger and fatigue. The leaf’s active element cocaine dulls nerve sensibility, not nutrition, and infusion may help fever hunger but must be prescribed. Cocaine is dangerous and habit forming, more so than morphine or alcohol.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peru
Jack the Terrier Skips Dry Sermons
In Reminiscences of Sir Henry Hawkins, Jack the judge’s terrier travels with him to a cathedral. The solemn chaplain fears the dog’s presence at divine service. The judge asks Jack if he wants to attend. Jack growls and signals his dislike for dry sermons.
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Henry Hawkins
Lord Brampton
Jack
Perfect lemonade recipe from a old kitchen note
A quart lemonade is made by juicing three lemons and using the rind of one. Peel the rind thinly, cut into pieces, and mix with the lemon juice and two ounces of powdered sugar. Pour boiling water over the mixture, cover, and let cool. Try this method for a delicious result.
Observations on Humors and Honest Living
A fragmentary verse of social satire notes women marrying for dependence and others unmarrying for the same reason. It parodies scientific quests for honesty and celebrates pockets of happiness amid feigned cheer. It remarks that busyness can cause harm and praises those who avoid needless effort.
The baldheaded fellow and the candidate who also ran
A humorous verse lamenting those who claim they do not care about losses or ridicule, yet reveal tenderness about failing in games cards chess horse races and political races. It notes the baldhead, the loser, the gambler, the bookies target and the vanity of defeat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sin
Two Souls Share One Thought In Witty Exchange
A humorous exchange notes two souls share a single thought while a father figures into the joke. The pairing and pun illustrate a light social moment. The remark relies on wordplay about soles and souls.
Forgetful magnate on the witness stand shocks observers
The article derides a trust magnate who yesterday knew every detail of his business but today claims uncertainty about names and events while insisting he is not sure of his own identity. It likens memory loss to a clownish display and cites inconsistency from office boy to legislature buyer.
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Betty
Giles
London Globe
Trust
When the hens begin to lay
A verse about winter gloom turning to hope as hens lay eggs and a cook looks on. The speaker anticipates breakfast abundance and relief from hunger as the sun shines and chickens provide food. A playful tone frames the farmer’s eventual cheerful meal.
Prospects Asked by Father as Rich Girl’s Suitor Responds
A wealthy father asks about prospects for his daughter’s match. The young man replies plainly that the question concerns his daughter and asserts his own honesty in the exchange.
Married Man’s Joy Sparks at Millinery Display
A humorous quip notes a man’s startled eye as he spots a millinery display, signaling the moment he learns of his status as a married man. The exchange captures a lighthearted gossip tone typical of the period.
Mixed News Notes From Across the Nation
A sprawling late 1900s news digest reports fires in Buffalo and Philadelphia with large losses, deaths in Iowa and Norway wrecks, political shifts in Iowa and Indiana, international figures like Morgan and Riis, educational updates, and new ventures in shipping and education within the United States and abroad. The itemized briefs mention Van Sant death in Le Claire, famine appeals, railway plans, and regional incidents, all reflecting a broad snapshot of current events.
Manufacturers Urged to Mail Facts for Local Directory
La Crosse publishers call on manufacturers to send concise statements about their plants and products to attract local patronage. They invite ongoing updates of information on establishments and operations for the city business directory.
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Minnesota
North Dakota
Montana
Washington
Trafic Department
Great Northern Railway
St. Paul
Minn
Max Bass
Gen'l
S. Clark St
Chicago
La Crosse Businesses and Manufacturers Directory
A local listing enumerates numerous La Crosse firms across Front, Second, Third, and Fourth streets and surrounding avenues, detailing shops for cigars and tobaccos, hosiery, leather goods, machinery, mill supplies, carriages, meats, and monument works. Notable names include La Crosse Knitting Co, W. W. Johnson Lumber, La Crosse Iron and Bridge Co, and Langdon & Boyd pork packers.
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C. H. Sutcliffe
Jim
Mr. Stubbins
Tie
May Montgomery
May
Springfield
Buffalo River
Buffalo
Lydia van Sant
Samuel van Sant
le Claire
Thomas Hedge
Iowa
Paris
Venezuela
Patrick Dolan
Elrod
South Dakota
Japan
J. P. Morgan
Mediterranean
Naples
Rome
John Goodnow
United States
Shanghai
China
Nanking
Vermort
Baker
Louisville
John F. Wallace
Panaia Canal
George Welinghouse
Jacob A. Riis
New York
Armour & Co
Philadelphia
Ralph Earle Sampson
Admiral Sampson
Naval Academy
New York State
American Peanut Company
New York City
Alfred Bell
London
Hamburg
Barabos
Wis
Rampacker
Valparaiso
Ind
Valpadaiso
Bert Ruley
H. H. Grace
Illinois Judicial District
J. W. Wilkin
Dan
Haugestad
Gergen
Norway
Thor
P. Langley
Smithsonian Institution
Aiken
S.C
Department of
National Educational Association
Sophie Charlotte of Oldenberg
Prince Hitel Frederick
Berlin
Nahanore
Madagascar
San Pablo
Barcelona
Spain
Bessie Cole
Bloomingsburg
Prince
Hindis
J. Pierpont Morgan
Tangier
Kentucky
R. L. Traynham
Roanoke
Lynchburg
Paterson
N. J
Margherita
Italy
Republic of San Domingo
Salvation Army
Canada
Department of Superintendents
National Education Association
Libau
Russia
LA Crosse
South Front
F. W. Collier CO
Rose Street
LA Crosse Knitting CO
North Second Street
J. S. Medary Saddlery CO
Pearl Street
la Crosse Street
MR. Geo. Herkin
Main Street
Crosby Granite CO
Jay Street
THE
Summit Stove Foundry
Cor
Clinton and Wood
Amperin Leaf Tobacco CO
West Avenue
Green Bay Street
R. C. McCaleb
North Third Street
Northern Wisconsin Leaf CO
South Front Street
Vought-Berger CO
Sumner Street
Star Knitting CO
LA Crosse Engraving CO
South Second Street
Henry Waters
Cigar Factory
South Fourth Street
Pamperin & Wiggenhorn Cigar CO
Thos. E. Benton & Son
Chas. J. Weigel
Mfg
Cigars
South Sixth Street
Martin Bros. CO
Cor. Main and
Second Street
Lion Brand Workingmen’s Clothing
Egid Hackner
Col. Ferry
Thirteenth Street
Albert Major
Winnebago Street
Western Banana Crate Mfg. CO
Hyme-Benaud Granite CO
South Third Street
LA Crosse Hat Works
CE & Butter Co., Cor
Front and Vine
INO. Gund Brw. CO
Ninth and Mormon Coulee
C. J. Michel Brw. CO
ADV
Bedding CO
North Front Street
A Crosse Threshing Machine Mfg CO
Cordell Glove Co
LA Crosse Cornice & Ceiling CO
Western Hammock CO
Horton Street
Electric Roller Mills
Tisch Bros. CO
Ssegelke & Kolhaus Mfg. CO
W. W. Johnson Lumber CO
Cameron Avenue
Second
August Miller
JAS. B. Funke Candy CO
M. Funk
Boiler Parks
Corner King and
Front Street
Kratchwil Candy Mfg. CO
Charles J. Weigel
South Sixth
Eureka Chemical CO
LA Crosse Rug CO
LA Crosse Clothing CO
Clark Medicine CO
South Fifth Street
LA Crosse Woolen Mills
South Eighth Street
Listman Mill CO
Jay and
King
LA Crosse Carriage Co., Cor. Third and Badger
LA Crosse Plow CO
Rattan Furniture Works
Western Tobacco Works
Valya Garment CO
North Side Bottling Works
Erickson Brw. CO
Mill Street
Bartl Brw. CO
Smith Mfg. CO
Booth Mnfg. CO
Stock Foods and Remedies
South Second
ART Glass CO
Art Glass Makers
MR. MO. Dengler
Orin J. Sorenson
Vernon
G. Heileman
Langdon & Boyd
Low
Idaho
Washington, Oregon
British Columbia
Great Northern
Seattle
Minneapolis
Duluth
Havre
Great Falls
Butte
Anaconda
Helena
Kalispell
Whitefish
Jennings
Mont
Wenatchee
Wash
Fernie
B. C
Kootenai
Spokane
Everett
Puget Sound
M. J. Costello
St. Paul, Minn