Farm Management Contest Planned in La Crosse County
La Crosse county will hold a farm management contest as part of a statewide event. Prof. D. H. Otis of the University of Wisconsin Madison will visit Onalaska to explain details to farmers. Winners will be judged on overall farm work, with certificates signed by the college dean and records required for entry.
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la Crosse County
D. H. Otis
State College of Agriculture
Madison
Onalaska
Otis
State College
Agricultural College
State Agricultural Experiment Society
Fat women buy dress material by the mile believe it of themselves
A concise remark notes that heavyset women maintain self belief even when purchasing fabric by the mile, reflecting attitudes toward body image and fashion in everyday life.
Tabernacle Baptist Church Social Events Postponed
Notice states all church social events at Tabernacle Baptist postponed for one week pending rescheduling by church leadership.
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Tabernacle Baptist Church
Ancient books received from England mystery volumes
A. N. Robson of 1637 Wood Street reports receiving two rare volumes from a relative in England. The books include a short history of England published around 1750 and a volume of the poems of Sir Thomas More.
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A. N. Robson
Wood Street
England
Sir Thomas Moore
TO BOWL TONIGHT AT COMBINATION ALLEYS
The Bromo Seltzers and the Old Styles will bowl at the Combination alleys tonight in a local league matchup.
Be slow to quarrel says a cautious moral for all
A moral admonition urges patience and restraint in disputes noting that many lives are spoiled by quarrels. It reflects on the difficulty of clearly determining right and wrong in private spats, warning that often one side holds the clear advantage while the other bears all the fault.
Ely's Cream Balm Promises Fast Cold and Catarrh Relief
An advertisement touts Ely's Cream Balm as instant relief for clogged nostrils head colds and catarrh. It claims quick opening of nasal passages soothed airways and resolution by morning with a small bottle available at drug stores. O T Erhart, agent.
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Ely
O. T. Erhart
Ice Jam Threatens La Crosse Third Street Bridge
High water and upstream ice jam endangered the Third Street La Crosse river bridge this morning. Men at both ends shoveled ice through the channel as water rose over the bridge floor. Water backed up into swamp areas to two feet deep while boat owners fretted over moored craft and frozen houses. By noon the river gained a passage to the Mississippi and receded toward normal levels.
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la Crosse River
Mississippi
Black River
North Side Briefs Highlight Local Social Milestones
North side residents return from visits in St. Louis and Minneapolis. Milwaukee workers and neighbors travel to Missoula and Chicago for new homes and visits. Millinery opening at Mrs. Taylor on Rose Street signals local commerce. Dozens of residents, illness recoveries, and social visits populate the city, with addresses listed for several homes and guests.
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Dreamland
J. C. Robertson
St. Louis
W. Spikler
Minneapolis
Marcus Huff
Edward Hanson
Missoula
Mont
Michael McCue
Holmen
Adams Out For Popular Vote in La Crosse Mayoral Race
In a La Crosse mayoral campaign, W. F. Adams known as the shoeman declares he pursued the race seriously to fight for a city free from ring politics and corporate influence. He vows to govern with a Square deal for all ages, aiming for the popular vote and independence from strings. Adams frames himself as the common working man with a modest business, seeking progress and majority rule. Mill street returns to Green Bay. Alma Lee ill at 1408 Berlin. Ladies' Aid of North Presbyterian to meet Thursday. Adaline Stephenson ill at 1548 George. Mrs. C. Gilberg, 1403 Berlin, back on her feet.
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N. C. Noggle
DeSoto
John Gilbertson
Milwaukee
Roundhouse
Leonard Sagen
Minneapolis
S. Semingson
George Street
J. Klos
Berlin Street
Avon Street
B. Brown
Isabelle Mercereau
Charles Street
O. T. Welch
Savanna
J. Welch
Larkin
J. Jacobson
George St
Bethel Lutheran Church
Lillian Buckley
Galena
J. Mullen
Loomis St
St. Paul
Lillian Ferris
Wilton
J. Kerrigan
Mill Street
Christ Gilberg
Anna Halter
Holmen
Viola Hoesley
Charles St
Olive Erickson
J. Johnson
Westby
F. Barret
Horne
W. F. Adams
the Shoeman
Abraham Lincoln
la Crosse
Alma Lee
North Presbyterian Church
Humphrey and
Harrington
Adaline Stephenson
C. Gilberg
Berlin St
Political Advertising Authorized by W F Adams
Advertisement notice states the campaign payment authorization by W F Adams for an amount of 1.43 dollars. The item indicates a political promotion cost and the signer responsible. No further context or dates are provided in the fragment.
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W. F. Adams
Compliments Delay Shore Leave Joke From Warship
A junior officer asks his attendant to inform the executive officer he desires permission to ashore but the newly recruited hegro boy delays, stating he hasn’t heard any compliments yet. The exchange highlights formalities aboard a warship as humor.
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Saturday Evening Post
Most Perfect Pun In Existence
A remark about the finest pun claims a line attributed to SirCharles Napier after conquering the Indus province in 1843 Though likely apocryphal the quip Peccavi I have Sind is praised as a remarkable wordplay in a New York Sun comment pointing to a historic achievement and humor.
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Peccavi
Indus
Charles Napier
New York Sun
Farm hand killed by train near Dresbach
Richard Goodie, a Dresbach farm hand working on Salzer's place, was struck and killed by passenger train No. 6 of the Chicago Milwaukee & St Paul railroad while walking the tracks from Dakota to Dresbach. He appeared to step back onto the east bound track and was hurled fifty feet by the train. Engineer C. W. Jones and Conductor Michael Conley moved the body to Dresbach.
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Richard Goodie
Dresbach
Milwaukee
Goodie
C. W. Jones
Michael Conley
Salzer
Hard Times Party At Rose Street Woodman Hall
The Royal Neighbors held a hard times party at Rose Street Woodman hall last night with a dance and refreshments.
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Rose Street Woodman Hall
Value of money through ages drops after exploration
A New York American excerpt traces monetary value from 200 B C to 1640, noting money was five times today’s value in 200 B C, rose to six and a half in the eighth century, peaked at seven and a half in the seventeenth, then declined with Europe’s metal circulation, falling to four and a half by 1514, two and a quarter by 1536, and nearing current value in 1640.
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B. C
Spain
Attica
America
Europe
New York American
Sewing Circle Meets at Rose Colgan Home
The St. Josephs Sewing circle gathered Thursday afternoon at Miss Rose Colgans home on 1202 Berlin street. The group enjoyed amusements and a light luncheon was served.
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St. Joseph’s
Rose Colgan
Berlin Street
Overcoats and Hygienic Costs Contrast In Garment Choice
The London Lancet argues that in overcoats weight and warmth are not synonyms and that heavy coats burden the body’s resources. It warns that a heavy overcoat undermines the insulation goals by harming the organism’s economy and favors better insulating cloths.
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London
Poultrymen to Meet in Bard's Hall Tonight
The La Crosse Poultryman's association will hold a meeting tonight in Bard's hall. An election of officers will be held and plans discussed for the poultry show to be held here in the fall.
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la Crosse Poultryman's Association
Bard’s Hall
Stonelike SA plants with yellow bloom in karoo hills
A plant growing on stony ground in South Africa closely resembles a pebble, often mistaken for a stone by visitors. A related species around the Karoo bears two large leaves the size of duck eggs, with a weathered brownish gray green surface. Though stonelike, these plants briefly produce bright yellow flowers.
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South Africa
Karoo
Peruna A Grip Remedy Promises Quick Recovery
Mr Robert H Norris promotes Peruna as an effective treatment for grip describing its ability to abort the disease in early stages and aid convalescents. He cites testimonials from Union Grove Alabama Athens Ohio and Hardin Missouri praising relief from grip and improved health after using Peruna.
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Co. Happy
Hardin, Ray Co
Missouri
Perun
Robert H. Norris
Henry St
North
Berkeley
California
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