City Streets Cleaned as Mild Weather Persists
Public works crews deployed to wash and repair all paved streets taking advantage of favorable conditions. Oliver B. Strouse of Wichonpa to fill vacancy as cashier at Bank of Arcadia after Jos Ruth removal by Bank Examiner Berg of Wisconsin for irregularities. Charles Groff sentenced to 30 days in county jail for being a drunkard and vagrant by Judge Brindley. It's when a woman thinks she has nothing to wear that she will wear herself out.
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Board of Public Works
Bank of Arcadia
Jos
Ruth
Berg
Wisconsin
Oliver B. Strouse
Chonpa
Charles Groff
Brindley
John W. Taylor
Wise Man Tries Sense Against Fool But Fails
A sage attempts to reason with a stubborn fool but his efforts yield no understanding. The exchange highlights the limits of logic when faced with willful ignorance.
College Graduate Credits Grape-Nuts for Clear Thinking
A college student attests that switching to Grape-Nuts and following The Road to Wellville improved concentration, steadiness of nerve, and sustained study focus after years of fried meats and white bread. He credits rational habits, exercise, and the Postum Health booklet for mental clarity and physical sturdiness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wellville
Postum Co
Battle K. Mich
City to test river water for new reservoir plan
City engineers plan water analyses from wells near the La Crosse Mississippi bridge to determine if ground water would be hard or soft for a proposed concrete reservoir. Tests, by a Madison chemist, will compare well samples with river water before any construction decisions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
la Crosse Mississippi Wagon Bridge
Board of Public Works
H. J. Beckwith
Madison
The
Gund Brewing Company
Personal notices from La Crosse social column
A string of visits and local business calls shows A Fischer of Stevenstown in town, Florence Demorest staying with grandmother Mrs. Weise in Hokah, and many others including J S Selby, P Gallagher, and W B Henrichs on various business or social occasions. The week also hosts the Annual Pound Social for the Home of the Friendless on March 17 with public support urged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Fischer
Stevenstown
Florence Demorest
L. Weise
Hokah
H. Robinson
Winona
Minnie Anderson
New Albia
J. S. Selby
la Crescent
W. B. Henrichs
la Crosse
North
Milwaukee Road
E. W. Hazen
Viroqua
B. H. Meyers
Beloit
E. F. Hirsch
Whitehall
Gateway City
P. J. Gallagher
la Cross
E. Grangher
Wykoff
G. Duffey
Monroe
J. Stein
Black River Falls
Will Powell
C. Hendrickson
Holmen
B. Witts
Dakota
B. A. Herbert
Lansing
W. C. Rice
Spring Valley
W. Peary
Harry Taylor
West Salem
Alvin Fisch
Hudson
George Powell
W. H. Ott
Lars C. Knapp
Joseph Evenson
Preston
J. Pennell
Schwacer
McGregor
T. Stenbach
Paper labor bill dies in Commons in London
The House of Commons rejected by 241 to 5 a bill requiring municipalities to hire all men seeking work at union wages after proof of inability to earn a living. Labor and socialist parties condemn the defeat of what they called a major measure in years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
House of Commons
Labor
Socialist
Scale committee blocked at United Mine Workers convention
Indianapolis March 12 The national convention heard the scale committee report but was deadlocked and adjourned until the president calls another session next week Practically nothing was accomplished due to the deadlock
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Ind
National Convention of
United Mine Workers
No Young Man Enjoys Kissing a Girl Under Duress
A terse remark implies social pressure and reluctance in romantic encounters. The speaker suggests that any young man would avoid kissing a girl if forced to do so, reflecting attitudes toward consent and agency.
Water supplies and Burlington plant shifts to soft river source
The text notes a town extending a pipe to a river source for boilers and Burlington’s shift from a well at Grand Crossing to a pumping station at Sill Street supplying soft water from Black River for shop use. Tests are planned next week with chemist reports expected soon.
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Burlington
Burlington Railroad
Grand Crossing
Sill Street
Black River
Madison
Dorothy Hart's Fifth Birthday Party at Hart Residence
A charming birthday party honored hostess Dorothy Hart on her fifth birthday at 122 North Seventh Street. About twenty six children attended, enjoying games, supper, Easter themed decorations, baskets, a pink cake with five candles, and many kind remembrances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dorothy Hart
Hart
North Seventh Street
Dorothy
Virginia Nelson
Dorothy Nelson
Ida May Bentley
Dorothy Westby
Virginia Baker
William Gruenzer
Franklin Pamperin
Irene Pamperin
Carl van Auken
John Ray
Onna Esch
Helen Wolf
Gunder Skaar
Florence Worth
Florence Schweizer
Grace Grisdale
Helen Meigs
Louise MccIntosh
Louise Platz
Martha Forbes
Helen Rawlinson
Virginia Herman
Margaret Pryor
Elia Maud Batchelder
Grace Forbes
Informal gathering honors Miss Heck of Milwaukee
Mrs. Paul Pamperin hosted a small, informal evening at home saluting Miss Heck of Milwaukee with a few friends in attendance last night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Pamperin
Miss Heck
Milwaukee
Knights of Pythias Hop and Card Party
The Knights of Pythias plan a hop and card party this evening in their new hall. The social event is expected to draw a large attendance from the community.
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The
Knight's of
Pythias
Annual Pound Social of Home for Friendless Planned
The Home of the Friendless will host its annual pound social on Tuesday March 17 at the home. Proceeds aid the association with groceries and canned goods especially welcome. Notables Mr and Mrs Sexauer and Mr and Mrs Ruehlman hosted guests at the Lexauer home 1421 Vine Street honoring visitors Mr William McAllister of Madison South Dakota and Mr Thomas Eastcott of Freeburg Minnesota.
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Sexauer
Ruehlman
Lexauer
Vine Street
William McAllister
Madison
S. D
Thomas Eastcott
Freeburg
Minn
Elizabeth Schubert
Emma Rolfing
Meta Merman
Nellie A. Schlick
Theresa Schubert
Hattie Sorgel
Clara Merman
Jennie M. Schick
Clara Witt
Anna Miller
Edna Sorgel
Grace Fouchler
Marie Bergaus
N. F. Ruehlman
G. W. Sexauer
Will H. Witt
Fred Miller
John Groack
Otto Merman
The Accommodating Spanish Cow Tale
Louise Closser Hale recalls a scene in Spain where a haughty cow is led through a plaza at dusk to milk customers. A girl, a tasselled curtain adornment, and a bouncing calf tethered to the cow illustrate a lighthearted yet telling tableau of pride and rural life in a Spanish street.
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Spain
Louise Closser Hale
Harper's
Rumor Links Wegack to Pekin Embassy Appointment
March 13. In Pekin and St. Petersburg rumors say General Wegack, noted as a clever Russian diplomat, was named by the czar to head the Pekin embassy. Wegack previously served as Russian military agent to Pekin and Tokio and is said to be familiar with oriental politics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ST. Petersburg
Wegack
Pekin
Passage of Crossing Measure in La Crosse City Council
The city council will consider final reading of an ordinance to flag all street cars at railroad crossings except Mill Street. The North Side Progressive league pushes for broader coverage. a minority report may argue for Mill Street inclusion. The majority backs sole gatekeeper supervision to avoid dual control. Alderman Downs explains the delayed petition seeks Mill Street safety action.
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City of
la Crosse
Mill Street
Ing
North Side Progressive League
Dirt Road Waste Would Macadamize Illinois Roads
H H Gross representing the national department of agriculture told Illinois farmers that forty years of road taxes could have macadamized every mile of public highways. He calculated total road tax collections and estimated the cost of such a conversion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springield
H. H. Gross
National Department of Agriculture
Ilinois
Gross
There Are No Boys in This Town Said A Young Girl
A provocative line reflects a sentiment echoed by a girl in every town about social dynamics and dating culture. The remark suggests frustration with local male peers and hints at broader gender interactions shaping youth behavior.
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Oyster
John C. Burns
Main St
City News
Mme. B. Soulef
Society
Otto Muenster
Theo Miller
Emma Sorgel
Lacrosse and Vicinity
Pearl St
Henry N. Boehm
Mgr
Magdalena Bay
United States
Dere SK
Santa Maria Bay
Magdalena
Flagdalena
Scatlrog
RUSS
Irvine
Rogers
W. T. Irvine
Main Street
ORD
John Downs
Progressive League
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