Legislature action on utilities and various bills in Wisconsin
In Madison on March 18 the Assembly debated the Schnitzler bill to curb rate increases by public utilities with franchises. The Frederick bill on confiscating houses of ill fame was ordered engrossed. Several bills passed address fish and wildlife rules, vehicle speed limits in public areas, and local town creation. New rules cover Lake Winnebago night spear fishing, frog hunting seasons, university lab use, and railroad commission powers. State inspectors for schools were also noted.
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Madison
Wis
Schnitzler, McComb and Vint
Schnitzler
Heden
Mississippi River
Rock River
Lake Koshkonong
Battis
Peavy
Russell
Bayfield
Dorn
Lake Winnebago
University of Wisconsin
Johnson
K. A
Railroad Commission
Gannon
Minnesota
Wisconsin
Browne
Pyramid Pile Remedy Offers Quick Relief and Free Sample
An advertisement promises instant relief from piles with Pyramid Pile Remedy. It claims swelling and pain subside, enabling work and potentially avoiding surgery. A free trial sample is offered by Pyramid Drug Co of Marshall Michigan, with a 50 cent regular package afterward.
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Pyramid Drug Co
Pyramid
Personal notices and visitors in town with local ads
Miss Winifred Carrington of the Majestic Orchestra is visiting friends in Waterloo Iowa for a few days. O W Leafry of Galesburg is in the city as a guest of friends and relatives. La Crosse Wrecking and Lumber Co offers roofing paper and a 10 by 10 chicken coop kit for 18 dollars. Several residents from Wisconsin and Minnesota are noted as visiting or returning home after short trips to the city. Gateway City Transfer Co advertises service.
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Winifred Carrington
The
Majestic Orchestra
Waterloo
Iowa
O. W. Leafry
Galesburg
la Crosse
C. A.barker
Viroqua
C. S. Stanton
Beloit
Wis
Frederick M. Marsh
Janesville
August Guhl
Caledonia
H. Fish
LaFarge
Gateway City Transfer Co
Alfred Harverson
Houston
Minn
L. Huntington
Genoa
W. R. Keeling
Legislature Deliberates Bills on Prisons, Roads and Schools
Lawmakers discussed measures affecting county highways prison oversight and mental health studies while advancing bills on marriage licenses for the mentally infirm and state supervision of labor camps. Additional actions included authorizing recreation houses and prairie chicken seasons, with finance committee reports on land sales and a Milwaukee administration building site.
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Battis
Nye
Lentz
Dietrich
Holmes
Anderson
Gannon
Estabrook
Gullickson
Bingham
State Industrial Commission
Gorecki
McGovern
Assembly
Mahon
Senate
Tomkins
Browne
Assemblyman Spoor
Glenn
Mr. Spoor
Green Lake County
Committee On Finance
Culbertson
Europe
Stevens
Oneida County
Wegie
Milwaukee
Burke
Hero Boy Dies After Saving Girls From Mad Dog
Fred Piepper, 15, who saved a group of young girls from a stray poodle at Prairie Hall high school in Shelby County Illinois, was bitten and contracted hydrophobia. He died after enduring the disease, with his body shipped home to Strassburg Illinois.
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Chicago
Fred Piepper
Strassburg
Ill
Prairie Hall High School
Shelby County
Piepper
Public Fire Department Exam in La Crosse
The Board of Police and Fire Commissioners announces a public examination for Fire Department membership in La Crosse Wisconsin. The event will be at City Hall at 7 30 p m on Wednesday March 19 1912. Secretary L C Colman issues the notice from La Crosse Wisconsin dated March 13 1913.
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Fire Department
City of
la Crosse
Wis
City Hall
Board OF Police and Fire Commissioners
L. C. Colman
U.S. Cotton Consumption and Trade Figures for February
A census bureau report shows February consumption at 466,933 running bales, 1,957,548 bales in manufacturing establishments, and 2,252,011 bales in independent warehouses. Active spindles numbered 30,518,619. February imports totaled 34,040 bales against 530,911 bales exported.
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Washington
Census Bureau
Half the World Unaware of Other Half’s Life
Witty reflection notes a gap in awareness between halves of society and suggests happiness may rise from limited insight. The remark hints at social division and the human tendency to overlook others’ daily realities.
Pinex Based Cough Syrup Recipe Claims Instant Relief
A homemade remedy promises instant cough relief and rapid cure within 24 hours. The plan uses pinex and a sugar water mix, describes quantities, and asserts wide adoption across the United States and Canada with a money back guarantee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Canada
Finex Co
Wayne
Supreme Court validates bank deposit guarantees sparks GOP debate
Washington reports the US Supreme Court ruling upholding bank deposit guarantees alarms Congress. Western lawmakers push to fold deposit guarantees into currency reform while eastern delegates warned against socialistic plans. The Denver Democratic platform from four years ago favored guarantees, a stance now reemerging as currency plans advance.
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Washington
Supreme Court of
Congress
Bryan
Denver
Wisconsin Divorce Summons in La Crosse Court
Celia McDonald sues Arthur McDonald in La Crosse Circuit Court. Defendant must appear within twenty days after service or judgment by default will be entered. Plaintiff's attorney J. E. Higbee, La Crosse County Wisconsin.
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State of Wisconsin
County of la Crosse
Celia McDonald
Arthur McDonald
J. E. Higbee
P. O
la Crosse
la Crosse County
Wisconsin
Quote on Busy People from Cincinnati Enquirer
A Cincinnati Enquirer quip notes that those who mind their own business stay busiest, highlighting a lifestyle observation about personal focus and productivity.
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Cincinnati Enquirer
Productive Labor and its Pleasures in Value Creation
A concise reflection on productive labor by Charles W. Eliot. It notes pleasure in struggle when not hopeless and the joy of exertion leading to new value and earning a livelihood through that value.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles W. Eliot
Miss Emma Koch to Be Easter Bride Event
Misses Gertrude and Kathryn Wiebrecht hosted a kitchen shower for Emma Koch. Guests included Emma Koch Mabel Anderson Mathilda Margaret Linse Ella Laura Hass Agnes Leland Emma Beyers Elizabeth Shubert Clara Albert and Lilah Bigelow.
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Gertrude
Kathryn Wiebrecht
Emma Koch
Mabel Anderson
Mathilda
Margaret Linse
Ella
Laura Hass
Agnes Leland
Emma Beyers
Elizabeth Shubert
Clara Albert
Lilah Bigelow
Engagement announced for Miss Lucile Darling and Mr Will Whipple
The engagement of Miss Lucile Darling of La Crosse and Mr For rest Willis Whipple of Racine was announced today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lucile Darling
la Crosse
Forrest Willis Whipple
Racine
Coffee in Honor of Mrs L Shackley
Mrs G R Rupert hosted a St Patrick's coffee for Mrs L Shackley of Milwaukee. Also attending were Mesdames Furber Bradles Spencer Gudenschwager Braun Torrance Denny and M Warren.
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L. Shackley
G. R. Rupert
St. Patrick’s
Milwaukee
Mesdames Furber
Bradles
Spencer
Gudenschwager
Braun
Torrance
Denny
M. Warren
Walton Long’s Eleventh Birthday Party
Mrs. H. H. Long entertained many young lads for Walton Long’s eleventh birthday. The green decorations set a festive tone. Guests included Walter Fraverlin Pamperin Everett Yearly Ellis Lyons Donald Kleeber Henry Rooney Donald Long and Francis Bauman.
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H. H. Long
Walton
Walter Fraverlin Pamperin
Everett Yearly
Ellis Lyons
Donald Kleeber
Henry Rooney
Donald Long
Francis Bauman
Surprise Birthday at 613 Market Street
Mrs. C. Carlisle was surprised at her sister Miss Josie Schmauch's home on Market street. The party featured flowers and gifts with guests including Mr. and Mrs. Wallace Mrs. Au Mrs. John Jenks Miss Hazel Wallace and Mrs. W. Torrance.
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C. Carlisle
Josie Schmauch
Market Street
Wallace
John Jenks
Hazel Wallace
W. Torrance
St Patrick's Day Dinner Hosted by Mrs Orton and Mrs Lundgren
Mrs W D Orton and Mrs G O Lundgren hosted a St. Patrick's day dinner at Mrs Orton's home with Irish green decor. After dinner six tables of five hundred were played and prizes went to Mrs Asplin, Mr and Mrs A B Nichols, and Dr Chase. Attendees included Prof and Mrs F H Fowler, Dr and Mrs H H Chase, Dr and Mrs W J Phillips, J W Hanks, J A Thwing, John Newcomb, Lee Asplin, Arthur Hilbek, and Harry Richmond.
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W. D. Orton
G. O. Lundgren
W. J. Phillips
Messrs
J. W. Hanks
J. A. Thwing
John Newcomb
Lee Asplin
Arthur Hilbek
Harry Richmond
Croxone Promises Quick Relief for Kidney and Bladder Ailments
An advertisement touts Croxone as a unique cure for kidney and bladder issues, claiming it cleanses inactive kidneys, dissolves uric acid, and stops nocturnal discharges. It asserts rapid relief from pain and rheumatic symptoms and offers a purchase guarantee via first class druggists.
Social Briefs and Local Visits Across Town
Mr. F H Hankerson returned from Northampton Mass where his daughter Miss Jeannette Hankerson was treated for appendicitis and is improving Mrs Hankerson will stay with her for a time Miss Laura Cunningham accompanied Mr Hankerson Mrs Charles Tarbox of Minneapolis visits her parents Mr and Mrs W W Holcomb Miss Frances Clarke has returned from the east and will stay a few days in town
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. H. Hankerson
Northampton
Mass
Jeannette Hankerson
Hankerson
Laura Cunningham
Charles Tarbox
Minneapolis
W. W. Holcomb
Frances Clarke
Cascarets Promote Quick Cleanse For Morning Relief
This ad urges taking a Cascaret tonight to cleanse liver stomach and bowels and promise a feeling of wellness by morning. It claims Cascarets regulate the stomach remove sour undigested food and foul gases ease biliousness nervousness and backache and offer a 10 cent box for healthy bowel action and cheerfulness.
Easter Gift Suggestions From W T Irvine Jeweler
A holiday catalog lists synthetic gems and jewelry items for Easter including birthstone stones in ruby sapphire emerald the latest scarf pins tie clasps signet rings coat chains vanity purses and Tiffany set pearl rings. Prices range from $1.00 to $10.00 with items like signet rings $3.75 to $10.00 and scarf pins $1.50 to $5.00.
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Tiffany
Social Notes Highlight Local Visitors and Embroidery Club
Miss Katherine Buell of St. Paul visits sister Mrs C F Robinson before returning to Lead South Dakota. Miss Bee Leissring hosted the Saturday Afternoon Embroidery club with guests including Mrs Otto Muenster and Miss Edna Tarbox among others.
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Joseph Clarke
Lead
S. D
Katherine Buell
St. Paul
C. F. Robinson
Bee Leissring
Charles Tarbox
Minneapolis
W. W. Holcomb
Mesdames Otto Muenster
Mildree Carr
Horace Holley
E. C. Barn
W. E. Bannen
Edna Tarbox
Beatrice Leissring
Mary White
Ann Ray
Martha Lightbody
Gertrude Hulberg
Ethel Burnham
Hazel Josten
Market Day Hogs Hay Butter Eggs Report
Farmers arrive at Market Square with hogs hay butter and eggs. traders include Herman Keppel South Salem road with hogs and J Blanker Sand Lake Coulee with dressed hogs. Others bring hay oats butter and eggs for sale.
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Herman Keppel
South Salem Road
William Horohan
Pine Creek Valley
Fritz Schmeckpepper
Barre Mills
Albert Kleinschmidt
John Poredacke
la Crosse Ridge
Market Square
W. Hanson
Sand Lake Coulee
J. Blanker
H. Hanson
Public Square
Joseph Poellinger
Albert Bentlick
Mormon Coulee
Alois Miller
Hokah Road
Daggers as Money in Old Japan
Daggers served as currency in historic Japan with valued weapons deemed practical and durable. The weight and quality of each blade determined its worth, offering a lasting medium of exchange amid traditional barter systems.
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Old
Japan
Pitzner’s Dyeing and Cleaning Co. Ad Brings Neat Fashion to All
Popular favor favors neat stylish dress with cleaning and pressing at Pitzner's Dyeing and Cleaning Co. Our improved process promises no odor and no return of spots at lower cost. Wagon calls available. Office 201 State Street. Works 21st Street and Cameron Avenue.
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Pitzner’s
State Street
21St St
Cameron Ave
Deny Actress Marriage Rumor In London
March 18. Maxine Elliott the former Mrs Nat Goodwin did not tell relatives if she wed A F Wilding the English tennis champion at Nice. Johnston Forbes Robertson the actor and Miss Elliott’s brother in law said he had not heard of a marriage and Mrs Forbes Robertson denied the report as untrue.
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London
Maxine Elliott
Nat Goodwin
A. F. Wilding
Nice
Johnston Forbes-Robertson
Miss Elliott
Forbes-Robertson
Gertrude Elliott
Simple Kidney Remedy Promoted With Gin Mixture
A health notice recommends Murax compound with Buchu and gin as a kidney liver and bladder remedy. Buyers are advised to mix and take one to two teaspoonfuls three times daily after meals to treat back pain frequent urination and other symptoms that may lead to Bright's disease diabetes or rheumatism.
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Florida
Ben Davis
Gano
John C. Burns
the Fashion Shop
F. A. Reiman
Spirella
Mildred Carr
Sam Peat
Ste
Aia
Begelke &Kohlhaus Nufacturing CO
U.S
Chas. Beyschlag
Main Street
Joe Jackson
Cleveland Naps
Pensacola
Joe
Ty Cobb
Earth
W. T. Irvine, Jeweler
Langdon
Jay St. Newphone
John A. Salter Seed Co
Adams
Pitzner
H-Cevenson Ewe Bese
Optician SU & Main Sts
Geostairs Lacrosse
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