Hughes bill stirs debate over land rights in Wisconsin
West Salem notes say Hon. W. J. Hughes, former West Salem teacher now in Ballingham, Washington, backed a constitutional amendment allowing aliens except Japanese and Chinese to own land in the state, prompting Japanese diplomacy while Chinese rights lingered. Storms damaged roads north of the village. Neshonoc Creek bridge out and ice issues near Steenson bridge. Guernsey cows shipped from Des Moines. McEldowney family returned from Chicago. Ladies Aid of Norwegian Valley church profited about 65 dollars from apron sale despite bad weather. Mrs. S. L. McKee hosted Junior Christian Endeavor at Presbyterian parlors with games and luncheon. Co operative Creamery added an electric light plant completed by E. E. Conrad.
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Bangor
W. J. Hughes
Ballingham
Wash
Washington
DD. C
Hughes
Neshonoc Creek
Steenson Bridge
Ray Lewis
George
Hiram Lovejoy
Des Moines
Iowa
Wendell McEldowney
Chicago
Ladies’ Aid Society
Norwegian Valley Church
Sparta saloonkeepers found guilty in minors liquor case
Sparta Wisconsin March 18 Justice Jackson fines Comstock and Davis $59 plus costs after a verdict of guilty for selling liquor to minors. City officials praised the prosecution while hints of license revocation and a citywide slot machine crackdown follow. Machines are stated to operate beyond saloons in billard halls Oak street bowling alley and Hotel Lewis.
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Sparta
Wis
Comstock and
Davis
Jackson
Rice
R. B. Graves
McMillan
Waring
Police Commission
Common Council
Comstock
Billard Halls
Oak Street
Lewis
Local residents and visitors noted in Sparta social column
Miss Ethel Williams spent Saturday in La Crosse. Paulus of Minneapolis, formerly in charge of Sparta high school's commercial department, is in the city for a week's vacation. Mr. and Mrs. E A Richardson and Miss Bates with Mr. and Mrs. F M Wester entertain with cards Thursday evening March 29 at the Fosters. Edwards of Wales visited Seidel, while S D Edwards spent Sunday in Madison with his sisters. Miss Kerrigan of Norwalk visited Sparta friends. Mrs. H J Masters is visiting Fox Lake relatives. Harry Masters came down over Sunday. A B Clough will occupy the George Esch residence after April 1. Wells spent Sunday in Milwaukee. Wyland of Kendall visited Sparta Monday. Holden sisters called to Winona for their father's illness. Wilbur Craig of Winona spent Sunday in the city. W C Harrison of Wilton in town. M W Dorwin left for a Montana inspection trip and may relocate if suitable. his farm west of town was rented to Emil Friske.
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Ethel Williams
la Crosse
Paulus
Minneapolis
Sparta High School
E. A. Richardson
Bates
F. M. Wester
Oak Street
Fosters
B. F. Edwards
Wales
G. H. Seidel
S. D. Edwards
Madison
Mr. Edwards
A. C. Astrup
Mary Kerrigan
Norwalk
Sparta
H. J. Masters
Dean
Hotchkiss
Fox Lake
Wis
Harry Masters
M. W. Dorwin
Montana
Dorwin
Emil Friske
La Crosse County Seeks Bids for Road Machinery
The Road and Bridge committee of La Crosse County Wisconsin will receive bids March 19 1913 at 2 p m in the county clerk office for a tractor engine rock crusher and bin sprinkling tank and wagon and six wheel scrapers. Specifications available from the county clerk. Committee reserves the right to reject any bids.
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County Board of Supervisors
la Crosse County
Wisconsin
William Wolf
H. A. Jacobs
J. C. Moore
John Hatz
George Hodge
Oscar H. Hulberg
W. D. Stratman
Bert A. Jolivette
Gold Dust All Round Cleaner Promises Easy Cleaning
Ad touts Gold Dust as a universal cleanser replacing soap in homes. It claims faster, cheaper cleaning with less effort, reaching corners, purifying and eradicating germs while working itself.
Postal Month on Way Report From Globe Spanning Trip
Judge Edward Cronon received a postal card that was en route for a month. It came from India and is part of a world tour by Willis Osborn and Fred A. Copeland. They left La Crosse last September and expect to be gone until late next summer. Cronon has received several cards at different points in their journey.
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Edward Cronon
India
Willis Osborn
Fred A. Copeland
la Crosse
Judge Cronon
Miss Fry Builds a Mystery Around Engagement Ring
In a brisk Exchange aside, Miss Fry is described as the most inquisitive girl with a finger in every pie yet she has not placed her finger in an engagement ring. The remark hints at social intrigues and budding matches in polite society.
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Miss Fry
La Crosse County to double income tax on late returns
The law requires assessors to double tax rates for those who fail to return income tax blanks by April 1. In La Crosse and Monroe counties only 600 of 3,300 blanks have been filled. Tax officials say delinquency will nearly double overall collections if returns remain slow.
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la Crosse
J. E. Kirchers
Monroe
Keizer
February births exceed deaths in La Crosse county records
County Register of Deeds Andrew Thompson released February figures showing 103 births, 65 deaths, and 22 marriages in La Crosse. The birth surplus of 38 reflects the month’s net population increase.
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la Crosse
County Register of Deeds
Andrew Thompson
Etymology debate on cad fly in golf term origins
The World of Golf weighs theories on cad fly origin. Possibilities include from cad or tee terms, diminutive cad a small cad, or Greek kados meaning mourner or funeral attendant. Other Greek roots suggest kedos meaning affliction, collecting box, or liquor cask.
Splendid Woman Refuses Marriage Burden Then Marries After Fortune
In a clipped exchange, a man recalls that his splendid wife once refused marriage to avoid becoming a burden while he was poor. After he gained fortune, she consented immediately, highlighting her generosity and selflessness.
Meek Shall Inherit the Earth Comment Prompt
London Opinion quips that meekness may prevail only after others exhaust authority remarking on possession of power and timing in a curlicue exchange about dominance and entitlement.
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London
Tan talus tone poem sparks audience despair
Composer asks if torment in his tone poem was heard. Listener denies but notes the despair visible on audience faces as Fliegende Blatter remarks.
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Tantalus
Public Sale of Stored Goods in La Crosse
Gateway City Transfer Company will auction at 214 Vine Street La Crosse Wisconsin at 9 oclock A M on March 27 1913 to satisfy 61 50 due for storage F W Steen items include desk boxes ladder bed cot mattresses tables chairs rug carpet and related contents M P Murphy signs for the company
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F. W. Steen
Gateway City Transfer Company
Vine Street
la Crosse
Wis
M. P. Murphy
Lowell Man Praises Father John's Medicine as Family Remedy
Thomas H. Chinn of Lowell writes that Father John's Medicine benefits his wife and three children by preventing colds and aiding weight regain after overwork. He claims the medicine has 596 years of history, is alcohol free, and suitable for all ages. He endorses sending $1 for a large bottle by express prepaid.
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Lowell
Father John
Thomas Chinn
Wilmer
George
Ethel
John
Mass
Salute to Old Glory Bill Aims at Washington Schools
Olympia March 18. A bill passed by the lower house would require all students in Washington public schools and other educational institutions to salute the flag at least once a month. The measure targets the University of Washington and aims to enforce a national pledge across schools.
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Olympia
Wash
Washington
University of Washington
Hyde Jury Discharged in Swope Murder Case
The jury in the Dr. B. Clark Hyde murder case was discharged by Judge Porterfield in Kansas City Missouri. This development likely ends plans for a trial over the Col. Thomas H. Swope killing.
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Hyde
Kansas City, Mo
B. Clark Hyde
Porterfield
Dr. Hyde
Col
Thomas H. Swope
Sure of One Thing I Tell You He Is a Dipsomaniac
A brief quotation from the Baltimore American states a strong opinion labeling a person as a dipsomaniac. The remark reflects strong bias and strong language about intoxication.
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Baltimore
Question to a contentious reader about disagreeable opinions
A reader poses a sharp yes or no about those who habitually voice disagreeable judgments. The brief asks if the responder fits the stereotype of constant contrarianism.
Milwaukee to Close About 400 Saloons Under Baker Law
Milwaukee officials estimate about 400 legally licensed saloons will shut next July due to the Baker law. Assistant City Attorney E. L. McIntyre says the Supreme Court decision caps licenses at one per 250 people, reducing city revenue by nearly 100000 yearly. current saloons total 2200 with a maximum set at 1600.
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Milwaukee
Wis
E. L. McIntyre
McIntyre
Supreme Court
Blind to Them Commentary Sparks Civic Reflections
A witty set of quips contrasts old Irish etiquette with modern political life. The piece links a congressman's struggle to appear important in D C and in his district with a general remark on women’s capacity to learn when they take up study.
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