La Crosse Business Men’s Association Seeks Members
La Crosse urges civic unity as the new Business Men’s Association seeks 1 000 members. Judge Ray S. Reid is to receive signed membership blanks urging La Crosse men to back the effort and mail promptly. The drive hinges on hard work and active participation to oppose railroad rate misalignment and promote upbuilding in La Crosse.
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LA Crosse
The
Businessmen’s Association
Ray S. Reid
Reid
Greater LA Crosse
la Crosse Business Men’s Association
Strange passions spark new city power and streetcar debate
The piece argues that capital might back a competing streetcar line and an independent lighting plant, noting the Light Trust opposed price controls yet benefited from higher charges. It recalls past frictions over franchise terms and hints at looming votes on extensions and improvements that could shape the city’s utilities and transit.
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Capital
Light Trust
Central
Nough Said Basis for Independent Street Car Line
A single remark suggests a plan that could lay a respectable foundation for an independent street car line, implying a practical approach and public interest. The brief comment underscores feasibility without detailing funding or route specifics.
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Nough
Runaway rhetoric on bribery and job security in early print
A tirade condemns corruption schemes and bribes used to buy officials and manipulate jobs. The speaker argues some men are purchasable at high or low cost, questions the incentives behind corporate misconduct, and ends by musing on the precarious state of employment and integrity.
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la Crosse
Kalamazoo
Mandelay
Civil suits and criminal action in legal strategy
The piece notes that civil suits are sometimes used to pave the way for criminal action and that the boundary between civil remedies and criminal prosecution is not always clear. It observes that plaintiffs may start civil suits seeking redress with the intent of triggering later criminal proceedings.
Jerome attacks Cortelyou over campaign fund charges
The piece questions Mr. Jerome's charge against Cortelyou, noting campaign contributions as a possible motive. It argues political fund solicitations are common and vicious, while urging drastic punishment only if the charge proves true, given Cortelyou’s close ties to President Roosevelt.
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Jerome
Mr. Cortelyou
Roosevelt
Trust booster warns against trusts in Morning Chronicle
The Morning Chronicle mocks the anti graft crusade and hints magazines will tire of criticizing trusts. It notes Mr Olsen’s arrest for Larceny after returning from St Paul. It mentions The People's Ice Company as the monopoly behind peoples ice and a story about a poor country maid from St Paul.
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The
Morning Chronicle
St. Paul
Oust the Third Termers Opinion Letter in County Press
A Tribune reader denounces perpetual political terms, arguing public offices should rotate. The writer condemns long tenures as siphoning public funds, urges candidates to end third terms and backs a strong push to replace persistent office seekers in county and city positions.
Pain and Relief Offered by Dr Miles Anti Pain Pills
A circa late nineteenth article argues pain weakens nerves and blood flow, urging quick relief. It cites Mrs. W. H. Marshall praising Dr Miles Anti Pain Pills, claims the product never fails, and notes a 25 dose, 25 cent trial guaranteed by Miles Medical Co., Elkhart Indiana.
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Dr. Miles
W. H. Marshall
Third-Term Itch Probed as County Office Fight
A heated editorial urges voters to reject third terms for sheriff and other offices in La Crosse County. It warns against hogging public office, calls for new leadership, and cites recent municipal election results as proof voters favor change. The piece presses incumbents to withdraw gracefully rather than seek endless tenure.
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Tribune
Holmes
The
la Crosse County
the Tribune
Low Rates West and Northwest Rail Fare Offer
Greatly reduced rates to many West and Northwest points on the Chicago Milwaukee and St. Paul Railway. $34.90 to California, $28.95 to North Pacific Coast points. Half rates for children. Liberal stop-overs in Tourist sleepers. For details contact the nearest ticket agent or F. A. Miller, General Passenger Agent, Chicago.
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California
North Pacific Coast
Northwest
F. A. Miller
Chicago
Very Low Rates to Northern Settlers' Reunion in San Antonio
The Second Annual Reunion of the Northern Settlers' Association will be held in San Antonio Texas on April 20 and 21. Excursion tickets via the Chicago and North-Western Railway will be sold on April 3 and 17 with favorable return limits.
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Northern Settlers’ Association
San Antonio
North-Western
Chicago & North-Western Ry
Half Rates to Dedication of Shiloh Monument at Pittsburg Landing
Excursion tickets at one fare for round trip available April 2 to 15. Travel via North-Western Line with boat access to Shiloh Park from Johnsonville Perryville or Paducah and private conveyance from Selmer or Corinth. For rates contact Chicago & North-Western Ry agents.
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Wisconsin Monument
Shiloh Battlefield
Pittsburg Landing
Tenn
North-Western
Shiloh Park
Tennessee River
Johnsonville
Perryville
Paducah
Selmer
Corinth
Chicago & North-Western Ry
Capital stock and profits at Nat’s Bank
Financial snapshot lists capital stock surplus and undivided profits. Notes outstanding and dividends unpaid are shown alongside deposits in this historical bank record.
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Nat’s
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