New La Crosse Steamer Opens Tri-Weekly River Service
Captain H C Wilcox launches the packet service with the steamer La Crosse between La Crosse and Wabasha Minnesota. The vessel arrives from Wabasha at 4 pm and begins regular trips to Wabasha at 9 am on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. C. Wilcox
Wabasha
la Crosse
Minn
Davenport
Burlington
Rock Island
Columbia
Weather Bureau
Dubuque
Clyde
Mary B
St. Paul Ee
Red Wing
St. Louis
Cep
St Cairo
Memphis Oe
Orleans
Postum touted as cure for coffee linked ailments
A first person testimonial claims coffee caused languor headaches dyspepsia and heart distress. After switching to Postum Food Coffee several women including a former WCTU state president report relief and complete cure. The letter endorses Postum with a prompt to read The Road to Wellville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wellville
Fire damages barn and threatens downtown district
A fierce fire destroyed an old wooden barn filled with hay in the downtown business area. The blaze spread to the City hotel at 226 Pearl street, scorching adjacent sheds and the hotel kitchen. Five water streams fought the fire until the barn was gone and three horses were saved. Insurance covers the Elliott-Loeffler company properties and August Rhode's occupancy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City
Pearl Street
Elliott-Loeffler Company
August Rhode
Personal notes and arrivals in La Crosse society
A long list of visitors, residents, and locals frequenting La Crosse appears. Dr. Evans travels to Washington for four weeks. Various individuals from Viroqua, Madison, Dubuque, Mankato, and other towns visit or return home after attending to friends, health, or business in La Crosse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Evans
Washington
W. D. Dyson
Viroqua
la Crosse
Foley
O. T. Erbart
Fred Morlley
John Brinker
North Bend
Hellfach’s
J. W. Mills
Houston
Virginia
J. M. Holley
National Soldiers Homes
Holley
National Board of Managers
Will Powell
Christ Glassrud
Black Hammer
Glassrud
Clara Fuehser
Badger Street
Toland University
Bechmann
Edgar Thornsbury
George Powel
Do. F. Ward
Madison
J. F. McCormick
Caledonia
William P. Vary
Eau Claire
John Lee
Dakota
Cc. M. Park
Eagle River
H. Caranson
Beloit
E. B. Sickles
Union Center
Lacrosse
W. T. Kelly
St. Johns
Mrs. Ben Whiting Dies After Illness With Pneumonia
Mrs. Benjamin Whiting, aged 75, died after a week with pneumonia. Born in England, she had two marriages and leaves a husband, a daughter Nellie Will, sons Charles Frank Benjamin J J Greene, plus a sister Mrs C A Schroeder. Funeral at 514 Berlin Street with Rev Turner. burial in Hokah, Minnesota. Son Charles Whiting ill with pneumonia could not attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benjamin Whiting
England
Joshua Green
New York
Hastings
Minnesota
Nellie Will
Charles Whiting
Frank J. Whiting
Seattle
Wash
J. J. Greene
Fond du Lac
C. A. Schroeder
Berlin Street
Turner
William Dwyer
Hokah
Roller Skates Kill School Attendance in Pittsburg
Pittsburg teachers report a skating craze affecting student wakefulness and participation. Miss Ella Dovey of the Oakland school says children skate before and after classes and during noon recess, while some teachers admit casual skating after dismissal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
Ella Dovey
Oakland
No title available
Every man pursues a fair square deal yet scarce resources limit fairness. Those who win success through practice often lack time to preach or counsel others.
Langdon Says Fairness Will Persist in La Crosse Fire Police Board
J E Langdon, a member of the La Crosse fire and police board, says the amendment creating a fifth commissioner will not politicize the city’s board. He notes conservatives run the current board and expects the May appointment by Mayor Anderson to proceed without political shift, though some cities fear changes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Fire and Police Commissioners
J. E. Langdon
la Crosse
Anderson
If Water Never Frosted Would It Ruin Or Save The World
The London Globe argues that a world without ice would reshape climate and navigation. Gulf Stream shifts, Britain heated or cooled, Russian and Siberian rivers open, and Canada and Greenland transform. Ice drives soil, rock, and weather. its absence would be a disaster and a boon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Britain
Russia
Siberia
Canada
Greenland
Newfoundland
Iceland
London Globe
Boarding House Chat Sparks Marital Musings
In a Chestnut Street soda counter scene a young woman laments boarding life while an older companion jokes about marriage. The elder claims being watched by neighbors in a boarding house can deter quarrels and even protect the husband from public embarrassment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chestnut Street
Philadelphia Record
Married in Winona Local Couple Ties the Knot
Frank L. Brieske a salesman of 116 Main street and Miss Mary Manning of 630 North Tenth street were married in Winona yesterday by Judge Buck.
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Winona
Frank L. Brieske
Main Street
Mary Manning
North Tenth Street
Buck
Judiciary Committee
The
Common Council
Ll. J. C. Kelley
la Crescent
Lansing
la Crosse
Burkhart-Frey
First National Bank of
Dog poisoned in city. setter dies after illness
Joseph Hundt of 411 South Fourth Street reports his valuable Lewelyn setter poisoned. dog died after two days of illness valued at 50 dollars. City dog owners eager for clues to identify the poisoners and press for prosecution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Hundt
South Fourth Street
More Graduates Sent to Positions by Toland School
Toland's Business School reports more than 800 graduates earning from 1000 to 7000 dollars annually, with over five thousand now in positions. Recent placements include Harry Hopkins at Inter state Stock Food Co in Minneapolis and Ella Hubbard at the State School in Sparta Wisconsin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toland Business School
Harry Hopkins
Interstate Stock Food Co
Minneapolis
Minn
Helen Wunderlich
Sleepy Eye Milling Co
Sleepy Eye
John Herman
First National Bank
Winona
Norman E. Seuffert
Hibbing
Oliver Iron Milling Co
Ella Hubbard
State School
Sparta
Wis
Toland’s
Business School
Musical exchange echoes on stage
A brief dialogue captures a tender moment between a woman and a man as she asks if he would enjoy singing and playing, and he declines citing fear of public judgment and gossip about her.
Funeral at Sparta for Paul Bradford
Funeral services for Paul Bradford who died of heart disease will be held in Sparta unless relatives object. Mr and Mrs Shattuck are visiting and will transport the body to Sparta. Mrs Shattuck is Bradford’s sister. The death occurred at the home of Nels C Woll in Hoyt Kansas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Bradford
Nels C. Woll
Sparta
Hoyt, Kas
Shattuck
Will Hollister Rocky Mountain Tea Help You Stay Well
A short item notes sale of Hollister Rocky Mountain Tea at 35 cents a dose, asking readers to consult their druggist. Other brief notes mention Otto Evenson visiting Spring Grove, Ray S. Reid from Madison, and Senator Thomas Morris’s expected return, plus a line about education's breadth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. T. Park
Sparta
la Crosse
J. W. Kingsley
Pipestone
Hellfach
S. E. Jacob
Mankato
D. F. Bowler
E. A. van Arnarm
Fort Wayne
G. B. Knapp
Dubuque
W. B. Grinnell
Preston
H. G. Hinkley
Mrs. Gilligan
Canton
South Dakota
J. Mullen
Madison
J. E. Heiss
Hanison
Hollister
A. W. Spehr
M. H. Nyahier
Caledonia
Minneapolis
P. J. Tleisen
Spring Grove
W. T. Harter
Hellfach—Jeweler
A. M. Hagerty
Minot
North Dakota
N. Foster
West Avenue
Gateway City Tfr
James I. Cary
J. Motterman
Milwaukee
J. M. Hoover
Austin
R. J. Nickles
J. M
Steve Stalson
Stoddard
W. E. Winter
Carter
Wis
Gillette Safety Razors
Hellach’s
Otto Evenson
Ray S. Reid
Thomas Morris
Photographers Profit From Images of Attractive Models
The saying highlights that photographers earn primarily from portraying pretty girls, implying fashion shoots and modeling work drive their income more than other subjects.
A Machine for Women Best Sewing Choice
The Singer and Wheeler & Wilson sewing machines are praised as lightest running most durable and convenient. Look for the Red S at Singer Sewing Machine Co 108 North Third street La Crosse Wisconsin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Singer
Wheeler & Wilson
S. Singer Sewing Machine Co
North Third Street
la Crosse
Wis
Narrow Escape With Arnica Salve Cures Wound
G W Cloyd a Plunk Missouri merchant recounts a four year old accident where a jimson bar pierced his thumb. Doctors urged amputation but he refused and used Buckslen's Arnica Salve to heal the wound. 25c at O T Erehart a local druggist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. W. Cloyd
Plunk
O. T. Erehart
Hook and Nye Exchange Lighthearted Courtship Banter
A witty back and forth unfolds with Hook telling Nye the first kiss was with a single girl. Nye asks for her reaction and Hook recalls her reply urging him to practice more. The exchange captures playful banter between the two characters.
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Nye
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Str. LA Crosse
Lion
Captain Wilcox
St. Paul Park
City Hotel
Ben Whiting
North Side
John E. Langdon
TRE Boarding House
City News
Galesville
Peter Borger
Holland
Barbers’ Union
Johnny
Kreutz’s
Y.M.C. A
Y. M. C. A. Building Fund
CSI
ILO
Frank R. Schmidt
Ice Cream & Butter Company
Kin
Bijou
James Casey and
Maggie LeClaire
Ulrich, the
Boy Wonder Magician
Arthur Rigby
al. Jolson
Louis Bartelmas
Lawrence Wall
Keith
Kohl & Castles
Sullivan & Considine
Harry Rickard
Moss- Thornton & Stoll
London
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