Eagles Name Delegates for State Convention in Oshkosh
At a La Crosse lodge meeting John L. Utermoel Gus Carl and Leo J. Berger were chosen as delegates to the state convention in Oshkosh in June A smoker is planned for Traveler's hall May 17 An excursion down the river is proposed for June Singing Club meets The Young Men's Sireing club discussed summer plans The W A Northcoat camp meets Tuesday in lodge rooms Smith Chapter 12 R A M will meet Wednesday evening in lodge rooms with Royal Arch work
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Eagles
John L. Utermoel
Gus Carl
Leo J. Berger
la Crosse
Oshkosh
Traveler's Hall
St. John’s Hall
Royal Arch
Frontier Lodge 45 Holds Third Degree Meeting
The regular meeting of Frontier lodge No. 45 F. and A. M. was held last evening with work in the third degree. The next meeting is set for two weeks from now.
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Frontier Lodge No. 45
Not Impressed. Rare First Edition Book Parodied
A brief Chicago Tribune dialogue shows a caller and Mr. Wibbert debating a child playing with an old rare first edition book. The exchange hints at value and amusement, contrasting reverence for rarity with casual acceptance.
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Faghast
Now Did She Know quote from Life magazine excerpt
Brief excerpt notes a dialogue about someone learning to “hove to” another gin, with one speaker remarking the other has improved. The exchange emphasizes skill development and recognition within a casual, literary frame.
A good conscience is heaven a bad one hell German Proverb
A compact proverb notes that a clear conscience brings peace while guilt brings torment. It contrasts heaven and hell as metaphors for moral states. The line underscores ethical living and inner judgment.
Coldest April on record at local weather station
April this year was the coldest since the U S Weather Bureau station opened in 1885, with a mean of 39.8 degrees versus a 35 year average of 47.5. The prior coldest April was 49.2 in 1874, while the warmest month reached 53.19 in 1878.
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United States Weather Bureau
Yeomen Dance and Local Society Notes
A La Crosse city page item highlights a Yeomen dance at Woodman hall on Thursday May 9 with 50 cent tickets, plus a social at West Avenue Lutheran church where a large crowd enjoyed refreshments and an attractive program.
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Woodman Hall
Young People’s Society of
West Avenue Lutheran Church
la Crosse
Alt Heidelburg
la Crosse Theater
Hussa Brewing Company
Bangor
Newsboy
Henry Kehr
South Fourth Street
St. Francis Hospital
Master Kehr
Amanda Phillips
Rodolphus Buell
North la Crosse
Chippewa Falls
Normanna
Norden Society
Normanna Saengerkor
Winona
Esch
la Crosse Station
T. C. Sherman
Milwaukee Road
Milwaukee
Iver Larson
Scandinavian Baptist Church
Clark's Grove
Kane Street
Temperance
Ink blotter trick inflates stain at Lon don shop lesson
A New York Sun anecdote recounts a woman trying to lift a large ink blot from a letter with blotting paper. Her friend demonstrates a method learned in a London stationer's shop, moistening the blotter corner before applying to the ink spot, claiming the ink cleans up.
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London
New York Sun
The Richt Word at the hall sparks talk on dress code
The Lerville Journal notes editor and reporter dialogue about women at the hall tonight, debating terms for attire. The exchange questions if wed is a proper word and suggests men view the women as gently gowned rather than dressed.
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Lerville Journal
Fragmentary quotation hints at Providence favors in Talare
A short, fragmented quote mentions Providence and Talare with a general sense of favored outcomes. The text lacks a clear event, date, or identifiable figure for a fuller news-style card.
La Crosse Area Personal Notes and Local Moves
Richard Grimstad moves to Manston and A. S. Ericksons visit Westby. Dr George Powel, physician. B T Saugstad visits La Crosse. many residents visit relatives, marry, or report new positions. Arbor and Bird day announced for May 10. local business moves and social visits noted across La Crosse, Holmen, Onalaska, Cashton, and Prairie du Chien.
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Richard Grimstad
Manston
A. S. Erickson
Westby
George Powel
B. T. Saugstad
Wis
la Crosse
Foley
O. T. Erhart
Mable Weversted
Holmen
Henry Sprangler
Lillie Stone
Winona
J. A. Bart
H. C. Peterson
McClellen Paper Company
St. Paul
Cordell’s
Main Street
Miss Pearl Eddy
Park
Hugo Schick
Galesville
Rehfus
Cordell
Prairie du Chien
Nelson Flats
Berlin and
Logan Streets
Edith Klitzka
Willi Blankley
Sand Lake
C. Weiden
Onalaska
Phoebe Dudley
Killsted
Will Powel
Moller
Episcopal Church
Follister
William Franz
Alma Center
Hi. Schick
E. S. Hebberd
Chicago
Will Phillips
West Salem
L. W. Spiers
North Seventh Street
A. Ruhoff
Milwaukee
New York
Charles Lape
Lansing
Hollister
Nelson Wins Contract For Tenth Ward School Addition
The board of public works awarded the building contract for the Tenth ward school addition to Peter Nelson for 12 434. A plumbing and heating contract went to Thill Lapitz for 986. Other bidders included Groff Derr 12 865.40 and John A Miller 14 949. For heating and plumbing Cavanaugh Smith bid 1 422 and Baker Neibuhr 1 034.52.
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Board of Public Works
Tenth Ward
Peter Nelson
Thill & Lapitz
Mr. Nelson
Groff & Derr
John A. Miller
Cavanaugh & Smith
Baker & Neibuhr
Women Ignore Health Rules in Pursuit of Conlexions
A lighthearted note observes women chase fashion and social duties while neglecting basic health guidelines. The snippet hints at misplaced priorities and social expectations wrapped in a dated tone.
City Officials Clash Over Street Vending and Armory Plans
City prosecutors threaten charges against fruit peddlers for obstructing streets as attorney Schweizer vows to file blank complaints against several proprietors. Meantime a La Crosse council committee returns from Minneapolis and St Paul with armory and auditorium ideas. Two claims and one bill discussed at a judiciary committee meeting.
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Charles H. Schweizer
Schweizer
Mike Abraham
Alex Menreer
John Doherty
Hunt
Monsoor
Abraham
Doherty
Common Council
Kellar
Hirshheimer
Valentine
L. C. Coleman
William Torrence
Minneapolis
St. Paul
la Crosse
Judiciary Committee
W. A. Anderson
W. S. Woods
Field Meet Between Classes At La Crosse High
Next Saturday afternoon at the fair grounds the juniors and sophomores will contest with the seniors and freshmen for inter class honors. The teams are well balanced and should produce a close meet. Archie Larson leads the junior squad and Andrew Dahlgren captains the senior group.
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Fair Grounds
la Crosse High School
Archie Larson
Andrew Dahlgren
Divorce Granted to Lena Knuteson in Circuit Court
Lena Knuteson was granted a divorce from Otto Knuteson of the North side by Judge Fruit in circuit court. She cited cruel and inhuman treatment and non-support as the basis for the dissolution.
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Lena Knuteson
Otto Knuteson
North Side
Fruit
Warmer Weather With Possible Showers Tomorrow
Wisconsin weather swings from cold to warm with rain possible tomorrow. La Crosse records a 42 as high and 28 as low with a four mile per hour wind. National outlook notes southwest low pressure and a cool Mississippi valley high, with rain east of the Mississippi and mixed precipitation in New York and New England. A woman seeks her children to have their father's courage and her brains and beauty.
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la Crosse
Wisconsin
Thompson
North Dakota
Mississippi Valley
Upper Lake
Middle
North Atlantic
Mississippi
Upper Lake Region
New York
New England States
South Dakota
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John C. Burns
Fruit House
Liggett
Erhart
Red Cross Drug Store
W. A. Northcoat Camp
City News
Providence
Talare
Ed Lenz
Talbott
John Wild
John Miller
Gateway City
B. F. Holmes
Edna Johnson
Cashton
Charles F. Marston
Beyer
Thomas Stevenson
Arcadia
Midway
M. T. Koehrin
Sheboygan
Mr. Marston
Casper W. Wachter
Chas. Hongle
S. W
S. 7Th St
Beth
Caldwell
A. D. Jackson
Rochester
N. Y
R. A. Jackson
Beloit
Rocky Mountain
A. Elton
Wipona
M.S. Hart
Mindoro
C. M. Porter
Dubuque
S. Joyce
Sullivan St
Claremont
N. H
Frank J. Long
W. T. Breinmonthrud
Hartford
O. R. Mann
Viroqua
A. T. Hopp
de Soto
L. A
Davenport
Lafe Randall
O. L. Falkenbridge
Watertown
Albert Decker
C. P. Thompson
Ruben
G. Gilbertson
Melrose
John Lee
Beaver Creek
N. C. Hansen
Forman
John O. Jones
England
Wales
Paris
W. S. Prentiss
Ontario
Otto Bossard
Alma
Beysching’s Dreg Store
Nelson
Irvine
S. la Crosse
Hart, Schaffner & Marx
Schaffner
Mark
Sue
Stavrum & Hulberg
Mories
Twin Cities
Sylmar
California
Main St
Irvine's
Diven
Tion Dry Goods
la Crosse Sharsociation
French Island
Compa
Commissi
Binghé
New York City
NEW York Suns
L. P. Cor
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