Drowned after attempting rapid run in river tow
Alexander Hamilton twenty five and his brother George eighteen rode a canvas canoe to meet relatives near Lake Street bridge. They aimed to bypass rapids below a power house but were swept in by a swift current. Alexander drowned after swimming four blocks downstream as his brother escaped.
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ST. Paul
Minn
Alexander Hamilton
Mississippi
Northern Pacific
Twin City Rapid Transit Company
George
Thirtieth Avenue
Lake Street Bridge
Alexander
Wisconsin Children To Vote On State Flower Choice
Arbor day activities let Wisconsin school children vote on a state flower. Various candidates are listed including Trailing Arbutus Wild Aster Large Blue Flag iris versicolor Wild Columbine Wild Crab Apple Blossom Golden Rod Lady Slipper and more. The final choice considers wild occurrence and artistic appeal.
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Wisconsin
Alabama
Kentucky
Maryland
Nebraska
Iowa
Michigan
Colorado
Utah
Flax Acreage Estimated Higher North of Pierre
Farmers north of Pierre report a larger flax acreage this year than at any time since settlement. The news notes a strong flax season with increased field plantings and expected yields.
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Pierre
Runaway Horse Halts At State Street After Smash
A dray horse belonging to C A Colby bolted on North Third Street and crashed a wood load into a curb near Third and Vine. Ex press messenger Ambrose A Redmond stopped the frightened horse near State Street. The wagon was wrecked but no injuries occurred.
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North Third Street
C. A. Colby
Third and Vine
State Street
Ambrose A. Redmond
U. S. Express Company
Mother and Clara Debate Sailing with Skeptical Mamma
In a tense exchange Clara insists a young man is trustworthy at sea after he presents a letter of recommendation from a city firm praising his salesmanship. Mamma remains wary about entrusting Clara to sail with him.
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Clara
Mamma
Postum Improves Heart Health Says Husband Felt Better
A woman shares how coffee caused fainting spells in her husband two years ago and how proper Postum preparation improved his heart and overall health for over a year. The ad urges reading The Road to Wellville and mentions Postum Co. Battle Creek Michigan.
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Postum
Postum Co
Battle Creek
Mich
Wellville
Nurse Mae Tracy Dies in Rochester Alcohol Lamp Fire
Miss Bessie Mae Tracy a 27 year old nurse at Rochester state hospital died from burns after attempting to light an alcohol stove on night duty She rushed into the ward hall and collapsed after flames engulfed her body Doctors say she likely inhaled flames She had been employed at the hospital for two years and was from Minnesota Junction Wisconsin with family notified
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Rochester
Minn
Bessie Mae Tracy
Rochester State Hospital
Miss Tracy
Minnesota Junction
Wis
Beaver Dam
Man Killed Demonstrating Gun Cocking With Foot
Jacob Leir died while showing a friend how to cock a loaded rifle with his foot. He loaded the rifle and the bullet pierced his chest, causing almost instant death.
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Ees
Jacob Leir
Lightning Strikes Woman in Strandburg Home
A lightning bolt struck the Strandburg residence of Mrs. C. V. Olson as her six month old child lay in her arms. Her husband found her unconscious with severe bruising. the baby remained unhurt. A doctor treated her through the night, but she has only a fighting chance for recovery.
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Watertown
S. D
Strandburg
Minneapolis & St. Louis
C. V. Olson
Saloon Fight Fatal in South Dakota Mine Camp
In a quarrel over a card game Eli Raich saloon keeper shot and mortally wounded Mitchell Ogressa Homestake miner. Ogressa attacked Raich with a poker. Raich fired a bullet through the abdomen. Ogressa died at the hospital. Raich surrendered to authorities.
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Eli Raich
Mitchell Ogressa
Ogressa
Raich
man killed by circular saw on rural Minnesota farm
Ferdinand Lueck an elderly Flora township resident in Renville county was instantly killed when he stumbled onto a portable circular saw while supervising lumber mill work on his Danube area home farm near the Middle Creek church.
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Redwood Falls
Minn
Ferdinand Lueck
Flora Township
Renville County
Lueck
Danube
Middle Creek Church
Ed wardsville seminary head elected in Alabama
Rev. G. S. Perry pastor of Mapleton Methodist Church for two years is chosen president of Edwardsville seminary and industrial school in Edwardsville Alabama and will assume duties. He has twenty years in the ministry.
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Mapleton
Minn
G. S. Perry
Methodist Church
Edwardsville
Ala
Mitchell
S. D
Harry D. Chamberlain
Crow Creek
Bird Island
Minnesota State Beekeepers’ Association
N. E. France
National Beekeepers Association
William Suter
Fairmont
William McEwen
John Doll
H. L. Pathey
Charles Mondeng
Minneapolis
Devils Lake
N. D
Ww. W. Barrett
Church’s Ferry
North Dakota
Sioux Falls
Andover
Day County
Northfield
Carleton Glee Club
Minnesota
South Dakota
Vote Berger Onalaska game ends in row protest
The Vote Berger Onalaska contest broke up in the fourth inning Sunday afternoon with Onalaska ahead 4 to 1. A protested decision led to no agreement and the Vote Berger team left the field.
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Onalaska
Vote- Berger
Man and girl endure long nights before marriage
A saying notes a man can sit up with a girl all night and not tire until they are married, reflecting attitudes toward courtship and companionship in traditional views.
Swift's PRIDE Washing Powder Ad Claims Kitchen Essential
Swift's PRIDE Washing Powder is essential for economy and efficiency in cleaning kitchen and pantry. It cleans tinware brassware and utensils quickly and keeps pantry shelves white. A one pound package is recommended from your dealer, Swift & Company U S A.
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Swift
Sharpshooters on French Island Post High 200 Scores
A number of 200 scores were shot at the range on French Island Sunday afternoon led by H. J. Roth of B class with 212. The complete list of scores follows.
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French Island
H. J. Roth
County agricultural school board to elect president and secretary
The county agricultural school board, chaired by the county superintendent, will meet to elect a president and secretary. Work on the new agricultural manual training school will be pushed quickly, but completion before next year is unlikely.
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County Agricultural School Board
Man's Love of His Own Case Hinders Success
A pithy aphorism notes that many people fail to advance because they cling to their own case. The line reflects a caution about stubbornness and self-justification in pursuit of goals.
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Orthwest
Postum Cereal Co., Ltd
Battle Creek, Mich
Mae Tracy
Northwest
Swift & Company
U.S. A
King Union Target
Dr. Gotterdam
John Mohr Eeeer
John Rusche
Max Platz
J. A. Bartl
Frank Mader Oie
E. Ruprecht
F. Bartl
John Ott Oon
Wm Kathary Eoseee
Phil McMahon
E M. Smith
Vey Chas. Harzor
BOARD
Milwaukee
VAL Blatz Brewing CO
Blatz
Wiener
Muenchener
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