Normal Band To Play This Evening
The open air concert series continues with the Normal School brass band of 35 pieces performing at 7 30 p m on the school campus. Pres F A Cotton directs a varied program including Silver Trumpets March and a Cornet solo from The Pink Lady.
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Normal School
Pres
F. A. Cotton
F. H. Losey
J. O. Casey
Jean Rolfe
Laura
Pettee
The
Ruskin Dramatic
Ivan Caryll
Alg Cele
Odes
Wes. Cos
Club Under the Direction of Prof. D. O. Coate
A club operates under the guidance of Professor D. O. Coate, with activities and leadership noted in the report.
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Prof
D. O. Coate
Despondent man shoots wife and baby then kills self
Minneapolis May 8. Henry Beck 22, despondent over inability to support his wife and seven month old child, shot them late last night and killed himself. The baby is in serious condition with a bullet in the abdomen while the woman escaped with a minor arm wound.
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Minneapolis
Henry Beck
The World's Deserts Described in Rough Figures
A crude note claims earth's desert area spans about 4 180 000 square miles. Another item notes starch removes iodine stains from linen and cotton. A humorous exchange asks for a synonym for misery and jokes about matrimony with Mr Peck.
Young Doctor Dartmouth Finds Support in Marriage
Laurene Raymond persuades Henry Dartmouth to marry to help him build a practice in Sea Cove. The couple acknowledge the village's traditional views and choose to unite, hoping their partnership will prove Uncle Joe Brundage wrong about the single doctor.
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McClure
Old Joe Brundage
Joe
Uncle Joe
Gal
Laurene Raymond
Sea Cove
Henry Dartmouth
Laurene
Miss Raymond
Joe Brundage
Henry
Lonurene
Uncle Joe Brundage
Jam questions on tables and transit in Exchange item
A brief Exchange item ponders whether jam is welcomed on the supper table or in trolley cars, posing a domestic versus public setting choice. No further details or names are provided in readable text.
May Festival Showcases Hamilton School Folk Dances
Hamilton school presents a first of its kind May Festival featuring national folk dances performed by pupils at the Old Y M C A hall on May 10. Special music was arranged, and a New Edison phonograph will accompany the program showcasing dances from Denmark Sweden England France and the United States among others.
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Hamilton
la Crosse
United States
G. M. Caskey
Normal School of Dancing
New York City
Dixie
Gregory
Miss Tower
Jacob
Ostende
Frank Rand
Miss Sparling
Hey Little Lassie
Miss Reilly
Hosely
Lockhart
May Pole
Almy
Virginia Reel
Fowler
Harrison
Miss Allen
Miss Gerlach
Irene Moore
Edison
Hamilton School
Is aviation expensive in Proportion
The Baltimore American quotes a remark on aviation costs noting that expenses rise. It casts aviation as a costly pursuit and hints at growing financial burden in flight operations.
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Baltimore American
Baltic Orchestra Seeks New Donor Support
Baltic officials announce a push to secure funding for the Baltic Orchestra after a tight budget period. City leaders urge philanthropy from patrons and businesses to maintain rehearsals and concerts this season.
Application to County Court for guardian final account
Notice of an upcoming County Court in La Crosse Wisconsin to hear Ole J. Lien's application as general guardian. The hearing will be at the Court House on June 3 1913 at 10 o clock A M. The matter concerns the final account of guardian for the Holmgren minors Mary Holmgren deceased.
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State of
Wisconsin
la Crosse County
la Crosse
Said
Ole J. Lien
Coon Valley
Vernon County
August Alfred Holmgren
Carl Adolph Holmgren
William Edward Holmgren
Tom Melvin Holmgren
Knut Ferdinand Holmgren
Mary Holmgren
City of
John Brindley
Court hearing for estate administrator in La Crosse
The court in La Crosse County will hear on June 3 1913 at 10 oclock A M the application of Lottie Aide for appointment as administrator of the estate of Charles Ivens deceased.
Sunday Excursions on La Crosse & Southeastern Railway
The La Crosse and Southeastern Railway announces Sunday excursions with reduced rates between all stations on May 11. Train No. 23 arrives 7:30 p.m. and Train No. 24 departs 6:30 p.m. Other trains follow the current schedule.
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la Crosse & Southeastern Railway Company
Wisconsin Legislature Backs Popular Senator Election Amendment
Madison May 8 The senate under suspension of the rules adopted the Husting resolution ratifying the proposed federal constitution amendment for popular election of United States senators. The measure was later unanimously approved in the assembly.
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Solons
Madison
Wis
Senate
United States
Assembly
Accident Shocks Wautoma as Boy Fatally Shoots Man
In Wautoma Wisconsin on May 8, 7 year old Frank Wiler accidentally shot 21 year old Louis Mischka in the head with a .22 rifle, killing him instantly. The incident involves the Mischka family and occurred in the village. Authorities investigate the accidental shooting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wautoma
Wis
Frank Wiler
Thomas Wiler
Lewis Mischka
Wilson Reverses Taft Policy on Fourth Class Postmasters
Postmaster General Burleson said President Wilson issued an executive order rescinding Taft’s move to place fourth class postmasters in the civil service. From now on postmasters earning over 180 dollars annually must pass civil service examinations. Regulations require fitness qualifications and inspector visits to vacancies with reports to the civil service commission.
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Washington
Burleson
Wilson
Taft
Civil Service Commission
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Wisconsin Telephone Co
J. A. McMannan Manager
Isabel Irving
Mrs. Peck
John
Mr. Peck
J Nudge
Chicago
Chicago Portland Cement Co
N. la Salle Street
the Tribune
Dartmouth
Dorothy Blackmore
Rene
Ldc
Wrisley Perfumer
San Toy
Johann Hofmeister
Germany
Imi
Johannmeister
Lacrosse
Daffy
Olaf R. Skaar
Applicant
Lottie Aide
Charles Ivens
of la Crosse
J. E. Higbee
Old Y. M. C. A
Chile
Daddy
Tom
Mr. Fox
Jack
Evelyn
GAS and Electric CO
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