Ending city printing abuses through strict council action
Editorial urges La Crosse aldermen to cut city printing costs by competition, citing the Cargill-Gelatt dispute and urging timely bids to save taxpayers 10 000 to 15 000 over ten years. It praises the Tribune for exposing the issue and endorses supporting the Choral Union and theater attendance to boost civic life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cargill-Gelatt Newspaper Trust
Council
The
Tribune
la Crosse
Gelatt
Choral Union
E. G. Boynton
Boynton
Elijah
The Northwestern Defends Its Honest Public Service
The Northwestern extols its dedication to fearlessness honesty and public welfare as key to success. It praises fairness and impartiality in news and the value of its diverse departments while noting strong patron support and legal endorsement from subscribers and advertisers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Tribune
Northwestern
Wisconsin
Quips and Cranks and Wanton Wiles Chronicle Muse Parody
Rollie Gelatt's Chronicle laments a perceived theft of verse and praises a prior, original musical parody. The piece notes playful manipulation of The Muse and elevates a comically altered version of a patriotic song as superior.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rollie Gelatt
Rollie
Life Lines and Civic Patter in a Collected Column
A reflective poem on unseen sorrows and public cynicism contrasts with a Chicago political note ridiculing municipal ownership and a Syracuse University defense of Standard Oil. The piece weaves personal insight with editorial jabs, ending with a quip about subsidized efforts to revive conservatism.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Congress not meddling with laws needs fewer cooks
The State Press quotes the Oshkosh Northwestern urging lawmakers to resist over tinkering with enacted legislation, recalling the old motto about too many cooks spoiling the broth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Oshkosh Northwestern
Father John’s Medicine Promoted for Consumption Relief
Purporting to nourish those with lung troubles, Father John’s Medicine is advertised as a non alcoholic food medicine free of poisons. The ad claims 50 years of success and guarantees effects. Sold at C T Erhart’s Drug Store.
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Father John
Weather Delays Baseball Game Amid Fairness Debate
The report notes the game was postponed while commentary warns that weather can bias outcomes and that not all fairness rules apply in sport. It contrasts cunning in business with luck in love and the sun’s appearance after delay.
White Beaver remembered for benevolence in La Crosse
Longtime merchant and ranching figure White Beaver built a vast syndicate empire centered in Cody Wyoming and left a legacy of charity in La Crosse. He funded a grand Christmas tree and children’s picnic while mayor Dr Powell aided the project, earning lasting local gratitude.
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Cody
Wyoming
la Crosse
W. D. Thomas
White Beaver
Big Hlorn Basin
Beaver
Dr. Thomas
Dr. Powell
Powell
Lanesboro
Chicago
Cream Charlotte De Jean Perfumery Co. Ad
For sale in La Crosse by O. T. Erhart at 25 cents per jar. Advertises Cream Charlotte De Jean from the Republic Building in Chicago.
balance sheet figures show national bank reserves
The document lists assets and liabilities including loans and discounts, overdrafts, U S bonds, other bonds, banking house and fixtures, and a 5 percent redemption fund. It provides numbers for cash and due from banks, capital stock, surplus, undivided profits, national bank notes outstanding, deposits, and a total of 3,956,684.18.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U.S
Banking House & Fixtures
Bank Ledger Shows Bonds and Deposits Details
The item lists cash and securities including 374.59 U S bonds, 77,665.90 in banking house and securities, 12,000.00 due from bank, capital stock 50,000.00, undivided profits 9,980.34, and deposits. The fragmentary OCR records reflect a bank’s balance sheet components and member deposits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S
Banking House
Sixsee Eee
National Bank Of La Crosse Ledger Fragment
Bank assets and liabilities show loans and overdrafts, U. S. bonds on hand for security, deposits with banks, and U. S. Treasury credits. Capital is listed, with surplus and undivided profits partially visible, indicating a mid century balance sheet snippet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Batavian National Bank
LA Crosse
Wisconsin
National Bank OF LA Crosse
Mirage Promise Delays as Congress Debates Rate Bill
A Janesville Gazette wire item notes Congress has agreed on a rate bill and an end to the war seems near but depends on approval from the lower house and the reactions of leaders including Uncle Joe.
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Congress
Uncle Joe
Janesville
Wisconsin Democratic Party State Convention Invited in Eau Claire
The Wisconsin Democratic Party is invited to hold its state convention in Eau Claire. The Eau Claire Leader notes the invitation extends cordial welcome to party members to convene in the city.
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Democratic Party of
Wisconsin
Eau Claire
Eau_ Claire
Dr Miles Anti Pain Pills Endorsed for Women
Great relief for nervousness backache and pains. Dr Miles Anti Pain Pills stop pain soothe nerves and give women relief. Used regularly they prevent dread periods and promise prompt relief with no heart or stomach harm. Mrs Henry Funk testifies to lasting relief after nine years invalid. Sold by druggists with guarantee first package benefits. 25 doses 25 cents. Miles Medical Co Elkhart Ind.
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Miles
Henry Funk
E. Akron
Miles Medical Co
Elkhart
Ind
Roosevelt advice criticized by oil men
Milwaukee Free Press criticizes Mr Archbold and Mr Rogers of Standard Oil for praising Roosevelt's guidance on issues from family size to federal judge errors. The piece calls them to account and places them among lesser voices in the debate.
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Archbold
Rogers
Standard Oil Company
Roosevelt
Milwaukee Free Press
Dr. Dvorak Heads East for TB Convention
Dr. W M Dvorak departs tonight for Washington to attend the tuberculosis convention then spends a month in the eastern study tour leaving Dr. FE Evans alone for the next 30 days.
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FE. Evans
W. M. Dvorak
Washington
East
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LA Crosse Tribune
Main Su
Wis
Tribune Publishing Company
W. V. Kidder
Payne & Young
Marquette
New York City
Potter
Oshkosh Chronicle
P. F. Cavanaugh Cavanaugh
Beef Trust
Syracuse University
Standard Oil
the State Press
Oslrich
C. T. Erhart’s
Los Angeles
Charlotte
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Aegis
United States
Wisconsin Light & Power Co
Main Street
DR. Dvorak
Eo Os
Prerr Ria
J. E. Wheeler
Orlando Holway
Jos
P. Gohres
Robt. B. Lowry
Ass’t
J. J. Wheeler
W. B. Tscharner
Wm. F. Gohres
S. J. Waite
T. W. Keavy
Propr
Minneapolis
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