New Through Sleeping Car Service Between Winona and Milwaukee
A daily through Pullman drawing room sleeping car service will begin May 17 between Winona and Milwaukee on trains 503 and 504 with no change. Westbound departs La Crosse at 5 45 a m and eastbound at 10 45 a m. At Winona connections link to cars to Mankato and dining cars between Winona and Sleepy Eye. Tickets and details from Chicago and North Western railways agents.
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Winona
Milwaukee
North Western
Pullman
la Crosse
Mankato
Sleepy Eye
Chicago & North-Western Ry
Smart Youth and Old Party Exchange in Train Car
A witty railcar exchange follows a youth remarking on a stare and the rustic party recalling a distant aunt in Whitechapel, noting she has more moustache than the youth. The banter contrasts youth and age with a hint of humor.
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Whitechapel
Personal notices and social updates from town
Local notices document returns from travel and visits among residents. Names include Roy Marshall, Mrs. Rose Allen, Dr. Will Powell, J. H. Rapige, Pitcher Baillies, Judge L. Kleeber, Dr. George Powell, Mrs. Emma S. Becker, H. R. Collins, Walter S. Woods, Charles Knutsen, Misses Hazel and Verna Sundeay. Occasional ads urge smoking cigars and dishwasher hiring. Travel and guests appear with multiple short itineraries and city connections.
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Roy Marshall
Trempealeau
Rose Allen
Prairie du Chien
Will Powell
J. H. Rapige
Winona
Pitcher Baillies
Fond du Lac
L. Kleeber
Oshkosh
George Powell
Emma S. Becker
Milwaukee
H. R. Collins
Hack
Gateway City Trir
Walter S. Woods
Hatfield
Charles Knutsen
West Salem
Kreutz & Niedbalski
Mfgs
Hazel
Verna Sundeay
Springfield
F. J. Toland
D. D. Hersey
Iowa
Norden Society Celebrates Norwegian Independence Anniversary
The Norden society of the city marked the fortieth anniversary of Norwegian Independence with a ball and social session at Coren's hall. Charter member Thomas Stavrum and Attorney James Thompson spoke as dancing continued from 9:30 into the night with refreshments served.
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Norden Society
Coren’s
Thomas Stavrum
James Thompson
Col Wright to attend council of administration meeting
Col George D. Wright, member of the Wisconsin G A R council of administration, received notice that the council will meet at 6 p m in Racine the day before the encampment to audit the accounts of the assistant adjutant general and the assistant quartermaster general. The encampment is set for June 16 and 17 in Racine with many local veterans attending.
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George D. Wright
Council of Administration
Wisconsin G. A. R
Racine
Col. Wright
Anchor Stolen From Houseboat Near Cargill Elevator
Police hunt for thieves who took a 175 pound wrought iron anchor from G Dollert s houseboat moored near the Cargill elevator on Black River The anchor bears the owner s initials G D A La Crosse Motor Boat Club member named Collert believes he has a clue and vows to expose the thief and prosecute if not returned
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G. Dollert
Cargill
Black River
Mr. Dollert
G. D
Collert
la Crosse Motorboat Club
Bangor to Have Model Macadam Demonstration
Between June 1 and 15 a practical road building demonstration will be given in La Crosse county. Supervisor Davis of Bangor arranged with the highway commission for a block of macadam to be laid in the village and invited county board members to attend. The city has purchased 600 dollars worth of rock ready for the exhibition.
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la Crosse
Highway Commission
Davis
Bangor
Oscar Hulberg
Alma Visitors and Local Social Roundup
Alma Wisconsin residents and visitors are noted: Mrs Jule Parr of Washington and Mr A R Zieler of St Paul in town on business. Mrs Roy Parr and Miss Etta Marquette with Amanda Walter visited St Paul and Nelson. Edward Walter and Albert Walter of Fountain City spent Sunday here. The junior class hosted a reception for the seniors Friday night.
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Jule Parr
Washington
A. R. Zieler
St. Paul
Roy Parr
Alma
F. Walter
Fountain City
Etta Marquette
Amanda Walter
Nelson
Edward Walter
Albert Walter
Vision and Eye Glasses Offerings by Practitioner
Visionary service proclaims relief for headaches nervousness and eye pain with proper glasses. Testings shown to avoid dangerous medicines and harm to eyes. Eyewear offered at moderate prices featuring Shut On and Go Easy Eye Glasses.
John P Linton lodge drills the Knights of Pythias
City notes report the John P Linton lodge 27 Knights of Pythias will perform work and drill in uniform tonight. West Salem passes an ordinance to keep vagrants out with strong penalties, aiming to rid the town of pests. William Weishaupt sues John Rotter in circuit court for 1000 after a dance dispute on St Joseph's Ridge left him with a broken nose. August Lautz buys property at Twelfth and Ferry streets from Warninger. Fred Loth purchases Mathias Simonson's property on the north side in the McConnell and Whitteton addition La Crosse. price not disclosed.
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John P. Linton Lodge
Knights of Pythias
West Salem
William Weishaupt
John Rotter
St. Joseph’s Ridge
Lautz
August Lautz
Warninger
Twelfth
Ferry Streets
Fred Loth
Mathias Simonson
McConnell and Whittleton
la Crosse
Where Is Your Boy Tonight The Best Room For Him
A homely advice column urges fathers to dedicate a room in the house to the son as a personal space a carpenters shop if he wishes to customize and entertain friends. The piece argues boys need their own welcoming area rather than being pushed aside and notes a sales pitch for Ten per cent down and ten per cent per month from Woodward Supply Co.
Reporter's Ride Along With Local Baseball Hype
A reporter visits a lawyer who talks about La Crosse and Wausau pennant hopes. The talk centers on a catcher from Wausau, two two-baggers, and a belief that La Crosse will win the pennant. The scene ends with the reporter pondering readers who prefer other stories.
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la Crosse
Lange
Wausau
Scott
Kenyon boat crew returns from Bellevue exploration
Mr. Melville E. Trux and Myron Savage, in charge of the Kenyon boat, have returned to the city with the Pope boat after an experimental voyage to Bellevue Iowa. They plan to depart tomorrow for St. Paul in the Thistle to begin their gulf journey.
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Melville E. Trux
Myron Savage
Kenyon
Bellevue
Pope
St. Paul In the Thistle
Gulf
Compromise Talks Reported on Currency Legislation
Washington May 19. A compromise on currency legislation is under discussion between the Vreeland and Aldrich plans. Senator Aldrich and Representative Vreeland conferred and, while no announcements were made, substantial progress toward an agreement was indicated yesterday afternoon.
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Washington, D. C
Vreeland
Aldrich
Representative Vreeland
Loose diamonds offered for sale at 25 percent off
We have a large assortment of loose diamonds in sizes from 4k up, all perfect in color and cut. Due to favorable market conditions these goods were purchased for less than their real value. Tiffany Belcher rings and carved mounts in stock. W. T. Irvine, jeweler, importer of Geneva watches, offers wholesale prices on solid gold and gold filled jewelry.
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Tiffany Belcher
W. T. Irvine
Geneva
Miss Engelstad to Wed Mr Elstad at St Pauls Church
Tomorrow at 1 pm at St Pauls Norwegian Lutheran church Miss Clara Engelstad daughter of Mr and Mrs Andrew H Engelstad 1235 Mississippi Street wed Nor dah M Elstad of La Crosse. Rev R Anderson to perform ceremony witnessed by many friends.
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Engelstad
MR. Elstad
St. Paul’s Norwegian Lutheran Church
Clara Engelstad
Andrew H. Engelstad
Mississippi Street
Nordahl M. Elstad
la Crosse
R. Anderson
Class Party at Myrick Park Planned by First M E Church
The Pastor's class of the First M E church will hold a picnic supper at Myrick park this evening. About seventy members are expected to attend and enjoy social time together.
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Myrick Park
M. E. Church
Pleasant social and business meeting at First M E Church
Members of Mrs Bangsberga s circle of the First M E church enjoyed a pleasant social and business meeting yesterday afternoon in the church parlors. Despite the rain a good attendance was present.
Wedded Yesterday in Beck Block Wedding
Harry J. Berlin a machinist and Miss Minnie Shesel bine both of La Crosse were married by Judge Leonard Kleeber in the Beck block last evening.
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Harry J. Berlin
Minnie Sheselbine
la Crosse
Leonard Kleeber
Beck Block
Stock Exchange Insight Quip Reveals Investor Irony
A humorous exchange notes a man who “must know all about the stock exchange” yet “never speculates,” highlighting a paradox in a concise dialogue. The remark plays on expectations of market knowledge versus risk behavior, in a period-appropriate wry tone.
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the Stock Exchange
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Missouri
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Fruit House
Segelke & Korlhaus Manufacturing CO
ICE Cream & Butter Company
S. Front ST
Mariner's
Main ST
Marinello System
M. Hettinger
Fifth ST
Chas Beyschlag
Main
Council OF Adm
Alma, Wis
D'inois Colege
City News
Woodward Supply CO
Irvine
Uneeda Biscuit
National Biscuit Company
Reitzel’s
Manchester
Ty and
Stylish
Summer Suit
Karl G. Kurtenacker
Electric Theatre
South Fourth Street
Donald Allison
Francesca Derimini
Two Brothers
Chuck
the Tribune Sporting News
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