City plans add two wings to post office building
Government architects propose final approval for adding two three story wings to the rear of the post office connected by a glass-covered court. Corridors will link the new and old structures and elevators will be installed. William Selbach sells his Rockton Wisconsin grocery to John W Callaway of La Crosse and Richard E Callaway of Ladysmith for 8009 dollars. Callaways will run Callaway Brothers grocery. Selbach remains a Cracker company traveling salesman. A new La Crosse Southeastern time card changes Sunday Viroqua train to 6 30 pm and adjusts No 1 arrival from Viroqua to La Crosse to 10 15 am.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Selbach
Rockton
Wis
John W. Callaway
la Crosse
Richard E. Callaway
Ladysmith
Viroqua
Miss Anna Kabat Weds Henry Gundlac in Simple Home Ceremony
A wedding took place yesterday at 2 30 pm at the Gabat home 1222 South Eleventh street uniting Miss Anna Kabat and Mr Henry Gundlac. The bride wore a wedding gown and carried long stemmed American beauty roses. Olga Gundlac sister of the groom was bridesmaid and J Kabat brother of the groom was best man. An elaborate dinner followed at 6 o clock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Gabat
South Eleventh Street
Anna Kabat
Henry Gundlac
Olga Gundiac
J. Kabat
Afternoon social notes at Mrs Copeland and Mrs Williams homes
Mrs F A Copeland entertained a small group yesterday afternoon in honor of Mrs E J Williams. Mrs Mary Austin hosted a coffee at her studio in the Y W C A building with guests and refreshments on the screened veranda. Mrs Paul Pamperin also held an informal coffee gathering yesterday afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. A. Copeland
E. J. Williams
Mary Austin
Paul Pamperin
Social Event Hosts Honor New York Guests
The article notes the honor given to Mrs. and Miss Schwhieme of New York as they were guests of Mrs. Louis Hirshheimer at a social gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Schwhieme
New York
Louis Hirshheimer
Flynn Known to People in the Social Circles
The health evangelist Prof W Earl Flynn arrives in La Crosse for a debut lecture Monday. He is familiar to many locals from a prior visit with a large class of society leaders and teachers. Flynn brings strong testimonials after stirring audiences in Rockford Illinois with his health revival talks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Earl Flynn
la Crosse
Flynn
Rockford, Ill
Mrs Maurer Expands Marinello Offices in Chicago
Mrs A A Maurer returns from Chicago where she supervised furnishing her new Marinello company offices. The space is nearly tripled and the training school is the largest of its kind in the city as reps spread nationwide. Mr Paul Pamperin came back from Rochester Minn and John M Holley Jr moves into his house on South Fifteenth Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. A. Maurer
Chicago
Marinello Company
United States
Maurer
Paul Pamperin
Rochester
Minn
John M. Holley, Jr
South
Fifteenth Steret
Recital and City Notes Highlight Local Visitations
The column lists numerous visits and movements of residents and visitors including Congressman John J. Esch departing for Sparta and Washington, plus many social calls in La Crosse and surrounding towns. References to health, meetings, and local business trips fill the page with personal notes and brief notices.
Bell appeals to escape guardian in farm dispute
Attorneys Anderson and Ekern appeal Judge Cowrie's guardianship order for Leroy Bell after a hearing. They seek to unload the guardianship while relatives had sought a guardian to prevent Bell from turning over his farm and property to Grace Baldwin, alias Carney, who had gained his admiration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anderson and
Ekern
Leroy Bell
Robert E. McAdam
Cowrie
Bell
Bleekman
Winter
Grace Baldwin
Carney
Winona
la Crosse
Flowers Plucking Suspect Faces Law in Reporter Note
Sheriff William Duncan expected to return from Waupun by evening. He escorted Ed Farrell to the penitentiary yesterday. Fred Beisel on furlough visiting his parents Mr and Mrs Beisel. Mrs Ben Glimpse of Decorah visiting brother Frank Bailey. Carl Roddie of Tomah visiting city friends. Miss Crouch returns from abroad to head millinery at Greene's Limited La Crosse, starting Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Powell
W. Wheeler
Viola
FE. H. Fortney
Viroqua
Chris O. Helgeson
Joseph Hahn
Elroy
William Duncan
Wawpun
Ed Farrell
John Smiezek
North Side
Farrell
Will Powell
Charles D. Schreiter
Stoddard Hotel
Darlington
Wis
Mrs. Schreiter
A D. Dudley
West Salem
la Crosse
C. H. Babcock
Waterloo
Iowa
P. E. Rumsey
Sparta
E. G. Higgins
Melrose
R. W. Bowen
Bangor
C. G. Raiche
Galesville
John H. Michaelson
Janesville
H. H. Cook
Red Wind
REO
Elsen & Kneen
John Rackleman
Europe
Minn
G. E. Dorival
Caledonia
Berger
Bush Valley
W. H. Blumentritt
Gladys
Mound Prairie
T. Paulson
Spring Grove
Lutheran Hospital
Gateway City
Trfr
Leo Pottratz
Kitzen
Selma Dahle
E. Hellicken
T. Zimmerhakl
Rev. R. Anderson
Coon Valley
T. T. Hoverstadt
Waupun
Fred Beisel
F. ©. Beisel
Ben Glimpse
Decorah
Frank Bailey
Carl Roddie
Tomah
Miss Crouch
Marshall Field
Chicago
Greene’s Limited
Woman Drowns in Shallow Osseo Stream
Mrs. Levert Johnson of Osseo killed herself by drowning in a shallow stream. Her body was found next morning by her husband and searchers, lying face down just inches from shore. An inquest was deemed unnecessary.
Miss Eliza Hanson Wins $10000 Breach suit
Miss Eliza Hanson of Spring Lake township Wisconsin wins a 10000 breach of promise verdict against Andy Johnson of Spring Valley Wisconsin in Ellsworth district court. Johnson had courted Hanson for 14 years and promised to marry but married another woman last January. Hanson has since become a mother.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Wing
Minn
Eliza Hanson
Spring Lake Township
Wisconsin
Ellsworth
Andy Johnson
Spring Valley
Wis
Johnson
Miss Hanson
The Unsuccessful Man’s Motif Reimagined Motto
A quip frames failure as repeated effort, noting the joke that persistence can turn into failure. The line plays on the well known adage about trying again, casting it as an ironic caution.
Fire protection plans discussed for county poor farm
Mrs. J. B. Frisbe of the state board of control toured the county farm and noted good inmate conditions but urged improvements in fire protection. Plans include purchasing new hose, installing standpipes, and possibly a gasoline engine. Investigations seek a nearby spring to supply water for piping to the farm, enhancing fire safety.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. B. Frisbe
State Board of Control
Neumeister
Thomas Drops Bid to Recall Hudnall in Wisconsin Senate
In Madison on May 20 Senator Thomas withdrew his resolution to recall from the joint committee on claims his binding twine plant bills. The move defused a tense scene sparked by Senator Hudnall’s threat to resign as claims committee chairman if the resolutions advanced. The senate then approved the amended Brazeau university appropriation bill after a tied vote on Sanborn’s amendment to boost extensions. The measure totals $430,000 plus a two-sevenths mill tax for general expenses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madison
Wis
Joint Committee
Thomas
Senate
Hudnall
Brazeau University
Committee On Claims
Sanborn
Lockney
Gaylord
Randolph
Knitting Goods Seized in Sheriff Sale at Plant
On an execution claim sheriff seized a box containing four dozen gloves six dozen mittens and three dozen woolen socks owned by Robert Miller. The entire lot will be sold to the highest bidder at a public sale at the La Crosse Knitting works on May 25.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Miller
la Crosse
Olson Brother Drowns Himself After Broken Promise
Gady A. Olson of Elk Mound killed himself by drowning in Eau Claire after promising not to remarry. A letter in his clothing directed the care of his children, though their mother is alive. His brother Henry Olson also died by suicide years ago in the same city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eau Claire
Wis
Gady A. Olson
Elk Mound
Olson
Henry
Wedding Gift Spoons and Silver Keepsakes Sale
The ad promotes a range of silverware gifts from 9 35c to 1 15 each, including six teaspoons in silk cases six dessert spoons and a variety of salad forks. It emphasizes same high standard of quality in small gifts as in large Sterling pieces and promises satisfaction.
Health and Beauty Advice From an Old Column
A reader asks about depilatories noting they harm skin and fade fast. The column recommends almozoin and canthrox based shampoos, home remedies for dandruff and complexion, plus a quinine hair tonic to prevent flaking and promote hair growth.
Skin Eczema Remedy Promised for Baby and Adults
An ointment recipe claims to relieve eczema on skin by applying a solution of four ounces Luxol mixed with four tablespoons of alcohol and a pint of water. The instruction recommends repeating applications several times daily until irritation fades.
Eye Tonic Promises Clear Bright Eyes for Women
An older clothing page advises Annie G. and Belle R. to seek bright clear eyes as a charm of womanhood. It suggests a home tonic dissolving an ounce of crystal in a pint of water, with one or two drops in each eye to relieve dullness redness or inflammation. It says the remedy does not smart or burn and is used by many who wear glasses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Polly Prim
Annie G
Belle R
Home facial wash recipe offered as beauty aid
A reader named Helen N is advised there are more satisfactory beauty aids than powder. The article promotes a homemade wash costing less than brands, using spurmax dissolved in hot water with gly I C. R. adds a note about the benefits of a brisk walk for headaches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helen N
Winter Weight Advice and Home Flesh Reducer
The note says weight gain is common in winter and offers a home remedy. Dissolve 4 ounces of parnotis in a pint of hot water and take a tablespoonful three times daily before meals. It also recommends rising early and doing outdoor exercise each day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kate R
Blood Tonic Recipe Promises Skin Cure and Liver Boost
A historic remedy claims healthy blood prevents pimples and sallow skin. It prescribes dissolving kardene and sugar in alcohol with hot water, to be taken before meals and at night, as a spring medicine said to improve appetite and skin conditions like scrofula.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alex J
Woodmen Plan Special Train to Sparta Picnic
Modern Woodmen transportation committee arranged with the Northwestern road for a special train from Galesville to Sparta on June 10. The train will form at Galesville and add coaches in town to handle a large crowd, as Camp No 360 merges with Northcott camp into a thousand-member southern unit. A large Woodmen meeting at Woodmen hall on Friday will finalize plans and seek local business support for the Sparta excursion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Transportation Committee
Hauser
Galesville
Sparta
Northcott Camp
Wodmen Hall
la Crosse
Humane Agent Logs Active Month for Humane Society
Humane Officer Charles H. Berry reported a busy month to the directors. The record lists complaints received, children returned, homes found for children, jobs found for women and men, clothing furnished, meals provided, and street beggar stops, along with letters on humane work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles H. Berry
Humane Society
TES Ok Agin
Kalama Zoo Celery Nerve and Blood Tonic Ad
Local manufacturer offers rebate tickets for $1 bottles of Kalama Nerve and Blood Tonic with a certificate guarantee. The tonic targets sleeplessness nervousness debility and prostration and is sold by a trusted firm. Personal money back guarantee if not salable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kalamazoo
Letters Discuss Animal Welfare and Market Visits
A letter writer describes frequent office visits and daily market trips. The author notes humane killing of horses and dogs, cases of overloading corrected, and ongoing attention to grading processes and heavy loads being drawn.
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John C. Burns
Fruit House
C. E. Schaefer
LA Crosse Floral CO
ICE Cream & Butter Company
City News
Women's New Garment Store
Reiman & Tordt
Main St
Pharmacist
Main Street
la Crosse, Wis
Rogers
Helifach
W. T. Irvine
Kreutz & Son
Main Springs
Hellfach
Bluffs
Lad
Yons
Rt Ey
Health and Beauty
Esther V
Dandruff
Elsie J
Northwestern
Humane Agent
Chas
Beyschlag
Nelson
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