Houser Bribe Allegation Dominates State Politics
State insurance commissioner Zeno M. Host accuses Secretary of State Walter Houser of acting as a go-between in offering a $2,000 campaign contribution for a favorable decision. Houser denies bribery, saying he only handed a paper and heard no offer. The Roy Frear led inquiry seeks clarity amid partisan tensions and public doubt.
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Wave of sensible reform pursues civic regulation
A local civic reform movement aims to regulate dangerous abuses without harsh controls. Backed by the president, Chief Hugh H Byrne and the mayor appear supportive, framing the effort as sane business-led oversight rather than a strict Sunday closing policy. If genuine, the initiative may grow and endure.
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Mince Pie Affair Sparks Civic Caution in La Crosse
In a German American community a proposed league is warned to split brewery and amusement interests amid a rising moral crusade. Brewers and businessmen are urged to join the reform effort to prevent sweeping policy shifts born of political propagandas. Authorities urge balanced reform and warn against hysteria from zealots.
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Tribune Corrects Coal Price Reductions and Low Bidder Claim
The Tribune recounts a La Crosse coal price reduction amid a dispute with coal dealers and notes the May 16 reduction was unadvertised. It apologizes for prior misstatements, urges transparent advertising, and reports it was the city’s low bidder for printing, though details around bids were contested.
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When Love Passed By In Hard Work And Hope
A poem narrates a farmer’s steadfast labor and delayed romance as Love calls at each stage of plowing sowing and reaping The speaker remains devoted to work until aging weariness and regret tempt a final turn toward Love The closing line hints at reformers planning a secret committee on the Fourth of July or another date.
Nightly street tips cited by W V K on Main State routes
A fragment notes W V K offering advice to pedestrians about safe or useful pointers on the street between Main and State, suggesting nights of the week for guidance.
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Revelation on kidney cures and music school notice
A revelation on how many suffer kidney or bladder troubles and a claim that Folys Kidney Cure will cure. Advertises Keefe Conservatory summer music school with instruction in piano voice violin mandolin guitar and reduced rates. Keefe Business College also in session all summer with business and shorthand courses. Mrs. Fred Stingle travels to Minneapolis.
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A Lesson in Health and Kidney Cure Claim
An advertisement promotes Fo ley's Kidney Cure as a remedy that strengthens the kidneys and treats kidney and bladder diseases. It asserts improved health and that the product is sold by O. T. Erhart.
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Foley's Honey and Tar Promoted for Coughs and Lung Troubles
A. A. Herren of Finch Arkansas writes Foley's Honey and Tar is the best preparation for coughs colds and lung trouble. He asserts it has cured consumption in the first stages. Sold by O. T. Erhart.
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Finch, Ark
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For Sale Hall Tree and Sideboard on Wood Street
Classified notice for a hall tree and sideboard offered for sale at 2203 Wood Street. Contact details not provided. Local ad omits price or seller name.
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