Bankers Convention in La Crosse Promises Public Benefit
Local observers praise Group 7 bankers meeting in La Crosse as a civic event. The article lauds the Batavian National Bank and the National Bank of La Crosse, noting strong local trust, growing assets near $12 million, and the role of press coverage in public banking education.
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Bankers
Group 7
la Crosse
Batavian National Bank
National Bank of la Crosse
Bankers’ Convention
Content-Hunters and the Want Ad Conference
The Tribune compares want ads to a conference of content-hunters where Give and Take balance and shared needs drive trades. It argues the paper aims to tell truth and reform public conduct rather than hand power to any party, urging accountability and prudent exchange.
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Solon
Tribune
The
Geese and swans play on advertising and aging wisdom
A reflective note contrasts youth’s advice with aging sensibilities. The piece suggests a retired journalist’s aspiration to lead a party, using colorful metaphors about geese and swans to critique flashy appearances versus substance.
Free Car Checks Prompt Fare Shoplift Scheme
A humorous verse recounts B E Edwards distributing checks to passengers and papers until Jim exposed the ruse. Conductors now record names to catch fare skimming while a scam pair who offered checks were foiled. The piece ends noting people question local ice weighing and an optimistic tone remains.
Eau Claire team’s rare play ends in loss despite tied game
In Eau Claire a local team played oddly in a tied game with a managing fan involved. The outcome remained a loss as the club’s effort matters despite the odd reference to a rare performance. The piece also notes commentary on gender views by Peter La Sage and a satirical jab at local media.
Chicago genius invents silent baby-buggy
A Chicago inventor creates a baby carriage that hushes infants while a note says he cannot make a baby to stay quiet. The Osseo Recorder notes a central hearing today and A T Bugbee’s flight over the Omaha branch last Friday.
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Chicago
Osseo Recorder
A. T. Bugbee
Omaha
Abe
Luck Bank Robbery Suspect Sought After Cumberland Burglary
The State Bank of Luck in Luck, Wisconsin was burglarized yesterday morning and $3,500 was stolen. A suspect described as six feet tall with a slight stoop, dark complexion and smooth face wore dark cloth pants no vest and a gray cap.
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Cumberland
Wis
State Bank of Luck
Revelation on kidney cures advertisement
An advertisement states many suffer kidney or bladder troubles and promises Folys Kidney Cure will cure if medical aid is available. It claims the remedy never disappoints and lists O. T. Erhart as the seller.
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Foley
O. T. Erhart
Warm Weather Affects Weak Eyes Invision Signals
Warm weather affects weak eyes as a person with defective vision may experience strain and difficulty reading. The article notes heat and glare aggravating vision problems and suggests precautions for comfort and safety.
Wail of the Doomed on Washington Political Crisis
Chicago Inter-Ocean editorial warns Republicans of a Washington crisis as aggressive Democrats in Congress push key legislation with the administration. It likens the strife to the 1890s Cleveland era and urges a united front against a Bryan 1908 populist platform, noting Wall Street tremors as a contributing factor.
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Congress
Tillman
South Carolina
Bailey
Texas
White House
Capitol
Wall Street
Washington
Republican Party
William Jennings Bryan
Cleveland
Chicago Inter-Ocean
Rep
Campaign of education in rural bank collections urged
A bank president argues for tactful delinquency follow up and rejects aggressive demand practices. He cites country checks, exchange rules, and sight drafts as harmful to country banks, urging uniform stamping and fair fees to make collection departments self supporting. He recalls a failed start with drafts and calls for industry wide pay for collection work.
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John Jones
High Dungeon
Clearing House of
New York
Chicago
Chicago Exchange
Express Company
New York Exchange
Wisconsin
Rural schools close for summer across the area
Nearly all rural schools in the vicinity suspend classes for the summer break. The closures affect district buildings and students, with many campuses announcing summer schedules and programs.
Report of Financial Condition Batavian National Bank La Crosse Wis 1906
Report of financial condition for Batavian National Bank at La Crosse Wisconsin as of April 6 1906 detailing resources including loans and discounts overdrafts U S bonds and premium other bonds cash and due from banks banking house and fixtures capital stock surplus undivided profits national bank notes outstanding and deposits with numbers obscured in the OCR.
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Batavian National Bank
LA Crosse
Wisconsin
U.S
Banking House & Fixtures
Nat’s Bank
National Bank OF Crosse
U. S
Notice to Printers and Binders of La Crosse County
The La Crosse County Printing and Binding Committee invites sealed bids for county job printing binding for year ending June 18 1907 and for publishing the county board proceedings. Lowest bid wins. Sealed proposals due by 2 PM June 6 1906 at the county clerk’s office. Bonds required. May 23 1906 La Crosse Wisconsin. R W Davis G J Ritter Mike McHugh.
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la Crosse
County Board of Supervisors
Wisconsin
R. W. Davis
G. J. Ritter
Mike McHugh
Statement of the Condition of the State Bank of La Crosse
The document reports the bank’s resources including loans and discounts, overdrafts, bonds and securities, banking house and fixtures, deposits, and other items. It lists total resources at 1 050 122.53 with capital stock 50 000.00, surplus 50 000.00, undivided profits 9 980.34, and deposits 940 142.19 as of April 6, 1906 in La Crosse Wisconsin.
National Bank of Crosstown Balance Sheet April 6 1906
The National Bank of Crosstown reports assets totaling 4 197 899 34 with cash resources 262 ? and U S bonds securing deposits. Liabilities show deposits 2 828 million and capital and profits 2 232542 with United States deposits as a US depository.
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United States
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Adam E. Forschler
LA Crosse Tribune
Main St
W. V. Kidder
Tribune Publishing Company
la la Crosse
Payne & Young
Marquette
New York City
Potter
Content-Hunters
B. E. Edwards
Jim
B. E
Ilenceforth
Eau Claire
Peter la Sage
Ya-a-s. Central Hearing
Banana Trust
A. Davidson
Strum Globe
Trust
Luck Bank
W. T. Irvine
Main Street
Holley
Ane
H. C. Evenson
Gov. Johnson
State Bank of
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Whois
Rees
U.S. N
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Ciresiatign
Odin J.° Oyen
la Crosse, Wis
Henry and
Frank
North Third Street
Caleb
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