Help Wanted and Lost Items in La Crosse Area
Classified notices show jobs for male help at La Crosse Can Company and Starch Brothers, barber trade training offers, plus a string of red beads found with a reward. Also multiple rental listings for furnished rooms, Parker House, six room flat and inquiries to local residents.
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South Fifth Street
Wisconsin
Kemper-Thomas Co
Cincinnati
Ohio
Minnesota
Iowa
Care Tribune
South Ninth Street
South Fifth
Main
Parker House
Hagar
Mill Streets
John Wachter
Mill Street
J. H. Lightbody
Cameron Avenue
Allen & Cole
E. V. Williams
Mississippi
Tribune
Costly Razors and Their Ivory, Silver, and Gold Handles
The New York Sun notes razors with handles in gold and ivory command high prices. Simple rubber handles cost about one dollar for good blades, while gold handled razors can reach $50 and a pair in a silver box $100. Elaborate chasing could push to $200, with silver handles ranging from $6.50 to $30 and ivory from $2 plus carving. Many costly razors are marketed as gifts.
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Mlb
New York Sun
Gould Withdraws From Polo and Sells Ponies
George Gould will not play polo for some time to come and is disposing of his ponies.
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George Gould
North Side Bottling Works
Rose ST
Hogs Fall as Cattle Arrivals Rise Market Prices
Daily markets report hog prices dropping to about 5.50 to 5.80 due to recent wet weather bringing more cattle to the market. Cows rise 50 cents to 2.50 to 3.50, lard down 0.5 cents to about 10 to 10.5 cents, and hams down 0.5 cents to 13 to 14 cents. Vegetables remain on hold with cold weather delaying home grown produce likely to raise future prices.
Wheat Rallies From Opening After Mixed Weather News
Wheat opened slightly lower on Northwest receipts but soon drew fresh demand from investors as weather forecasts improved. Prices rose about 1 to 2 cents, with nearby markets steady to firm. Corn oats followed wheat higher in sympathy, while Minneapolis Chicago and futures quotes showed mixed gains and declines across weeks.
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Wes
Chicago
Ill
Minneapolis
Proof Positive The Policeman’s Accidental Fatal Shooting
A Philadelphia Ledger report recounts a policeman’s claim that a fleeing prisoner was shot by accident. The officer asserts proof by stating I hit him. The exchange centers on whether the incident was truly inadvertent. The piece presents a concise, period tone courtroom style dialogue.
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Philadelphia Ledger
Birthday Bill Surprises Husband in Quip
A light exchange centers on a birthday plan. The wife notes her husband promised she may choose her present, prompting the witty reply that there will be a surprise when he receives the bill. The exchange plays on humor and domestic banter.
Watchful eye on friend after first touch attempt
A friend keeps a close watch after an initial attempt to make contact or a touch. The incident suggests caution and concern for safety as events unfold.
Miss Abbey Leaves Early Worried Head Office
A Chicago News item recounts Miss Abbey leaving work by 7:30 pm as her supervisor laments doubled duties since Miss James and notes paying more now. The head office man complains about unfinished bills while his wife aids Abbey with a mail run and supportive words.
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Abbey
Miss James
John
Chicago News
Women Club Meeting Elects Officers by Callouts
A women's club gathering assigns roles by direct designation saying one member should be president another named treasurer and so on. The scene captures informal leadership decisions during the officer election.
Misquoted Sayings Stir Debate on Credulity and Trust
Readers weigh how well they vet information after a host of widely shared claims circulate. Critics warn against accepting hearsay and encourage checking sources, cross referencing details, and avoiding snap judgments.
Aylward Opposes Bill for Municipal Utilities Control
Democratic candidate John A. Aylward yesterday urged Madison lawmakers to let common councils regulate gas, electric and water rates while empowering a rate commission only to make valuations and gather facts. He argued the plan undervalues local knowledge and warned against turning cities into political battlegrounds.
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Madison
Wis
John A. Aylward
Transportation Committee
Rate Commission
Lward
Mr. Aylward
Madison Common Council
Harry L. Butler
Commonwealth
Dean F. E. Turmeaure
Madison Council
Halle Steensland
The
Savings Loan and Trust Company
Philadelphia
Guggenheimer
Mitchell
Platt
Depew
Arkansas
California
Florida
Iowa
Kansas
Nebraska
Mississippi
Massachusetts
New York
Assembly
E. W. le Roy
New York Commission
Philippines
Hasting
Common Council
Railroad Time Tables Brief Rail Schedule Note
Daily services listed with symbols a and c indicate daily service and variations. A noted time of 1 20 PM appears alongside a distance of 3450 meters indicating trip length or platform metric.
Castor Oil Seen As Family Tradition Cited In Classroom
A classroom exchange highlights a pupil recalling the maxim Eat drink and be merry for tomorrow you die. The pupil responds that in their family they prefer castor oil the next day. The dialogue reflects a humorous or ironic take on parental routines and mortality.
A Helping Hand in a Family Tale
A humorous Harper’s Weekly vignette contrasts a rich uncle’s bequest with a niece’s polite request for more pie. The exchange highlights generosity and gratitude within a domestic scene.
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Harper's Weekly
Weather and labor saying from Garrick era
In Garrick's time when the weather was warm the mop in the pit took off coats and vests. A good workman and s poor boss never trot in double harness long.
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Garrick
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Third Street
Teddy Bear
M. McKenney
Girls
la Crosse Can Company
Starch Brothers
Pearl Street
Moter Barber College
H. G. Rogers
Electical Contractor
South Fifth Stree
Cass Street
J. W. Lawrence
Fourth and Jay
Reliable Steam Laundry
North Sixth Street
Divison Street
Oyen
South Seventeenth Street
Attorneys AT Law
Morris & Hartwell
la Crosse Clothing Co
Berlin
North Fourth Street
Granke
Rehfuss
And
Inland Printing Co
S. B
la Crosse Mortgage & Loan Co
Main Street
C. F. Klein's Corner Real Estate
S. 4Th St
Fifth
Seen Arena
Cass St
P. O
McMillan
India
Baker & Neibuhr
Jay Streets
W. H. van Camp
Winnebago
the Royal
Otto Granke
Rose Street
Lard
Ham
Eastern Investors
la Crosse Stock & Grain Commission Company
Hawley Com. Co
A. Gremz & Sons
W. W. Ca
Langdon-Boyd Packing Co
TACAL
A. B. Oll
H. M. Sieger
Henry Andregg
Eden Everweee
Obi S. Tims Saadhdacnbes
Pan
Grant
Aylward
Ition
le Roy
Detling
Prairie du Sac
Milwaukee & ST. Paul
Milwaukee
Winona
Patoadeee
Rock Inland
West
Burlington & Quincy
Prairie du Chien
Dubuque
St. Louis
Interme
Alma
Prescott
St. Paul
Duluth
Peg
Northwest
Chicago & Northwestern
Madia
Son and
East
Superior Trempeleau
Galesville
Kewaunee
Green Bay
de la Crosse
Stevens Point
Grand St. Paul
All Points
J. A. Jordan
Gen
Green Bay & Western R. R
Boston
Adelphia
Ashington
Toledo
Lake Michigan
W. C. Modisett
T & Pass
Agt
Bay
Batavian Nation L Bank
la Crosse
U. S
National Bank Uwes
the State Bank
LA Crosse, Wis
the National Bank OF LA Crosse
United States
Don
Stoddard
Chaseburg
Ae Valley
Fom
J. E. Wheeler
Orlando Holway
Jos
P. Gohres
Robt
B. ‘Low
Ass’t
J. Wheeler
F. Gohres
J. Te
Mount Rugge
Hollister Davg Company
Foley
O. T. Er
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