Navy report flags fleet gaps in war stores and auxiliaries
Admiral Rogers details weaknesses in provisioning the Atlantic fleet after the world cruise. He cites slow auxiliary vessels like Arethusa and Panther, insufficient store room capacity, and urges two new 12,000 ton supply ships with adequate speed, plus extra storage houses at navy yards to ensure 150 days of provisions in war.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Admiral Rogers
Secretary of the Navy
Arethusa
Rogers
Bureau
Navy Yards
Train Wreck Fatalities Stir Wisconsin Freight Line
The La Crosse wreck left Fireman Carter dead with a crushed skull and crushed remains, while Engineer Severson escaped injury. Dispatches sent to nearby yards summoned wrecking crews. investigation promised but details garbled. Mrs. Carter notified. funeral plans pending.
Thanksgiving Heileman event features turkey and games
A Thanksgiving afternoon program at the Heileman venue includes turkey, blue points, geese and chicken contests, with champion punch and Tom and Jerry among the activities scheduled for 5:00 p.m. Local attendees anticipate a festive evening with family oriented entertainment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Turkey
Punch
Tom and Jerry
the Heileman
Thanksgiving
Rexall 93 Hair Tonic Promises Hair Growth on Bald Heads
O. T. Erhart at 4231 Main St. offers Rexall 93 Hair Tonic claiming it grows hair on bald heads by combining Resorcin Beta Napthol and Pilocarpin with alcohol to revitalize follicles. The ad guarantees a pennywise trial with a liberal refund if not satisfied, noting two sizes 50c and 1.00.
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Rexall
O. T. Erhart
Main St
Skaters Drown In Shallow Water Near Cass Lake
In Cass Lake Minnesota on November 25 Albert Gamache and a youth named Dupont both about eighteen drowned while skating on a small lake two miles away. After dark they failed to return and a search found them in about four feet of water with ice broken around their feet and caps protruding from the water.
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Cass Lake
Minn
Albert Gamache
Dupont
Gamache
Neighter
Luke Hale Dies at 77 Veterans Civil War Vet
Mr Luke Hale aged 77 died this afternoon at his home 314 North Fourteenth street after a long illness from complications including dropsy He was a Civil War veteran and member of Wilson Colwell Post G A R He was born in Brandon VI and is survived by a widow two sons and two married daughters Funeral arrangements will be announced later
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Luke Hale
North Fourteenth Street
Hale
Wilson- Colwell Post
G. A. R. Ile
Brandon
Man arraigned after brick attack on McKinney eye
Nathan Erlich faced Judge Brindley this afternoon charged with striking Alfred McKinney in the eye with a brick during a fight. He pleaded not guilty and awaits a subsequent hearing.
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Alfred McKinney
Nathan Erlich
Brindley
Car of Barley Jumps the Track in Rain
In the Winona Milwaukee yards La Crosse wrecking crew dealt with a heavily loaded barley car that jumped the rails near Center street yesterday afternoon. The car buried itself in soft earth and was re-railed by early morning. Traffic was not affected.
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la Crosse
Winona Milwaukee Yards
Center Street
Italian steamer Elsa rammed battleship Pisa at anchor
The Italian steamer Elsa rammed the battleship Pisa causing waterline damage. Pisa is being towed to Spezia to be dry docked for repairs.
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Elsa
Pisa
Spezia
Diamond judgment in buying guides promises value
The text proclaims diamonds unite opposing elements and purity with flash, symbolizing sentiment and innocence. It asserts price reflects quality only when backed by judgment and expert knowledge, offering a diamond judgment against cash and inviting accountability if mistaken.
Monument to General Sheridan Honored By Notables Today
A ceremonial unveiling honors General Sheridan, praising his winter campaigning and leadership in the Civil War. The address, citing Grant, Farragut, and Lee, links American unity and civic virtue to Sheridan’s legacy and the modern republic. Speakers include Union and Confederate veterans and the secretary of war.
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Grand Army
Grant
Farragut
Sherman
Thomas
Sheridan
Lee
Jackson
Johnstons
North
South
Organization is Perfected Committees Appointed
The La Crosse Florists and Gardeners association was formed at a La Crosse club meeting last night. Officers elected were President J. S. Medary, Vice President C. S. Schafer, Secretary W. R. Ellers, and Treasurer Paul Zoellner. A by laws and constitution committee was named to propose formal articles for adoption at the December 8 meeting. The group aims to advance the interests of north culturalists and market gardeners with an anticipated 200 to 300 members. flower culture and gardening enthusiasts are eligible to join.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
la Crosse Florists and Gardners’ Association
la Crosse Club
J. S. Medary
C. 5. Schafer
W. R. Ellers
Paul Zoellner
Wreck at Menominee on the St Paul line
Two loaded box cars rolled from a siding onto the main track near Cri vitz causing a spectacular wreck as a northbound freight of thirty cars struck the obstruction. The fireman and engineer jumped uninjured. engine and seven cars were ruined and merchandise worth thousands damaged. Brakemen allege the siding brakes were tampered with.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Menominee, Mich
Crivitz
St. Paul Road
Wood Pulp Inquiry in Canada Blazes Northward
Congressmen Mann of Chicago Stafford of Milwaukee and Ryan of Buffalo arrived in Toronto to study wood pulp resources. They plan to visit northern Ontario Ottawa and Montreal. Mann predicted reciprocity may be discussed in Ottawa but Canadians appear not eager for reciprocity in any case.
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Toronto
Ont
Mann
Chicago
Stafford
Milwaukee
Ryan
Buffalo
Ontario
Ottawa
Montreal
GOLD DUST cleans and sterilizes pots and pans
The advertisement extols GOLD DUST as a powerful kitchen cleaner and sterilizer that removes grease and grime from pots and pans. It claims the product eliminates hidden germs and putrefaction, leaving utensils clean, pure, wholesome, and safe.
British General Dies in Kenoro Ontario
Lieut. Gen. Sir Henry Wilkinson, a distinguished English soldier, died in Kenoro Ontario where he had been spending the summer. He served with the 95th regiment during the Indian Mutiny from 1870 to 1877 and later engaged in mining as principal shareholder in the Black Eagle Mining Company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kenoro
Sir Henry Wilkinson
England
Wilkinson
95Th
Black Eagle Mining Company
Cuticura Helped a Case of Severe Skin Disease
A missionary recounts treating a young woman with scabies, incipient paresis, and rheumatism arising from exposure and harsh life. After weeks with poor progress, Cuticura Soap Resolvent and Ointment aided sleep and recovery. Within five weeks she could work again and later found a good position. The note promotes Cuticura products with a Boston distributor.
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Pene
Sage Y
Laura Jane Bates
New York
N. Y
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D. Clem Deaver
Landseekers’ Information Bureau
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Mont
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