City news and figures from Milwaukee club meeting
F P Hixo automobile member named among Wisconsin members of the American Automobile Association at the Milwaukee Automobile Club. Cargill ships two carloads of thoroughbreds to Chicago livestock show. Arc tics defeat Second ward 5 to 0 in football. Tawney reports $775 expense for November election. City Treasurer set taxes due Tuesday with 3 percent discount before February 1.
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F. P. Hixo Automobile
F. P. Hixon
Wisconsin
American Automobile Association
Milwaukee Automobile Club
Cargill
W. 5
Chicago
Coliseum
Arctics
Second Ward
Tawney
George Young
Portugal seeks loan to pay November salaries fails
Lisbon government, cash short, tries to borrow 5 million dollars from the Bank of Portugal to meet November salaries but is rejected amid fears of a rebellion. The move underscores the financial strain facing Portuguese officials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lisbon
Via
Bada Jose
Bank of Portugal
Ford personals note and local visits in La Crosse area
Mrs John Debold of 510 Cass Street left for Dubuque to nurse a relative stricken with paralysis. Numerous local residents and visitors are named across Onalaska La Crosse Holmen and nearby towns including Mr and Mrs William Trun, Mr and Mrs G Nutting, Mr and Mrs A M Watson, Dr George Powell, Miss Rose Johnson, Mr Elias Nordstrom, Mr Elias Neprud, Mr Melvin Severson, Earl Falin, Horace Norton, Congressman Esah, Geo M Heath, C D Snyder, Elizabeth Danke, Julius Skarie, A G Austin, Robert Skerry, Sherman Williamson, Lem Sterling, David Graham and son George, A N Tavntus, J Whalen, Willis Dodd, D J Ryan, and Miss Rena Kuehl.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Onalaska
John Menning
George Powell
la Crosse Water Power Company
Holmen
Brick DeGraf
T. H. Cochrane
Portage
Wis
Melvin Dah
Pleasant View
Will Powell
Gateway City
Rose Johnson
Burns
Elias Nordstrom
Coon Valley
Elias Neprud
Westby
la Crosse Hospital
Fred Egham
Pepin
Melvin Severson
Lanesboro
Earl Falin
Madison Baseball Club
Tripp County
S. C
Dallas
Horace Norton
Washington
Norton
C. D. Snyder
Rock Island
O. S. Fitz
South Seventh Street
Costly
Wife
Mr. Costly
Galesville
Elizabeth Danke
Genoa
Julius Skarie
A. N. Tavntus
Gays Mills
Friends
J. Whalen
Canton
Minn
Willis Dodd
Winona
D. J. Ryan
New Albia
William McGuggen
Seneca
Rena Kuehl
Chicago
F. A. Gantert
Mais Street
Gates Seeks Sceptre in Texas Oil Rivalry
In Dallas Texas Standard Oil faces a new challenge as Gates the leader of a Texas company secures a British government contract to supply fuel oil and gains options on 54000 acres in the Henrietta field. The move signals a potential antitrust fight and a boost to Gates rivals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dallas
Texas
Standard Oil
Standard
Texas Company
Gates
John W. Gates
John D Rockefeller
Henrietta
Navarro Company
Navarro
Oklahoma
Gulf
Chicago
Mississippi River
Glass workers revolt in Cleveland meeting next Thursday
In Cleveland on November 30 a conference of window glass workers will convene next Thursday to discuss strategies to resist wage reductions across the county.
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Cleveland
Sterling Silver Gift Set Catalog Lineup
6 silver plated fruit knives with fancy handles and a sterling comb, plus a pair of sterling manicur scissors and nail clips with pearl handles. It suggests calling to view an extensive Christmas gift line.
Dead Baby on Rail Passes as Couple Seeks Home Burial
In San Luis Obispo a couple Jose M. Silva and his wife entered a Benicia train with a wicker basket containing a dead baby. They claimed no money and sought to take the body home for burial, explaining the infant died at a Be ncia hotel and they could not afford a coffin or burial permit. The conductor allowed passage after a brief exchange.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Luis Obispo
Cal
Benecia
Jose M. Silva
Famous Sculptor Dying of a Grief
New York Nov 30. John Quincy Adams Ward the oldest living sculptor is critically ill at his Harlem home. Friends say his health declined after hard work and a disappointment over models for the Gen Sheridan equestrian statue rejected by the army of the Cumberland.
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New York
John Quincy Adams Ward
Harlem
Shurtleff Faces GOP Challenge in Illinois House
Republican members expected to oppose Speaker Shurtleff arrive from across Illinois for a round-up. Leaders predict at least 45 of the 50 needed to control the Republican caucus will join the effort, signaling a potential challenge to his re election.
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Shurtleff
Springfield
Ill
Illinois House
Self Viewpoints and Early Failure Theories
A remark on listening to one’s own voice via a phonograph and the common belief that starting at the top causes failure, noting how people attribute lack of progress to this obstacle and reflect on self-perception.
Oyster Supper Planned by West Avenue Lutheran Ladies
The ladies of West Avenue Lutheran church will host an oyster supper on Wednesday evening December 2 at the church parlors with service starting at five o'clock.
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West Avenue
Miss Nora Anderson Celebrated With Friends
Miss Nora Anderson of Loom Street 1646 was surprised Saturday evening by friends for her anniversary. She received a beautiful set ring from her guests. Attendees included Misses Geta Jackson Maggie McKeeth Myrtle Taylor Geta Gustad Florence Simonson Allie Bull and Messrs John Olson Conrad Severson Leo Simonson Charles Welch Emil Kabat and Arthur Larsen. The group enjoyed games and refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nora Anderson
1646
Loomis Street
Geta Jackson
Maggie McKeeth
Myrtle Taylor
Geta Gustad
Florence Simonson
Allie Bull
John Olson
Conrad Severson
Leo Simonson
Charles Welch
Emil Kabat
Arthur Larsen
Malin Couple Fetes Eighth Wedding Anniversary
Mr and Mrs Frank J Malin were surprised by many friends Friday evening at John George's home 419 North Eighth Street in honor of their eighth wedding anniversary. The gathering featured card games and social time.
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Frank J. Malin
John George
North Eighth Street
Mrs and Miss Rose Enter Tain At Chrysanthemum Tea
Mrs George B Rose and Miss Rose hosted about fifty ladies for a Chrysanthemum Tea Saturday evening. The rooms showcased chrysanthemum arrangements with tables centered by large bunches. Mrs Gus Rose greeted guests, assisted by Mrs Paul Pamperin Mrs Louis Pamperin Mrs A P Hankerson Mrs Jesse Sarles and the Misses Nannie Funk Lillian Kroner Sophie Marquardatt.
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Miss Rose
George B. Rose
Gus Rose
Paul Pamperin
Louis Pamperin
A. P. Hankerson
Jesse Sarles
Nannie Funk
Lillian Kroner
Sophie Marquardatt
Birthday Party for Marie Anne Thomas
Miss Marie Anne Thomas enjoyed a birthday gathering Friday evening hosted by Mrs. Thomas. A dozen little guests arrived for games and music around a large birthday cake, with each guest receiving a souvenir.
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Marie Anne Thomas
Visitors and Acknowledgments from the City
Miss Mary Crosby returns from Chicago after several weeks away. Mrs. E A Garfield of Benton Harbor Michigan visits friends in the city. Mr and Mrs Louis Goodenough of Trenton New Jersey stay with Mrs Goodenoughs sister for several weeks. Mr and Mrs Sanborn of Astoria Washington visit Mrs Sanborns brother Col Orlando Holway.
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Mary Crosby
Chicago
E. A. Garfield
Benton Harbor
Mich
Louis Goodenough
Trenton
N. J
Goodenough
Mrs. Sanborn
Astoria
Wash
Col
Orlando Holway
Cinch Party At Mrs Groff’s Home Saturday Evening
A cinch party at Mrs Francis Groff’s home Saturday evening drew many guests including Mr and Mrs Crist Allesh Mr and Mrs John Frisch Willie and Violette Frisch Mr and Mrs John Meyer Mr John Wiggert Bertha Stritt Mr and Mrs Klaus Dutlinger William J Groff Nic Groff and Alphonse Groff Prizes were won by Crist Allesh and Mrs Klaus with the booby prize going to Fred Klaus and Mrs Meyer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Francis Groff
Crist Allesh
John Frisch
Willie
Violette Frisch
John Meyer
John Wiggert
Bertha Stritt
Fred
Klaus
Dutlinger
William J. Groff
Nic Groff
Alphonse Groff
Crist
Mrs Frish Surprised at Parents Home on Pine Street
Mrs S Frish enjoyed a Saturday evening surprise party at her parents 1711 Pine Street with about fifty guests presenting a china tea set. Prizes were awarded to Mrs D Lenske and Miss B Sigel. Max Lovitz led the entertainment and music was provided by Mrs B Segil and Mrs D Reiman as she plans to join her husband in Minneapolis Tuesday.
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S. Frish
Pine Street
D. Lenske
B. Sigel
Seiler couple marks sixth wedding anniversary with party
Mr and Mrs Christ Seiler celebrated their sixth anniversary hosting friends for supper. After dancing and singing a quartet including A Seiler L Schams F Seiler and Joseph Linse performed. Midnight refreshments followed with a sizable guest list including Mr Mrs Jos Linse Mr Mrs L J Schams Mr Mrs A Seiler Mr Mrs F Seiler Mr Mrs John Miller Mr Mrs H Pammel Mrs B Seiler and several young guests.
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Christ Seiler
A. Seiler
L. Schams
F. Seiler
Joseph Linse
Jos. Linse
L. J. Schams
John Miller
H. Pammel
B. Seiler
Emma Miller
Nora Brown
Jennie Brown
Anna Leake
Lizzie Harm
Beautiful Hair From A Home Made Tonic
A home made hair tonic recipe promises to rival expensive store brands. Mix equal parts alcohol and water with an ounce of Beta Quinol for daily use, or substitute bay rum. The tonic allegedly delivers vitality, health and gloss, with Beta Quinol available from druggists.
Mine Rescuers In Field Of The Dead
Officials list 83 recovered from Marian na mine with 5 headless remains likely unidentifiable. Rescuers expect about 150 more bodies. estimates on total dead vary, with accounts pointing to 120 to 244 workers buried in the disaster. John Ivill Jr., nephew of Pittsburg Buffalo Co. president, is among the first identified victims.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John H. Jones
Pittsburg-Buffalo Company
John J. Ivill, Jr
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John C. Burns
Schaefer & Ellers
la Crosse Floral Co
Cass ST
Nebver
N.S. Bottling Works
Rose Street
Board OF Trade
P. W. Mahosome
Tomor
Schwalbeom
Irvine
Tange
T. Irvine
Jeweler
Main Street
Women’s New Garment Store
Reiman & Tordt
Main St
la Crosse
Pryor
City News
Portugese
John D
Texas Oil Company
Glass Workers
Picks
Rogers
W. T Irvine
Bijou Theatre
Charlotte Tompkins
Douglas and
Douglas
Frank and
Girtie Fay
Don and
May Gordon
Stars of
Two
Three
Bertha Doud Mack
la Mathhiche Dance
Anna
Parisian Model Co
Harry Taggart
Merchants’ Protective Association
Retail Grocers’ Association
Pennsylvania
Marianna
Uncle Sam
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