La Crosse Assessments and Municipal Progress
The essay argues property valuations in La Crosse rose 28 percent under city policy, aligning with state tax trends. It contends the increase reflects equity, uncovering untaxed property, and expanding burden sharing, while praising local governance for modernization over eight years. It contrasts La Crosse with a lagging Nonna city and asserts broad economic improvements from industrial growth and infrastructure.
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la Crosse
Davidson Tax Commission
Winona
Man of Note Elmore Sarles North Dakota Governor
Hon Elmore Y Sarles governor of North Dakota born January 15 1859 at Wonewoc Wisconsin he had public school education and one year at Galesville university He married Anna York at Hillsboro North Dakota in 1886 He worked in banking and business in Wisconsin 1873 1880 moved to Hillsboro North Dakota in 1881 He served as Hillsboro mayor for two years and is highly ranked in the Masonic order of the state.
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Elmore Y. Sarles
North Dakota
Wonewoc
Juneau County
Wisconsin
Galesville
Wis
Anna York
Hillsboro
N. D
Masonic Order
Mixed marriages stir the autumn social tide in London
London Chronicle reports a trend of Austro-Saxon princesses wed to Italian pianists and hundreds of British women seeking American husbands. Mme Waddington says American wives are more successful, playing four roles well, while English women stay distinctly English. An overheard street remark hints at a so called perfect mix: an English husband and a Sherman wife.
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London Chronicle
United States
Mme. Waddington
Toyland dazzles with original, brilliant production
The Toyland show promises record breaking spectacle with magnificent costumes, elaborate staging, bright music, and captivating songs. Dames and girls abound as managers deliver a highly praise worthy performance that sways audiences and ranks among the season's top productions.
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Toyland
Ma's New Husband at La Crosse Theater Delights Audience
A Thursday La Crosse theater show titled Ma's New Husband is described as the era’s mirthful imp of a man surrounded by an exceptionally jolly crowd. Reviewers herald it as genuine amusement and a musical farce comedy filled with laughs from adept performers.
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la Crosse Theater
Spider's Web at La Crosse Theater Oct 19
Sarah Truax stars in The Spider's Web by John Hutchins at the La Crosse theater with matinee and evening shows on Saturday Oct 19. The play follows a pure minded American girl from happiness to unhappiness and back to a novel, satisfying romantic ending, showcasing Miss Truax’s range.
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Sarah Truax
la Crosse Theater
John Hutchins
Miss Truax
The Spider's Web Plays by Miss Truax in Review
The author studied Miss Truax and wrote the piece for her, offering a remarkable show that lets the star display a wide range of emotions. It presents a composite picture of her stage career with a strong supporting company assembled by John Cort. Four comedy parts provide abundant laughs.
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Miss Truax
John Cort
His Last Dollar at La Crosse theater Sunday Oct 20
The racing play His Last Dollar stars Davind Higgins and Mary Servoss and follows a Ken tuckian rising from jockey to financier while a strong love story unfolds amid comedy. Thomas Reynolds returns as Kaufman the broker, delivering much amusement.
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Davind Higgins
Mary Servoss
la Crosse Theater
Thomas Reynolds
Kaufman
Adjustable Ring Idea Impresses Edison
The Washington Star recounted Edison praising an adjustable aeroplane concept and a patent claim on an ordinary looking engagement ring. Edison called the ring idea novel and striking, noting no superior concept seen since last summer.
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Thomas A. Edison
Washington Star
Misses Plaited Skirt Pattern 5745 for Teens
Fashion hints describe a plain hip to waist plaited skirt with fullness at the back. Nine gores create the inverted plaits and banding trims or plain hem options. Pattern 5745 fits 14 and 16 year olds, postage details included for mailing.
Who Is to Blame in Corporate Claims
In October Atlantic an essay argues that blame falls upward in industry. It questions whether Wall Street owners, railroad superintendents, adjusters, and lawyers avoid responsibility as injuries from automatic signaling and collisions draw scrutiny of who bears fault or liability.
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Atlantic
Wall Street
Century man’s tobacco tale tests anti smoking theory
Free Press discusses Jo seph Gutterman of Ysleta Texas who died aged 117 after smoking thirty five cigarettes daily since age 100 and drinking whisky until age 90. The piece notes his longevity complicates claims that cigarettes always kill and questions whether whisky contributed to his death.
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Free Press
Joseph Gutterman
Ysleta
Tex
Gutterman
His Mean Revenge in a Sunken Tale of Sinbad
A Chicago Tribune item depicts a tale where a mermaid rejects a lordly seduction with scornful wit. The Old Man of the Sea reacts in fury, then targets a sailor named Sinbad, seizing him upon the shore in a comically disastrous pursuit.
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Chicago Tribune
Fair Mermaid
Sinbad
Clergy Salaries Rise Significantly Over Two Decades
The piece notes believers reporting that pastors now earn about $3,000 annually, a sharp rise from roughly $1,000 twenty years ago, illustrating growing compensation for religious leaders.
The Giant's Strength and a Million Dollars
Paula argues that a million dollars would not justify starving others as Trafford insists on using money to fix the Devlin family ruin. Laura questions the moral line between business and charity as Paula confronts her father’s plans and the family’s privilege in a tense drawing room exchange.
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Trafford
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Mrs. George
Trafford's Provocative Banter Sparks Paula's Flight
In a tense exchange, Trafford taunts Paula suggesting she marries her painter, while Paula resists with dignity and vows she will not demean justice for love. Mrs. Trafford questions the reckless idea as the scene ends with a cliffhanger.
Quips and Cranks and Wanton Wiles At Sea
A French schooner ran aground at a fashionable resort. By dawn the vessel lay visible from shore with waves breaking over decks while the crew clung to shrouds. Coast guard lines a shore party and the rescued sailors respond with politeness and order amid public curiosity.
Scottish Lawyer Foiled by West Scotland Billiards
A Scottish lawyer visiting a small western town sought pastime at a new billiard table. The landlord directed him to a local player who beat him in every game. The lawyer confessed his home reputation, then asked how long the countryman had played. The reply began, I’ve played for a while back.
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Scotland
Boston Post
The Native Beating Rival Impresses Silence
A terse exchange captures a native fighter remarking he does not intend to wound the opponent’s pride after securing an unexpected victory. The remark underscores a nuanced moment of sportsmanship and restraint amid competition.
Rose-bush and Bird Echo in Blue Beyond
A short verse recalls a rose-bush dying at spring’s start and a bird that fled before learning to sing. The speaker imagines finding both awaiting in a blue beyond, with the rose-bush hidden buds and the bird singing in a tree.
Nothing Doing A Patchwork of Gossip In Durapiat’s
In a brief exchange between two tradesmen, one notes infectious illness at Durapiat’s house and wonders if the other is nervous. The other dismisses concern, mocking Durapiat as a skinflint who would not share anything, not even his illness.
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Durapiat
PeleMele
Boy Declines Railways Fraternity After Play Train
A city railway center boy, befriending railway staff, staged a pretend train with his aunt. He instructed her as engineer and guard, rushed onto the platform with a watch, swore at a young woman, and ordered delays. He is no longer allowed to fraternize with railway men.
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Willie
Knicker Henry Debate On Needle Eye And Button
In a brief Harper's Bazar exchange Mrs Knicker-Henry asks if a camel can pass the eye of a needle. Knicker replies he doubts it and questions whether the eye can pass through a button, a playful litany of paradox.
The One Advantage in a Small Flat
A brief exchange shows Jaggers enjoying a flat life while Jiggers notes less space than in a house. Jaggers jokes the tighter quarters free him from his wife's relatives, highlighting a humorous domestic contrast reported by Cleveland Leader.
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Jaggers
Cleveland
A Fine Watch Dispute Between Cop and Jeweler
A watch owner insists the timepiece runs fast and should be regulated. The jeweler tests it against the town clock and claims it keeps perfect time. The owner, an automobile cop, wants it slowed to time scorchers on the South Pike.
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South Pike
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