Marvelous Work of Development in Telephony
The article celebrates the telephone system as a marvel of human achievement. It credits Bell experts and the Wisconsin Telephone Company with leading progress and efficiency, highlighting ongoing upgrades, network infrastructure, and advancements like switchboards, underground construction, and copper plant enhancements to serve the public.
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Bell
Bell Companies
Wisconsin Telephone Company
March of Progress
Wisconsin
Character Bjones Sparks Trouble-Redemption Tradeoff
Dialogue reveals Bjones as a problematic figure who insists on removing obstacles, while Stobbs notes this self-help approach avoids trouble for Bjones but may raise questions about consequences and practicality.
Clark Guilty Of Warrens Bank Robbery In Wisconsin
James Clark, Warrens bank robber, pleaded guilty before Judge Fruit in La Crosse County circuit court and received a 15 year sentence at Waupun. He returned 485 dollars claimed as his share and said three others were implicated but refused to name them. The Warrens bank was robbed October 3 of 2300 dollars. Clark’s record marks him as a dangerous Wisconsin offender. Pinkertons pursue the remaining robbers as the October term court closes with dispatch.
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Sparta
Wis
James Clark
Warrens
al- Warrens
Stevens Point
Wisconsin
Warrens Bank
Clark
Millard
Pinkertons
Waupun
Circuit Court
Fruit
State
Wm. Broker
Judge Fruit
Henry Nolte
Irving A. Smith
Greenfield
Smith
Pleasant
Purdy
Henry B. Vandell
Aaron Getman
Margaret Kelley
Smith Mfg. Co
J. C. Schell
G. Heltman
Elizabeth Hoffman
William Hoffman
Cray A. Dorwin
Harmon M. Dorwin
Lizzie Bainter
Lyman Bainter
Olive Hawkins
Fred H. Hawkins
Addis Alden
Wm. Alden
Alyward
John A. Alyward
Assembly Hall
J. J. Esch
Rheumaline remedies touted by East in La Crosse
East plans to leave La Crosse next Saturday night after six weeks promoting Rheumaline Remedies. The article cites hundreds of customers and over 3200 treatments sold at Hoeschler's drug store, with numerous claimed cures for rheumatism and related ailments. East offers free talks and a money back guarantee if no benefit, with pricing listed for bottles, boxes, and liquid forms.
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la Crosse
Kast
Hoeschler’s
Wm. Zeighan
Fairwell
St. Paul Biesen
Brownsville
Minn
Hoeschler
East
South Fourth St
Street and Franklin Street Work Complete
Local notes report completion of street work on the main street and on Franklin street east of the bridge. Residents from Portage New Lisbon Melrose and Black River Falls visit Sparta while social events include a surprise party for Kathryne Callahan and a Golden Wedding anniversary for Mr. and Mrs. Jones on Central Avenue.
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Franklin Street
Thomas Little
Portage
E. G. Fehrenbach
Clifford
la Crosse
Gideon Little
New Lisbon
Sparta
Cora Johnson
W. E. Jones
Dorothy
Cashton
Ben Roon
Child
Melrose
Kathryne Callahan
Guy Wilson
Five Hundred Club
Montgomery Street
R. E. Jones
Central Avenue
John Marsh
Black River Falls
Cr. G. Flanders
Lodi
Lesby
Oak Street
Women Speak Suffrage At National Convention Session
Dr. Rosalie Slughter Morton addressed the “Social Prophylaxis” talk at the morning session in Buffalo. The afternoon program features university women debating the rights and needs of educated women for suffrage.
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Buffalo
N. Y
Rosalie Slughter Morton
Nebraska Military Academy Burns in Lincoln Fire
The Nebraska Military Academy near Lincoln Nebraska was destroyed by a blaze today causing about 1.59 million dollars in damage. Sixty five students escaped but lost their belongings. The fire was caused by a defective flue.
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Lincoln
Neb
Nebraska Military Academy
Skill Not Material in Watch Repair
The speaker stresses that it is know how, not materials, that yields a perfect repair. Any bungler can obtain fine parts, but true skill cannot be bought. The craftsman highlights that his expertise justifies his price, which remains cheaper than bungling at a lower rate.
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Manhattan Soap CO
New York
Fire devastates Michigan towns as bridges fail
In Metz Bolton and South Rogers fires wipe out towns leaving hundreds destitute. Fire spreads toward Rogers City along Lake Huron while rain and wind shifts temper danger. The death toll rises to 41 with refugees and ruin spreading across Presque Isle and surrounding counties.
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Alpena
Mich
Metz
Bolton
South Rogers
Rogers City
Lake Huron
Presque Isle County
Long Rapids
Wolf Creek
Calumet
Mineral Range
Detroit
Sorry Friend of Boys Defeated in City Tour Controversy
A fragment notes a public event during a city sightseeing tour where the host points to a house described as belonging to the famous Ben Lindsey and remarks on a defeat linked to the figure, with a respondent expressing sympathy about the outcome.
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Ben Lindsey
Prairie Fire Threat Near Preston Ends With Narrow Escape
A prairie fire near Preston yesterday afternoon endangered the town for about an hour. A farmer set a straw stack ablaze and a thirty mile wind drove the flames. Firemen and residents fought the blaze, suffering fence damage but preventing spread into the city limits.
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Preston
Here
Fire department extinguishes small Grand Crossing blaze
Fire department No. 4 was called at 5 this morning to Grand Crossing to TM of burning ties sparked by a spark from a s. The fire was extinguished with slight loss.
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Grand Crossing
Sixth District Athletes Victors in Scenic Lacrosse Meet
The Sixth district won with 19 points as pupils from La Crosse ward schools in seventh and eighth grade excelled in events like the 50 yard dash and pole vault. The meet was organized by Prof Benezet with Prof Odershhke directing and drew about 300 spectators on the high school campus.
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la Crosse Ward
Oershhke
Benezet
Rupp
Griffel
Klow
Spurgeon Maine
Wiles
Hackett
Beddeson
Arenz
Jungtiuth
Strum
Kabat
Shippley
Osberg
Dohrbeck
Justin
Thomas Simpson
Fowler
Hayden
John Young
Dovre Debating Club Holds Retail Grocers Debate
The Dovre Debating Club met at 1527 Charles Street to argue whether consumers gain as much as members from the Retail Grocers' Association. The affirmative led by C. Marking with J. Lewen won the debate. For the next debate the motion favors the primary election law. Sinstad leads the affirmative with Marking assisting, while Lowen and Gilbertson head the negative.
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Dovre Debating Society
O. Olesen
Charles Street
C. Marking
J. Lewen
S. Stehel
Sunstad
Sinstad
Marking
Lowen
Gilbertson
Bryan Democrats Organize Club In Eighteenth Ward
A democratic meeting in the Eighteenth ward organized a Bryan club with President Joseph Frisch and Secretary Mat Rouvik. A large crowd attended the session and a rally is planned at Centennial hall next Thursday with Chairman Doherty and possibly Prof. Schubert speaking.
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Joseph Frisch
Mat Rouvik
Centennial Hall
Doherty
Schubert
Woman Not Yet of Sound Mind Is Examined
Mrs Gertrude Agnes Ida Smith underwent a sanity examination at the request of a friend. Doctors Powell found her insane. Though paroled from the asylum earlier, she will not be declared sane yet and will not be returned unless her condition improves.
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Gertrude Agnes Ida Smith
Esch Returns From Campaign Swing Ahead Of Rally
Representative J. J. Esch came back today from a multi day campaigning tour through his congressional district. He plans a major rally in Black River Falls on Monday as part of the final push.
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J. J. Esch
Black River Falls
Brokers E H Gay & Co Petitioned in Bankruptcy
Boston creditors filed bankruptcy petitions against E H Gay & Co brokers for amounts exceeding 1 million dollars. The firm consists of Ebon W Gay and Jos W Jackson, with petitions filed October 17.
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Boston
Mass
E. H. Gay & Co
Ebon W. Gay
Jos
W. J. Jackson
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