Tribune wants trained men to learn barber trade
Tribune notes Moler Barber College offering shop setup and diploma after weeks of instruction. Also lists U S Army recruiting for able-bodied unmarried men 18 to 35, Hotel Grand La Crosse Wisconsin, freight porter positions through Dec 10 at 60c/hour, plus door-to-door sales and agent roles with Liberty Association Chicago and Monarch Cigar Co St Louis. Also seeks a washwoman at 1229 State Street.
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Moler Barber College
Opicano
U. S&s Army
United States
Qrend
la Crosse
Wis
W. J. Conners
Reed Street
Sulwaukee
State St
Chicago
Ill
Tribune
Lost jewelry and reward advertised at 401 W Ave
A monogrammed bracelet FE. L. and a ladies gold watch with a diamond setting are reported lost or stolen near 3rd St or in front of Bold Carmen. A reward is offered for return. Contact 401 W. Ave. 80 with information.
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Carmen
FE. L
Tribune
W. Ave
Fashionable dressmaking and tailoring offered by H P Evan System
Chicago School. Drafting taught with or without serving apprenticeship. 609 Main St. Newphone, 826 B. W H Barker's remedy praised as best medicine on earth. Dr Anna E Clark consulting physician for Viavi Co. La Crosse office week of Nov 9 to 17 at No Seven 511 Main St. Phone 624 R.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. P. Evan System
Chicago School
Main St
Newphone
Anna EE. Clark
Viavi Co
la Crosse
Claudia Hains Letters Expose Fort Hamilton Gay Life
Letters from Claudia Hains to her husband reveal alleged acquaintance with Duke de Abruzzi and describe a nightlife at Fort Hamilton marked by parties and bold behavior. The correspondence, written in March and April, includes mentions of marriage plans, joyrides, and flirtations with other men.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Claudia Hains
Duke de Abruzzi
Miss Elkins
Fort Hamilton
Duke of
Claudia
Fifth Avenue
Billy
Wisconsin Governor Says He Won't Seek Senate Job
The speaker defends his record on taxes and school funding while urging support for the Republican ticket. He touts the primary system, defends his neutrality in other races, and denies involvement in a circular attack against La Follette. He emphasizes American citizenship and pledges to forget the fight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ekern
Mr. Ekern
Soldiers Grove
Ailey Peterson
la Follette
Wisconsin
Anniversary of Liberty Statue Commemoration Details
The article recounts the construction of the Statue of Liberty from plaster models to a 450,000 pound copper and bronze figure. It notes the 151 feet 1 inch height to torch, 305 feet total from pedestal base, a 225 ton figure containing 100 tons of bronze, and capacity for 40 inside the head and 12 in the torch, with unveiling dates in 1886 and prior exhibitions in 1876 and 1879.
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Philadelphia
United States
Paris
Bedloe’s Island
New York Harbor
New Jersey
France
Brick house on three lots with barn at corner of Th and Pine
A brick house sits on three lots with a barn, located at the corner of Th and Pine Streets. The listing emphasizes the property’s size and outbuildings for potential buyers.
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Sth and
Cass Sts
4Th St
Cass
Cass St
Th St
State St
9Th
Cam. Ave
16Th St
N. 7Th
Madison St
Notice to Creditors in Schlabach Estate La Crosse
State of Wisconsin probate notice grants six months from October 27 1908 for creditors to file claims against Peter Schlabach deceased. Court will May 4 1908 at 19:00 in La Crosse to examine and adjust all claims. John Brindley County Judge. John A Daniels attorney for the executrix.
Farmer Falls 30 Feet in Well Accident
William Jorden of Bruce Wisconsin slipped while digging a well and fell 30 feet to the bottom. The windlass gave way and collapsed on him. Doctors report slight hopes for recovery.
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Bruce, Wis
William Jorden
Fargo Chief and Reformers Clash Over Tenderloin
In Fargo on October 28 the dispute over curbing the downtown district centers on Chief Grant and Florence Crittenden home head Miss Topping. Miss Topping says the chief claimed no officer could be bought, a charge he calls a deliberate lie amid a public confrontation over reform efforts.
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Fargo
N. D
Grant
Miss Topping
Florence Crittenden
Night Riders Searched By Posse In Reelfoot Lake District
Sheriff posses and militia companies scour the Reelfoot Lake area near Union City for forty men named by Ted Burton as members of the night riding gang. Burton admits he was a gang member but says he was not with the riders when Capt. Rankin was shot.
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Union City
Tenn
Reelfoot Lake District
Ted Burton
Burton
Rankin
Local Market Prices Show Flour Drop and Mill Feed Decline
The local market remained quiet with few changes. Flour prices fell twenty cents per barrel with Patent at 5.40 and Straight at 5.20, while mill feed dropped one dollar per ton across all kinds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ice Cream & Butter Co
Americas
Dakota Wesleyan Students Boost Gym YMCA Drive
Students at Dakota Wesleyan University launched a fund drive for a gymnasium and YMCA building. At chapel exercises the effort began and quickly $1,000 was pledged, with plans to secure additional subscriptions, bringing the total to about $6,000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mitchell
Dakota Wesleyan University
Notice to Creditors in Wisconsin Probate
State of Wisconsin In Probate John Boma late of Shel by in La Crosse county deceased Letters of administration granted to Frank Mader of La Crosse six months after October 6 1908 are allowed to creditors to present claims for examination and allowance The Court will on May 4 1909 at 10 o clock a m examine and adjust all claims against the deceased Dated October 6 1908
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State of
Wisconsin
la Crosse County
Peter Schlabach
la Crosse
Susannah Schlabach
John Brindley
John A. Daniels
Executrix
John Boma
Shelby
Frank Mader
Death of Mrs. Robert Barker noted in Sparta obituary
The 85 year old mother of Senator H. W. Barker of Sparta died October 3 1908 at her Parker’s Prairie Minnesota home. The notice lists eleven children with five surviving, and mentions services and burial arrangements in Sparta. Local items include a cinch party by Royal Neighbors, job updates, road paving delays, and a church funeral for Wm. Crouch in Balaton Minnesota.
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Robert Barker
H. W. Barker
Parker’s Prairie
Minn
Senator Barker
Assembly Hall
Ladies of the Royal Neighbors Lodge
Jason Tuthill
Northwestern
North Court Street
South Water Street
Wm. Crouch
Sparta
Balaton
Big Creek
Ed Simpson
Trempealeau
L. D. Merrill
Lyndahl Westby
Beach
N. D
Westby Brothers
Bert Sturdevant
Stiles
Frank G. Rainer
Portage
Minnie Pile
Clifton
Congregational Parsonage
F. W. Walker Pugh
N. E. Club
John Frazier
East Oak Street
Fred Lewis
Josephine Lerty
L. V. Hushka
al Hoffman
Lee Canfield
Trempealeau Hunting
Kansas City Livestock Markets Report
Kansas City market figures show cattle 12 000 head 10 cents lower with steers 4.50 to 7.25 and stockers 3.25 to 7. Hogs 13 000 head down 5 cents with bulk 5.25 to 5.75 and pigs 4 to 5.25. Sheep 7 000 head steady with lambs 4.25 to 5.75 and muttons 3.40 to 3.75.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City
Chicago Livestock Prices Reported for Cattle Hogs and Sheep
Chicago market data from Oct 28 shows cattle at 4.75 to 7.40 for beeves with 24 000 head, stockers 2.50 to 4.45. hogs 33 000 head up 10c to 5.20 5.90 for lights and 5.65 6.15 for heavies. pigs 3.25 to 4.80. sheep 15 000 head 10c lower with natives 2.60 to 4.85 and lambs 4 to 6.15.
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Chicago Livestock
Chicago
Market Report on New York Commodities
Dressed poultry remains unchanged as does live poultry and butter. Eggs rise to 40c for nearby white fancy and 25 to 26c for fresh firsts. cheese unchanged.
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New York
New York Stocks Edge Higher on Bank Activity
Disappoint ment over United States Steel Corp statement muted early trade as banks and banking interests drove activity. Government bonds held steady while other bonds showed irregular movement in the first hour of trading.
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New York
United States Steel Corporation
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Seaecen
Monarch Cigar Co
St. Louis
State Steel
Salh
Scranton
Encyclopedia of Law
B. F. Care of Tribune
Main Street
Burlington Hotel
No. 2Nd St
Joseph Roschert
Fay Estate
Mill St
North la Crosse
Adams St
8Th St
Smith Coulee
Geo
Richter
Texas
Gulf Coast
S. J. Roden
Avon St
Aen—Vine
North 7Th
Inquire
Ptt
St. Paperin Cigar Co
Avon
G. van Steenwyk
la Crosse Clothing Co
Kane St
Case St
Horton
Denton
W. H. Barker
Viavi
C. A. van Auken
Pearl St
Lean Ve
Pacific Coast
The
Yé Transfer Co
Minneapolis
Mian
Otto Granke
Rose St
Schichn & Roth
Wataviao Building
Telephone
Hains
Railroad Commission
Twelme
Trempealeau County
O. K
Democratic Party
Democratic Opportunists
Madison
Lenroot
J. C. Burns
Thomas & Phalon
Langdon-Boyd Packing Co
Howey Com. Co
Perry
N. 3Rd St
E. H. Derr
City
Bresee & Kaiser
Frank G. Roth
4Th & Pearl Sts
Refomer
Northwest
Cantor
Curtis
Gozen
Toney Spas
H. M. Sieger
J. C. Spurns
Valencia
Doz
Listman Milling Co
Moll
Hubbard
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