WE LEAD THE WORLD
The article notes rapid growth of the Bell system, highlighting 1900 figures with 675000 telephones for 112 people per line and, by the current year, 3068833 telephones for about 28 people per line. It stresses US leadership in home telephone development and Wisconsin's share, with substantial subscriber gains over six years.
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United States
Bell Companies
Bell System
Wisconsin Telephone Company
Wisconsin
Cochems Sees Ohio and Indiana Safe for Taft During Tour
Wisconsin politician Henry F. Cochems returns from campaign swing through Ohio and Indiana and declares those states safe for Taft. He plans two speeches in La Crosse county with stops in West Salem and Bangor and outlines upcoming rallies led by Esch ally John J. Esch and attorney James Thompson.
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Ohio
Indiana
Henry F. Cochems
Wisconsin
la Crosse County
la Crosse
Stoddard
Basshard
West Salem
Knuteson
Meyer
Bangor
Cochems
Taft
Esch
Holmen
C. A. A. McGee
Washington
Sather
James Thompson
Knutson’s Hall
Henry ¥. Cochems
Town Hall
A. A. McGee
Taft Campaign Tour Draws Big Crowds in New York
Taft toured Waverly and nearby areas as crowds of New Yorkers and Pennsylvanians greeted him. Supporters claimed New York would deliver an unprecedented Republican vote while unity within the party and Taft's personality were cited as factors. Later in New York, Tammany workers harassed marchers with displeasing banners and clashes occurred between marchers and spectators.
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Velt
Rockefeller
Taft
O Rosevelt
Bryan
Harriman
Commonwealths
New York
Tammany
Tanned dies after falls into tannery vat fluid
William Tofte aged 56 plunged into a vat of poisonous liquid at the Platz plant tannery. Companions pulled him free but he died two hours later at his home 428 North Eleventh Street. He had worked nine years at the tannery and left a widow with five children. Funeral arrangements will be announced later.
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William Tofte
North Eleventh Street
Tofte
Platz
Crosse
Helmia
Louise
Carl
Milwaukee
Arthur
Paul
Calumet
Mich
Governor defends Twesme in Trempealeau talks
In Arcadia and Galesville the governor urges Trempealeau voters to back Twesme and the Republican ticket while defending his record and denying standpat accusations. He praises Ekern’s insurance knowledge, notes successful reform laws, and refuses to meddle in local races.
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Jos. L. Jensen
E. Wadleigh
H. L. Money
R. H. Ashley
Assembly
Galesville
Ekern
Mr. Twesme
Twesme
Arcadia
Trempealeau County
Violet pattern sterling tea spoons for sale
W T Irvine, Jeweler announces a Monday sale from 8 to 11 a.m. selling violet pattern sterling silver tea spoons at 48 cents each, regular value 80 cents.
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W. T. Irvine
Bryan appeals to voters on eve of campaign speeches
The report notes Mr Bryan and Governor candidate Stevenson plan multiple talks in Omaha and Lincoln with a cavalry parade and bands. A large escort will accompany Bryan to the stock yards pavilion for the first address while Stevenson speaks on the south side.
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Nis
Bryan
Stevenson
Omaha
Lincoln
Stock Yards Cavalry
Stock Yards
Deneen
ST. Louis
Missouri
Cowherd
Local Option Urges Boise to Favor Waterlooo Iowa
Ex Gov Boise, owner of a 2,500 acre Grundy county farm, writes an open letter urging repeal of the mulct law and adoption of the local option law as the only solution to check emigration to the Northwest and Canada and to encourage immigration. He attributes farm hands scarce to the liquor laws and notes Iowa's people seek other investment fields.
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Waterloo
Towa
Boise
Grundy County
Northwest States
Canada
Iowa
Funeral for George W. Peterson Set at Norwegian Lutheran
The body of George W. Peterson arrived from Stamps Arkansas where he worked for the railroad. He is accompanied by his father, a former resident of this city. The funeral will be held tomorrow afternoon at the Norwegian Lutheran church with Rev. Magelsson officiating.
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George W. Peterson
Stamps
Ark
Norwegian Lutheran Church
Rev. Magelsson
No Hobson Phrase Sparks Maiden’s Dramatic Reply
A fragmentary exchange shows a maiden declaring affection while a speaker named Hobson responds with denial. The lines convey a dramatic moment of romantic tension within a historical dialogue.
Attorney General Rules On Citizenship Paper Timing
Madison Wis Oct 31 Attorney General Gilbert answers a query from Sheboygan County DA Edward Voight stating an alien may vote immediately after obtaining first citizenship papers regardless of how long before an election they are issued. The ruling clarifies that timing does not require a ten day lead time for voting rights.
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Madison
Wis
Gilbert
Edward Voight
Sheboygan County
Wisconsin
Fred Smith Buys Majority Stock of Northern Hotel
Fred B. Smith, landlord of Stoddard, has purchased most of the stock of the Northern Hotel company and will own the large hotel going forward. The note adds a proverb about persistent effort and change.
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Fred Smith
Stoddard
Fred B. Smith
Northern Hotel Company
Raymond Deplores Democratic Views at Bohemian Hall Rally
Attorney Raymond addressed a Republican rally at Bohemian Hall corner of Seventh and Tyler streets to a large, enthusiastic audience. He argued Democrats have long been on the wrong side of the fence and criticized Bryan era reforms, anti-imperialism, and bank deposit guarantees as faulty and unconstitutional. James Thompson, candidate for district attorney, followed with concise, pointed remarks on key issues.
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Bohemian Hall
Seventh and
Tyler Streets
Raymond
Democratic Party
Bryan
Mr. Raymond
Wisconsin
Oklahoma
James Thompson
Thompson
Amateurs Shine at Bijou With Varied Vaudeville Acts
Last night at the Bijou four tryouts faced stage fright and earned laughs. Walter Schaldach sang and was encored with Down in the Deep. McKinney and Harris offered black and white contrasting numbers. The Swede Dockistader mixed spotlights with jokes, while Geo Yarington’s female impersonation drew lemons and cabbage as a response. Frank Kelly displayed fancy skating on a small stage. Next week Bruce Carter and Calvert joined by Miss Calvert headline in a Broadway style act with Colonial Quartette and Sunburned Rubes also listed.
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Walter Schaldach
McKinney
Harris
Nat
Lew Dockistader
Bill Prieze
Geo. Yarington
Frank Kelly
Kelly
Bruce
Carter
Calvert
Weber and Field
al Bruce
Tall Dutchman
Lew Fields
Sol Carter
East Side
David Warfield
Mabel Calvert
May Woodward
Sis Hopkins
Card of Thanks for kindness during illness and death
We extend heartfelt thanks to neighbors and friends who assisted us during the illness and death of our husband and father. Gratitude for floral offerings and pallbearers. Mrs. John J. Bjornstad and Children.
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John J. Bjornstad
Readable List of Dangers in Diet Sparks Starvation Worry
The quotation suggests a paradox where noting many foods as dangerous to eat raises questions about how one can avoid hunger. It hints at a broader discussion on dietary hazards and nourishment.
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