Wisconsin league convention closes with banquet and tours
Oconomowoc witnesses the tenth annual Wisconsin League of Municipalities convention ending with a banquet at the Century club. Officers elected include President Harry W. Bolens and Vice President Mayors Schubert and Currens. A boat trip and band concert followed, with discussions on parks and playgrounds for children.
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Oconomowoc
Wis
Wisconsin League of Municipalities
Century Club
Marinette
Harry W. Bolens
Port Washington
J. C. Schubert
Madison
W. G. Kirchoffer
Horlick
Berlin
Currens
Bolens
Dolan
Platteville
League
Oconomowoc Pleasant
Lake
A. Bartholomew
Associated Charities
Racine
American Astor Eyes British Parliament Seat
Waldorf Astor junior, American expatriate in England, runs in Plymouth on a Tory platform centered on a strengthened navy. He enjoys strong local popularity despite anti American sentiment and faces a main challenge from the sitting Liberal incumbent who opposes naval expansion.
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London
Waldorf Astor
William Waldorf Astor
England
Young Astor
Plymouth
Freedom
Liberal Party
Mr. Astor
Astor career tied to king’s favor and government posts
The passage portrays Astor’s struggle for recognition in England, noting opposition from King Edward who largely opposed Astor. It suggests success would advance his father’s long campaign for a government role and influence, as the monarch has begun to mellow toward Astor, potentially aiding the father’s desired consideration.
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England
Edward
Astor
Congregational Choir Reopens With Updated Quartet
The First Congregational church choir resumes after summer with Prof. Harry Packman as organist and director. The rebuilt pipe organ promises attractive music. Evelyn Johnson Lawson replaces Minnie May in the quartet. other members are P. C. Cilley Otto Geilke and R. C. Whelply. A short organ recital starts each Sunday at 10 20 with a Mendelssohn program in two weeks.
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First Congregational Church
Harry Packman
Evelyn Johnson-Lawson
Minnie May
The
West
Evely Johnson-Lawson
P. C. Cilley
Otto Geilke
R. C
Crowds at Fond du Lac County Fair End Week Strong
Fond du Lac Wisconsin September 5 The county fair closed with a record crowds tally of 28000 for the week. In races Casper Deen won the free for all trot and pace ahead of Will Mayburn and Indian Chinese. Warren Wood took the 2:20 trot with Golden Rule and Charley Russell following. Best times recorded 2 11 and 2 16 %
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Fond DU Lac
Wis
Casper Deen
Chantelois
Iron River
Will Mayburn
Warren Wood
G. Wilkinson
Ashland
Golden Rule
Charley Russell
Recruits Fire Fort Gun Then Laugh at Bucket Water Joke
Two recruits at a coastal fort load a gun to make light of it. One covers the muzzle with a bucket to muffle the sound. The shell and bucket fly seaward with the climber. An officer demands Murph y. The reply: gone for a bucket of water, sir, and if he returns as fast as he left, he’ll be back soon.
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Murphy
Foleys Kidney Cure Promises Broad Relief
O T Erhart advertises Foleys Kidney Cure as capable of curing any kidney or bladder trouble within medical reach. The claim emphasizes its superior effectiveness and potential to treat a wide range of conditions.
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Foleys
O. T. Erhart
Accident Almost Blasts Woodsman John Dietz Near Cameron Dam
Winter Wisconsin September report says John Dietz dodged deputies at Cameron dam site after blasting stumps. A premature explosion threw him twenty feet, leaving him unconscious and housebound. He and his wife were observed carrying large revolvers and Dietz had a rifle.
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Winter
Wis
Cameron Dam
John Dietz
Diez
Dietz
Wisconsin School for the Deaf Opens Third Century Year
The Wisconsin School for the Deaf in Delavan begins its fifty-seventh year on September 9 with expected enrollment around 275. Superintendent E. W. Walker says the school offers equal opportunities for deaf students, including speech and lip reading, a high school track, industrial trades, and free tuition with board and medical care. A new $50,000 industrial building is occupied, and a $40,000 girls dormitory is in spring completion alongside new stables and other facilities.
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Delavan
Wis
Wisconsin School For the Deaf
Wisconsin School
E. W. Walker
Wisconsin
Trempealeau County Official Canvass Counts
Trempealeau County officials report votes for numerous candidates and Prohibition. Names include Cook, Hatton, McGovern, Stephenson, Brown, Hoyt, Davidson, Aylward, Schmitz, Strange, Trottman, Williams, Frear, Gittings, Bernardy, Dahl, Heslin, Pierstorff, Gilbert, Evans, Abbott, Beedle, Guil liams, Newens, Esch, Keeler, Ekern, Twesme, Dewey. Prohibition totals: Cox 16, Forward 14, Park 15, Ager 14, Smith 16, Emerson 16.
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Whitehall
Wis
Trempealeau County
Cook
Hatton
McGovern
Stephenson
Brown
Hoyt
Davidson
Aylward
Schmitz
Strange
Trottman
Williams
Frear
Gittings
Schuts
Bernardy
Dahl
Heslin
Man Delays Asking Wife to Sing Amid Music Fondness
A man refrains from asking his wife to sing, citing his personal fondness for music as the reason. The remark suggests a household scene where musical interest shapes daily requests and interactions.
Troubling Behavior of Children Frustrates Parents
A report notes many children struggle to respect parental guidance causing friction at home. Authorities urge consistent rules and calm communication to improve discipline and family harmony.
Madison church may lose pastor Rev Cato after five years
State brief reports Madison AME church might lose pastor Rev R H Cato who has led the congregation for five years and expects a transfer. Other items note Salemone of La Crosse preaching at Our Lady of Lourdes, E O Kney elected Madison Maennerchor president for the 27th time, and upcoming events in Marinette, Oconomowoc, Rhinelander, Sheboygan, Superior, and Virola.
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Madison
Madison African Methodist Episcopal Church
R. H. Cato
Cato
Marinette
Salmone
la Crosse
Bishop Horn
Oconomowoc
Waukesha County Historical Society
C. L. Kellogg
Rhinelander
Christopher Warner
Superior
North Dakota Grain Company
Wisconsin
Sheboygan
Fischer
Mickey Dillon
Viroqua
Vernon County
Steele, N. D
Alice Jacobson
Lyceum Body Is Headed By E A Ott
Oshkosh Wis Sept 5 The International Lyceum association held a convention and elected officers including President Edward Amherst Ott Vice President Capt R P Hobson honorary president Dr A A Wilits secretary William Stirling Battis treasurer Alton Packard and executive board Edward A Ott William Battis and Alton Packard The group did not choose a next meeting place leaving it to the executive board bids came from Gfolion Kas and Valparaiso Ind for the next year
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Edward Amherst Ott
Capt
R. P. Hobson
A. A. Willits
William Stirling Battis
Alton Packard
Edward A. Ott
William Battis
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