Cap Lewis of Racine Built a Global Mitchell Lewis Motor Car Firm
A profile of Capt. Lewis born in Racine educated at Racine College and Yale. It credits him with transforming the Mitchell-Lewis Motor Car Company from a small bicycle factory venture to a leading global enterprise. It praises his candor honesty and public spirit while noting his human fallibility and strict reliability.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Capt. Lewis
Racine
Racine College
Yale
Henry Mitchell
Great Wagon Works
William T. Lewis
Mitchell and Lewis Wagon Co
Mitchell Motor Car Co
Mitchell
Lewis
Mitchell-Lewis Motor Car Company
Tedo the 500-pound reptile escapes at carnival
At the Great Cosmopolitan Shows a 500-pound reptile named Tedo broke free from its keeper near the northern creekside. A raft aided by H R Moore allowed capture and return to warm quarters. Officials warn careful handling and heightened watch to prevent future escape.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tedo
Africa
Hotchkiss
Casey
H.R. Moore
Woodstock
Common Sense in the Public Schools in Chicago
The article praises Mrs. El Flagg Young for returning to sensible schooling methods in Chicago. It notes her order to abolish the uniform handwriting requirement, arguing business needs are met by legible penmanship rather than a specific style.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
el’ Flagg Yonhgy
Cosmopolitan Carnival to Pitch Tents on Central Avenue
A Cosmpolitan Shows carnival promising clean, law abiding entertainment plans to set up August 21 on Central Avenue during fair week. A Muscatine police chief endorses the show, noting minimal police attention and cooperation with authorities. The endorsement letter is dated May 27 1910 from James McElravy Chief of Police.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central Avenue
Muscatine
Iowa
H. R. Moore
James McElravy
Police
The Reward of Labor and the Value of Work
The piece argues happiness follows fatigue from labor, noting rest is only meaningful after sustained effort. It contrasts daily abundance with Thanksgiving joy and uses childlike images to say Christ is distant to a doll-filled room. It concludes that the rule that one who will not work shall not eat is no truer than the rule that one who does not work cannot eat.
Plan Washington Home for Daughters of 1412
The Daughters of 1412 plan a memorial hall in Washington costing $200,000. It is intended to serve as a home for Daughters of 812 in need, who may become dependents of the society.
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Washington
Announcement of Candidacy for Sheriff in Wood County
A. J. Cowens of Arpin Wisconsin announces candidacy for the Republican nomination for Sheriff of Wood County at the September primaries. He asks for support from friends and pledges impartial, capable service if nominated and elected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wood
A. J. Cowens
Arpin
Wis
Chas E. Briere
Goggins, Brazeau & Briere
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Wm. Mitchell Lewis
Wisconsin
Woodstock II
H. Winder
Popular Mechanics
Cosmopolitan
Europe
America
Elen
Marshfield
Chas. E. Briere
M.C. Lueckenbach Millinery
Humphreys
Sant Free
Pr Humpureys
Romeo, Medicine CO
William
Atyles
Patrone
Have. Vedder
Rose Bros
C. S. Vedder
Miller Bros
S. Cent. Ave
Shoop
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