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Neighbors Making History: Stanislaus Mateske

The October 21, 1945, edition of the La Crosse Tribune marked the passing of a La Crosse man and entrepreneur who had overcome both his immigrant roots and great personal hardship on his way to becoming a successful businessman.
(written by Jeff Rand, retired Adult Services Librarian) On the popular television series Shark Tank, entrepreneurs pitch their products or services to multi-millionaires hopin… https://archives.lacrosselibrary.org/blog/neighbors-making-history-stanislaus-mateske/

S**t Happens

To what lengths did early La Crosse residents go to account for their transportation animals'... uh... waste?
(written by Dr. Les Crocker, Emeritus Professor of Art History) With thanks to J. S. who has shoveled a lot of muck. A typical city buggy on 10th Street in La Crosse. Seen h… https://archives.lacrosselibrary.org/blog/st-happens/

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