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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Aug 15, 1921
Page
5
A community birthday celebration honored Mrs Chilton as she turned 84. Guests and relatives attended the gathering at the West Avent Methodist Church and elsewhere, with well wishes, a birthday cake, and notes of congratulations. Several local families reported travels and visits, with plans to host or join gatherings through August.
A fragmented notice lists upcoming events including a Normal Lecture Course, a concert by soprano Riccarda Martin, appearances by Verr Poppe and Eden Ver Haar with Corrado, Cincinnati Symphony listings, and performances by Isaaye with conductor Le Crowe. Other items mention Charles Norman Granville and Edoa Gunnar Peterson, plus theater and recital dates in La Crosse and nearby locales.
Mary Rose or Mary Rési, the latest play, wins enthusiastic early reports as Miss Chatterton performs the lead. The production, seen in New York and London, is billed as a vivid fantasy with elaborate staging and strong dramatic prose.
Dance events Saturday and Sunday at Yeomen hall with GAbel's orchestra and local listings. Notices cover Shrine club bills due by Wednesday August 7 and 25 cent discount on the 25th, plus threshing completion updates in Crosse county and various local services from furniture ads to painting and hauling.
The Capitol Mutual Club will take over the Capitol Cafe in Madison on September 1 and the restaurant will be managed by club officers. The group plans to serve meals to workers and the public while moving the cafe toward a sound financial base. A loan among about 200 members was arranged, with $1,000 raised locally in denominations of 10 2 and 50 dollars, to be repaid with 7 percent interest.
The Tremperleau Chamber of Commerce invites local autoists to a Wednesday trip on August 2 to Tremperkaein Tremper, La Crosse area towns. The event includes sharing a supper prepared by Tremper women, possible theater or park activities, and a chance to demonstrate friendship with neighbors. Members urged to register by Tuesday noon and offer cars or drivers if needed.
A Milwaukee leader announced the Catholic Charities conference will meet in Milwaukee this year marking its first time outside Washington. Two hundred nuns will join about 1,700 delegates as topics include volunteer workers training, juvenile and adult offenders, and rural church development. Miss Katherine Williams of Milwaukee explains aims at St Joseph's School hall Sunday afternoon.
Madison officials report a stadium extension at the UW athletic field, authorized by the legislature and awaiting Governor Blaine's approval. Plans and specifications are drawn, bids for construction will be awarded immediately to be ready for the university football games this season.
A described concept proposes a passenger vessel with buildings suspended from pivots. The mooning ship occupant may not feel the motion, suggesting a stabilization method. The text presents an early speculative design focusing on passenger comfort and ship construction.
Reading notes mixed crop progress with some grain threshing completed in the southwest and other regions. Early vegetables show scarcer yields and tobacco faces issues. weather and pests affect progress as efforts to grow and harvest continue amid variable conditions.
A fragmented review of The Famous Mrs Fair praising performances by Yerne Miller and Tancke Tatns. It highlights a wholesome American life drama amid mixed sentiment, noting a central figure in the Armaria circle and a recently decorated driver who has gained attention.
Madison Wis there have been a jeri of 70 accidents on steam railroads in the state during the past three months according to reports filed with the railroad commission. Nineteen were fatal seven trespassers were among the killed and three of the injured were trespassers. The figures exclude highway crossing accidents. The steam roads report by letter in advance of regular monthly reports. Thirty accidents at public crossings in the quarter caused fifteen deaths and twenty eight injuries. Twenty three of these accidents involved autos with sixteen killed and twenty five injured.
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