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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Aug 19, 1907
Page
5
A London Telegraph account describes the Bhattee as an Indian group trained to perfect theft. It notes their skills in animal imitation and stealth, then recounts a cavalry sentinel foil by a thief who used a tree stump ruse to steal a helmet, provoking laughter.
Misses Anna and Elizabeth Drake hosted a surprise party at Traveler's hall honoring Miss Goldie Gillette of St. Paul. Numerous guests from Elkader and nearby areas attended including Rose Gillette, Clara Munz, Edna Haller, Ada Talley, and many others.
A quip about mother-in-law humor is recalled with a vow never to repeat such jokes. The Chicago Record-Herald notes the exchange as a witty old saying about restraint and family humor.
A quirky note describes The Prodigy Class and four seasons nicknamed Master-Name. It mentions Young Prodigy in salt pepper mustard and vinegar and a playful line about actresses and divorce, all in a London scraps tone.
A California woman credits Postum with ending sleepless nights after quitting coffee and claims a similar improvement for her brother who swapped coffee for Postum. The ad promotes a ten day trial and recommends reading The Road to Wellville for reasons behind the change.
Charles Torquet sketches Mars in Metropolitan Magazine noting days of 24 hours 39 minutes 23 seconds and a year of about 686 days. He describes thin air, visible oceans and ice at poles, extreme temperatures, two moons Deimos and Phobos, low gravity, and bright dark lines interpreted as canals for Martian civilization.
The Atlanta Constitution humorously recalls a major swimmer who drowns his troubles in a barrel after breaking the record. The exchange features playful dialect about the major entering the swim min and retreating home in a barrel.
A note on the ear’s constant activity compares hearing to the eye and asserts the sense remains alert even as sleep begins. Country Life references a sequence of noises causing continuous shocks to the listener.
Report in the Toledo Blade describes a bright and original tale of a Texas cyclone that picked up a letter and carried it intact to the intended recipient twenty miles distant.
Miss Hippo and Mr Monk spark the season as a multimillionaire couple in Harpers Bazaar. The column notes a strained romance with Miss Giraffe accusing him of lacking affection and failing to kiss or embrace.
A man can be hypnotized into doing something he already wanted to do. The statement suggests hypnotic influence aligns with preexisting intent, shaping behavior through suggestion and mental readiness.
A fragment reflects on personal honor amid ruin and contrasts true virtue with offering mere alms as philanthropy. It suggests some men give to be seen, while others uphold dignity even when consequences are dire.
Messrs. Bert Van Steenwyck R C Whelpley and Prof. Weiland departed Saturday for a two weeks trip to Jack Fish California Mrs Van Steenwyck leaves Wednesday for Sodos Michigan to join daughter Mrs Casles at Tabor Farm Miss Charlotte Simons and Mrs Edward A Braden travel from South Eleventh Street to Minneapolis then Chicago for a season prep tour Florence Simon returns from Wausau where she attended a house party
The Young People of the German M E church held a hack party hosted by the young ladies class. Guests enjoyed a pleasant evening and a dainty lunch was served at the home of Mr and Mrs A Belling on Mormon Coulee road.
The half dollar has yearly minting with five exceptions since 1794. Rare dates include 1796 1797 and 1838 New Orleans struck with O mint mark, plus a 1866 San Francisco issue lacking In God We Trust. Values range from $12 to $100+ for pristine examples, with Dahlonega and Charlotte mints limited to gold.
The Minneapolis Journal notes studies suggesting calm, steady star light foretells foul weather. Observers recall a violent southern storm preceded by unusually steady stars, implying steady stellar illumination often accompanies storms. A proverb and Irish saying about a chance shot killing the devil are mentioned.
A London Strand anecdote recounts a sleepy parish clerk who misreads a sermon end and interrupts with Aro neu causing abrupt dismissal. A Caistor vicar and smoker curate provokes a quip about the psalm and gown as the clerk nonchalantly comments on the devil in the gown.
A Dublin NCO saluted a sentry who mistook him for a new guard. The colonel behind the door heard the exchange. Informed he must explain returning the salute, the NCO quipped, I always return everything I am not entitled to. The colonel laughed and dismissed him.
A brief quotation from Henry Drummond extols kindness as the greatest gift to others and the world. It questions why people are not kinder and praises how instantly acts of kindness repay themselves with lasting value.
A 14 pound baby girl was born to Mr and Mrs Jos Blachmik at 430 North Eighth Street. Dr George Powell served as consulting physician. Numerous locals including Miss L M Ash, Miss Irene Lienlokken, Miss Luise Kehle and many others were noted in travel or visits. The item lists several residents visiting relatives, business travel, and local services with restricted personal details.
La Crosse cases in Supreme Court list 12 La Crosse circuit matters among 246 cases on the docket for the September term. The court will hear 30 Milwaukee second district cases first, with decisions due starting Sept. 24 and the full calendar not finished until Christmas.
Hal Nagle departed for West Salem to handle business. F M Hanchett went yesterday to Deadwood for a sport visit with friends. Bertha Decker left this morning for a two week visit with friends in Minneapolis.
The Florent Kral estate valued around $3009 will reopen in Boston to consider a man claiming near relation. Attorney F. H. Hartwell conducts the examination as part of the case.
Raymond F., two months old, son of Mr and Mrs Frank Jacques of 429 South Ninth street, died this morning after a seven week illness from stomach trouble. Funeral from 429 South Ninth street tomorrow at 2 PM to St Mary's Church at 2 30 with Rev White officiating and interment in Catholic cemetery.
J. C. Frantess of the La Crosse Monumental Works travels to Appleton Wisconsin tonight to attend the convention of retail granite and marble dealers where he serves as vice president and aims to secure the 1908 gathering for La Crosse.
Tickets on sale daily until November 30 for Jamestown Exposition. For details contact R. C. Haase N. W. T. P. A. St. Paul Minnesota or B. N. Austin G. P. A. Chicago.
A terse warning advises pausing until clarity returns and glasses are acquired. It suggests delaying decisions or actions when vision is impaired.
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