Peacock at Normal
The normal assembly listened to a twenty minute talk by Rev. W. J. Peacock yesterday morning.
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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Dec 01, 1915
Page
5
The normal assembly listened to a twenty minute talk by Rev. W. J. Peacock yesterday morning.
An ad touts Pape's Cold Compound as a fast cure for cold symptoms. It claims dosing every two hours for three doses clears nasal passages and relieves headache feverishness sore throat and stiffness with quick, pleasant tasting relief for 25 cents at any drug store.
The Frohsinn Singing society held its annual election of officers with most members re-elected. Gus Rhode and Henry Bitzer were absent from trustees posts due for renewal while William Dresen Charles Benjamin joined, and William Schilling became an honorary member. Ormson cases against Louis Ormson were adjourned in county court to tomorrow afternoon due to circuit court workload.
President Wilson is requested to grant pardons to J. J. Beall and Frank Guinn two Oklahoma farmers who were sentenced to one year in prison for violating the franchise rights of two black voters.
An unidentified Black burglar was shot and killed early today after being caught burglarizing the home of J. H. Owens in Chicago. Police were investigating the incident as a suspected burglary.
Numerous visitors and travelers arrive in La Crosse from Wisconsin Minnesota and Iowa on business and social calls. Thomas French returns from Winona while Henry Hanson arrives from Miles City Mont. Others include H Kaul from Dubuque and Bailey Hick from New York City with several staying for meetings and solos at Ben Birnbaum's, locals report a steady flow of commerce and friendship.
The notice notes the weather a year ago with a fair day and a high of 46. It promotes Laxative Bromo Quinine as a one day cure for a cold and features the signature E. W. GROVE with a 25c price.
An official report compares pneumonia to tuberculosis as a major killer. It notes pneumonia affects the elderly and infants, and stresses prevention through fresh air and avoiding exposure to cold and crowding in poorly ventilated spaces. Open windows and ventilation are encouraged for treatment and prevention.
A historic overview cites high daily electricity use and vast investments across the electrical industry. It notes billions in annual expenditure for equipment and services and a planned Electrical Prosperity Week from November 29 to December 4 to spur national prosperity.
The first in a series of card parties was held yesterday afternoon in the Eagles club rooms. Hostesses were Mesdames F. H. Flammer and J. P. Rupp. Eighteen tables of cinch were played. Prizes went to Mesdames J. W. Grenzle, M. H. Stoll, Oscar Jeide and V. Viner.
The Women's Union of Tabernacle Baptist hosts Mrs J F Saltz at 813 Caledonia tomorrow afternoon. The Women's Auxiliary of Christ Episcopal meets at Mrs Charles Rawlinson 815 South Seventeenth at 2 30 pm tomorrow with officer elections. First Baptist Ladies’ Industrial society entertains Mrs J C Clark at 1325 Vine Thursday afternoon with aides A J Lewis and H M Schaffer assisting. West Avenue Methodist bazaar at church parlors tomorrow afternoon and evening with a chicken pie supper.
Mr. and Mrs. Charles Rossberg hosted a dinner on Monday for their daughter Ethel s thirteenth birthday. Guests included Esther Schnick Emma Miller Edna Hogan Irene Houska Helen Duerrwachter Elsie Baum Anna Affeldt Ellen Wood. The table featured a cake with thirteen tapers and gifts were given.
To the patrons of the Hub Cafe. Owing to the death of Mr. Herman Noll our place will be closed until Friday afternoon December 3. John Noll.
Guidance emphasizes building physical condition in children, proper food and sleep, treating weak areas like diseased tonsils and adenoids, and securing life insurance against pneumonia and tuberculosis for greater joy in life.
A planned secret banquet for the first and second football teams at La Crosse state normal school was revealed. President F. A. Cotton Physical Director Carl B. South Assistant Coach J. M. Moore and Regent William Wolfe were named in reports as organizers.
The Swedish steamship Sabrine was torpedoed by a submarine off Copenhagen. The crew were landed at Emden after the attack.
The dress features figured taffeta with hem-stitched batiste collar and cuffs and stands out with contrasting buttons in black velvet or satin. It has a removable front shaping, a slightly circular skirt with a pretty flare, and requires about 5% yards of 36 inch silk for mid sizes with extra material for trim.
Springfield dispatch reports Massachusetts hunters killed 928 deer this season. The largest was a 40 pound ten point buck and the smallest a six ty pound doe, reflecting a wide variety of sizes across the harvest.
Advertisement touts Eck mans Alterative as a non narcotic remedy for tuberculosis. It cites rest fresh air pure food and hygienic living as essential and claims the lime salt based formula aids relief and possible recovery. Sold by Geo E Mariner Chas E Beyschlag and leading druggists Seckman Laboratory Philadelphia.
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