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Newspaper

La Crosse Tribune

Location

La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Dec 01, 1916

Page

4

Hen Becomes Most Precious Domestic Animal After Purchase

After buying a dozen birds the speaker anticipates the hen will become the prized household animal. The tone suggests a local, domestic setting with emphasis on affection and novelty.

North Side Briefs and Visitor Notes in Madison Area

North Side residents and visitors listed include O'Neil Shoe Store week prices at 2.59, Robert Ritter away in Trempealeau, Thomas Skemp back in Madison, Miss Carrie Opsahl in Middleton weekend, Marcus Byerg visiting in Minneapolis, Ole Halvorson returning to Bangor, Carl Ruad and George Halvorson in from Holmen and Bangor respectively, Miss Charlotte Lumie in West Salem, Sampson visitors from White Salmon to G E Sampson’s home, Mrs Earnest Warner visiting Sugar Loaf, Albert Neuman visiting near Winona, and Melvin Chase from Madison stopping by on Thursday.

O'Neil Robert Ritter Trempealeau Thomas Skemp Madison North Side Carrie Opsahl Middleton Wis Marcus Byerg Minneapolis Kane Street Ole Halvorson Fargo N. D Bangor Carl Ruad Holmen George Halvorson Charlotte Lumiey West Salem Co. P. Sampson G. E. Sampson Earnest Warner Caledonia Street Sugar Loaf Minn Albert Neuman Berlin Street Winona Melvin Chase

Four Ferries to Operate on River at McGregor Iowa

In the opening of the navigation season four ferries will run between North McGregor and Prairie du Chien with licenses granted to B C Rosencranz J F Barton and Joseph Zimmerman. Captain George Freeman’s long running ferry Rob Roy continues licensed for a year.

McGregor Prairie du Chien Rob Roy Henry H. Buckman Mississippi

Tanlac touted as life long remedy claims strong relief from stomach ills

A testimonial from Mrs. L. Burrill of Fond du Lac praises Tanlac for easing years of stomach trouble gas sour stomach and nerves claiming better sleep appetite and strength. The ad notes Tanlac is sold by C. A. Begun's PDrug Store and by Geo. H. Seidel in Sparta and G. C. Groezinger in Bangor.

Fond du Lac Tanlac C. A. Begun Pdrug Geo. H. Seidel Sparta G. C. Groezinger Bangor

Coast submarine contracts awarded to three builders

The Navy Department awarded eighteen coast submarines at Electric Boat $697,990 each, six at Lake Torpedo Boat $694,000 each, and three at California Ship Building $698,090 each. Additional contracts were issued for a 4-ton submarine to Electric Boat at $1,189,000 and a 40-ton boat to Lake Torpedo Boat at $1,195,900.

Washington Navy Department Electric Boat Company Lake Torpedo Boat Company California Ship Building Company Department

Buenos Aires weighs U S aid for harbor and rail projects

Argentina's Minister of Public Works Torello may accept U S financial assistance to restart key public works stalled by World War II. The offer, routed through Dr Richard P Strong, involves investors linked to Carlos A Tornquist aiming to fund Buenos Aires harbor improvements and state railways.

Charles P. Stewart United Press Buenos Aires Torello United States Richard P. Strong Carlos A. Tornquist

Card of Thanks for Sympathy and Services

In appreciation of the sympathy shown us during our sorrow for our departed brother and uncle we express sincere gratitude. We are grateful for the kind services by Rev Myhbre the choir and for the floral offerings. GNAT SNOGNELAND MR AND MRS RIPPE AND FAMILY.

Myhbre

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When two people exchange angry words the individual who remains calm and self controlled gains the advantage through restraint and composure.

North Ridgers Visit La Crosse in Community Notes

North Ridge Minnesota notes list visits and local happenings. Names include Paul Lessin Fred Lisch Jr. Herman Thesing Anton Thesing John Flanigan Kate Thesing Helen Flanigan Katherine Flanigan Mary Esselman Anna Thesing and others. Activities cover visits shoppers and hospital news plus a Ladies Auxiliary event.

North Ridge Minn Paul Lessin la Crosse Fred Lisch, Jr Nadine Fred Schroeder Grandview Hospital Sheriff Parr Winona Ladies’ Auxiliary Ernest Viers Mesdames Herman Thesing Anton Thesing John Flanigan Kate Thesing Helen Katherine Flanigan Mary Esselman Anna Thesing Ben Nissahike Chicago Brennan Pickwick Philip Papenfuss Helen Karsten Emile Karsten Clarence Smith Money Creek Nels Briesarth Arthur Clow Gus Emily Mike Clark Susie Boldt Sam Lee Lucy Abe Vier Dakota Theodore Sunde Farmers of the American Society of Equity Creamery S. Joseph Charles Voss Theodore Lessin Rosa Vollbrecht Lillie Steinfeld Nakota Arthur Crow Gus Emily’s Vern Yolton Asa Donaldson Minneapolis Fred Tisch Herb Wollbrecht Paul Zenke Wiliam Esselman Mary Bertha Albrecht Herbert Stedman Nodin Fred Thesing Fred Gordes Lucy Lee L. Williams Tom Bordes Montana Carson

Former Pastor Rheinfrank Spends Thanksgiving in City

Rev. George C. Rheinfrank of Chicago, once pastor of the First German Methodist Church here, dined with William Bauman at 1625 Madison and later with Mr and Mrs Charles Schaefer at 2690 Cass. He has spent ten years on the chautauqua circuit with Redpath and will speak at Onalaska while in town staying with Rev. Edwin C. Dixon and wife.

George C. Richeinfrank Chicago First German Methodist Church William Bauman Madison Street Charles KE. Schaefer Cass Street Rheinfrank Chautauqua Redpath Bureau Onalaska City Edwin C. Dixon

Deutscher Verein Hosts Dancing Party at Germania Hall

The Deutscher Verein will host a dancing party for members tonight at Germania hall from eight until twelve o'clock.

The Deutscher Verein Germania Hall

Manning Son Born at La Crosse Hospital

Captain and Mrs J A Manning announce the birth of their son Menilla at La Crosse hospital this morning. Mrs Manning formerly Miss Effie Long, is staying with her parents Mr and Mrs W P Long 1330 Vine street. Captain Manning serves in the United States army and is stationed at Manila.

la Crosse Hospital J. A. Manning Menilla Manning Effie Long W. P. Long Vine Street Captain Manning United States Army Manila

Presbyterian church bazaar show to be held December 7

The ladies of the Presbyterian church plan their annual bazaar show on Thursday December 7 at Miss Effie Brandt's home 226 South Eighth Street. The event precedes the society's Christmas bazaar each year.

The Presbyterian Church Effie Brandt South Eighth Street

City visitors register at Great Northern hotel

Mr and Mrs W A Percival and James Stone visit Chicago this week and register at the Great Northern hotel. Paul T Schulze of Independence Wis visits Thanksgiving with his family at Mr and Mrs Otto Muenster. Milton Rolfing of Colesburg Iowa also stays at the Muenster home for Thanksgiving. Roy Nuelbach of Kansas City a St Thomas Military School senior in Minneapolis is guest of Dr and Mrs George F Hauser for the vacation. Mrs Charles Yost Miss Blanche Yost and Fred Weltzin and George Knattick of Minneapolis stay with Mrs Leo Bennett at 1702 Wood Street.

W. A. Percival James Stone Chicago Great Northern Paul T. Schulze Independence Wis Otto Muenster Milton Rolfing Colesburg Iowa Muenster Roy Nuelbach Kansas City St. Thomas Military School Minneapolis George F. Hauser Charles Yost Blanche Yost Fred Weltzin George Knattick Leo Bennett Wood Street

Missionary Dr Cora Simpson to Visit La Crosse Churches

Dr Cora Simpson mission field secretary of the Methodist church arrives tomorrow at noon and will speak in the First Methodist parlors about her medical missionary work in China. She will preach Sunday morning at Caledonia Street Methodist church and speak again in the evening.

Cora Simpson Methodist Church City First Methodist Church la Crosse Pr. Simpson China Simpson Caledonia Street Methodist Church

Cascarets Advertises Laxative For All Ages

A vintage ad promotes Cascarets as a cheerful laxative claim to cleanse liver and bowels. It promises relief from headaches, bad breath, sour stomach, biliousness, coated tongue, sallowness, and gases, with a 10 cent box pitched for children and adults alike.

Thirteen Birthday Dinner for Harold Bangs Berg

Harold Bangs Berg at 1311 King Street hosted seven friends for a birthday dinner and movie outing. The guests included Mark and John Esch, Billy Hurtgen, Joe Evans, Carl Norbeck, Gordon Kerr, and Clinton Peterson.

Harold Bangsberg King Street Mark John Esch Billy Hurtgen Joe Evans Carl Norbeck Gordon Kerr Clinton Peterson

Thanksgiving Dinner Hosted by Mrs. Furstman

Mrs James M Furstman of 120 South Tenth street hosted a Thanksgiving day dinner at one o clock. Seven covers were laid and chrysanthemums formed the room decorations.

James M. Furstman South Tenth Street

Eva Gayman and Ray J L Pickenson Wed at First Methodist

Miss Eva Gayman and Ray J L Pickenson of this city married Friday at 11 30 am in the parsonage of the First Methodist church. Rev E C Dixon performed the ceremony with Blanche Gayman and David Dickenson as attendants. The couple left for a short wedding trip.

Eva Gayman Ray J L. Pickenson First Methodist Church E. C. Dixon Blanche Gayman David Dickenson

Bethel Lutheran Young People to Meet Friday

Rev. O. F. Paulson and Mrs. Paulson entertain Bethel Lutheran church Young People in the church parlors Friday evening. Rev. Finch A. Clarke of North Presbyterian church will be the speaker.

O. F. Paulson Young People’s Society Bethel Lutheran Church Finch A. Clarke North Presbyterian Church

Y W C A Notes Board Dines With Chicago Field Secretary

The Y W C A board of directors was hosted at lunch today at the association building to meet Miss Esther Anderson from Chicago, field secretary of the Central field. An informal reception tonight offers members a chance to meet her. Twenty five were treated to Thanksgiving dinner at the Y W C A with games and music providing entertainment.

Young Women's Christian Association Association Esther Anderson Chicago Miss Anderson

Yeomen election and dance headline brief

Yeomen election of officers and a dance were scheduled for Tuesday. S J Bolton traveled to Kansas City for an Interstate Commerce Commission hearing on a freight rate case for the traffic bureau of the Chamber of Commerce. William Warmington returned to Winona after visiting friends in the city.

Yeomen S. J. Bolton Kansas City Interstate Commerce Commission Traffic Bureau Chamber of Commerce William Warmington Winona Arthur L. Strum Normal School Aberdeen S. D la Crosse Herald O'Brien Brownsville Minn Bertha Fladager Natalie Fladager Lucille Verda Idella Johnson Spring Grove la Crosse County R. S. Cowie Whitehall Wis Normal Field E. A. Jefferson Sparta J. T. Bettinger Tomah

Thanksgiving Day in La Crosse

United States Attorney Arthur Maiberger returns to La Crosse after Thanksgiving with family. Judge Higbee and Alfred Harrison come back from Viroqua where Vernon county circuit court was held. A. E. Ashbrook visits from Madison. County Clerk Bert Jolivette and road and bridge committee depart for Indiana to study road oil methods and best oils for La Crosse county roads for several days.

la Crosse United States Arthur Maiberger Watertown Wis Edward C. Higbee Alfred Harrison Viroqua Vernon County la Crosse County Madison Bert A. Jolivette Indiana Jolivette Hoosier State

Danderine Promises Thick Glossy Hair For All

An advertising pitch extols Knowlton's Danderine claiming a 25 cent bottle makes hair thick fluffy and lustrous while banishing dandruff and itching. It promises visible fullness in ten minutes and new hair growth after two weeks, urging widespread drugstore purchase and use.

Knowlton

Also Mentioned on This Page

John C. Burns Tetley, Sletten and Dahl Funeral Directors South 6Th Street Caledonia St Motor Service Hoeschler Hoeschler Bros Ellis E. Langdon Jay St la Crosse Hat Works Main Street Dallas Texas Marnelia Petroleum Company Southeastern Chicago and Burlington Santa Claus Fashton Shop F. A. Reiman Burroughs Grand Crossing Farm Chase A. J. Ness Sweler Optometrist Pearl St. la Crosse, Wis Morris & Hartwell Lawyers North Side Briefs M’gregor North McGregor Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul Company Bickel Wisconsin Peter Schumacher Joseph Peikert la Salle Ill Peikert Young Clifford Oleson New Orleans Davenport Aviation School W. H.C. Elwell Dpd. Bickel Faye Elwell Fred Sloane Minerva Sloane Taniac Gnat Snogneland MR. and Mrs. Rippe the Watch House of Irvine’s Main St North Ridgers Mannings Bazaar Dickenson Gayman
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