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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Dec 02, 1914
Page
5
Federal authorities are urged to allow Wisconsin stockmen to ship large consignments of sheep to packing centers to ease congestion that could threaten nearby flocks in Rock, Kenosha and Dane counties. The appeal emphasizes relieving disease risk and preserving flock health.
An advertisement promotes Dr Williams Pink Pills as a non alcoholic tonic to treat thin blood and weak nerves in women. It claims fatigue irritability sleeplessness low spirits and stomach issues improve with enriched blood and better appetite. The ad notes free booklet by mail from Dr Williams Medicine Co of Schenectady New York and drugstores carry the pills.
Wisconsin Telephone company sues in Dane county to overturn a supplementary order by the railroad commission that fixes how tolls are shared with La Crosse Telephone. The suit, like a prior one, claims the rates are confiscatory while the attorney general defends for the public. Miller Mack and Fairchild of Milwaukee represent Bell.
John G. Schafer formerly of Morris Minnesota told Chicago detectives he was robbed of 12000 after being induced to bet 100 on a race. He claimed he won then returned home and drew 4700 from a bank and mortgaged his farm for 5700 more before his supposed friends abandoned him.
A parade of residents and visitors is noted with many names and brief notes. W Ross of C J Ross family leaves for Florida for the inter season. Olaf Thompson of Lanesboro is a La Crosse visitor. A G Eddy and wife of 626 Cass street plan a San Francisco winter, returning in spring. Many others from Minn towns transact business or visit hotels. Weather slows farmers from selling produce. F R A election set for Thursday with supreme president to attend.
The Wilson Colwell Post No 38 members are asked to attend next Thursday evening for officer elections and important business. Commander O C Stevens and Adjutant W J Davidson sign the notice.
Wellington Bell, serving six months in county jail, faces possible three year detention for aiding delinquency of about forty La Crosse boys. Judge John Brindley notes Bell could be kept for three years if convicted on each count, then law would outlaw the case after that period. Other sensational charges have followed his conviction.
Consul General Harris in Stockholm reports many cotton mills in Denmark and Sweden are shut due to scarce raw material. Importers hope no disruption affects American cotton imports into neutral Scandinavian nations.
About forty friends surprised Miss May Swensen Monday night at her Midway home with a farewell party before her move to Houston Minnesota. The event featured games and music followed by a midnight supper.
A dozen men were arrested in Chicago during a crusade by clubwomen against male flirting. Detective Sergeant Michael Vaughn stopped a smiling woman and charged her with flirting and annoying men, ending the run of the crusade for now.
The Missionary society of the German Baptist church plans a 7:30 p.m. meeting at Seventh and Winnebago streets to mark its anniversary. A vocal solo by Cal verna Linse, a piano selection by Bertha Bloomer, and a reading by A Koblitz are on the program along with Rev. William Schmitt addressing the gathering and a dialogue titled Eine Gesegnethe Missions Stunde. The Woman's Auxiliary of Christ Episcopal church will meet with Mrs. Charles Rawlinson on Thursday December 10 at 815 South Seventeenth Street.
A Christmas shop at the church parlors on Saturday December 5 opens at 10 o clock. A hot dinner will be served 11:30 to 1. Home made candies and many Christmas articles will be for sale.
The Ladies' Aid society of the Norwegian Lutheran church will be entertained Thursday afternoon by Mrs. A. Bue, Mrs. N. Johnson and Miss Elsie Kolbjornsen. Refreshments will be served.
Mr and Mrs C J Ross hosted a Monday evening gathering for their son Romeo who left yesterday for Florida to spend the winter. The event included friends and relatives bidding him goodbye before his trip south.
Mrs. Mary La Rowe of Portage will winter with her daughter Mrs. W. E. Sawyer. A Japanese bazaar is planned in the normal Y. W. C. A. room on December 4 from 4 to 5 o'clock.
A party invitation mailed by Mrs. J. W. Wilson to Mrs. L. L. Barber in Toledo in 1898 was received by Mrs. Barber today.
Waupun Wisconsin December 2 parole officers struggle to place paroled inmates in outside work. Demand for common labor is weak, hindering employment offers. Prison population tops 800, with normal capacity about 725.
Mrs. Hank Tumms is reported to have foot and mouth disease and spends her days wandering the area and talking about neighbors.
Frau Rosika Schwimmer charged that U S aid through the Red Cross keeps wounded soldiers from leaving the line and continues killing. Speaking in Minneapolis under the International Equal Suffrage Association, she urged viewers to consider the costs of prolonged conflict and the fate of heroes after the war.
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