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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Dec 02, 1916
Page
4
A fragmented quotation discusses evil as both systemic and personal, arguing that disorder exists in state structure while individual ill will is a personal sentiment. It suggests removing human-made improvements and errors would leave only nourishment, reflecting Rousseau's themes of civilization and virtue.
Special report from North McGregor describes a mob of about fifteen men who burned the ferry oil shed on the river bank after demanding to run the ferry. Officials arrested leaders and others arrived later, while local crime included stolen watches from a bunk car. Nearby, John Berry died suddenly at age 80 after a long illness, with funeral at St Patrick's church. Other notes cover government fish rescue, property sales, and local housing activity.
Bloomington Wisconsin special report lists many locals and visitors gathered for Thanksgiving at Bloomington including Doris Gilli e Inez Brookins and others from Platteville Normal La Crosse Milwaukee Cassville and more. It notes funeral service details for Mrs Win Gates Sr and a sermon by Rev Snow with special music by choir and orchestra.
Fire at a Chicago cotton mill Friday likely fatally burned two men, Fateer Losko aged 27 and Joseph Kazenski, injured when an electric fan sparked the blaze. The report notes a foolish remark by a local onlookers about the incident.
A vintage advertisement touts California Syrup of Figs as a harmless laxative for children and adults. It claims coated tongues signal constipation and promises relief within hours, urging mothers to ask druggists for a 50 cent bottle and warning against counterfeits.
Mauston Wisconsin reports the drowning of sixteen year old Merman Steiner during a hunting trip with Ephram Rapp near the Lemondier river west of Tittle Bluff. An Indian lad aided rescuers but Steiner disappeared beneath the icy water. Rapp survived. Merman Steiner, a Mansion High School student, was the fifth son of Frank R Steiner.
Herman Steiner, 16, drowned near Mauston prompting his brothers John and Joe Steiner and parents to travel from New Lisbon. Local notices name numerous residents visiting Tomah and Sparta over Thanksgiving, with bets on depot work, wiring contracts, and family visits across Wisconsin.
In Grand Rapids, spending her vacation with parents Mrs. and Mrs. H. J. Macad ber, a local student division highlights a family visit amid school activities.
Misses Mary Leleht Jessie Votts and Grane Clapper shopped in Tomah Friday. Mrs Jorgenson visited Camp Douglas Friday. Robert Johnson of Camp Douglas called Friday. Mr Paul Luck of Portage transacted business here Friday. Mrs A J Wright entertains her mother Mrs P W Frye of Hartford. Archie Skeede Richard Kallies A F Peddie and Lois Hansen visited Camp Douglas Thursday. Miss Rachel Macomber, a teacher, was mentioned among locals.
Police chased a man named John Jones in Kenosha Wisconsin but paused to wait for him to return. An odd clue a set of false teeth led to Jones giving himself up claiming he preferred jail to eating without teeth.
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