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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Dec 05, 1910
Page
2
Robert Edeson stars in Where the Trail Divides at the La Crosse theater Saturday night December 10. The drama, inspired by Will Lillibridge’s novel, explores interracial marriage and the Indian white question through How Landor a full blooded Sioux Indian.
The production of Brewster's Mil lions at the La Crosse theater Friday December 9 marks a notable event as it introduces a new dramatic work to local audiences.
Frederick Thompson, founder of New York's Hippodrome and Luna Park, selects Brewster's Millions as the dramatization to showcase his producing prowess on stage. The choice aligns with his reputation for grand, spectacular productions and promises a vehicle worthy of his endeavors.
The celebrated Mountain Ash Male chorus of Wales appears at the La Crosse theater tonight. Led by a prominent citizen the visit is welcomed by city and country audiences. Besides Southern melodies like Old Black Joe they sing big choruses enjoyed by both the public and critics.
Snow blanketed Saturday night and Sunday as Alber's polar bears planned to be shown at the Majestic theater. The article notes locals from La Crosse recalling a cold spell and a witty line about ill winds bringing no good as families gathered for the event.
The bears reached La Crosse from Kansas City late Saturday night and were placed in cages in front of the Majestic building for close-range viewing by local residents.
The Deacon to Be Liberally Support will be staged again at the La Crosse Theatre on Thursday in December for the benefit of the Associated Charities. The Knights and Ladies of Honor present the five act comedy with the same cast as before and expect stronger performance using excellent material. Proceeds fund Christmas dinners for the poor and aim to help many families.
The government will initiate negotiations with revolutionary leaders to suspend hostilities. Pressure on President Diaz mounts from officials and independents to grant amnesty to political prisoners as the revolutionists acknowledge they are virtually crushed.
Porch climbers stole jewelry worth 2000 dollars from the home of Crawford P. Fairbanks vice president of the Terre Haute Brewing company in Terre Haute Indiana last night.
A concise claim links enjoyment of classical music and limburger cheese to being educated. It suggests cultural refinement and tasting experience depend on knowledge or training to appreciate both arts.
Jos Robert an old settler of Brinkman Ridge Vernon county Wisconsin died at his home Friday morning at 1 oclock aged nearly 80 He was a retired farmer born in Austria Bohemia December 10 1830 and came to the United States forty years ago Surviving are his widow four sons Alois Frank Wenzel Karl and a daughter Mrs William John Funeral services will be held at the house Monday at 1 oclock Rev Andreas officiating with Edward Olsen in charge Burial will follow in Brinkman Ridge cemetery
Gustave and Leanora School visit sister in Chicago. Winona County Sunday School association members hosted services at M E church. Jacob Castle of La Crosse visits Kemp family. Sunday school at M FE church next Sunday at 2. Grand ball at Centennial hall on Monday evening Dec 19. Robert Dickson visits daughter in Minnesota City. Mrs. Charles Dalton of Clairmont visits town. O P Clinton at Missionary Convention in La Crosse. D H Baker ships stock to Chicago. Mr and Mrs Geo Heck from St Paul relocate to Main Street residence.
President Charles R. Van Hise outlines in the Alumni Magazine a push to raise university income and fund new buildings in the coming legislature session. He urges a mill tax increase, dormitories, a high school model for teacher training, library wing, extension division, medical building, and farm for seed grain development among other projects.
Modern hair care drives sage tea demand as druggists note buyers seeking old fashioned hair growth and color. Wyeth's Sage and Sulphur adds sulphur for dandruff and scalp irritation and sells for 50 cents to 1 dollar a bottle through druggists or direct from Wyeth Chemical Co. at 74 Cortlandt Street, New York.
In a brief Yorkshire Observer item a remark on marriage and social propriety is cited from Mr Punch. The piece highlights a gentleman’s suggestion regarding his former housekeeper and a parallel position, reflecting satirical commentary of the period.
Pensions circulated Sunday urging Senator La Follette to nominate William A. Devine to be postmaster in place of the late Judge E. W. Keyes. Devine, 25 years in the postal service and head of the civil service board, is a Democrat. Prof. R. B. Anderson, acting postmaster and ally of Senator Stevenson, is also a candidate in Madison where La Follette is favored.
Milwaukee congressman William J. Cary declares his mayoral candidacy in 1912 after leaving Washington. He releases a formal letter stating citizen endorsements as alderman sheriff and congressman led him to seek the mayoral office.
Madison Wis Dec 5 a special report notes Lieut Governor elect Tom Morris La Crosse filed a campaign expense account described as one of the most complete on record. The statement shows Morris campaign cost a total of
A donor report shows $1,250.13 in total receipts with $485.13 from the candidate personally and $765.00 raised by friends and supporters for the campaign.
New York magistrate Freschi dismissed a case against a mother who spanked her 14 year old daughter Frances Bahner using a slipper. He ruled chastisement ends at the instep and assault begins at the heel, noting the act was done in loving kindness. Frances claimed a blow to the head with the heel, which the mother denied. The mother declared I’m the mother of sixteen children and that it hurt me more than it did you.
The Eclectic Club of the state presented a program at its regular weekly gathering. Members attended and heard the planned activities outlined for the session.
A Friday program featured vocal solo by B A Stevens and a declamation by Frank Noll followed by a debate on re establishing the Canteen in the United States army. Sloggy and Mr Sullivan spoke for the affirma tive while Edwin Dahl and Don Dickerson argued the negative. the jury ruled for the negative.
Danville Illinois December 5 14 year old Tommy Brider shot and killed his 12 year old brother Herman with a shotgun at their parents home The gun was loaded by the older boy who warned Herman before pulling the trigger The fatal shot struck Herman in the head during a hunting trip preparations
An old advertisement fragment notes a reformulated version of Mrs Winslow’s Soothing Syrup with claims of relief and soothing properties. The text references a June 30 deadline and emphasizes the product as a long trusted remedy.
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