County officials tour Chicago Milwaukee roads inspection
The La Crosse road and bridge committee and county officials returned from a trip to Chicago and Milwaukee to inspect roads under heavy traffic. The party included County Clerk Bert A Jolivette Chairman R W Davis Road Commissioner John Hintgen and several supervisors. The Hardy Bridge on West Salem road should be finished in about thirty days weather permitting. Five workers built the bridge amid some complaints of delays. Rev Knutson of North La Crosse leaves for a Norwegian churches conference in Chicago for two to three days.
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Chicago
Milwaukee
la Crosse
Bert A. Jolivette
R. W. Davis
John Hintgen
Orrin Fletcher
Adolph Nuttleman
A. N. Moore
William Schams
William Sterandt
L. C. Holm
Cook County
Milwaukee County
Fighting follows military control of Santo Domingo
Washington December 5 establishment of American military government in Santo Domingo was attended by fighting in which several marines were injured. Eleven Dominicans were killed and six wounded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Santo Domingo
Washington
Public library buildings urged for dances and meetings
Miss Lutie Stearns former travelling representative of the Wisconsin Library commission urges that public libraries be turned over to the public for dances and political meetings. She says public dances should be held in libraries in addition to other entertainment and favors staging political meetings there to encourage audiences to go directly from politics to books.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madison
Wis
Lutie
Stearns
Wisconsin Library Commission
England Seeks War Council To Lead Finish Of War
London reports confirm England’s drive to reconstruct the government into a compact war council to oversee war power. David Lloyd George pushes for stronger war leadership while Prime Minister Asquith resists potential reduction to figurehead, amid cabinet crisis rumors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
England
Britain
David Lloyd George
Asquith
War Council
Lloyd George
Musicians Gift Birthday Smoke To E E Dow
Several members of the Andre orchestra visited the home of fellow musician E E Dow at 710 Division Street on Monday afternoon. They presented a birthday cigar box and stayed for a birthday dinner before leaving for evening engagements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andre Orchestra
E. E. Dow
Division Street
Mr. Dow
Mrs Carl N Langenbach Hosts Bridge Club Meeting
Mrs Carl N Langenbach welcomed the Monday Afternoon Bridge club to her home at 925 South Third Street yesterday. Prizes were won by Miss Anna Pamperin and Mrs Burt C Smith.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl N. Langenbach
South Third Street
Anna Pamperin
Burt C. Smith
Christ Episcopal Bazaar Preparations Highlight Social Gatherings
Mrs. Harry J. Hirshheimer hosted twelve ladies at coffee on Monday to aid Christ Episcopal church guild bazaar plans for the Majestic building sale Saturday. Mrs. B. E. McCormick helped pour. Mrs. Cameron L. Baldwin hosted fourteen ladies at luncheon with bazaar workers yesterday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry J. Hirshheimer
South Fifteenth Street
Christ Episcopal Church Guild
Majestic Building
B. E. McCormick
Cameron L. Baldwin
Local residents return from travels and visits
Miss Bertha Locher returns home to 932 Redfield street after an extended absence. Edwin M. Johnson returns to Madison to resume University of Wisconsin studies after Thanksgiving recess with his parents. Mrs Carrie Drake and Emma visit from St Paul at 1322 South Fifth street returning home yesterday. Mr and Mrs J N Moncrieff return from Winona. An art needle work display by Miss Edna Simonton at 1215 King, Wednesday to Saturday, December 9.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bertha Locher
Redfield Street
Edwin M. Johnson
South Sixth Street
Madison
University of Wisconsin
Carrie Drake
Emma
Mary Lain
South Fifth Street
St. Paul
J. N. Moncrieff
Winona
Edna Simonton
King
Good Samaritans to Meet at Mrs Dickens Home
The Good Samaritans will be entertained Wednesday afternoon at the home of Mrs. H. T. Dickens, 225 North Fourteenth Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
8. T. Dickens
North Fourteenth Street
Marriage of Miss Clara Poehling and Henry A Knight
Miss Clara Poehling and Henry A Knight of Galesville were united in marriage at eight o'clock yesterday evening. The ceremony took place at the home of the bride's brother, John Poehling, 1215 South Ninth Street, performed by Rev. J. E. Watson of the West Avenue Methodist church. Attendants included Mrs. John.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clara Poehling
Henry A Knight
Galesville
John Poehling
South Ninth Street
J. E. Watson
West Avenue Methodist Church
John
Gray's Yerba Santa Promoted By Local Druggist
Advertisement praises Gray's Yerba Santa as a cheap effective cough and cold remedy sold by Chas Beyschlag at 53 Main. Poehling and Joseph Poehling notes a local move as Mr and Mrs Knight depart on the Northwestern to Chicago and plan to reside in Galesville with Knight employed as a railroad conductor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Poehling
Joseph Poehling
Knight
Northwestern
Chicago
Galesville
Northwestern Railroad
Regular Child Welfare Circle Meets at President's Home
The Child Welfare Circle held its monthly meeting Monday at Mrs. George H. Bretnall's home at 512 South Fourteenth Street due to an ongoing Art Exhibit at the library. Programs included Miss Howard's talk on Mothers Plays and Mrs. Salter's discussion on clothing schoolgirls, plus a National Mothers' congress note on Child's First Habit. The next meeting is set for January 8 at the library since New Year’s Day falls on the regular date.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George H. Bretnall
South Fourteenth Street
Miss Howard
John P. Salter
James A. Fairchild
National Mothers’ Congress
Welfare Circle
Engebretson Daughter Clave lyn Weds Derr in Minneapolis
Mr and Mrs Edward Engebretson announce the marriage of their daughter Clave lyn Engebretson to Mr Leslie E Derr on November 28 in Minneapolis. Rev Harry Dieman of the First Congregational church presided and local friends attended. Mrs Derr, a La Crosse normal school graduate, has been teaching in Hegg Wisconsin. Mr Derr is the son of the La Crosse city sealer.
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Edward Engebretson
Gillette Street
Datcher
Clavelyn
Leslie E. Derr
E. H. Derr
Main Street
Minneapolis
Miss Engebretson
Mr. Derr
Derr
Harry Dieman
First Congregational Church of
Rawstrons Host Choir Members at South Ninth Home
Prof and Mrs F W Rawstron entertained the Baptist church choir at their home on South Ninth street last evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. W. Rawstron
the Baptist Church
South Ninth Street
Yeomen officers elected and dance Tuesday
Local news notes list the Yeomen election of officers and a Tuesday dance. Attendees include John E. McConnell who traveled to Madison for a state supreme court session and Treble Clef Co. entertainers at First Baptist and Charles G. Anderson and A. P. Keely events in Hudson, La Crosse, and nearby towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John E. McConnell
Madison
State Supreme Court
Trebie Clef Co
First Baptist Church
Harry W. Devine
Chicago
Board of Public Works
Presbyterian Church
James Thompson
Frank Reidell
Bangor
C. C. Mosher
Avon Street
St. Paul's
Charles Goebler
Portland
Ore
John Costley
State Street
Treble Clef Co
Charles G. Anderson
A. P. Keely
Hudson
Wis
la Crosse
H. B. Norton
Winona
A. L. Mosher
West Salem
P. D. Young
Prosper
Minn
H. G. Karow
G. O. Graves
Viroqua
J. G. Rosholt
Mabel Rosholt
Mabel
Gateway City Transfer Co
Bert A
Copperplate quilt 114 years old remains in good condition
Mrs Harold Dodge of West Woodbury Vermont preserves a copperplate quilt from 114 years ago in durable condition. The item reflects period craftsmanship and local history through its intact state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold Dodge
West Woodbury, Vt
Miss Angel to Speak on Pottery at Washburn Exhibit
Miss Rena Angel, director of the art department at the state normal school, will give an illustrated talk on pottery at the Washburn library art exhibit at 8:15 Wednesday evening. She will demonstrate how pottery is built up.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Angel
Rena Angel
The
State Normal School
Washburn Library
Miss Angel
Normal Seniors Plan Big Vodvil at Local Normal
The Normal Senior class resumes after Thanksgiving to promote vodvil ticket sales for a December 15 show. Dr Willard Colman leads solicitation across the school with a five pound candy prize for top seller and townspeople expected to attend. Funds go to the student aid fund and the employment bureau. Eclectic Debating Society spurs largest attendance with cider and doughnuts during a bi weekly meeting and recruitment drive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willard Colman
Eclectic Debating Society
Normal School
Whisky’s Downfall Cited In Domestic Scene
The column notes liquor has ruined many men and that a wife can easily knock out her drunken husband, reflecting on household dangers and social caution about alcohol.
Foreword on Wisconsin Anti Tuberculosis Christmas Seal Campaign
A Wisconsin Anti Tuberculosis association meeting in Milwaukee November 24 25 featured talks by nurses social workers teachers and executives on open air schools factory efficiency and sanatorium care. Miss Cons tance Hayes was named president with Willowbrook sanatorium Kenosha and Judge Karel spoke on tuberculosis efforts. The campaign relies entirely on Christmas Seal fundraising and penny donations from children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wisconsin Anti-Tuberculosis Association
Milwaukee
Bradford
Kenosha
E. Hammett
Wisconsin Parents’ and Teachers’ Association
Frank M. Wicks
Westinghouse Lamp Company
United States Service
Washington
Wicks
Muirdale
Wauwatosa
Milwaukee County
Karel
Juvenile Court of
Miss Hayes
Constance Hayes
St. Francis Hospital
Dr. Evans
Gray
Fresh Air Hospital of
Chicago
Good Angels
Wisin Anti-Tuberculosis Society
Danderine Promises Quick Stop to Hair Loss Dandruff
A 25 cent bottle of Danderine is advertised to stop hair loss and remove dandruff. The ad claims scalp irritation improves after several applications and that no dandruff remains.
Milwaukee group fights TB with roaming health program
A dedicated team operates from the University Extension in Milwaukee year round to combat tuberculosis across Wisconsin. They travel by car with a moving picture show, give health talks, train nurses, staff schools, factories, and homes, and publish health bulletins statewide. Funds for the coming year come from penny Christmas seal sales. A Glasgow firm hires forty woman cab drivers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
University Extension Department
Milwaukee
United States
No Trouble to Remove Superfluous Hair
A brief tip describes a painless method to remove hair using a paste of water powder and delatone applied to the skin for 2 to 3 minutes then rubbed off. It claims hairs vanish without skin damage if real delatone is used.
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Oregon
Wisconsin
John C. Burns
Tetley, Sletten and
Dahl Funeral Directors
South 6Th Street
Caledonia St
Motor Service
W.F. Strauss
Pear St
A. J. Ness
Sweler
Optometrist
Pearl St. la Crosse
R. Braun
Pearl St
Oak Ridge
Matt Frisch
Jobs Hoffmann & Sons
Fee
John Hoffman & Sons Co
the Fashion Shop
F. A. Reiman
Fifth and Main Streets
H. St. Burroughs
Grand Crossing Farm
Vine Street
City News
Junketers
Sochty
Be& A
Mik. Dow
Bridge Club
Samaritans
Ivory
Irvine's
Main St
of the People
Chas. Beyschlag
Main
Derr-Engebretson
Wisconsin- Minnesota Light and Power Co
Mgr
Americas
RED Cross
Tide
Glasgow
Fred Kroner Hardware Co
Third Street
Bet
Main and Pearl
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