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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Dec 06, 1913
Page
4
Niagara headline recounts P. G. Ulmen nearly hitting a deer with his car. The dazed animal stood in the road under bright lights, Ulmen braked and swerved, the fender struck the deer and it was only slightly injured.
A Jackson Missouri family reports a ten month old daughter covered from head to foot with red spots turning to bloody sores found relief after using Cuticura Soap and Ointment. They claim after a few days the child slept better and after one week was totally well. August F. Bartels signs the letter dated November 25 1912.
To remove dandruff and prevent dry thin and falling hair the ad promotes frequent shampoos with Cuticura Soap and occasional dressings with Cuticura Ointment. It claims to ease itching and irritation and promote growth, selling through druggists and dealers with free samples and a Skin Book offer.
Lyman H. Howe's camera man dangled over a fathomless abyss on a quarter inch rope as a pulley failed during filming for the Grand Canyon scenes to be shown at the La Crosse Theater. The peril intensified with creaking ropes and swaying above the void, yet the photographer survived to recount the fear and life flash before him.
Margaret Anglin begins a series of Shakespeare revivals at the La Crosse Theater on Wednesday December 19 in leading roles. Her productions feature extensive scenery costumes and stage effects with a renowned supporting company including Fuller Mellish Ian MacLaren Eric Blind Ruth Holt Bouicault Lillian Thurgate Max Moentesole and others. A public reception on stage accompanies the event.
The Majestic Theater presents a two reel film showing the Elgin watch factory in Elgin Illinois. The Elgin observatory there determines the correct time and this exhibit invites local high school and normal school students along with city jewelers to attend.
Chicago December 6 train robbers believed to board the Lake Shore and Michigan Southern at Toledo looted an express car of merchandise valued around 5000 dollars. The stash included furs plumes and silks. The raiders entered by cutting a door and escaped early today. Ralph Holcomb night agent of the United States Express reported the robbery and detectives were assigned to the case.
A philosophical aphorism noting that inactivity causes less harm than an active person who provokes unnecessary trouble.
Miss Clara Price an 18 year old girl in Tomah Wisconsin was badly burned when a can of paint thawed on a heated stove exploded. The hot contents ignited clothing and spread flames quickly. She ran to a neighbor’s home where Mrs C Verick suffered burns trying to beat out the fire. Firemen arrived promptly as the family endured severe burns and shock.
Engineers report the north side round house and related facilities of the Chicago Milwaukee St Paul railroad near completion. About half the workers have been laid off as work winds down with additions to the structure and ash pits rebuilt. Rumor suggests an ice house may follow within six to twelve months.
American Poultry promises practical poultry farming success with full how to guides on housing, egg yield, disease prevention, incubators, and showing. A special offer includes a free 200 page poultry book with annual or three year subscriptions, plus a six month trial. Savoy Building Wilkes-Barre, Pa.
The advertisement claims Hood's Sarsaparilla nourishes and sustains health by increasing red blood cells and defending against disease. It asserts weak, pale people have watery blood and that the tonic floods the body with rich blood, restoring color and vitality.
Mrs. Jacob Hole of 1997 Berlin Street hosted a pleasant Thursday afternoon gathering with friends Mesdames R. Knight, P. Mallon, O. Hagen, N. Rund, O. Julesburg, B. E. Steen, Wittenberg, M. Olson, C. Staff, J. Grislid, F. Hagen, P. C. Bruland, J. Erickson, S. Sletten, J. C. Blystad, M. Lauman, A. Lee, N. Haugen, and Nettie Henry attending.
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