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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Dec 07, 1908
Page
4
Sidney Dawson seeks the person who fed his St Bernard poison and glass mixed in food last week. The dog, once among the city's finest, wandered away then fell ill and died two days later. Residents fear more animals have been poisoned on the island.
Otto Granke former meat market owner and current transfer line operator purchases Fransen Market at 833 Rose Street. He plans a strictly cash market with low prices, aiming to open one of the largest markets in the city and offer continuous fish supplies. Granke expects to take possession Monday December 7 and continue selling in the butcher business alongside.
Miss Selma Swenson hosted a card party at Rose and Gould streets in honor of Miss Agnes Weiler on her birthday. Guests included Elma Christenson Anna Wisland Minnie Newberg Lena Christenson Sophia Wisland Kia Loomis Anna Moe Hazel Halstead Minnie Rowley Tillie Medwidsky Vernie Weiler Myrtle Selma and Lillian Swenson. Young men present were H Strettnatter Harry Rogers Chas Medwidsky B Smith Oscar Johnston L Peck A Carr J McGibbon om Grundian R Shaft and H Wie. A midnight supper followed for a very enjoyable evening.
A reflective saying emphasizes merit over rank, noting that a person who scorns duties will not reach a higher role than his duties permit. The aphorism frames ambition as grounded in responsibility and effort.
A home made hair tonic recipe promises better results at a lower cost than commercial products. Mix equal parts alcohol and water with an ounce of Beta Quinol, shake well, and apply. Optional use of bay rum. Beta Quinol available from druggists with alcohol or bay rum.
A revived old style remedy in a newspaper ad promotes a home tonic for indigestion sour stomach and belching. It lists one ounce of Cinchona compound one ounce of Prosene compound and half a pint of sherry wine to be mixed and taken before meals with a tea spoonful in water. Claims include quick relief after the first dose.
McKinley Relief Corps hosts a card party and box social at the G A R rooms in the courthouse. Caledonia M E church Ladies Aid bazaar set for Thursday Dec 10 at Fjelstad's hall Caledonia and St Paul. Mrs Peter Fishback recovering after St Francis hospital operation. Miss Manda Ladin returns home after visit with Rose Street family. B B D club entertainment at Woodman hall deemed a success. Mrs P Weiner returns from Cochran Wis after visit. Mrs W Lyman and Mrs F Teller attend funeral of Mrs H Rice French Island. Miss Callie Hoard resigns Rose Street position leaving for Taylor Millinery or Denver. Central division Ladies Sewing Society meets at Mrs S S Post home. Miss E Lessing of Taylor Millinery leaves for Wabasha. Mr E Metsming of Grand Rapids visiting. Mr Charles St Clair of Watertown S D visiting George Phillips home. George B Marvin Jr learns his father in San Diego Cal is critically ill.
The Norwegian M. E. church will host a welcome reception for Reverend J. Olsen Tuesday evening at the church located at the corner of Sill and Berlin streets.
A man who shows strong devotion to his wife is labeled soft by neighbors, while those who are less affectionate are called brut. The comment reflects social judgments on marital affection.
The article describes a Wisconsin auto roads publication with drawings by local students and club emblems. It notes La Crosse Auto Mobile association receiving the first Wisconsin Auto Guide blue book, listing 5688 owners, addresses, machines, laws, garages, maps, and road guides. It praises Wisconsin scenery, liberal laws, and ample roads for motorists with caveats about road quality in some areas.
The High School Annual will be published by December 19 under Professor Hodson. The staff lists Fi h Shaw as editor-in-chief, Mis sistant editor, Fredd advertising manager, and Karl Reich as business manager. Departments led by Athletics Tourtellette Declamation and others feature a redesigned cover.
The article explains fish houses on the Black River must have a 24 inch by 20 inch hole to admit light and allow easier spearing. It notes slough conditions affect fish size and field size for safety and practicality.
The Social and Debating society of the North Presbyterian church met at Mrs. Fred A. Haller’s home to debate if baseball or football is more dangerous. A unanimous verdict found football more dangerous. A Christmas social is planned for the meeting before Christmas.
Sheriff-elect William Duncan opposes sending prisoners outside the jail walls to work on county buildings. He says allowing outside work would risk tool smuggling and escapes, and he expects opposition when the county board discusses abolishing the stonepile on December 29.
W. C. Campbell, brother of Mrs. Allen F. Read, went to Denver to enter a plea of insanity for Mrs. Read who faced extortion threats against Denver socialite Genevieve Phipps. He arrived with evidence claiming Mrs. Read acted as a tool of a clever swindle gang.
The itemized guide outlines making a navy ribbon framed traveling case from ecru linen with rubber lined pockets and embroidered labels Soap wash cloth toothbrush nail file. It includes materials such as linen, rubber cloth, navy satin ribbon and embroidery cotton. Also offers craft ideas like a chamois kerchief pocket, fan bag, book mark ribbon with monogram, and a voice for a telephone pad.
Craft instructions describe gathering wide ribbon over a coat hanger with cotton and sachet, covering advertising with talcum powder, and forming a large bow. Create a hanging pin cushion from a 5c doll and wide ribbon, tie ends around the doll’s neck, stuff with emery, and secure with French knots. Attach pins in circular, square, and oval patterns.
In the annual meeting of Hamilton Lodge No. 57 of the Knights of Pythias, officers were elected at Rose street hall. Chancellor commander B Yebleé. vice chancellor L W Page. master at arms A A Masher. master of exchequer C L Lie. master of finance Robert Schule. master of work F C Hi ton. keeper of records W Young. inner guard E Coster. outer guard J P Nutting. trustee W S Jamesson. After the business, 4% members enjoyed a baked fish banquet.
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