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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Dec 07, 1915
Page
5
A mysterious blaze swept the Maple Leaf Milling mill and storehouse in St Catharines Ontario today causing an estimated loss of three to four hundred thousand dollars. The company held large contracts supplying foodstuffs to the allies.
Uncle Eben quips that ingratitude shows when a man complains of wanting large returns from small favors. The remark frames a sharp social observation on expectations and repayment.
An advertisement asserts deafness due to catarrh can be cured by constitution and Hall's Catarrh Cure. It explains the condition as inflammation of the Eustachian tube and promises a $100 reward for any case not cured, urging readers to send for free circulars and buy related remedies.
A fragmented weather bulletin lists numerous stations including Boston Charleston New York Washington Galveston Jacksonville New Orleans Chicago La Crosse Madison Memphis Milwaukee Kansas City Boise Portland Spokane Medicine Hat and Miles City with scattered hourly readings and varied figures. The garbled data shows temperatures and moisture indicators interspersed with unreadable OCR artifacts and stray numbers.
Prepared for this newspaper by Pictorial Review this pale blue battenberg negligee features empire styling with satin ribbon trims and lace options. The pattern No. 6148 fits bust sizes 32 through 44, requires 4 1/2 yards of 36 inch material and 1 1/2 yards ribbon for frills, and offers adjustable waist and optional belt designs with potential black silk accents.
The Mystic Workers announce their annual officer election for Wednesday December 8. The notice lists members and visitors from Alma Center Ferryville Genoa Bangor Mabel Winona Madison and Baraboo among others with social calls and business visits in La Crosse and area. Grace Chapel rummage sale is scheduled for Saturday at 9 am.
Druggists refund money if PAZO OINTMENT fails to cure itching bleeding or protruding piles. First application provides relief. Price 5 cents.
Results show Jack Anthe 80 defeated Leif Erickson 43. Fred Affeldt 45 lost to Oscar Nelson 45 in a 45 to 45 tie. George Hodge 85 defeated Fred Affeldt 45 by 85 to 40.
Fire gutted the Alhambra theater on Chicago's South Side forcing scores of hotel guests from the Carleton to the street. Smoke filled the hotel as flames were battled by twelve engine houses, with damage estimated at $20,000 to the theater built thirty years ago and now a movie house.
Rumors of harmony between organized baseball and the Federal league persist as the Federals plan a Friday meeting in New York to decide Newark club fate. Allegations claim Harry Sinclair may sell his Newark holdings and invest in the New York club amid ongoing settlement talks.
A remark on national vigor notes that the public’s energy likely stems from broader civic life rather than simply watching a Supreme Court in operation. The author highlights the culture of involvement in politics and public affairs.
The ad promotes bracelet watches with exacting testing to ensure accuracy. It highlights Elgin Bracelet Watches priced at $12.50, $15.00, and $17.00 in 20 year gold filled cases, plus sold gold case models from $17.00 and up.
The Hogan school children plan a Friday fundraiser from 3 to 6 PM selling coffee and cake, home made candy, and ice cream cones at the school building to raise money for a Victrola. Proceeds go to the Victrola fund.
Advertisement extols Pape's Diapepsin as a quick safe remedy for gas sourness and indigestion. It claims rapid relief from dyspepsia gastritis and stomach trouble with a $0.50 case available at drug stores and emphasizes its harmlessness and universal cures.
La Crosse Typographical Union No. 448 re-elected all officers at the annual meeting at Trades and Labor Council hall led by President Henry J. Hoelzer. Other officers include Fred Stingl as vice president and Arthur L. Schroeder as recording secretary.
Mrs. William Sweeney a 45 year old woman was nearly chopped to pieces with an axe by her husband during a quarrel in Galesburg Illinois early today authorities investigated the assault and the suspect is in custody.
The Young People’s League of United Lutheran church hosts a Wednesday party in the church parlors with Mr and Mrs H E Strand. Ladies’ Aid meets Thursday afternoon and the Men’s Society convenes Thursday evening. First Methodist aids with a chicken pie supper Thursday evening starting at 5:30 with a grand bazaar open all afternoon offering useful and fancy articles.
The Mothers' Circle of the First Presbyterian church will be entertained at the church parlors by Mesdames William Keefe Tom McMullen A D Goodenough and William Evans. Those with birthdays in September October or November are asked to bring an offering. A stock of aprons will be placed on sale.
A daughter was born December 4 to Mr and Mrs Felix Kolzinski of Minneapolis. Mrs Kolzinski is the daughter of Mrs Walter Bell of this city. News comes of a son born to Mr and Mrs Charles W Osborne at Anahin Cal. Mrs Osborne was formerly Miss Ter race Lehnen of La Crosse.
Mrs John Williams of 1019 State street hosted a bridge afternoon with three tables in play.
Mrs Alfred Au hosted a small informal gathering yesterday afternoon at her home for Mrs Ned Frame of Fargo North Dakota.
Miss Lily Morris hosted a party for Mrs. Rasmond Gainey Carter of Hartford Texas with twelve guests. The attendee list includes Theresa Burns Dorothy Young Alice Mockley Frances Dunn Willis Bigelow Eugene Manning E S Christian D D Siedler Will Bonadurer and Will Mockley.
About one hundred members of the local lodge of the Knights of Columbus enjoyed a smoker and social gathering at the Elks' club last night.
Miss Ida Hill visiting Onalaska before returning to Rochester Mayo Clinic. Former La Crosse resident spent weekend with parents. Mrs Bertha W Young departed for Twin Cities by car. Mr and Mrs William Doerflinger weekend in Chicago. Mrs L C Colman left for Chicago for several days.
The results show Senate Democrats and Republicans with 56 and 40 seats respectively, shifting lineups across states like Kentucky and Louisiana. In the House, Democrats hold 229 seats to 196 for Republicans with 7 progressives 1 socialist 1 independent and 1 vacancy, totaling 435. Democratic majority listed at 24.
A vintage advertisement urges parents to use California Syrup of Figs as a gentle laxative to cleanse the stomach liver and bowels during a child illness. It claims rapid relief for coughing snuffles feverishness sore throat and general illness and notes a 50 cent bottle with dosing directions on the label. Beware counterfeit copies.
Under Lieutenant George Victor Hugo grandson of the famous novelist, he has been cited to the Order of the Day and decorated with the Cross of War for bravery under fire in the allied offensive in December.
A fragment notes the notion that some people assume praise is deserved simply for never having been jailed, implying a judgment about character and merit without action.
A physician extols daily hot water with limestone phosphate to wash away indigestible material, bile and toxins from the liver and bowels. He warns against calomel and says the mixture is harmless, inexpensive and can be taken before breakfast to improve overall health.
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