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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Dec 08, 1914
Page
5
Chicago December 8. Segregated playgrounds were launched today to shield the children of rich Lake Shore families from rough kids. The plan envisions walls to admit only those properly reared, while children like Adam, despite a lack of pedigree, face family troubles.
Sift three times the flour salt spice and baking powder. Beat eggs with a rotary beater then blend in sugar. Work in mashed potato with a spoon and alternately add milk and flour mixture to form a soft dough. Roll, cut into rounds, poke a center hole and fry in deep fat.
A catalog note highlights designs across doors sash fixtures and art glass plus high grade hardwood flooring all produced in house. The emphasis is on in house manufacturing and finished goods ready for custom applications.
Miss Martha Grossman of New York has been visiting Mrs. David Austin and travels to Chicago for a few days. Miss Eloise Butler of Madison North Dakota visits friends in the city and will stay through the holidays. Mrs. Julius Newberry of Kansas City visits her parents, Mr. and Mrs. James Morrison. Mrs. J A Rowles hosted church friends at tea yesterday. Mrs. F W Fullmer of North Seventh Street hosted the Wednesday Afternoon Five Hundred club this afternoon.
A string of local arrivals departures and social items from La Crosse Wisconsin and nearby towns. Visitors include Mrs A Wangslie Spring Grove Minn Mrs L R Axlen DeSoto and Mrs Fred Huntington Bangor. also J H Williams Madison and many business callers. Public notices mention a F R A musical comedy at Linker hall and a King Street M E church bazaar and supper. Local services advertise jewelry holiday gifts and a new cement floor at the Crosse Rescue Mission hall.
A nostalgic ad urges readers to browse Show Windows for Christmas gifts. It promises nice, reasonably priced goods with prices shown and announces a new perfume stock in fancy boxes priced from 25 cents to 2 dollars.
An appeal for women to use Dr. Pierce’s Favorite Prescription to treat womanly troubles. The ad claims it restores health, corrects displacements, relieves pain and sleeplessness, and is alcohol and narcotic free. It encourages writing to the Invalids' Hotel in Buffalo for free advice and a 136 page book.
Firewood at Market Square remained plentiful mid last week but has declined since Thursday. Snowfall enables sledding and an expected rebound in supply. Transactions at the Market Square weighing station list Mrs J Schaller, Oscar Jensen, George Kohlmeier, William Blakely, William Viteh, and Adolph Herman from nearby roads and towns.
New York reports property damage near one million dollars from the worst Atlantic coast storm in a decade. Dozens of ships were delayed or damaged with lifeboats and deck structures smashed while several people lost their lives. Forecasters say the worst has passed and only four of more than a dozen liners scheduled for port arrivals made it in.
On December 8 officials and PTA leaders plan to attend the Chicago board of education meeting to monitor votes as rumors spread of a possible move to oust Superintendent Ella Flagg Young. The group aims to influence the outcome and prevent removal.
In Dane county a Waukakee resident underwent X ray examination revealing a six inch live grass snake in her stomach. The woman felt no pain beforehand but grew distressed on learning the finding. The snake was removed without surgery. Hospital authorities offered no further comment.
A letter urges readers to limit war news and emotional reading to protect mental and physical health. The author, R. H. Herbert, warns that constant sensational reports and uncertain updates cause anxiety, blood pressure spikes, and nervous exhaustion, urging calm, sober reading.
Chicago date line reports Dr. Robert J. Mason a Chicago Osteopathic college graduate student was arrested on information he is sought in Denver in connection with Ruth Merriweather’s death from an alleged illegal operation. He offered to return to Denver and said he could prove his innocence.
California produced 45 000 car loads of Jemons this year in a figure not counting several well known politicians and statesmen.
Eau Claire Wis Dec 8 High school opened with police on guard and about 500 in attendance down from 700 when students on strike and expelled over denunciations of the superintendent. The dispute followed a demand by School Superintendent F M Jack that Florence Blood 15 be sent home for tying back her long curls allegedly to attract boys.
Madison Wisconsin December 8 Dr O H Eliason state veterinarian says heavy snow and sharp cold could curb foot and mouth disease. He notes no new outbreaks and hunting bans may limit spread. Livestock sanitary board reported about 55000 dollars worth of animals killed.
Milwaukee reports a Democratic sweep of federal office holders within two weeks with United States Judge Geiger remaining unpolitical. Expected appointments before Congress recess include district attorney H Arthur Sawyer from Hartford, US marshal Samuel W Randolph of Manitowoc, and customs collector August M Gawin of Milwaukee.
Joseph Fish a millionaire fire insurance adjuster faced trial on arson charges joined by many of his business and club associates. He was accused of leading a group that defrauded fire insurers of millions.
War disrupts wood pulp supply as production stalls in combatant nations. In Norway and Sweden, key pulp sources, mills struggle due to coal and chemical shortages affecting both producers and buyers.
President Wilson delivered a war message urging passage of conservation bills and the shipping measure to develop a strong merchant marine. He warned of underutilized resources and the need to mobilize assets, while calling for broader self government for the Philippines and improved national defense through citizen training and a strengthened National Guard.
A young girl resents counsel on love matters from an elder woman described as an old maid. The dialogue hints at social expectations and gender norms in relationships.
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