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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Dec 08, 1915
Page
4
A third tug was en route to aid the Great Northern freighter Minnesota, in tow of two tugs about 180 miles south of San Diego. Uneasiness grew as officials failed to explain how anti-allies spies disabled the ship's boilers, delaying a 16,000 ton food shipment to London.
Advertisement claims severe rheumatic pains disappear with Hood's Sarsaparilla a blood tonic that purifies the blood and improves digestion. It targets the acid in the blood said to cause inflammation stiffness and pain.
Dane County officials consider a new law proposed by District Attorney Harry Sauthoff to outlaw illegitimate births by deeming birth out of marriage as consummation of the marriage, requiring a divorce for separation. The measure aims to reduce court disputes and would be drafted for the next legislative session with broad bar association support.
A concise reflection on wit and restraint, noting that true wisdom lies in being unavailable when others seek to borrow. The piece frames the habit as a practical virtue rather than a moral failing.
A large barn at 2200 Wood Street on the north side was consumed by fire around 7 20 this morning. Unoccupied for years, it belonged to Hubbard Dresden and was valued at about $50. Firefighters suspect chimney sparks from a nearby house as the cause.
The Normal school Choral club opens its season with about four hundred singers, a hundred more than last year, directed by Homer Cotton. The group will focus on a cantata, Hiawatha's Wedding Feast, with Evan Williams as a soloist, and seeks local collaborators.
The report of Marshal Von Der Goltz taking command in Mesopotamia signals German aims to push the British back toward the Persian Gulf. British setbacks near Bagdad emerged amid Arab revolt rumors, with Germans claiming overpowering numbers and British conceding the Arab revolt as a factor. Kut El Amara remains a fortified base 100 miles south of Bagdad, while supply lines favor the British via the Persian Gulf and river routes. Von Der Goltz faces a difficult low, flood-prone district and long Turkish supply lines from Constantinople.
The Uncle Sam Oil Company announces rapid capital raise to expand in the Cushing Oklahoma field and Osage lease, claiming potential to push crude to $2.50 per barrel. It lists refineries, a 165 mile pipeline, 127 producing wells, 1 500 acres of land, and plans for 6 new locations with 5 000 to 10 000 additional barrels daily. Stock offered to 16 000 shareholders with 10 000 barrel production looming, promising a high return and national public benefits while warning against trust manipulation.
North Side notes list residents and visitors including Mrs Charles Mullen returning from Minneapolis 1602 Loomis street Richard Welch back from Savanna 1049 Berlin street and Mrs M Shannon visiting north side relatives Hans Tiemal home 1605 Woog street Mrs Joseph Ott moved from St Francis hospital to 1334 George street Ida Bierdemann returning to Bagsey Wis after visiting Miss Mabel Christianson 1927 Charles street Harry La Belle returning to Madison Irvin and Dorothy Buttmann leaving 1728 Loomis street for Alma Mrs D Welch visiting Miss E Larkin 413 Caledonia street Mrs B Horne visiting Mrs John Haetner Sr 726 Caledonia street Plus church group events at Charles Street Lutheran with Mesdames Vik and Street and Young People's society hosted by Esther Vik and Adah Street.
Denver reports rapid liquor sales as Colorado approaches a statewide ban on New Year’s. About $3.5 million in wet goods remain to be disposed by December 31, with bulk purchases and supply runs by bold shoppers. After the law takes effect, four ounce physician prescriptions will be the sole legal alcohol source, private imports allowed, and all sales will be recorded. Private club lockers cannot hold liquor, and mincing pies with brandy may be punished. Sacramental wine use is allowed only with a permit from the secretary of state.
An advertisement touts Dr Chase's Blood and Nerve Tablets claiming to purify arteries and increase flesh and muscle strength. It lists prices of 50 and 75 cents and gives the Philadelphia address 224 North Tenth Street.
A few optimistic individuals still treat pursuing legal action as a sound investment despite uncertain outcomes, hoping for favorable settlements or judgments.
Fragment lists multiple share quantities 200 500 1000 and 10000 with a placeholder Remitter name and street address. The readable lines suggest a financial or mailing form entry lacking context or complete data.
In Madison on December 8, Mrs. Cass, widow of Patrick Cass who had died of heart failure on October 8, was found dead in bed within two months of her husband. Mrs. Cass is connected to Mrs. Daniel Dineen of La Crosse, wife of a detective, as a sister of the deceased.
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