Showboat figure Billy Bryant to lecture at Teachers College
Billy Bryant, famed member of the Bryant showboat troupe, will give a lecture at Teachers College during the 9 50 assembly hour on Thursday. He traces river showmanship from England to the United States with touring years across the west and south. His life story Children of Ol Man River has sold movie rights and will go into production in Hollywood.
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Billy Bryant
Teachers College
Bryant
Sam Bryant
Billy
America
England
Buffalo
Bryants
East Lynne
Vaely
Sam
Violet
Josephine
Betty
Jo Aliene
Point Pleasant
W. Va
New York
John Hodiak
Janet Blair
Ol’ Man River
Hollywood
LemonJuice Recipe Promises Quick Rheumatic Pain Relief
An advertisement touts Ru-Ex Compound as a two week remedy for rheumatic pain. It claims a quart of water and lemons mixed with the compound provides relief within 48 hours, sometimes overnight, with a money back guarantee. The ad cites endorsements by druggists and Bowcher Bros. and urges readers to return empty packaging.
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Bowcbiec Brox
Talking Mailbox Travels World Languages in Moline
A multilingual mailbox advertisement by T. V. Davis, post office foreman, features postal workers speaking Swedish Belgian Polish and English through a loudspeaker to promote air mail service in Moline Illinois.
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Moline
T. V. Davis
Observance Of Christmas Through the Centuries
The article traces Christmas origins from its early 3rd century beginnings to formal adoption on December 25 in 354 A D by the Roman bishop. It notes gifted customs from the Three Kings, tree decoration from Germany, and the Holy Crib tradition begun by St Francis of Assisi in 1223 along with early English Christmas greetings and cards.
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Christ
Rome
Germany
St. Boniface
Albert
Prince Consort
Queen Victoria
England
York
St. Francis of Assisi
Our Children Off Hand Remarks Often Basis For Youngsters Orientation
Grave concern among readers over religious teaching for children. Emphasizes daily living as the core of religious instruction, through example by parents and teachers. Encourages parents to model kindness, duty, and sympathy, and notes teachers’ role in shaping values. Mid article mentions Dr Patri leaflet on children’s fears and how to obtain it.
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Ay Angelu Atrl
Mr. Smith
Sonny
Isk
Dr. Patri
P. O
Station G
New York 19
Ramus the La Crosse Miracle Man Draws Fame at Rivoli Theatre
Hollywood’s Ramus, now appearing at the Rivoli, may change his name to The La Crosse Miracle Man amid strong local popularity. He helps residents solve problems, illustrated when a Tomah woman recovered a lost diamond after his suggestion led to its recovery in a coat pocket she had stolen. The page also features a long Q&A on love, marriage, health, and life decisions, with residents seeking guidance on personal affairs and future plans in La Crosse and beyond.
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Ramus II
Hollywood
Rivoli Theatre
la Crosse
Ramus
Tomah
G. F. BR
B. C. Nu
Australia
Indiana
N.D. E
Navy Vet John Isermann Returns After Four Years
John C. Isermann, son of Mr. and Mrs. J Chester Isermann of 226 North 22nd Street, ends a 60 day terminal leave January 19 1947. He trained as an electricians mate in the Navy and earned a service bar for each theater plus a European star, the good conduct medal, and the victory badge with four years in the regular navy.
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John C. Isermann
J. Chester Isermann
North 22Nd Street
Navy
Kenosha High School
Isermann
Atlantic
Winston Churchill
United States
Roosevelt
John
Navy Veteran John Isermann Recalls Ranger Service
Former sailor John Isermann recounts his Navy career aboard the aircraft carrier USS Ranger and USS Sicily. He crossed the Atlantic with troops in North Africa and Europe, later joined the British Home Fleet, and served in the Pacific toward Japan’s surrender. He notes the U-boat rumour and earning the Royal Blue Nose certificate during war service.
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Key West
Fla
Naval Separation Center
Jacksonville
Ranger
John
U. S. Ranger
Atlantic
North Atlantic
North Africa
von Bolow
la Crosse
Isermann
Sicily
mid-Pacific
Japan
San Diego
Pearl] “Harbor
Panama Canal
Victory Fleet
Pacific
The Philadelphia Story Comes to La Crosse Civic Drama League
L H Seeman notes Congress will face labor laws as a yo yo with no strings. The La Crosse Civic Drama League presents The Philadelphia Story at the Vocational school Saturday at 8 30 p m with a New York cast. Seemann Lumber promotes holiday home spruce up and hardware supplies.
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Congress
John Q
Legitmate
la Crosse
la Crosse Civic Drama League
Philadelphia Story
New York
Drama League
Chicago
Dec
Seemann Lumber & Coal Co
Six war elephants return to Windsor circus orbit
Six elephants that helped plow farms near Chalfont St Giles during wartime have rejoined a circus at Windsor in England. The animals previously assisted agriculture and field work for the effort.
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Chalfont St.Giles
Windsor
England
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Mississippi
Ronnie
Ralph
Washington
John. Dow
Culligan Soft Water Service
Main Street
Ray Highberg
Ank
J. C. Isermann
John C, Isermann
L. H. Seeman
SER
Amrbe Poe
Clinton L. Peterson
Milton L. Stoen
Fantle
5Th Avenue
Princess Pegey’, Primt
Cotton
Peggy
Fifth Ave
Wisconsin
D.D
LA Crosse, Wis
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