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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Dec 09, 1915
Page
4
Berlin newspapers report that the Chinese government will remain neutral despite England’s efforts. The dispatch from Berlin notes no intention to abandon neutrality and suggests some fear others may exploit the stance.
Echo De Belge reports an explosion wrecked Cogneles fort at Namur killing eighty German soldiers. The item notes misplaced morals about money, reflecting a stray editorial aside amid war news.
Madison December 9 A state fair advisory board meeting discussed a new swine and sheep barn for 44000 dollars to hold 2400 animals an addition of two grandstand sections costing 50000 dollars a revised premium list and a longer fair period Present were Frank Johnson Darien C W Harvey Beaver Dam E J Roethe Fennimore G N Mihills Fond du Lac H D Griswold West Salem B F Wilson Wausau Robert McDowell Oconto L E Roe Stanley and W M Rowe Saroma
The German drive in Artois has been definitely checked according to the war office. French shellfire slowed the advance as fighting continued from trenches Germans had seized in Champagne, with rain complicating operations.
An old advertisement touts St Jacobs Oil as a harmless rheumatism liniment that quickly eases pain, stiffness, and soreness in joints, muscles, and bones. It claims Swiss-like relief from sciatica, lumbago, neuralgia, and other aches with a simple rub and warns against internal dosing.
The article describes growing disagreements in the quadruple entente over Balkan operations. Britain leans toward withdrawal while Russia and Serbia push resistance. France favors aiding Russia but cannot send many troops to the Near East. A separate peace by Russia becomes plausible, risking western drive outcomes.
A newlywed wife scolds her husband for drinking. his mother-in-law counters by labeling him with multiple strong flaws. The exchange captures domestic friction and family banter in a humorous, old-fashioned tone.
Trempealeau and Jackson county sportsmen gathered at Blair Hall where the Blair Red and Gun club hosted 150 members and guests for an old time banquet. Forty hunters formed two teams led by Dr Kelly and S E Bersing, each aiming to supply the banquet. the joint bag totaled 250 rabbits and 80 squirrels with Bersing's team beating the president's by two rabbits and eight squirrels. Covers were set for 150 guests and surplus game remained.
An old advertisement touts Pape's Diapepsin as a quick, pleasant cure for sour, gassy stomachs and indigestion. It promises relief within five minutes, claims to regulate weak stomachs, and recommends a fifty cent bottle from any drug store.
Department Game Warden Holmes checked a bag to ensure no doe was inside while Assemblyman Van Gorden of Jackson County helped verify the contents. The event featured toasts and added to the pleasures of the evening with the Elk Red Gun Club of Independence and supporters from Whitehall and Trempealeau Valley Protective.
The Union Grove Commercial club in Wisconsin has 85 members including businessmen and farmers. The group will meet monthly.
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