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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Dec 11, 1912
Page
5
Spotlight on Edward People’s production of The Littlest Rebel stars Mr Marshal Farnum. The play set near Richmond in the Civil War era blends pathos and humor centering on paternal love between two men amid wartime pressures.
A southern scout risks life to reach his hungry motherless daughter, is captured by Union Lieut Col Morrison, and later freed by the child’s plea to General Grant. He is recaptured in battle while saving Morrison. Both face death before the court martial, but the girl’s plea alters fate. Viola Savoy stars in the title role.
In London many years ago a sundial in Temple Court bore the motto Be gone about your business. The builder's man asked for orders and the bencher, too busy to listen, said Be gone about your business, which the man engraved as the inscription.
A short motto from a Woman's Home Companion item urges readers to admit error first and offer apology. The piece frames humility in a guidance tone for personal conduct.
Two big features at the Majestic tonight plus a Kaiser of social rounds. John Erickson sold La Crosse county real estate to Mary J. Francis for 75 dollars. Several locals and visitors pass through, including G Maxey returning from Superior and Miss Elsie Lunton departing for Minneapolis.
Laxative Bromo Quinine advertisement notes only one product. It mentions the signature of E. W. Grove and prices it at 25 cents.
Miss Amanda Nelson left Tuesday for Hibbing to spend winter at her former home. Chas. Nicholas installed a gas engine and apparatus for a moving picture show twice weekly beginning December 11. The new brick platform at the station nears completion improving the town. The H Wralson funeral was held at Stone church with burial there. Notables from Chippewa Falls attended.
A discussion on whether women possess a sense of honor yields conflicting views. A young woman dismisses the idea as nonexistent, while an older, wiser respondent affirms women have honor and emphasizes choosing her own partner.
Bauxite powder, key for cutting wheels in cut-glass factories, is found only in Russia and Virginia. Russian beds are rapidly depleted, while the wheels are produced at Niagara Falls and wear out in a few weeks.
Advertisement touts Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets as safe and effective for indigestion and stomach disorders. It claims fast relief from pain, nausea, belching, and loss of appetite, with improved sleep and mood. Pills are sold 50 cents per box in drug stores.
Madison Wis December 11 The state fire marshal reports November fire losses in Wisconsin reached 258000 with 187 fires and 1610325 in insured value. Leading causes include unknown suspicious incendiary 21 fires adjoining buildings 20 defective chimneys 19 and matches carelessness 13.
An advertisement touts Casca Royal Pills from Blackburn as a quick fix for constipation biliousness bad stomach coated tongue languor and liver trouble claiming superiority to castor oil. Available in 10 and 25 cents at all drug stores.
Mr and Mrs Joseph Wolf celebrated their twenty fifth wedding anniversary with a six o’clock dinner. The table featured carnations and roses. Out of town guests included Floyd Evans Edward Madden George Russell of Chicago and many relatives from Portage Stoddard and Minneapolis with music and dancing in the evening.
Misses Alice and Laura Helke hosted a birthday gathering Sunday evening in Mormon Coulee. Guests included Florence Hoeth Hilda Hoeth Louisa Shield Esther Eggler Ethel Miller Luella Miller Pauline Strigmadder Martha Strigmadder Louisa Bridel Viola Lauterbach Susie Eggler Helen Irma Margaret Linse Elsie Louisa Dengel Alice Roesler Agnes Roesler light refreshments were served and all reported an enjoyable time.
A long listing of silverware and gift items with prices ranges including shaving sets, mirrors, cups, cigarette cases, pipes, cigar holders and cutters, fountain pens, umbrellas, traveling cases, toilet sets, boxes, scissors, neck chains, purses, knives and forks. The ad promotes a full stock of Christmas goods and urges customers to call and view the collection.
In London the International Club of Psychical Research on Regent Street has grown to over 500 members within a few months of its founding. The club showcases a wide range of beliefs including theosophy spiritism phrenology psychology spiritualism and mesmerism.
In a witty exchange from The Later Letters of Edward Lear, a speaker questions a ten minute discrepancy between a personal watch and a hall clock since Sunday. The answer, delivered in Lear’s humor, suggests the pocket warmer makes the clock appear faster in cold hall air, implying the watch is correct.
A historical note explains that heating a room with boiling water and sealing doors and windows will create steam to soften old wallpaper, making it easier to remove before applying new paper. The method relies on steam dislodging the paper from the walls for simpler renovation.
A four year old remarks that her face is clean enough for tomorrow after inspecting her reflection. Patricia shows typical water aversion and sparing use of cleansing. Her comment captures a child’s practical view of daily grooming.
A reflective editorial notes that initial heroism may earn praise but rarely leads to sustained recognition. It argues that fame fades after the first display of bravery and questions how societies reward repeat acts of valor.
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