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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Dec 11, 1914
Page
14
William Jennings Bryan appeals to the Democratic ranks to back suffrage and prohibition as moral issues. He warns the nation may not pass these reforms but urges the party to take them up. The speaker positions moral considerations as central to the political agenda.
Secretary Bryan argues in The Commoner that national action on woman suffrage and prohibition is premature. He urges the Democratic Party to take the moral side on both issues, favoring state efforts and warning against aligning with liquor interests to avoid losing core members and harming the party's welfare.
Affable widow teases Mr. Oldboy about her daughter Maud choosing him as a husband. Mr. Oldboy is flattered and curious, while the widow notes Maud’s stated preference for a gentleman like him.
Chicago December session of the federal arbitration board heard tales from engineers and firemen about life threatening risks. R D Jones recounted near death from asphyxiation in a Shasta division tunnel when a freight train blocked the exit and fumes from an oil burning locomotive left him unconscious. Other engineers described fatigue and the need to take days off to recover from the strain of driving large locomotives.
Notice is given that at the regular term of the County Court held in La Crosse Wisconsin Sophia Lee administratrix of Joseph Horn deceased will present and seek approval of her final account and assignment of the residue of the estate at 10 o clock A M on January 5 1915. By order of the Court John Brindley County Judge.
The column lists numerous individuals visiting La Crosse from Wisconsin and neighboring states for business and social reasons. Names include Edward Ramsland Westby A J Johnson Viroqua Maurice Geary Laura Geary Julia Geary Olaf Engh Minnie Engh T E Foster De Soto Paul Shaffer Mount Sterling C T Rick Lansing N T Gay Seneca J A Tilley Soldiers Grove R H Griswold Madison J C Connor Dubuque and others. Also notes sales events and products like Electric Lamps and Domes. A Universalist sale and chicken pie supper planned for Dec 12 is announced.
Miss Eileen Burns entertained the Monday evening bridge club with prizes won by Miss Burns and Miss Madeline Tillman. Miss Catharine Erickson will entertain the group next Monday.
At a 4 card party hosted by the Mystic Workers the prizes went to Mrs. Clarke of Milwaukee Mrs Fevers Mrs Toeller Miss Brown Miss Jessie Rhyne and Miss McLaughlin A delicious lunch followed. The committee included Mrs LaMay Mrs G Kreuger Miss Stangl Mrs Lee Mrs Brage and Mrs Brady.
Chicago readers report that Illinois women in a preliminary legislature congress endorsed a health certificate for both parties in a marriage and backed a suite of social laws. The policy committee urged eugenics legislation amid debate with opponents who warned against medical examinations. Additional approved measures included abolishing prostitution houses and improving support for illegitimate and abandoned children and wives.
The ladies of St Pauls Universalist church plan a chicken pie supper and Christmas work sale Saturday afternoon and evening at the church parlors.
The W. co. O. F. held its annual election Monday at St. Marys school hall naming Nellie Dugan as Chief Ranger Frances Dunn as vice chief B Newman as recording secretary Barbara Foster as financial secretary M Graves as treasurer trustees C Stellpflug and C Sweeney conductors L Hundt as inside sentinel and J Hoeschler as outside sentinel.
Mr. David Wallace announces the engagement of his daughter Hazel Magdaline to James H. Rae of New York City. The couple plans a wedding this month.
A commentary on leadership noting the value of autonomous performance over instruction. The speaker argues the most effective adviser is one who completes tasks without prompts and commands.
Notice is given of a special term of the La Crosse County Court to admit to probate the last will and testament of William J. Solberg, late of La Crosse, with John Streeter named as executor. The hearing is on December 22, 1914 at 10:00 a.m. at the La Crosse Court House. James Thompson is attorney for the estate.
Mildred Andersen's fourteenth birthday party was hosted at 417 South Thirteenth Street last Friday afternoon. Schoolmates Katherine Carpentier Margarette Risberg Esther Sbjornstad Irene Midleen Grace Palmer Vera Mc Caleb Palma Limpseth Grace Beth Bernice Gunther Leona Kienahs Madelene Alleman joined in a dainty six o'clock lunch and marshmallow toasting by the fire.
The athletic association of the La Crosse high school announces its annual Christmas dance for the evening of Monday December 21.
Mrs Susanna Nowak longtime resident of 1528 Johnson Street received a surprise party Saturday evening from friends. Guests enjoyed cards dancing and a Kattenberg lunch cloth napkins and a birthday cake awarded prizes to Mrs Toeller Mrs Elder Mrs Stangle Mrs C Pitzner Mr Belcher and Mr Elder.
A reflective line by La Rochefoucauld on the balance between speaking with purpose and choosing silence, noting that true tact lies in knowing when not to speak as well as when to speak.
The passage notes nightingales rarely adapt to captivity and suggests aviaries or large cages. It tells of a nightingale that stopped singing after moving from its original owner to another, illustrating the bird’s fragile attachment.
Highest Quality and Most Reasonable Prices Have Made Our House the Gift Store of La Crosse. Gold beads lavalliers at 422.00 and silken umbrellas from 5 to 15 dollars. Watches Hampden Elgin Waltham with 15 to 17 jewel grades. Diamond bar pin, cuff links, rings and knives in solid gold or gold filled. Gift items priced for holiday shoppers with mens and womens pieces.
Miss Carrie Meriman of Minneapolis is the guest of Miss Harriet Batchelder.
A fire at the EK W Ewing Breaker and Washery in Cansport Griffith near Pittston, Pennsylvania, owned by the Pennsylvania Coal company, caused about 800000 dollars in damage today.
A heathen notes relief from the church community as many members have abandoned or halted religious training, reflecting a broader trend of disengagement within the congregation.
A catalog style listing presents gift ideas with prices across jewelry and accessories. Items include buttons, tie clasps, belt chains, gold lockets, photo frames, mesh bags, manicure sets, bracelets, and vanity cases. Prices range from about 75 cents to 100 dollars, highlighting solid gold and silver pieces.
Nunky flaunts a shop demonstration to his nephew Reginald showing how to push a price by arguing. The curio dealer plates a five dollar starting bid and observes the pair as they depart with a sly smile, confirming a sharp tactics moment.
Myron T. Herrick former American ambassador to France lauds William Philip Simms of United Press as the most able journalist in Paris and expresses pride in his selection to cover the French and Belgian battlefield tour.
In a reflection on political discourse, observers note that candidates sometimes mislead voters while voters themselves can mislead candidates by citing or bending rules that apply in both directions. The dynamic underscores the contentious nature of rule interpretation in campaigns.
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