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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Dec 11, 1915
Page
17
The La Crosse high school Juniors defeated Cashton 76 to 12 last night. Poor shooting due to a brick pillar in the middle of the floor and rafters near the baskets, plus a small gym site, created unusual playing conditions compared to the local gym.
The total cotton production in the United States for 1915 16 is estimated at 5 338 588 000 pounds not including linters, equivalent to 11 161 000 bales.
Freshmen at the high school held a semi annual reception in the new gym after school. James Kelly won the boys race, Karl Gutzke beat Kelly in a handicap. Miss Dickens nearly won the women’s apple prize, Mr Collin won the men’s race.
Normal school basketball defeated the Red Cross Specials led by Ralph Bradish 59 13 in the first official game of the season. Weisse scored 11 field goals and 25 points overall while Strum and Meimert added seven and five field goals respectively as the Normals dominated with sharp passing and shooting.
In Chicago, the Ida Snyes collection valued at $230000 was stolen from its case at the Art Institute. Burglars entered from the rear, climbed scaffolding, forced a skylight, and removed nine pieces of rare workmanship. Tapestries and lesser jewelry were untouched. three watchmen were on a different floor.
A man discovers the true worth of his earthly belongings only when he attempts to pawn them, highlighting how material value shifts when converted to cash.
Dean Frederick Jones of Yale forbade Yale Dramatic Association actors from specializing in feminine roles. The move aims to curb continued impersonation of female characters in campus theater.
In Washington DC suffragists state they have sufficient votes in Congress to block a proposed men’s enfranchisement in the district unless women’s voting rights are included. The claim centers on the tie to women’s suffrage and the U.S. capital’s franchise dispute.
In Chicago a stick-up man forced Hyman Dennis of Oblong Illinois to endorse a $250 draft but, showing rare mercy, gave back $10 for Christmas.
In Russellville Arkansas student strikers sought to address Charles Ek Scott president of the second district state agricultural college. Scott reportedly quelled the disruption and spoke with authority to restore order on campus.
Mary Kimball aged 57 a longtime Janesville city missionary and prominent figure in local religious circles for thirty years has died. Born in Middleville New York she never married and raised two adopted daughters.
The Philadelphia case centers on post operative care where nurses failed to monitor a patient and a hot water bag caused a leg burn. Judge Higbee finds the jury’s questions partly unsupported and reverses the verdict, clearing the hospital of liability for charitable institutions.
A list of residents and guests includes Mrs. Ed Cordell visiting Waukon Iowa and returning to 1551 Avon, Floyd Johnson back from Minneapolis to 1426 Avon, Mrs. Dan Williams returning to La Crescent, Miss Jessie Gould visiting at 1537 Kane, Mrs. Raymond returning to Onalaska from Berlin Street visit, Joseph Lasser returning from Des Moines, Miss S Keaveny returning from Prairie du Chien to 527 Caledonia, Charles E Lucas returning to Chicago, Miss Maude O’Brien visiting north side friends from Trempealeau for a few days.
Six presidents of major life insurance firms told United Press prosperity is sweeping the country. They link eastern strength to wartime orders and attribute overall improvement to a rebound from war gloom. Names include W. A. Day Equitable Life and J. C. Cumming Equitable Life of Iowa among others.
A proverb-like line explores how a woman may feign indifference to keep a man intrigued and engaged. The quip suggests strategic affection and psychological play in romantic dynamics.
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