Pompeii Deserts as War Echoes Reach Naples
In Naples five American Red Cross men report Serbia visits and mosquito nets as a new travel note. They tour Pompeii and observe a deserted city as the Balkan conflict advances. Old guides rush guests, while artists joke on ruins and future tourism. The piece ends with a Wisconsin court notice about Peter Dengel Sr. estate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William G. Shepherd
United Press
Naples
Balkan
Paris
Salonika
American Red Cross
Serbia
United States
Pompeii
Vesuvius
McCutcheon
Chicago
Man Finds Affinity After Marriage, Observation Notes
A columnist remarks that a man often meets his affinity only after entering matrimony. The reflection suggests personal growth or unexpected companionship emerges post marriage, framed as a social observation rather than a personal report.
Westby Woman Shot Accidentally While Riding Home
Mrs Anton Hanson of Westby Wisconsin was accidentally shot when a loaded gun in her buggy discharged while she was going for a drive Sunday morning. Doctors J W Christianson Elmer Bishood and Adolph Sveen treated her as hopes for recovery remained. Local visitors include Mrs Theodore Tobias of Hollinger North Dakota and Mrs Roso and baby of La Crosse guests in town. Rudolph Nystad has recovered after weeks in bed with grip and Alf Neprud visited friends in Viroqua. George Byer left to appraise telephone lines in La Crosse County.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Westby
Wis
Anton Hanson
Here
J. W. Christianson
Elmer Bishoode
Adolph Sveen
la Crosse
Theodore Tobias
Hollinger
N. D
Roso
Baby
Rudolph Nystad
Alf Neprud
Virogua
George Byer
LAXATIVE BROMO QUININE Advertisement
An old medical remedy ad urges readers to seek full name and signature of E. W. Grove. It notes a 25 cent price and promises to remove the cause of headaches and grip as its claim.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. W. Grove
Was model not prisoner Chicago shoplifting case
Hazel W. Campbell twenty one year old woman at the Art Institute where she once was called The Patrician says loss of weight from pneumonia led to a shoplifting incident. Police report she bought expensive garments then took others from a department store.
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Chicago
Hazel W. Campbell
The
Art Institute
Philippines Imports 206 Million Pounds of Salt Annually
The Philippines imports about 206 million pounds of salt each year to meet domestic demand. Government sources note steady consumption in food processing and coastal communities rely on salt supplies for preservation and livelihoods.
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Philippines
Greatest Necessity in a Man's Life Is Money
A concise reflection notes money as the supreme need guiding a man's choices and priorities. The piece frames wealth as essential for security, influence, and opportunity, contrasting it with other virtues.
Kern Re-elected Chairman of Senate Democratic Caucus
Indiana Senator John W. Kern was unanimously chosen for another term as chairman at the caucus’s first meeting held several days ago. He faces forthcoming battles over numerous senate questions as battles loom toward a finish.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John W. Kern
Indiana
Senate
Democratic Caucus
Conductor Falls From Moving Box Car Near Viroqua
Jack Redman, conductor on the La Crosse and Southeastern road, fell from a moving box car near Viroqua while near 519 Green Bay street. He suffered a broken nose and arm with possible internal injuries. He saved his life by rolling away from wheels. Mrs. Redman met him at Chaseburg as he was taken to Lutheran hospital and he was resting easily today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Redman
Green Bay Street
la Crosse
Viroqua
Redman
Beginning of Ice Harvest Looms as Cold Weather Returns
Icemen prepare to begin the annual ice harvest once the Black River crust thickens after a sharp cold spell. The cold snap drops to about ten below, with ice three inches thick at the heaviest. Plans mirror last year, aiming to start promptly to avoid shortages, as Ee Wiskirchen builds a new partially enclosed ice house on French Island to augment city supplies.
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Black River
West Channel
Wiskirchen
French Island
North Side Briefs Update From Local Community
Xmas slippers go for 1 dollar at O'Neil shoe store. Mrs J J Graham of 1522 Kane St visits Caledonia. Richard Schnickgrant of 409 Avon St leaves for Oklahoma for the winter. Erwin and Dorothy Butzmann return to 1728 Loomis St from Alma visits. Mrs E French at 1347 Avon St will entertain Good Samaritans Wednesday. Jessie Gould returns to Stoddard from a Kane St visit. Vera Bunce is ill at 1116 Caledonia St. Arthur Burner returns to Savanna from Rose St. Mrs J Harlan returns to La Crescent after northern visits. Frank Hayes returns home to 1411 George St from Savanna.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O'Neil
J. J. Graham
Kane Street
Caledonia
Richard Schnickgrant
Avon Street
Oklahoma
Erwin
Dorothy Butzmann
Alma
Loomis Street
E. French
Naegle v Naegle summons in La Crosse County
Laura Naegle sues Charles Naegle in La Crosse County Circuit Court. Defendant is ordered to appear within twenty days after service to defend the action. failure to do so may result in judgment by default. Plaintiff's attorney J. E. Higber, Linker Building, La Crosse, Wisconsin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State OF Wisconsin
la Crosse County
Laura Naegle
Charles Naegle
J. E. Higber
P. O
Linker Building
la Crosse
Wisconsin
Smallpox Cases Rise Prompt Vaccination Drive in Manitowoc
Six new small pox cases were found in Manitowoc prompting Health Officer Meany to urge general vaccination. The appeal targets residents citywide to halt spread and protect the community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manitowoc
Wis
Meany
Liner Trek Through Calm Seas and War-Touched Corinth
A U P dispatch from Athens recalls an Italian liner crossing the Aegean with lights out amid fear of underwater threats. The journey pauses at Corinth where St Paul’s letters and ancient ruin mingle with a modern warfront setting as Greek soldiers march toward Salonika and the Balkan front.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William G. Shesherd
United Press
Athens
Greece
Adriatic
Aegean Sea
Nero
Nazareth
Jerusalem
Corinth
Mount Parnassus
Salonika
Balkan Front
Notice to Creditors in Estate of Ernest Gorsuch
In La Crosse County Wisconsin the probate court grants letters of administration to Charles Dittman for Ernest Gorsuch. Creditors have four months from November 29, 1915 to present claims for examination and allowance. The court will hear claims on April 4, 1915 at 10 AM in the La Crosse courthouse. John Brindley, County Judge. Morris and Hartwell, Attorneys for Administrator.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State OF
Wisconsin
of la Crosse
Peter Dengel
City of la Crosse
Shelby
la Crosse
Wis
State of Wisconsin
la Crosse County
Ernest Gorsuch
Charles Dittman
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Frank Winter
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Children’s West Slippers
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the Shoe Shop
Pingree Shoes
B. Haraldson
Caledonia Street
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Mackinaw
Wilson Bros
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Wall Street
St. Paul
Paul
Morris & Hartwell
Bergh Piano Company
Jule Akervold
Paul Bissen
Brownsville
Minn
Hazel A. Greig
D. O. Davidson
Br. A. R. Kempter
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KS. Dittman
the Bergh Piano Co
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