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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Dec 14, 1916
Page
4
Washington December 14 AP appoint Oll to key naval post amid a dispute between the navy and inter agency officials. Details indicate friction over authority and appointment procedures, with implications for policy and command structure.
A joint Senate and House public lands subcommittee will thresh out issues in the oil lands leasing bill. Senators Pittman Phelan and Warren were named to the Senate panel during a Wednesday appointment. Secretary Daniels warned that navy losses on fuel oil reserves could occur under the measure.
Alex Forestberg a University of Wisconsin agriculture college graduate has been hired to manage the Portage county farm stock in Stevens Point Wisconsin Dec 14. He will oversee cattle and hogs and coordinate feed and grazing plans for the county’s farming operations.
William Lutz aged 40 living near Almond was instantly killed in Stevens Point when he fell eighteen feet from a beam in the barn top and his skull was crushed on the cement floor.
Social news from Sparta Wisconsin reports Miss Mary Morrow hosting a thimble party at Miss Gladys Morse home on North Water Street with dinner for twelve followed by sewing and singing. Other items note Masons Royal Arch officers elected, Royal Neighbors officers installed, and local licenses and visits.
Magistrate Krotel had witness Frank Bardonnex arrested for disorderly conduct after being insulted by his gum chewing. Bail set at 500 dollars. In separate items, Elizabeth Wernley obtained a court order requiring her husband to stay out of the kitchen, Da nville reports note Dan McKnight jailed for drinking in public escaped jail, Chicago judges lag behind on juries and a would be burglar fled after a Merry Christmas greeting.
A pithy aphorism suggests women find coaxing men easier than driving nails. The remark frames gendered tasks as interchangeable household skills.
The U S post office will establish a regular six to fourteen hour air mail service between Chicago and New York using 100 600 in congress funds for experiments. Ruth Law and Victor Carlstrom conducted proof flights without assistance. Emergency stations every twenty two miles with lights and relay and landing sites will support carrying 500 to 1000 pounds per trip. First westbound stop near Williamsport Pennsylvania then Niles Ohio and Napoleon Ohio.
N A Rasmussen of Oshkosh was re-elected president at the Wisconsin Horticultural Society convention in Madison. Re-elected officers include Vice-president D E Bingham of Sturgeon Bay and secretary-treasurer I G Kellogg of Ripon. The board of directors features A Martini Lake Geneva, R J Coe Fort Atkinson, H H Morgan Madison, Henry Wilke Milwaukee, C V Holsinger Manitowoc, H C Christianson Oshkosh, William Toole Baraboo, D G Malde Cranmoor, L E Birmingham Sturgeon Bay, C L Richardson Chippewa Falls, J E Hauser Bayfield.
A strike by Amalgamator Clothing Workers of America affected over sixty thousand workers in New York. The call, effective before noon Wednesday, seeks a 48-hour week and wage increases, with most workers believed to have responded.
A reader friendly notice invites shoppers to visit the Christmas Book Store for gift ideas. The short message promises stock suitable for every family member and friend during the holiday season.
The funeral of Mrs. William Papenfuss of Richmond Ridge was held Sunday at the German Lutheran church in Nadine. She died at 75 and left three sons and two daughters. The long local list notes visitors and relatives from Nadine, Nodine, La Crosse, Winona, Seattle, and nearby towns.
Attend the funeral of Mrs. Frank May with interment in Winona. Mr. and Mrs. Wallace Lee called on relatives here Monday. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Nagle accompanied John Nagle and wife to La Crosse Tuesday. Mrs. Calvin Berry visited relatives in La Crosse Monday.
Madison Wis Dec 14 Governor Philipp denied a pardon to Gustave Schroff Milwaukee serving a life term for murdering his mistress and her child in 1893. This was among Milwaukee’s most famous murder mysteries. A commutation 25 to 20 years was granted John Murray Brown County sentenced in 1912 for rape.
A farmers institute will be held in De Pere Wisconsin on January 23 and 24. A grain show will be held in connection with the event. E C Jacobs will serve as conductor.
In Manitowoc Wisconsin on December 14 a 200 voice chorus will headline the community Christmas tree celebration around the courthouse grounds with participation from choirs of all churches.
In Saskatoon on December 4, Robert Borden declared no truce with Germany and vowed peace through victory. The premier’s pledge drew tumultuous applause as Canadians at home and abroad seek lasting peace and victory for their troops in hospitals and training.
A fragment notes softer road conditions affecting travel safety. Drivers are advised to slow down and exercise caution as surface grip may be limited, especially in damp or slick areas.
An ad touts Emerald Oil as a cure for varicose veins and other glandular issues. It claims quick improvement after applying a small bottle to enlarged veins and promises return to normal size with continued use. It also mentions future guarantees for swollen veins back and goitre and varicocele.
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