Testimonial Praises Captain Fowler as Beatific Commander
John Toneaff, Bulgarian war correspondent for The Tribune, submits a testimonial praising Captain Frank H. Fowler of Company M La Crosse Wisconsin. Toneaff commends Fowler for moral support and leadership on the border and notes soldiers’ confidence and low casualty risk under his command.
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Fowler
Frank H. Fowler
The
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Owen Confidence Co
United States
Army
Co. M
la Crosse
Wisconsin
Made-at-Home Week Exhibition Planned in La Crosse
A large meeting of La Crosse Chamber of Commerce bureaus endorsed a Made-at-Home exhibition and Good Roads demonstration. Circus tents on Market Square may host exhibits of La Crosse manufactured goods with a one–day float event and city bands. The plan aims to boost permanent road construction, community spirit, and local pride with hopes of attracting up to 100000 visitors.
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Merchants’ Bureau
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A. L. Goetzmann
J. J. Felber
A. Hirshheimer
Fly intrudes as wife lists top annoyances at home
A fussy wife declares the most irritating household presence besides a man is a buzzing fly. The remark frames domestic tedium with humorous bluntness about common nuisances.
Burns Predicts Near Famine in the Near Future
John C. Burns warns that by February first the food shortage will worsen, urges rational action over boycotts, and calls for official crop data and price examinations to inform La Crosse residents. He notes potato and banana shortages with prices and shipments. urges responsible organizations to investigate and share truth.
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John C. Burns
Burns
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la Crosse
United States
la Crosse County
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W. A. Harrison
Sunnyside
Washington
Thirteen Below Zero Sets Seasonal Cold Mark
The mercury drops to thirteen degrees below zero in the morning then rises to near zero by afternoon. The coldest spell of the season. Mississippi River remains unfrozen but ice is forming. Weather bureau cautions the white Christmas may be delayed.
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Father of Waters
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Gulf
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Uncle Sam
Barn Dance Brings Light With Delco Machine
On Wednesday evening a barn dance at the Richmond farm on French Island drew about forty attendees. The highlight was the Delco electric lighting setup by L. B. Zeisler turning an outside, dark barn into a bright space for the party.
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French Island
Delco
L. B. Zeisler
La Crosse Women’s Club Declares Egg Price Boycott
The Twenty Century club of La Crosse orders an eggs only boycott to press prices to normal levels. They noted surrounding towns sell eggs cheaper and urge housewives to avoid eggs during the holidays to relieve the strain on families.
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the Tribune
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Sanitary Grocery
Sparta
Blexrud
Caledonia
Meyer
West Salem
Olsen Bros
de Soto
Edward C. Bartl
Barth Brewery
Neilsville
Nefllsville
Crosse
German Proposals Sent to Entente Seats by U S
Washington dispatches report that Secretary Lansing transmitted Germany and central powers peace proposals to London Paris Petrograd Tokyo and provisional capitals of Romania Serbia and Belgium. The United States represents Germany in Belgium Russia Great Britain France Japan Serbia and Romania and Austria Hungary in the same countries. The German communication was sent without comment.
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Lost Tomah Girl Found At Harvey
Dolores Rivett, 16, daughter of Edward Rivett of Tomah, was found in Harvey near Chicago after vanishing last Tuesday. A St Paul detective agency found her and notified her frantic father who traveled to Illinois to bring her home. Shoes were left behind at a penny picture gallery before her disappearance.
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Edward Rivett
Harvey
Chicago
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Rivett
Dolores
Milwaukee
Briand warns allies against foes of Entente
Paris December 14 Premier Briand told the chamber of deputies he warned France to beware of its enemies over the German imperial chancellor peace proposal. He said France would do no less than other allied powers and urged the nation to guard against poisoning and arms taking men in violation of laws. The chamber approved the government with 314 to 165.
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Briand
Chamber of Deputies
France
M. Briand
Barber outlines state program of game conservation
Wisconsin Conservation Commissioner Willis E. Barber outlined a plan to create a state conservation fund fed by hunting license fees and fines, with annual appropriations and possible surplus use for buildings and hatcheries. He urged sweeping reforms including stricter deer and trout rules, wildlife refuges, uniform seasons, and a statewide forestry policy.
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Wisconsin
Willis E. Barber
la Crosse County
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Emil Niemeyer
America
Niemeyer
Hunting and Fishing Association
John Brindley
Samuel McKee
Presbyterian Church of West Salem
McKee
Kentucky
Atlantic Ocean
State Conservation Commission
Callahan Jury Splits Verdict After 12 Hours
A La Crosse circuit court jury found Dr. J L Callahan did not cause the loss of Bernard Bertelson’s foot by negligence but ruled his care inadequate. The verdict halted any judgment against the physician. the case centered on absence of an X-ray. Jurors revealed evolving views as they testified their verdicts.
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J. L. Callahan
Bernard Bertelson
Bertelson
Dr. Callahan
Court House
Arthur Beutler
Market Street
Grandview Hospital
Beutler
Edward C. Higbee
A. C. Fowler
Fond du Lace
la Crosse
Callahan
Robert Gordon
George H. Gordon
Higbee
Senate approves immigration bill with literacy test
The Senate passed the immigration bill by 64 to 7. The president had vetoed it previously over the literacy clause. The measure leaves the Japanese immigration issue unchanged, noting the existing gentlemen agreement.
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Senate
Washington
United States
New Republican Herf Joins Henderson Family
Harry Henderson, a local Republican clerk, announces a seven and a half pound new member added to the Henderson family this Wednesday. He notes Mrs. Henderson and the newborn are both doing nicely.
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Stoddard
Harry
Henderson
Wanted Lady Solicitors Permanent Work Good Pay
Classified notice seeks women for permanent soliciting work with good pay. Call between 2 and 4 pm at 139 South Ninth, ask for Mrs. Cronkhite. Dated 12 13 14.
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