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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Dec 15, 1913
Page
4
Mrs. J J Johnson aged 62 of 219 Island street died at her home from complications of diseases. A Tomah Wis native since childhood she had lived here recently with husband and six children survive. Body to be sent to Tomah for funeral and burial.
Amos Mann was appointed Sparta fire warden under state law requiring quarterly inspections of business district buildings and biannual checks in residential areas. Harley Jefferson and wife and Mrs Leo Evenson and Mr Roy Converse and families traveled by car to La Crosse Friday. A group of friends drove in two automobiles to surprise William Marquette at his home.
Friday events include an oyster supper hosted by local households. Mrs. Henry Symore of Melvina visited Mrs. Andie Russell in the city. Prof. Pierce traveled to Rockland on business. Mrs. Carrol Ayres and two children returned to Ismay Montana after a city visit. The Tolocks drove to Blan Durran and West Salem, followed by trips by the De Bruin and Brandt couples.
A chin's shape is linked to character in this discussion. Smooth rounded chins suggest childlike disposition and yielding will, while oval chins indicate artistic and sensitive nature. Protruding chins imply combativeness and power, receding chins signal weak will.
Nineteen year old zona N. McGraw of 1018 Berlin street, an employee of the Baltimore Oil company at Taft Arizona, escaped death when a derck section collapsed while he was working. He suffered severe injuries and was taken to Taft hospital. His mother Mrs Mary McGraw, living on the north side, received the news this morning. He had just returned to work after a prior accident.
Local notes report many residents returning home from visits in Minneapolis Brownsville Davenport Savanna and St Paul. Dome screenings feature four reels with CC Schoenfeldt Alma and strong 2 reel feature at the Dome while residents like Mary Conners Mary Harden Ella Manke and Gustave Smith are listed among recent travelers and visitors.
Examinations for cadetships at Annapolis and West Point to be held January 3 in La Crosse and other centers. Tests cover algebra geometry geography US and ancient history and medieval Europe. Other exams include head farmer at Green Bay reformitory night engineer at Winnebago state prison salesman, forestry assistant February 14 with salaries from 30 to 100 dollars. Multiple appointments expected.
Mars a famed motorcycle racer and vaudeville star features at the Majestic this week. He was knocked unconscious when his slack wire apparatus broke during the first performance but returned to complete a standout trapeze act. His sister performs a daring balance and contortion routine while Trevitt showcases a dog act, and other acts include Sam Rowley Barrett and Earle, plus the Five Musical Bonnells ending with a Sousa-style finale.
An offer in San Francisco dailies promotes Fulton’s Diabetic Compound claiming no opium or sedatives. Four physicians are invited to refer a diabetic aged 50–70 to test the cure, aiming to cut sugar and thirst in 60 days. failures will be published.
An odd man visits a family with a keenly observant son. He wears cleaned kid gloves, attracting the boy who stays close. The father asks if Jimmie enjoys the man, but the child says he doesn’t care for the stories, only that the visitor’s hands smell like their automobile.
The text links eye colors to temperament with claims about green hazel and spotted eyes. It cites Professor Hudson asserting Asia tics with hazel eyes are cunning and weasel-like. It also states green eyed people are indifferent in passion but often envious of themselves.
A humorous exchange contrasts past and present habits between spouses about liquor on breath and singing, highlighting changing marital dynamics.
John Ekland applies to the La Crosse Common Council for a license to sell intoxicating liquors for on premise consumption at 317 Pearl Street, Lot 6 Block 23 Original Plat Town of La Crosse, from date to July 1 1914. Bonds provided by Globe Indemnity Company dated December 12 1913.
Tomah plans a major expansion with a new addition to the creamery nearly three times larger than the old plant. J. E. Wallace of La Crosse holds the contract and interior work will begin soon with operation expected in two months. The town also reports a season opening for high school basketball and various local events and business changes.
Mr and Mrs Walter Furber have purchased a residence in this city and will occupy it soon. The purchase follows an ongoing effort by local residents to settle new businesses and housing in the area.
The Bill of Rights is a declaration of fundamental rights borrowed from the English 1659 bill of rights. It was added to the U.S. Constitution after its framing due to criticism that the main document lacked such guarantees. All state constitutions now include bills of rights, largely similar to each other.
A short comic note describes a boy named Oscar playing with a doll as sawdust spills. His mother calls him to trim his nails and Oscar warns against trimming too short lest more sawdust spill out.
A brief exchange contrasts a gentleman’s secret keeping with Geraldine’s insistence on discretion. The lines underscore social norms about privacy and propriety in intimate dialogue.
The Floral Lodge No. 217 of the Ladies' Society of the B of L F and E held its annual meeting Friday evening electing officers including Past President Mrs. Earl Wheator President Mrs. Floyd Green Vice President Mrs. Robert Fisher Secretary Mrs. Jess Winter Treasurer Mrs. Robert Higbee Collector Mr. William Layland Warden Mrs. Art Mellum Conductor Mrs. Kittle Chaplain Mrs. Rodell Vine Guard Mrs. Johnson Outer Guard Mrs. Brayton Pianist Mrs. Jo Yates.
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