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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Dec 16, 1909
Page
4
Chief of police John Webber urges shoppers to observe a series of don'ts to curb petty theft during the holiday season as temptations rise and crime increases.
Local merchants report a spike in early shopping and a better-than-expected holiday season. Warm weather and brighter finances curb fuel costs and boost spending on pricier items like books and jewelry, with books selling out quickly and daily restocking needed.
The article warns shoppers about theft during the holidays. It advises avoiding last minute crowds, using charge accounts or home deliveries, carrying minimal cash, and not exposing money in satchels. It also urges keeping purses secure and locking doors and windows when away shopping to prevent theft.
U.S. District Attorney George H. Gordon travels to Madison for a U.S. court session. E. S. Hebberd and spouse welcome a son. City repairs planned to pumps and wagon bridge piers as ice allows. Local officers elected for La Crosse commandery Knights Templar. W. B. U. gains new faculty member W. G. Lowe. Otto Carter, Wyman Ward, and Lord Purington arrive for navy exams. Various society notices and ads, including seating oysters and Chamber activities.
An advertisement promotes Laxative Bromo Quinine as a worldwide cold and grip remedy. It claims to remove the cause of colds and headaches and asks readers to call for the full name and look for the signature E. W. Grove, priced at 25 cents.
Implement Dealers Investigate reports that Buick and Oakland automobile agencies seek contracts for 1910. Only 50 more cars will be allocated to western Wisconsin. W M Edwards room 211 the Stoddard serves as contact.
Coburger returns to The Schiller at 110 South Fourth from today and will remain serving through the holiday season. The note confirms extended hours and a holiday run.
A telephone message reports a well known mission worker and a lady seen entering a prominent pastor’s home this morning. The informant did not state what the pastor was suspected of, leaving the motive unclear and prompting speculation.
A historical overview traces toy evolution from spring driven models to rubber bands, steam and hot air engines, culminating in modern electric devices. The piece highlights electrical toy shops with working machines, mechanical dolls for girls, modern dolls like Billiken and Eskimo figures, and enduring classics such as hobby horses and blocks amid early shopping trends.
Mrs Jessie Holway hosted a Monday dinner with guests including Mrs Elsie Gile Scott and Mr Argyle Scott. During refreshments, Mrs Scott announced the engagement of Miss Jessie Holway to her son Argyle Scott with guests toasting the couple. Mr Scott plans a Friday departure to the south but is expected to return soon.
Monday evening Mrs S W Anderson entertained two tables at bridge in honor of her husband birthday with friends gathered for the occasion.
Monday evening Mr. Sidney Law hosted a formal yet informal dinner in honor of Miss Agness McCord and Mr. Thad Brindley, whose wedding occurred the next day, with guests described as old friends of the couple.
In Madison two state university professors trade sharp words over slang. Prof John M. Olin criticizes campus slang and the lax study of English while replying to Prof M W O Shea who argues slang today could become tomorrow’s language.
A letter from Fred Hanchett in Davos Platz says he is improving and at a sanitarium with his mother, awaiting Mrs. Hanchett and daughter on the 18th. A $1500 diamond pendant has been ordered for a Christmas present from an out of town customer. Miss Francis Sill departs Friday for New York to join her mother and sister. A son is born to Mr. and Mrs. E. S. Heberd at La Crosse hospital Tuesday. Seats for Up and Down Broadway at the La Crosse theater Friday evening are on sale. The F R A ladies host the next 500 card party Thursday afternoon week 16th.
Mankato Minnesota December 15 The jury returns a verdict of murder in the trial of Frank Smith charged with killing H J Ledbeter a prominent farmer based on readable portion of the report
The article observes equal mention of a doctor assisting at an operation and a woman assisting at a reception, noting the parity in domestic and professional settings. It underscores social expectations for carried roles across genders in public duties.
English Lutheran church board meets to consider pastors for the vacant pastorate after Rev J J Clemens resigns at year end. A Scranton, Pa., candidate is strongly favored. Clemens tours the east and Canada with several calls but undecided. He will give two more lectures before leaving, Brownies of Nippon this Thursday and Passavant and the Deaconess Work in the United States Sunday.
In New Castle Pennsylvania 24 striking tin workers were sentenced yesterday to 30 days in jail for blocking streets near the tin mills. Wives and mothers threaten to join them behind bars by voluntary arrest to stay with their husbands and sons in jail.
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