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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Dec 16, 1911
Page
4
New York society women seek living reproductions of masterworks by visiting art museums to find a hidden Mona Lisa double. They copy costumes hair and posing then hire artists to reproduce the look on paper with high fidelity to the original painting. The photo shows a Amer ican posing the world famous Louvre portrait as an example of the trend.
A statement from former U S Marshal W H Mackey claiming mis ID linked Rev Thomas M Brewer to Fort Riley dynamitings. Brewer has a full alibi for the dates of the post explosions. Authorities seek confirmation of Mackey’s assertion as they widen the inquiry. Commissioner Chase says Anna Jordan, once held, will be rearrested with others suspected in the case.
A column fragment recalls a crusty bachelor joke about overdoing the bright side. A farmer tries to break in a steer with his son, the farmer shouting to unhit the steer as he vows to stand the test. Appears in Norman E. Mack's National Monthly.
The quote notes that many supporters believe their loyalty should be compensated by the man they back, reflecting a common expectation of tangible returns for political or social backing.
Edward Koch promoted to day tender at Mill street crossing after 27 years as night gate tender. Jack Keaveny moved to Caledonia crossing, William Keaveny offered Koch's night post then displaced by his uncle. Carl Dierkup takes Mill street gate position after William Keaveny declines. Officials cite changes for the good of the service.
The Norwegian M. E. church at the corner of Berlin and Sill streets announces Sunday school at 9 15 a m and preaching at 10 30 a m All are invited Prayer meeting is held Wednesdays at 8 o'clock.
German M E Church at Clinton and Berlin streets lists Sunday school at 9 15 a m and preaching at 10 30 a m with an evening service at 7 45 p m Pastor Rev W J Witter leads. German school for children meets Saturday morning at nine o clock for catechism reading and writing.
Rev A V Ingham leads morning worship at 10 30 on Why Are You What You Are Anthem Jehovah Reigns Evening service features Rev Louis A Magin of First church preaching Quartet Ever Clear Chorus leads singing Sabbath school at noon Epworth League 645 leader Henry Miller Midweek prayer Wednesday Christmas exercises Friday 7 30.
There will be a celebration of the Holy Communion at 9 a.m. and an evening prayer service at 3 p.m. at St Peter's Episcopal Church.
Trinity Lutheran and Trinity United Lutheran on Avon Street announce no church services on Sunday. Sunday school will begin at 9 a.m led by Pastor Rev. L. S. Marvick.
Tabernacle Baptist Church at Avon and Clinton streets led by Rev. Cody lists worship at 7 30 a m and 7 30 p m plus Bible school at noon and prayer service Friday at 7 30 p m. Badge of P A at 6 30 p m noted.
Pastor Rev. O. L. Christianson leads services at 10 30 a m and 7 45 p m Sunday school starts at 9 a m Prayer meeting is set for Wednesday evening.
North Presbyterian at Logan and Avon streets led by Rev. Finch A. Glarke offers morning worship at 7:30 with the sermon The Christian Hope His Motive Power and an evening talk at 7:45 on The Worlds Corruption. A 15-voice choir sings at both services along with Sunday school at noon Junior Endeavor at 3 pm Young People at 7 pm and a midweek prayer meeting at Mrs J J Cain s home 1352 Charles street Wednesday night.
Norwegian Lutheran church at Charles and Sill streets with Rev. E O Vik as pastor offers morning worship at 10 30 a m and Sunday school at 9 a m.
In Viroqua Wisconsin December 16 a Greenwood farmer required a neighborhood young man courting his daughter to husk corn for two days to repay the oil and fuel used in their courtship.
London reports say Prince Arthur of Connaught will succeed Lord Hardinge as viceroy of India. Earlier gossip suggested he was to become lord lieutenant of Ireland.
The article declares loss of appetite as a serious signal of prostrating disease and advises Hood's Sarsaparilla as the constitutional remedy. It claims the product purifies blood, strengthens the whole system, and is available in liquid form or Sarsatabs tablets.
Mrs Clarence Whipple formerly Louise Hardie surprised family by marrying Milwaukee road machinist Clarence Whipple in Minneapolis Thursday. The couple left La Crosse quietly with no notice, telegraphed friends of their marriage, and plan a western honeymoon before returning home on West Avenue.
North Side items report a six car silk special from Seattle to New York on the Milwaukee road en route Monday. Local residents and visitors are listed with travel, illness, and property changes including Rosa Johnson Wittenberg buying 532 Sumner street and remodel plans for spring.
Washington reports at the White House that Captain Graham Johnson of the U S Army was transferred to the Philippines after a year beyond his social service period. As military aide he often escorted Miss Helen Taft, though authorities say his attentions to the president's daughter ended at escort duties.
A 19th century advertisement touts Hall's Catarrh Cure as the only positive cure for catarrh. It claims internal action on blood and mucous surfaces, offers a $100 reward for cures, and urges readers to request testimonials from F. J. Cheney & Co. Toledo Ohio. Also promotes Hall's Family Pills for constipation.
Observers note that several awkward or faint grooves suggest new record times may emerge as phonograph testing continues. Enthusiasts anticipate sharper performances as equipment improves and players push limits.
Briceville Tennessee December 16 Fresh fires halted rescue work in the Coal Creek mine delaying search for bodies. Seventy three men were trapped. sixty eight bodies recovered and five survivors accounted for. About twenty to thirty workers remain believed trapped and likely dead.
Agricultural and horticultural products from Missouri Arkansas Tennessee Mississippi Louisiana Kansas Oklahoma and Texas are featured at the big southwestern land show. Leading agricultural experts will address thousands of farmers scheduled to attend through December 22, the closing date of the exhibition.
Abraham Lichtenstein the Fifth Avenue millinery magnate convicted of defrauding the government was released today on a presidential commutation after serving two and a half months of a four month Blackwell Island sentence. He suffered Brights disease and heart trouble and faced an early death if imprisoned full term. He paid a $120,000 fine in addition to the prison term. He wept as he was taken to the island.
After seventy two and a half hours of deliberation the striking jury returned a verdict for the plaintiff despite Judge Withrow's orders to favor the defendant. The judge said he must accept the decision but will set it aside and order a new trial immediately. The jury was discharged.
A Michigan Minnesota Iowa Nebraska Wisconsin and Dakotas based group markets cures for appendicitis gallstones goitre tumors cancer and more without surgery. They claim rapid results with injections and a regimen and list several patients cured without operation while warning against larger growths and urging urine analysis and prior consent from spouses or parents.
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