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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Dec 16, 1914
Page
5
Three postal employees are reported injured after German cruisers bombarded Hartlepool. Initial dispatches say the post office was struck by a shell during the attack.
European conflict persists with no signs of pause as fighting rages across fronts. Reports note ongoing engagements involving multiple nations and strategic shifts amid sustained bombardments and troop movements.
The article promotes staying dry and reducing meat while taking four ounces of Rad Salts daily for a week to flush uric acid via the kidneys. It claims Jad Salis made from lemon juice and lithia provides an inexpensive, harmless effervescent remedy used by thousands to ease rheumatic pain and improve kidney function.
United Press dispatch from Karl H. von Wiegand reports German artillery occupying heights and forts around Rheims. Daily duels with French guns, with infantry trenches about a mile and a half away. German captain Wengler warns he may target a church steeple used for observations if signals continue.
A mixed page item listing social notes and local commerce. Mentions B A Yeomen dancing Tuesday M C Whitford Janesville business visit in La Crosse A O Colby and J Gressler Madison visitors Special fern sale at Theater Cut Flower Store and Kienah's greenhouse Bert A Jolivette issues marriage license Ole Ophus Clara Anderson Farmington residents various visitors from New Albia Rochester Preston West Salem etc Dengler's cigars promotion.
In La Crosse County Wisconsin In Probate the estate of Anna Sherman late of La Crosse deceased Letters of administration granted to E S Huff Onalaska six months from December 5 1914 to present claims for examination and allowance The court will on June 15 1915 at 10 oclock A M examine and adjust all claims against the deceased Dated December 1914 John Brindley County Judge
Beads appear in prehistoric art as the main feminine decoration and in later eras remain central to jewelry. The text traces beads from primitive paintings to refined adornments, noting that modern jewelry largely derives from bead-based styles and techniques.
A police officer described in sworn deposition that the prisoner sat on him and hurled insults such as ass precious dolt scarecrow ragamuffin and idiot. The deposition ends with a solemn signature declaring the statements true.
A home remedy describes beating white of an egg to a stiff froth then sweetening slightly and adding pulverized alum. A teaspoonful is given every ten to fifteen minutes until relief arrives.
The Siamese prince departed New York after a ten day stay. He enjoyed Broadway electric signs and plans to install similar displays in Bangkok.
Madison Wis Dec 16 Gov McGovern considers commuting the life term of John Dietz a Cameron Dam defender now at Wisconsin state penitentiary He has studied Dietz records and may act before Christmas If reduced to ten years parole eligibility could come after serving five years Dietz has already served about four years with good behavior provisions in place
U S commission on industrial relations closes Denver hearings on the Colorado coal strike this evening. Judge Jesse G. Northcutt testifies that free speech should be curtailed in crises as Colorado faced militia action. President Welborn of Colorado Fuel and Iron cites letters with John D. Rockefeller Jr.
Navy department opened bids for eight submarines including the first sea going fleet sub. Lake Torpedo Boat Co offered 925 ton sub at 1 368 000 and 1 250 000 for a 1 066 ton craft. Electric Boat bid 1 250 000 for a 1 066 ton sub.
A reflection on how self regard shapes popularity among peers. The author argues that personal esteem precedes public appeal, suggesting self confidence as a necessary condition for genuine friendship and social acceptance.
A quotation from the Atlanta Constitution notes that giving happiness enriches the giver as well, suggesting generosity grows wealth of spirit over time.
Mrs. C. E. Smith entertained a few friends at a Monday coffee in honor of Miss Julia Carson of Miles City Montana. Two five hundred tables were played and Miss Carson received the guest prize.
Miss Delia French of this city and Joseph Wegman of St. Charles Minnesota were married December 11 in Winona Minnesota. Attendants included Mr Wegman Miss Wegman and Mr and Mrs Wegman relatives of the bridegroom.
Mr and Mrs James Hogan depart at noon for West Palm Beach Florida to join a party and spend the winter there They plan to visit New York and other eastern cities before returning Mrs David Austin and Mrs A A Maurer left for Chicago and Christmas with a daughter The First Presbyterian church ladies meet tomorrow afternoon at Mrs H B Bozards home 325 South Fourteenth Street
In bright scenes the play questions prison reform and society's treatment of offenders. It follows the warden’s ideal of curing prisoners and contrasts it with real penitentiaries' failures, revealing a critical view of reform through a bold dramatic inquiry.
At a Sunday performance in the Hippodrome New York Wilamette Dodge found Sadie the elephant in her dressing room. Dodge invited the elephant to sing but Sadie declined while returning the gesture by carrying Dodge onto the stage. Hanky Panky runs at La Crosse theater on December 22.
In the matter of the last will of Aaron A. Ekern deceased the County Court in La Crosse will hear on the first Tuesday in January 1915 the applications of Odell N. Ekern Ida M Gullickson Alexander C Ekern Edward O Ekern and Melvin H Ekern to amend correct and perfect the final order assigning the estate dated August 7 1895 and the record thereof to conform to the truth. James Thompson attorney for petitioners.
Editorial notes a fair approach to humorists urging authors to share wealth with spouses. A witty quip about a man hogging money versus 50-50 domestic spending is used to illustrate how jokes lose punch when unfair. The Cincinnati Enquirer framing critiques biased punchlines.
In Chilean waters near Punta Arenas the British cruiser Bristol chased the German cruiser Dresden after Dresden escaped the Falkland Islands battle. Dresden was warned to leave or be interned and sailed toward the Pacific as five warships were spotted north of Valparaiso heading south.
A new car plays tunes signaling evolving luxury in transport. The author quips that rising costs will push drivers to own a grand opera car and a light opera runabout, with a sedate option for Sundays.
A cryptic note references McSparran leaving home and Janet told to remind Sandy to remove his glasses when not looking at anything. The fragment hints at a personal moment with unnamed persons and a domestic scene. Entities include Sandy and Janet in a Scots dialect context.
The passage notes eastern enthusiasts may underestimate western forest damage from mistletoe, which rivals fire and insects in impact. It emphasizes the parasite's significant toll on western woodlands.
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