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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Dec 19, 1912
Page
5
In Appleton Wisconsin clergy and educators propose appointing a burly citizen as a chastiser for shiftless fathers. The duty links with the truant officer to warn a father whose child falls behind. If ignored the chastiser would admonish the parent, using Queensbury style methods, with police backup if needed.
Bird sanctuaries have been established in England and Australia. An effort now seeks to protect Egyptian herons from plume hunters. The bird protection movement grows worldwide as nations recognize the birds' service to humanity.
A rosebush in Freiburg Germany reportedly bears 10000 buds. The plant's size has drawn attention from local residents and horticulture enthusiasts who compare it to notable giant specimens.
Washington December 19 Senators will spend holiday recess studying the printed Archbald impeachment testimony record. An order by Senator Nelson to make the bound volume available speeds up access for lawmakers to review evidence before the trial resumes in two weeks. Defender Worthington plans to focus witnesses on Archbald’s lack of guile and favorable bargains cited in the Warneck note. La Follette Root Thornton Reed and Pomerene have been the most attentive during the testimony period.
Fenelon teased Richelieu about charitable subscriptions. Richelieu refused. Fenelon claimed he saw Richelieu in a new picture and asked if it had a subscription, but commented it looked like Richelieu and offered no chance of donation.
Local notes list Mrs. Grokowsky hosts and welcomes visitors from Sparta Arcadia and Genoa. The Mystic Workers elect Mrs. Agnes Peck secretary while others from Victory Independence Ferryville and Cassville are noted for business and social calls in La Crosse. A Majestic show opens as Christmas events and travel plans feature in a busy social roundup.
A pleasurable physic tonic and blood purifier in one pill claims to ease constipation biliousness stomach liver and bowel trouble. Available in 10¢ or 25¢ packages from any good druggist.
The remains of C T Peick arrived from Ryder North Dakota and were laid to rest in Pleasant Grove cemetery. The Epworth league banquet followed a contest in the church parlors. Several local residents visited family and attended events including a gift sale and supper at the I O O F hall and travels by Mrs D G Crownin and Mrs J G Heilman.
Government attorney delivers closing remarks in a dynamite case, bitterly arraigning union defendants. The heated exchange centers on alleged misconduct connected to labor actions and safety violations, with prosecutors pressing for convictions.
In Indianapolis a four day stop to answer charges opens as Jas W Noel argues for the full penalty against forty union men accused of conspiracy and illegal transportation of explosives. Chester Crum and Senator Kern present defense cases for Paul Morrin and John Barry. Noel delivers a fierce closing.
The Brotherhood of American Yeomen prepares the annual Children Festival and Christmas tree in Linker Hall Monday evening December 23. All children under seventeen admitted free with a family Yeomen member. Santa Claus arrives at eight, with a judged prize program for girls and boys in age groups, a prize waltz, Yeomen orchestra, and Mrs. Lee in charge.
The country school department hosted a joyful afternoon for students and faculty in the gym. Lois Winters sang, Miss Shorna played two violin numbers with skill, and Marie Schaettle recited. Santa Claus distributed gifts, then dancing followed the cheerful event.
Ruth chapter of the Order of the Eastern Star will hold a special meeting Monday evening to conduct work and related activities.
Rowena circle of the Brotherhood of American Yeomen held a Tuesday afternoon meeting in Linker hall. Twenty new applications were presented. Progressive cinch prizes went to Mesdames Robert Mullenberg Drake Roth Foster and Buckholz. The annual banquet is postponed. A grand prize masquerade ball is planned for Linker hall January 21.
A reflective quotation from A C Benson on how sorrow signals progress and how complacency is a greater danger. The saying urges vigilance and perseverance during hard times rather than despair.
William G. Dickson applies to La Crosse Common Council for a license to sell intoxicating liquors on premises at 210 South Third Street, lots 8 and 9, block 21, original plat. Bondsman listed as Fidelity and Deposit Company of Maryland. Dated December 16, 1912.
A Washington Herald item notes a prom inent city lawyer wrote a poem and asks if it has value. The editor quips that its value is about as much as a legal opinion written by a poet.
A demonstrator calls a car almost human and the exchange with Binks recalls likenesses to real men. The dialogue hints at shared knowledge as Harper's Weekly comments on perception and wit.
The notice stresses the importance of the administration and preparation of medicines by skilled professionals. It emphasizes the pharmacist’s role in accurately compounding prescriptions and delivering reliable results. It invites mail and telephone orders and mentions Christmas window displays with affordable gifts.
Mrs. J. M. Hixon entertained yesterday with a luncheon. After refreshments, guests spent the afternoon working on Christmas fancy work. Present were Mesdames F. A. Copeland, Argyle Scott, Jessie Holway, E. L. Colman, M. A. Northam, Mrs. H. L. Colman, Elsie Gile Scott, Elizabeth Holmes, W. E. Sawyer, F. H. Hankerson.
Mrs A A Maurer issues invitations for an auction bridge party Saturday afternoon. Miss Margaret Farnam, a Pittsburg domestic science teacher, will arrive home for holidays Saturday. Miss Mary Anderson, Sargent School Boston, comes Saturday morning with her roommate. Five Smith College girls arrive tomorrow for Christmas holidays: Laura Cunningham, Rebecca Thompson, Margery Gordon, Jeannette Hankerson, Anna Colman. Mrs Meta Evans of Chicago will visit the city for the holidays with Mrs W F Wolfe.
Two belated steamers endure a southeast gale on Lake Superior near Sault Ste. Marie. W. S. Crowe sails for Port Arthur Ontario and W. D. Matthews is the last ship from the head of the lakes to Lake Erie. Omega left the Soo for Chicago, reaching Detour escorted by two ice breakers. Strathcona follows on the return trip after passing through the locks.
Diet greatly influences health and complexion. Rich greasy foods tend to make skin greasy, so simple nourishing meals, well cooked, are best for clear skin.
Blanche Coonley Blessing reflects that careless effort dulls ability while careful work enhances power. She states fidelity to opportunity yields growth and good outcomes through attention to detail.
Edith notes the large fashion purchases for the wedding while Marie explains her father's liberal stance and uncertainty about Fred’s future, highlighting family dynamics and expectations.
A visiting Henry Ward Beecher is told by a sister that illness is God’s will. He corrects her with a plain remark that the real cause is the stinking cabbage in her cellar.
In Cetinje two soldiers who died of their wounds were laid in rough painted coffins in a chapel near the barracks. Mon tenegrians filed past and kissed the dead between the eyes in a solemn funeral rite.
A witness in several major cases refuses to swear to the truth saying lawyers won’t let him tell the whole truth. The exchange questions the completeness of forthcoming testimony.
A renowned German physician boasted that his wife could make red hair turn white as a lily yet warned no modern woman would wish to patronize her. The remark reveals period attitudes toward women and marriage.
In the Atchison Glob a critiqued view argues a girl's culture is a notion that helps her dodge dishwashing, reflecting gender expectations of domestic life and social roles.
Andrew Carnegie through his secretary James Bertram says he would be glad to help but will not enter the money trust matter. He has never bought or sold stock on the exchange and regards speculation as parasitic to value.
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