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Newspaper

La Crosse Tribune

Location

La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Dec 21, 1910

Page

5

City Fortunate Few Large Fires Fireless Year in La Crosse

Chief Bradfield notes an unusually quiet fire year in La Crosse with only the Modern Steam Laundry blaze among major incidents. Small fires occurred but overall losses were light, mirroring a nationwide trend of low fire losses.

Bradfield la Crosse

Captain Swept Away in a Gale

A wireless message from the USS Tacoma reports that Captain Alexon of the Pensacola schooner Doris was swept overboard during a severe gale and seaquake. The Doris is anchored at Puerto Portez, Honduras, in a wrecked state.

Pensacola Fla United States Tacoma Doris Alexon Puerto Portez Honduras

Personal notices from La Crosse area locals and visitors

S D John of Lansing has returned home after visiting relatives in the city. Sam Henderson of Viroqua visits La Crosse relatives. O K Johnson of Prairie du Chien guests at the Law Hotel. Real estate loan offers in La Crosse. Jacob Ceberg of De Soto on business in the city. Charles Krietz returns home to Chaseburg. A Cassie of Rushford visits. A H Holmen of Westby conducts business here. Dr Will Powell treats women. F O Reynolds of Madison visits La Crosse friends. O B Olson returns to Preston after visit. Local parks flooded and skating ready. Willy Kumm injured, slight improvement at La Crosse hospital. Miss Grace Easterline returns to Kenosha. Apples praised for healthful meals. John C Burns carries varieties. Farmers Institute and Wisconsin Buttermakers dates clash. efforts to reschedule. Leona Garment Co ads on house cleaning and sale items. Quality Poultry Yards win several premiums at Oconomowoc show. Poultry judging by James A Tucker of Concord. Santa Claus and tree event hosted by B A Yeomen. Teachers lobby for pension bill. constitutional defects cited by Governor Davidson. West Salem Masonic lodge officers elected. Gateway City Trav Line promotes carriage service. Elsie Root returns from trip. Upton Sinclair apple diet noted in Physical Culture.

Charles Krietz la Crosse Chaseburg A. Cassie Rushford A. H. Holmen Westby Will Powell F. O. Reynolds Madison O. B. Olson Preston Minn Kenosha Wis John C. Burns Farmers’ Institute la Crosse County School of Agriculture Wisconsin A. A. Johnson Agricultural School Leona Garment Co James A. Tucker Concord Mich B. A. Yeomen Santa Claus Tree Davidson Masonic Lodge West Salem George B. Wilcox W. M Frank Bolles S. W O. Gullickson J. W G. W. Dudley W. N. Upham E. J. Kneen S. W. Brown S. D G. W. McClintock J. D C. Hancock R. H. Gilfillan J S J. Johnson Gateway City Trav Miss Elsie Root Hotel Stoddard Minneapolis St. Paul Reedsburg

Apples Restore Health and Youth in Family Tale

A narrative extols apples as a healthful fruit good for digestion and blood, noting a sickly young man improved by eating apples. It praises varieties such as Grimes Golden Spitzenberg Delicious Wine Saps Jonathan and other standards seen via John C Burns.

Samson Grimes Golden Spitzenberg Jonathans John C. Burns

Contrast in Cook's Return

New York reports Dr. Frederick A. Cook returning home on the George Washington after holidays. He will sign customs declarations amid cautious officials, a muted reception unlike his hero’s welcome in 1909 during the Oscar II voyage.

New York Dr. Cook George Washington Oscar Frederick A. Cook North Pole Cook Hampton's Hoboken

Social Briefs Highlight Local Holiday Guest Visits

Mrs. Dyson Daggett of Minneapolis visits her parents Mr. and Mrs. J. L. Pettingill over the holidays. Miss Margery Sill, recently in New York for interior decorating, will return home this week to spend the holidays with her mother Mrs. W. R. Sill.

Dyson Daggett Minneapolis J. L. Pettingill Margery Sill New York W. R. Sill

Mrs John Salzer Hosts A Sister Emma Rolfing Evening

Last evening Mrs John Salzer entertained a party of young people in honor of her sister Miss Emma Rolfing. A delightful evening was spent with a delicious supper. Guests included Mr and Mrs P T Schulze, Mr and Mrs Percy Cilley, the Misses Emma Rolfing Edna Tarbox, Mrs Mildred Carr and O W Muenster.

John Salzer Emma Rolfing P. T. Schulze Percy Cilley Edna Tarbox Mildred Carr O. W. Muenster

County Claims Committee Meeting Notice

The Claims Committee of the County Board will meet at the County Clerk office Thursday December 22. All parties with claims against the county must file them with the County Clerk on or before that date.

Card of Thanks for Family Illness Support

The undersigned thank friends and neighbors for kindness shown during the illness of our son and brother Mr and Mrs P Christianson Mr and Mrs W W Ferris

P. Christianson W. W. Ferris

Fay Lewis team to bowl Rushford December 29

The Fay Lewis bowling team will meet Rushford at Combination alleys on Thursday December 29 for a three game series. Fay Lewis, reputed city’s best, faces a fast Rushford unit and plans a postholiday match with Winona and a north side picked team. A. Fries organizes the schedule ahead of a early February St Paul tournament.

Fay Lewis Rushford A. Fries Winona St. Paul

New Air Record For Nonstop Montigny Flight

Chalon s France December 21 A non stop aeroplane flight with a passenger of 145 miles to Montigny sur Aube and return was made today by Lieut Cammerman accompanied by Captain Hugoni The flight establishes a world s record.

Chalons France Montigny sur-Aube Lieut Cammerman Hugoni

Difference of Opinion Sparks Diverse Thoughts on Races

A reflection on how varied viewpoints enrich discourse and competition, suggesting individuality fuels lively debate more than uniform consensus.

King of Denmark Keenly Praised For Gift Gold Medal

The article notes praise for a gold medal presented by the king of Denmark and mentions accompanying duties or payments imposed on the recipient. The piece suggests ceremonial honor paired with a duty obligation within a formal state context.

Denmark

Browns' management to overhaul team structure

St Louis report notes new Browns owners, after approval of Robert L. Hedges stock, plan major changes in club management. Next season will feature free scorecards and pass-out checks for fans. A new player scouting method will be announced, while ex-manager Jack O'Connor will be paid under Hedges' contract and may serve in another role. a new manager is yet to be chosen.

ST. Louis Robert L. Hedges Johnson Browns Jack O'Connor Hedges

Mexican Rebels Win New Victory

Reports from Chihuahua dated December 21 state rebels secured a second overwhelming victory. Government forces under General Navarro suffered 960 losses in Saturday's battle. Rebels entrenched at Bad Pass or Malposo and avoided heavy exposure while pursuing American Indian warfare.

Chihuahua Mex Navarro Bad Pass Malposo

Let Us Not Be Too Particular It Is Better to Have Old Second Hand

A concise nostalgic line argues for accepting older used items over新品. The phrase reflects thrift ethos and practical stance on value, durability, and economy without naming people or places.

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Fruit House Tn Quart Bricks IE Cream and Butter Company Graef Hat Main St Weddin Carriages Palmer Livery CO State Street Huff Lacrosse Rug CO Home Capital A. Johnson Dublin Woolen Mills Co UW Crosse Paar Ia Pat VV Travel’ Festival MT. Etna the Fashion Shop F. A. Reiman Exclusive Garment Store Fifth and Main Streets South Third St John Farley Rogers Bargain Store Mississippi Street Erder Miss Ryval S. D. John Lansing Sam Henderson Viroqua O. K. Johnson Prairie du Chien Law Hotel B. H. Volz Jacob Ceberg de Soto Gur Ad W. T. Irvine Main Street Dinor Arctic Club Bushwick Club Brooklyn B. F. Osbon Callicoon Depot Fred Hudson Fulton John R. Bradley Peary Victor and Columbia Talking Machines Columbia Double Records Weis Book Store Z Lyman Les Fowe I. B. Knutesen MAIN Kimonas Bartel Co.'s Pearl Street Benjamin KU KU LP Jonathan Malaga the Royal Hadreas & Pappas
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