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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Dec 27, 1905
Page
6
In Waukesha Wisconsin on December 27 a circuit court jury awarded Barbara Miller forty dollars for breach of promise. Miller sued John Schuster claiming a broken engagement. Miller is over sixty and Schuster over seventy.
Ten-year-old Charles Will of Pound in Marinette County fought a wild cat after it attacked his dog. He struck the animal with a club, disabling it, then kept delivering blows until the cat lay dead. The dog aided by turning on the cat, and the boy remained steady throughout the perilous encounter.
Groff and Derr have secured a contract to construct a church valued at twenty four thousand dollars at St. Elizabeth Missouri. The project involves building a new place of worship for the local congregation and reflects the firms' experience in ecclesiastical construction.
City police officers wore fur coats during today’s public appearance, drawing attention as they marched to various downtown posts and greeted residents along the route.
A La Crosse clergyman argues sun driven life rhythms should replace fixed eight hour norms. He proposes seasonal work cycles aligned to sunrise, with adjusted wake times and a noon break, claiming four annual seasons yield an eight hour annual work average. He cites European tests and cites the October Review of Reviews.
Kenneth Horner notes that with the new year starting January 1st it may be simpler to label the months by seasons. He suggests January to March be the winter season, April to June the spring season, and so on for the rest of the year.
The dedication of the new Third ward engine house at Sixth and Mississippi streets will be delayed at least a month due to contractors unable to install heating and complete plastering and interior work. The Board of Public Works cannot set a dedicatory date until building completion is assured. Heating installation work is expected to begin tomorrow.
The Park store played Santa Claus to about 200 fatherless and motherless children from city orphan asylums. The youngsters enjoyed a holiday playground decorated with greens and received candy and gifts before returning to their homes.
A dramatic medical ad describes the heart pumping eight ounces per beat to nourish the body and warns of risks from a weak heart. It touts Dr Miles Heart Cure to strengthen muscles and nerves, citing a testimonial from Rebecca Bennet of Indianapolis and a guarantee from Miles Medical Co.
Fred Blanchard fell through the ice on Black River while skating. Several boys have recently fallen through the ice during a stint of "Bandy Bows." Mrs. Jos. Kellicut of Minneapolis is visiting Mr. and Mrs. John Abnet on Berlin street.
The Oriental Limited introduces new compartment observation library cars. Vermillion wood, green leather, and mahogany interiors provide hotel like comfort with large state rooms and unblocked country views. The car offers periodicals, books, latest newspapers, open air rear platform, and a la carte meals.
Special excursion tickets go on sale at reduced rates on December 22 to 25 and December 30 and 31, 1905, and January 1, 1906, valid return to January 4, 1906. Covers points on Northwestern and connected rails including Cheyenne, Denver, Trinidad, and Colorado Southern. Apply to Chicago and Northwestern Ry agents.
A wholesale business explains buying large quantities for spot cash allows lower prices to small dealers nationwide. With 50 plus dealers, 20 plus salaried staff, and corner location with reduced rent, they sell instruments cheaply on merit, not commissions, and emphasize busy salesforce to push volume.
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