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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Dec 27, 1915
Page
4
Allies have prepared new positions on Greek soil near Majedagh south of Gievgeli after Bulgars drove them back. British troops continue landing at Saloniki and the allied force may fall back to this base as Bulgarian forces hold their line.
Baron George Wilhelm von Brincken, attached to the German consulate in San Francisco, is under arrest on charges of using the mails to incite arson assassination and murder. He is believed involved in plots to destroy factories aiding the allies and is free on a $10,000 bail for the priesthood in Rome.
The Brotherhood of American Yeomen held its fifth annual children festival and Christmas tree in Yeomen hall on Thursday. About 350 children attended as Santa arrived at 8 15 pm and a long program of readings songs and performances followed. Prizes were awarded to top scouts as judges noted, and each child received candy. Dancing and free orangeade ended the evening with plans for a card party and open installation scheduled for early January.
Des Moines Indiana plans by the ladies' degree team to host a prize mask ball on Thursday evening January 13.
Wisconsin probate notices announce at La Crosse County Court a January 4 1916 term for W and Tetley to seek administration of Henry Atlas Lincoln and a April 18 1916 term to hear and adjust all claims with claims due by April 13 1916 or be barred. copyright quotes follow about marriage and women and deception.
Mile. Emilienne Moreau, a seventeen year old French girl, was awarded the French Military Medal for bravery under fire. She tended wounded and dying in the battle zone as shells burst around her while British troops drove Germans from Laos.
A vintage ad praises Wyeths Sage and Sulphur Compound as a simple home remedy to restore natural hair color. It claims gray hair darkens naturally after daily use, with benefits of reduced dandruff and thicker, glossier hair.
General Sir Douglas Haig has succeeded Field Marshal Sir John French as commander of British forces in France and Flanders. Since the expeditionary force landed, Haig has commanded the First Army and been repeatedly mentioned in dispatches by his chief, whose place he has taken.
The La Crosse County School of Agriculture and Domestic Economy at Onalaska will hold a three day February conven tion featuring the Homemakers conference the Farmers course the corn and seed show and livestock show. Noted University of Wisconsin professors and officials will speak including J L Tormey H W Allsperger C L Galpin and Elizabeth Kelley. Ministers teachers and rural problem enthusiasts are invited to attend and exhibits are open to farmers from La Crosse and adjacent counties and Houston County Minnesota.
North side notes list visitors and homecomings including Mrs Helen Boyle and Mrs Verna Boyle of Minneapolis staying with north side relatives, Philip Pilger and family returning to 1823 Wood St after Onalaska trip, John Maria visiting Prairie du Chien relatives, Joseph Gallagher returning home from Prairie du Chien, Leo Krajewski visiting Rochester at 1724 Gillette, James McCarty visiting Mrs C Johnson at 1446 Caledonia St, F T Johnson and family at 1645 Charles St visiting Lanesboro, Archie Skemp from St Louis at 1645 Kane St, Carl Bryzowsky returning from Madison S C to 1547 Charles St, and George Jenks of Galesville back home after north side visit. M A Mell at 1206 Avon St also listed.
New York reports confirm the British liner Arlanza, owned by Royal Mail, sunk near Archangel on December 10, probably by a floating mine. At 15,044 tons and 570 feet, the ship is among the largest sunk by mines or submarines in the war.
Fire broke out in Number Three hold of the British steamer Inchmoor at her Brooklyn slip, damaging a cargo of sugar and prompting a fresh inquiry into the incident.
The report lists Oscar Olson returning to Brainerd Minn from Saint Louis, Ole Thorson and family visiting relatives on the north side near the city, Chester Blystad from Homer visiting north side relatives, and a family moving to St. Louis with their household goods.
A brief note reflects a daily habit where individuals greet the end of the day with a calm sign off. It captures a shared routine of winding down work and exchanging a final good night before nightfall.
A concisely spoken line suggests women should guide men with clever planning and women should cultivate wisdom. The maxim echoes traditional gender advice framed as practical counsel.
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