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Newspaper

La Crosse Tribune

Location

La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Dec 27, 1916

Page

3

Weather forecast and conditions across regions

Sunrise at 7 39 a m and sunset at 4 34 p m with yesterday s high 35 low 2. Wisconsin fair to night and Thursday colder east portion. Minnesota fair to night and Thursday with possible snow in extreme northwest. Iowa fair tonight and Thursday with little temperature change. Western storm moves into Manitoba and Lake Superior region. unseasonably high temperatures in lake region. Zero in western Kansas. Havre 24 below, Medicine Hat 28 below. High pressure along Atlantic coast and plateau. depressions off west Gulf and north Pacific coasts. Generally fair tonight and Thursday with little change.

Wisconsin Minnesota Iowa Manitoba West Lake Superior Lake Atlantic Plateau West Gulf Coast North Pacific Coast Kansas Havre Medicine Hat

Light wall colors maximize room brightness study finds

A recent investigation shows white walls reflect about 66 percent of incoming light, followed by cream rose yellow blue and green in lighter tints. Dark blue reflects 12 percent and dark green 11 percent. Living rooms should use light clear colors to keep cheerful brightness.

Taft and Nagle to Speak at Cosmopolitan Club Convention

Former President Taft and former Secretary of Commerce Nagle are listed among speakers for the Cosmopolitan Clubs convention at Yale. The event runs for three days starting Wednesday with a high profile lineup.

New Haven Conn Taft Commerce Nagle Cosmopolitan Clubs Yale

They Were Rundown in Health Prompts Emulsion Use

When fatigue, nervous troubles, or irksome work appear a rundown person should strengthen with Scott's Emulsion a blood enriching tissue building food containing pure Norwegian cod liver oil and free from alcohol. Scotts Bowne Bloomfield NJ.

Scots & Bowne Bloombeid N. J. Ie

Union Depot Meeting Urged for La Crosse rail project

Citizens urged to attend a Civic Bureau meeting at 8 tonight to form a committee to negotiate with railroads over a La Crosse union depot. Leaders favor conferencing with lines rather than pressing the railroad commission and consider the move the most important in the chamber’s history.

Chamber of Commerce Civic Bureau

The Psychology of Wanting a Union Depot in La Crosse

The article argues that persistent public discussion will secure a union depot for La Crosse. It asserts railroads or the railroad commission may compel or negotiate terms, but only if residents continually talk about the project. It warns that silence would let Milwaukee build its own depot at the old site.

Hixon Railroad Commission Bentley la Crosse Union Depot Milwaukee Company

Engineer Woods Plan Boosts Railroads With Cheap Land

A proposed union depot on the causeway by Engineer Woods could attract railroads by offering cheap land and extensive yard facilities. The plan may especially benefit the Milwaukee and North Western by replacing the costly Y with a loop, saving time and money in operations.

Woods Milwaukee and Northwestern

Women Grow Into Their Opportunity

The National Council of Norwegian Women held its fourth annual meeting in Christiania with reported productive discussions and no personal remarks. The piece notes women's rising dignity and capability in public meetings, contrasting past gossip and quarrels with orderly, parliamentary proceedings.

National Council of Norwegian Women Christiania

Quips and Cranks and Wind Jests in a Country Class

A country school teacher attempts to explain compressed air using a bicycle. A student claims the hidden force is wind jest wind after he says he stuck a knife into the tire to test it. The exchange sparks laughter and a lesson on misperception.

Self Made Man Tells Tale as Wind Steals Hat

A self made man boasts of forty years at the grindstone while a poor woman in his audience receives his dole. Granny Goodman mocks his claim as a remark about pimples and the tale shifts to a windy scene where a hat is blown away and a passerby is chased by a woman who mistakes his hat for a hen.

Granny Goodman

Expert Advice and Eminent Critic Discuss Amateur Stage

The Eminent Critic urges the amateur entertainer to pursue the professional stage if desired. The exchange emphasizes freedom to speak honestly about acting and to skip society gatherings unless one chooses to perform.

And It's Still Running Manager

A cashier absconded with $16,000. the bookkeeper charged the loss to running expenses.

Toronto’s dual view of Americans and empire ties

A Tribune article contrasts Toronto’s outlook as both strongly Canadian and alarmingly aligned with the United States. It notes Toronto’s large war contribution, its imperial loyalty, and a patronizing view of Americans while favoring imperial federation for broader British representation.

Toronto United States Canada America Montreal Quebec Buffalo Britain

Persis Dale Replies Over Letter Mixup

In a humorous exchange from 1916 a young woman writes to cancel a mistaken letter delivery. Persis Dale assures sender she will forward the note only if the recipient asks for it and shares the full name. The scene ends with Persis retiring for the night without her usual nightly photo ritual.

Mr. W. Thompson Thompson Persis Dale P. S W. Thompson Persis

Return of Justin Ware Stirs Clematis Town Society

Persis confronts news of Justin Ware arrival at Clematis House as townsfolk reminisce on old ties and Joel details of Ware’s polished manner and private comforts. The bustling station scene and Hardin remarks frame a town on edge over the returning son of Clematis.

Justin Ware Persis Mildred Joel Clematis Thad West Thomas Hardin Warefeller Clematis House Thomas Ware Sol Peter Old Man Ware Justin Mr. Ware Addison David Jonathan

Old Time Remedy Makes Pure Blood

Hood's Sarsaparilla has long been the people's medicine for purifying and enriching the blood and relieving ailments such as scrofula catarrh rheumatism dyspepsia loss of appetite fatigue and general debility It cleanses and strengthens the system and is advertised as perfectly pure safe and of unequaled medicinal merit Get Hood's from drug stores now.

Hood Hood's

Patria film roles Mrs. Vernon Castle in patriotic drama

Mrs. Vernon Castle signs with the International film service to star in the patriotic screen drama Patria about American preparedness. She faces enemies at sea in a steamer catastrophe scene then surfaces, escapes bonds, and swims free, with filming under Mutual productions directed by Frank Powell early next year.

Vernon Castle International Film Service America Castle Ing Cheaters Mutual Productions Frank Powell

The Evil Eye in Mexico With Blanche Sweet

Blanche Sweet stars in The Evil Eye a drama set largely in Mexico about superstition and illness. Supporting cast includes Tom Forman Parke Jones Webster Campbell Henry Martin Best Walter Long and William Dale with direction by George Milford.

Mexico Blanche Sweet Miss Sweet Tom Forman Parke Jones Webster Campbell Henry Martin Best Walter Long William Dale George Melford

Marjorie Rambeau Triumphs in The Cheat

Miss Marjorie Rambeau, praised by critics for beauty and talent, returns after a standout season in Sadie Love to headline The Cheat this season as the Mutual star. Her performance follows a successful Broadway run and garners high praise.

Marjorie Rambeau Rambeau America Sadie Love

Ernest Warde Directs Father Frederick in Thanhouser King Lear

Ernest Warde directs his father Frederick Warde in Thanhouser productions. In King Lear Ernest Warde played the king's fool and also staged the comedy.

Ernest Warde Frederick Warde Thanhouser

Fred Mace Leaves Keystone After 18 Months

Fred Mace a Keystone comedian departs after a year and a half of service and is reported to return to the legitimate stage.

Fred Mace Keystone

Apple Eden Promises Overshadow Local Politics and Scandal

At a village meeting the Apple Eden Investment Company draws more interest than politics as Ware touts profits while Clematis Woman's Club questions the scheme. Persis Dale clings to loyalty to Justin amid doubt, hoping for his return as days pass without contact.

Pocketbook Clematis Apple Eden’ Investment Company Annabel Sinclair Ware Clematis Woman's Club Mrs. Hornblower Ersis Gladys Wells Persis Dale Justin

Waiting and listening for a hoped rendezvous

A woman waits in a dim room as footsteps pass, counting seconds by a mocking clock. Thomas Hardin visits with surprised comments on her pale face, while nerves misconstrue familiar sounds. The scene ends with a tease: to be continued.

Thomas Hardin

Prohibition Ghosts In Postwar Conversation

In a light exchange a wife asks if her husband believes in prohibition. He replies that his belief is no stronger than his belief in ghosts. He admits there might be such a thing, and the idea frightens him.

New Ether Compound Promises Fast Corn Relief

An advertisement touts a ether-based preparation named freezone that claims to remove corns quickly. It advises buying a quarter ounce at a drug store and applying drops directly to the corn, with the root and all lifting out after drying. The ad credits a Cincinnati inventor and urges readers to try it to prevent infection.

Cincinnati Father

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