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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Dec 28, 1914
Page
2
Advertisement claims pure blood makes healthy people and that Hood's Sarsaparilla removes sores boils and eruptions by purifying the blood. It asserts external applications fail and that the medicine builds up digestion and the whole system. Claim urged with call to action Get it now.
Mrs. Meder advocates ending the fining system for girls and instead housing them in the house of correction. She warns that some rescues involve strangers to the girls and urges a shift toward rehabilitation over punishment. The piece highlights concerns about the treatment of youths in reform efforts.
In Chicago on Saturday afternoon 24 year old Joseph Abbott was killed by a revolver duel. His brother Michael Abbott and Mounted Policeman O Boyle were lightly wounded while bystanders faced danger. Police seek Charles Cattaroni, a man said to be in love with the Abbott sisters and involved in the affair.
A Hull steamer driven ashore by North Sea gales at the entrance to Peterhead harbor Scotland faced a danger filled rescue. Sailors, led by a lieutenant, battled high seas to reach the wreck. five rescuers were swept away and drowned before the crew were finally saved. Peterhead lies 44 miles northeast of Aberdeen.
A fire caused slight damage to a mail car in the Milwaukee passenger coach yards on the South Side Friday afternoon. An employee had left mail sacks and his coat near a hot stove, triggering the blaze.
In a hot summer tale, Farmer Brown and his son John push a loaded wagon to market. Neighbors and passersby critique their pace and choices until a runaway spinster horse scatters the produce, leaving the pair tired and vegetableless.
Berlin reports to London that allies left 3000 dead after fighting near Festhubert. Germans say 819 prisoners were taken with 19 officers and capture of 14 machine guns and 12 mine throwers. Western front repulse noted, Russians along the Bzura river see cease and a successful Pilica offensive ongoing.
A compact observation notes that harmony often flourishes only when visitors are present. The line hints at social dynamics within households and how external company can ease tensions or improve atmosphere.
Advert says Wyeth's Sage and Sulphur Hair Remedy darkens gray hair naturally and evenly. A bottle costs about 50 cents and is applied with a sponge or brush to a single strand at a time. Gradual results claim to darken, thicken, and gloss hair by morning after use.
Helena Watson, 53, to be arraigned January 2 in Hillboro on a suit by Minnie Martinique to recover possession of a three months old child both women claim as their daughter. Martinique says child born September 3 in Litchfield hospital and taken September 10. Watson says birth occurred September 10 by a bush roadside. Watson’s husband skeptical. Watson to keep child on bond until hearing next week.
Winnipeg report says the Ancient Order of Hibernians faces a rift over the present war as provinces opt to separate from the American order. Nova Scotia and British Columbia have already cut ties and more meetings are planned next month to finalize action.
Esther loves Barney Billy and Bobs but a city suitor James Carter enters. She agrees to marry Jimmy Carter, yet longs for country life. Ultimately Esther rejects the city affair, reunites with Jimmy and imagines a life with horses dogs and a farm.
Fire nearly destroyed Strum, a town of about 500 people in Trempealeau county, after a defective chimney sparked Saturday afternoon. Lack of fire protection allowed the blaze to spread, causing about $15,000 damage and destroying J. A. Calls residence and hardware store, J. E. Clemenson boarding house, the Central house, Strum Implement building, an Olson office, and a barber shop.
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