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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Dec 28, 1914
Page
5
A federal bulletin says the reindeer industry has civilized and fed Eskimos of Maska in twenty years. It notes Alaska began with 171 Siberian reindeer imported in 1892 to supply food and support livelihoods.
A medical piece explains indigestion caused by hyperacidity and recommends Jad Salts as a remedy, with instructions to start relief promptly and support digestion with liver and kidney function. Separately, a bureau bulletin details the Alaska reindeer industry, its growth to 47,266 reindeer across 62 herds, native ownership, and the reindeer service linked to education and apprenticeship programs for natives.
WAUKESHA Wis Dec 28 Governor elect Philipp will enter office to find the First Assembly district of Waukesha county now represented by a Democrat for the first time since 1892. Jay G Laing won last November aided by popularity and prominence, and has served on the city council since 1900 and sits on the water and jury commissions.
Report notes many English women wearing the American flag around their ankles provoking critics. The piece comments on the symbolism and the public reaction to this display.
A compiled list notes a series of social items and visits in La Crosse Wisconsin and surrounding towns. Entries include a B A Yeomen card party and dance scheduled events, residents visiting local hotels, travelers passing through, business visitors and society editors, and holiday ball announcements. The record also mentions Keefe Business College January term, railway excursion notices, and a few political figures traveling.
Notice announces a special term of the Wisconsin La Crosse County Court to hear Gottfried Steiner's application to admit the last will and testament of Jacobina Steiner to probate. The hearing is set for January 12, 1915, at the La Crosse County Court House, Judge John Brindley presiding.
Three thousand children were entertained at Fond du Lac Wisconsin's largest Christmas celebration gifting from forty trees. They later attended a movie show hosted by the Elks club. The piece ends with a quip about photographers and baby pictures.
Mrs Hl J McDonald entertained at a family dinner held at her home Saturday evening. Eleven guests attended including Mr and Mrs John Baker and family and Mr and Mrs Calvin Baker and family.
Miss Doerflinger and Miss Leona Doerflinger hosted an informal at home this afternoon from four to six o'clock to honor college women spending their holidays with friends in the city.
The Misses Camilla and Loretta MacWillie will entertain a few friends at an at home Wednesday afternoon.
Frank Dushane foreman of La Crosse Telephone company travels to Coon Rapids Iowa Milwaukee and Minneapolis to visit his relatives. He will stay two weeks in Coon Rapids with his daughter Mrs Tegeder then visit Milwaukee with two daughters and later spend time with another daughter and two sons in Minneapolis.
Special term of the County Court in La Crosse County will hear Theo L. Dahl as administrator of Oluf Hostad estate on January 19, 1915 at 10 a.m. to adjust and settle final account and distribute residue to entitled persons. Judge John Brindley presiding. James Thompson attorney for the estate.
Miss Luzia Hatz teaches in West Salem and spends vacation at home. Several locals and visitors from Madison Dakota Minnesota South Dakota and Wisconsin share holiday time with family. Students from nearby colleges return home for the holidays as do residents visiting relatives and friends.
Five railroad workers were injured and a southbound Omaha to Kansas City passenger train was shaken when a Missouri Pacific engine derailed from the roundhouse at Omaha Junction and collided head on with the passenger train. Investigation into how the engine escaped the roundhouse is ongoing.
Twenty seven nurses in New York hospitals walked off the job triggering hospital disruptions. The strike aims to pressure for better pay and conditions with potential cost savings hinted for patients.
Judge George Grimm of the Twelfth circuit ruled that the provision denying jury trial in corrupt practices cases is unconstitutional. The ruling soalves a challenge in Dodge county where a newly elected district attorney faces corruption charges and possible election voidance. The decision sustains the defendant's demurrer and dismisses the complaint, likely headed for the state supreme court for final determination.
Mrs. Mary Larson of Onalaska Wisconsin died at home Saturday aged 86. A Norwegian immigrant who settled in Onalaska thirty years ago she is survived by her son Martin Larson. Funeral at 2 PM tomorrow at the house and 2:30 at the Norwegian Lutheran church with burial in Onalaska Cemetery.
Police faced a weekly crime mystery in Cragin after a well dressed unidentified man was shot dead. The hat band bore the initials J Z providing a clue to identity. He carried dance tickets with a benevolent association and about 30 dollars, a diamond ring, and a ruby stickpin. robbery was not apparent.
Lieut B L Smith of Company I First Infantry receives formal notice of promotion to captaincy in Company I at Neenah Wisconsin. He succeeds M J Grode who resigned some time ago.
A London woman, after learning the government has taken over the railways, telephoned Lord Kitchener asking the exact train time from Victoria to Epsom for that afternoon. The moment captures wartime transport uncertainty and civilian curiosity about control of essential services.
During a night drill in London a practice message traveled along a recruit battalion line in whispers. It began with an alert about the enemy advancing on the right flank and ended with a comical mishearing about ham shanks and small coinage.
Amsterdam reports that German authorities amid flour scarcity in Berlin have ordered restaurant owners to stop giving customers complimentary bread. This reflects wartime food controls impacting daily dining habits and hospitality in Germany.
Mrs. Fred Lacrosse of Green Bay delivered a baby on Christmas Eve at the Chicago and Northwestern depot in Oconto. The mother was taken to a local hospital and is reported doing nicely.
Enver Pasha the Turkish war minister has arrived in Armenia and will assume command of Turkish troops in the Caucasus, announced today amid reports of the enemy’s repulse.
A reader muses on why Christmas does not fall in summer when a seller has money saved. The note expresses seasonal curiosity and personal spending stakes without factual events or dates.
A promotional drugnote touts Ely's Cream Balm as fast relief for colds and catarrh by applying a small amount in the nostrils. It promises open air passages, reduced headaches, and easy breathing with instant soothing of inflamed mucous membranes.
An advertisement extols OVENGOLD cake mix claiming water and three minutes produce a light golden cake with no eggs milk or butter required. It guarantees satisfaction with a 25 cent package and offers a refund in cents if the cake fails to please. real bakeries in Detroit, Michigan are cited.
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