Forsythe visitors and local residents shown at holiday gatherings
Mr and Mrs R Stortz of Forsythe Mont and family are spending the holidays with Mr Stortz s parents. Minneapolis attorney Edward Condon and sister Theresa are guests of Father Robert B Condon at St Mary s church. Various locals and visitors listed with dances and visits across La Crosse and nearby towns.
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R. Stortz
Forsythe
Mont
Mr. Stortz
Marcus Bjoland
Galesville
B. A
J. O. Lusk
Robert B. Condon
St. Mary’s Church
Edward Condon
Minneapolis
Theresa
William Wheeler
Chicago
George Bunge
South Fourteenth Street
Normanna Sangerkor
Frohsinn Hall
Elizabeth Wellemeyer
Charles H. Maxwell
Congregational Church
W. H. Sanders
South Eleventh Street
Peter Brantner
Carl Kisselbach
Main Street
Falls
Frank Hagenbart
Brainerd
Minn
la Crosse
Too Old to Work He Ends His Life in Despair
Milwaukee a man named Michael Majewski aged 60s died after taking carbolic acid in Emergency hospital. An inquest found he acted from a sense of being a liability after being refused employment due to age. He refused help and to name the poison.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milwaukee
Wis
Michael Majewski
Potatoes Face New U.S. Import Rules Amid Disease Threats
Washington reports two agriculture orders regulate foreign potato imports. Disease free potatoes from uninfected districts may enter under strict inspection. The quarantine against Newfoundland and much of Europe and Canada extends to cover the rest of continental Europe and the Dominion of Canada with a delayed expiry for preexisting consignments. The ban may be lifted when a district proves disease free.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Secretary of Agriculture
United States
Newfounland
St. Pierre and Miquelon
Great Britain
England
Scotland
Wales
Ireland
Germany
Austria-Hungary
Europe
Dominion of
Canada
Banks of State Are More Stable
Madison Wis Dec 29 Special Reporting to Governor Mc Govern in the nineteenth annual statement Commissioner of Banking Albert E Kuolt says the stability of the state banking system has grown over the year despite money tightness in 1913. Aggregate capital in 642 institutions is 21163750 and total resources 230073789.52, up 1162100 and 210362912 respectively with strong cash reserves and readiness to replenish them.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madison
Wis
McGovern
Albert E. Kuolt
Mercer Senior Wins Georgia Rhodes Scholarship
B. C. Holtzclaw Jr a Mercer University senior in Macon Ga has been awarded the Rhodes Scholarship for Georgia at Oxford England He is nineteen and son of the Bank of Perry cashier He edits Mercer students monthly publication and gains a prestigious academic award
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. C. Holtzclaw, Jr
Mercer University
Macon, Ga
Georgia
Oxford University
England
Holtzclaw
B. C. Holtzclaw
Bank of Perry
Perry
Mercer
Majestic Theater Week Promises Vaudeville Variety
The Majestic Theater offers a week of acts to please vaudeville fans. The Orvando quartet from the Mexican Marimba band performs beautiful selections. Harry Brooks and company present The Old Minstrel Man a lively comedy. Sense and Nonsense with Robinson Romaine and Wilson delivers hearty humor. The Oriental Wonders the Kanana Japs showcase gymnastic feats noted as marvelous.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Majestic Theater
Harry Brooks and Company
Robinson
Romaine
Wilson
Union to Meet at St Pauls Universalist Church
The annual meeting of the Young People's Christian union of St Pauls Universalist church will be held tomorrow evening in the Young Peoples club rooms. The meeting starts at 7 30 with election of officers for the coming year and other business. A social hour and candy making fest will follow. All members are urged to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Young People’s Christian Union of
St. Paul’s Universalist Church
Young People’s Club
Christmas Luncheon at Rowlison Home Delights Church Youth
A social afternoon at the home of Rev and Mrs Cc C Rowlison hosted about twenty church young men home for holidays. The luncheon featured Christmas greens and colors in the decorations and reflected warm holiday hospitality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cc. C. Rowlison
Bridge Party Hosted by Miss Lena Gelatt
Miss Lena Gelatt entertained three tables at bridge Saturday afternoon in a social gathering noted for its lively play and friendly competition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lena Gelatt
Bridge
Dinner Honor for Mrs Kilian's Husband Birthday
Saturday evening six course dinner hosted by Mrs L J Kilian celebrated her husband’s birthday. Red green and white decorations featured a red carnation centerpiece and guest place cards. Attending were Rev W Adelbert Billings, Prof Lewis, Dr Hedderich, and Mr and Mrs Kilian.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. J. Kilian
W. Adelbert Billings
Lewis
Hedderich
Kilian
Christmas Day Family Gathering at 9138 South Ninth
Mr and Mrs A Stortz hosted a pleasant Christmas day gathering at their home 9138 South Ninth street with seating laid for twenty two guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Stortz
South Ninth Street
Christmas Dinner Hosted by Mr and Mrs John Phalon
Mr and Mrs John Phalon entertained at a Saturday Christmas dinner with ten covers. Christmas decorations set the festive scene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Phalon
Simpseths Announce Engagement Of Jessie Simpseth
Mr and Mrs P O Simpseth announce the engagement of their daughter Jessie to Mr George A Johns of Rushford Minnesota. The wedding is scheduled to take place at an early date.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. O. Simpseth
Jessie
George A. Johns
Rushford
Min
Ladies' Day at La Crosse Club Hosts New Year's Reception
An informal reception for members and their ladies will be held New Year's Eve at the La Crosse Club.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
LA Crosse Club
Holiday visits span cities across the region
Mr. C. H. Greenwood spends the holidays at Spokane with friends. Mrs. Alice Solberg visits family in Chicago. Mrs. Louis Hirshheimer entertains sister Mrs. Hugo Epstein and two Chicago sons. Mrs. Herbert Welch from Winnebago City visits sister Mrs. J. R. Kennedy. Dr. and Mrs. Frederick Rollins and family, returning home to St. Charles, Minn., after Christmas week with H. M. Rollins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. H. Greenwood
Spokane
Wash
Alice Solberg
Chicago
Louis Hirshheimer
Hugo Epstein
Herbert Welch
Winnebago City
J. R. Kennedy
Frederick Rollins
H. M. Rollins
St. Charles
Minn
Cure a Cold in One Day Laxative Bromine Quinine Ad
An advertisement promises to cure a cold in one day with Laxative Bromo Quinine tablets. Druggists refund money if it fails. E. W. Grove’s signature appears on each box. Price listed as 25 cents.
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E. W. Grove
Banks Seek Twelve Regional Reserve Banks in Pittsburg
In Pittsburg bankers brokers and businessmen meet to push the government to establish twelve regional reserve banks as provided by the new currency law. The group agreed at two meetings to popularize the movement and gain public support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
And every girl wants to swipe a name herself by marrying
A concise line notes a social trend where women seek to gain status through marriage, reflecting cultural expectations that tie personal identity to marital union. The remark implies social pressure on women to pursue alliances as a path to prominence.
Detroit Doctor Skeptical On Radium Cancer Cure
Dr. J. B. Kennedy, a Detroit physician, reported three months of radium cancer experiments but refused to give unqualified approval. He said two or three treated cases appear to be successful, without endorsing the treatment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Detroit, Mich
J. B. Kennedy
Detroit
The dog in the manger chronic growler
The phrase portrays a person who hoards resources or blocks others while needing none themselves. It frames the archetype as a lifelong complainer who resents others’ gains while keeping to a parasitic stance.
Fire Threatens Antigo Hardware Block and Lumber Yards
A large blaze in Laughlin and Kelly’s hardware store in Antigo Wisconsin around noon Saturday threatened extensive property loss. Several business blocks and lumber yards faced damage as flames spread, prompting emergency responses.
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Antigo
Wis
Laughlin & Kelly
Tragedy in Glendale as Knell Kills Family then Dies
Henry J. Knell 38 shoots wife, locks two children ages 12 and 2 in a room, and turns on gas before shooting himself. Neighbors discover the bodies in Glendale L I. The incident leaves no survivors in the immediate family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Glendale
L. I
Henry J. Knell
Henry, Jr
Tian
Card of thanks for Mrs. Sarah Olson
The Thompson Holmes Flaig families express gratitude to friends and neighbors for support during the illness and death of Mrs. Sarah Olson. They thank the West Avenue Methodist Church pastor and those who sent flowers.
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Sarah Olson
West Avenue Methodist Church
F. W. Thompson
Christine Holmes
M. S. Flaig
Red Cross drug estate transfer planned in Prairie du Chien
The Red Cross drug estate, formerly Rosencranz and Long, will transfer ownership to Frank Flood of Eau Claire next week. Ackerman husband and wife will assist in invoicing stock, while Rosencranz Long personnel continue management at a prime Prairie du Chien corner. Mrs. Pfahler known as Grandma Pfahler dies after forty seven years in the city. funeral conducted by Rev. I F Nuzum.
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Red Cross Drug Estate
Messrs. B. C. Rosencranz
A. H. Long
Frank Flood
Eau Claire
William Ackerman
Rosencranz & Long
Grandma” Pfahler
Second Ward
I. F. Nuzum
M. E. Church
J. C. Pfahler
Mason City
Iowa
Albert P. Pfahler
Madison
Fred Pfahler
Lynxville
William Harris
Lower Town
John
Robert Harris
Montana
William
Minnesota
Harris Ridge
Hugh Lochner
Minneapolis
Mabel Sweeney
Chicago
Fred A. Bull
John N. Savage, Jr
Cleveland
Ohio
Hazel
Shullsburg
Wis
John P
Williams
Fred Evert, Jr
Dubuque
William Huard
Minnie
California
Ona Brokaw
Rockton
Henry Koch
Terry, Mont
Koch
Ferryville
Elizabeth Esch
Muscoda
William West
Christmas visits roll through Prairie du Chien area
County Clerk Frank Godner and family visited at Soldiers Grove during Christmas week as various relatives from La Crosse, Madison, St Paul, Seattle and Bloomington spent the holidays with local residents. Local residents, real estate dealers, and city officials also made holiday rounds and joined family gatherings across Prairie du Chien, Blooming ton, Dubuque, and nearby towns.
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la Farge
Waureka
Frank Godner
Soldiers Grove
Lunsford
Gays Mill
Prairie du Chien
la Crosse
Fred Clinton, Jr
St. Paul
John Wildermuth
Baby
Seattle
Wash
Huard
Belle Houston
Prairie du
Fred Barney
C. J. Miller
Bell Center
Short Jenkins I Do Not Believe in Ghosts
A compact remark from the speaker playfully rejects belief in ghosts while acknowledging faith in other whimsical ideas, framing a humorous stance on superstition versus imagination.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Short Jenkins
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Chesapeake Bay
Express
John C. Burns
Fruit House
the Fashion Shop
F. A. Reiman
Elliott
Loeffler CO
Pearl Street
Hoosier
Ves
S. Gantert
Furniture and Rug House
Third Street
von Klein
Portland
Ore
Edmund E. C. van Klein
Ethel Newcomb
San Francisco
Kavanaugh
Kondon
Seo
Doeschler Bros
Cass Street
K. P. Hall
Prof
Morris & Hartwell Lawyers
RA Crosse
Rhodes
Bill
Orvando
W. T. Irvine, Jeweler
Fifth and Main Street
Coats
Mrs. Villa
J. Jensen
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