Northcliffe Says Germany Is Beaten
Northcliffe argues Germany is beaten, noting Americans and British educated to war readiness. He cites Japanese aggression and Allied resolve, praising English courage and lamenting German leadership as brainless machinery. He predicts sustained campaigns across France, Belgium, Russia, Montenegro, and Japan, with nations united in resolve to end the war.
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Great Britain
Kaiser
Prince Henry
Bismarck
Mottke
von Roon
Canada
Aism
Admiral von Spee
Anewo
Land
Germany
England
France
Belgium
Russia
Montenegro
Japan
Waterloo
Masons and O. E. S. Install Offices
At a special meeting last evening at the Masonic temple Frontier Lodge Ness. and the Order of Eastern Star installation of officers was conducted. B F L Keeler yard master of Wisconsin presided. Following the lodge installation the Eastern Star ceremony proceeded with a well attended event and a dinner to close.
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Masonic Temple
Frontier Lodge
Ness
B. F L. Keeler
Wisconsin
Fronthc Lodge
Eastern Star
Local Millwork and Flooring Firm Seeks Your Patronage
A salesman invites customers to visit and congratulate the business on its high quality millwork flooring and art glass. He notes years of travel across the United States and promises pleasing goods and prices, inviting readers to be served.
Public Debate on Semi annual Tax Payment Bill
A La Crosse Tribune letter argues last session passed a semiannual tax payment bill and claims Governor McGovern would not veto an intelligent tax relief measure. The writer urges reform, noting Wisconsin shifts in taxation and Minnesota practice, and asks legislators to support the change to ease taxpayers’ burdens.
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la Crosse Tribune
McGovern
Minnesota
Wisconsin
Philipp
Personal notices and social updates from La Crosse area
A Long list of social items. R A Yeomen hosts a party Tuesday at 2 30 with six prizes and a 9 p m dance. Howard Tetley visits for Christmas in Minneapolis. Miss Grace Hildreth underwent appendicitis surgery in La Crosse hospital and is recovering. Miss Laura Sullivan returns from Coleraine Minnesota. Keefe Business College winter term begins Jan 5 1915. Ada Ganschow leaves for Wells Minnesota. Miss Frances Goodhue returns from Chicago. Drummond repairs watches clocks and jewelry at 522 State. Local residents and visitors noted from Bangor Rushford Moorhead Coleraine and Oshkosh. Sunday excursions by La Crosse & Southeastern Railway continue. Christmas ball December 30 at F R A venue. Various business visitors stop by hotels and local hotels noted. Dance at Linkerhall January 1 admission 50 cents plus 25 cents for extra lady. Gateway City Transfer offers 24 hour calls. Various residents from Prosper Independence and surrounding towns noted.
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R. A. Yeomen
Howard Tetley
Friends
Minneapolis
Grace Hildreth
North Twenty-second Street
la Crosse Hospital
Laura Sullivan
Coleraine
Minnesota
Keefe Business College
Fourth
Pearl Streets
Ada Ganschow
Wells
Frances Goodhue
Chicago
Drummond
W. H. Infield
Boscobel
la Crosse
Albert Piski
Bangor
Wis
T. E. Kjos
Rushford
Minn
la Crosse & Southeastern Railway Company
Craig
T. A. Mason
Moorhead
J. Malserger
Brownsville
J. J. White
Waukon
R. Andres
Norwalk
C. J. Gemmill
Baraboo
Linkerhall
M. Ristey
Otto Blexrud
G. M. Guburd
Spring Grove
Cc. C. Preston
Daniel Smith
Fred Brushel
Michael Michelote
Oshkosh
Gateway City Transfer Co
G. H. Wilsey
Prosper
William Schubert
Independence
Watch Your Step stars Jack Trainor at Majestic Theater
Halton Powell presents a musical comedy surprise with Jack Trainor as a jovial German character from Henpecked Henry. The show features a top company and strong musical portions, opening with a Thursday matinee at the Majestic for a three day run.
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Halton
Powell
Majestic Theater
Halton Powell
Jack Trainor
Henry
Trainor
Billy Sunday likely to skip Chicago campaign
Billy Sunday, baseball evangelist, probably will not conduct a Chicago campaign. He says the Third Presbyterian Church, a major church, must join in the invitation, but Rev. Martin D. Hardin reports the church has other plans for the coming year.
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Chicago
Billy Sunday
Third Presbyterian Church
Martin D. Hardin
Third Presbyterian
Wisconsinism in Taxation Proposals and Local Government
Reader W. E. Barber argues for replacing town treasurers with county deputy collectors under Minnesota style law. He cites La Crosse County as example and suggests banks and stores would handle deposits, with two weekly splits in May and November. Barber urges legislative support and accountability to the people, ending with a call to Governor Philip.
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Wisconsin
Minnesota
la Crosse County
Bank of
Holmen
West Salem
Bangor
Onalaska
Mindoro
St. Joseph's Ridge
Philipp
W. E. Barber
Society Entertains at Dinner in South Tenth Street Home
Mr and Mrs John Nack of South Tenth street hosted a dinner Sunday evening. Rooms were adorned with Christmas greens and a decorated tree lit with tiny lights. Guests included Mr and Mrs Adolph Berwand Mr George Sokolik Mr and Mrs Michael Hetzenecker Misses Hertha and Viola Berwand Freda Nack Irvine Schnick Mrs Millie Schnick Master R Berwand Leo Nack and Mr and Mrs John Nack.
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John Nack
South Tenth Street
Adolph Berwand
George Sokolik
Michael Hetzenecker
Hertha
Viola Berwand
Freda Nack
Irvine Schnick
Millie Schnick
R. Berwand
Leo Nack
Miss Frances Poellinger Birthday Gathering
Miss Frances Poellinger surprised by friends for her twentieth birthday with music and games. Refreshments followed late in the evening. Attending were Misses Frances Poellinger Mayme Elizabeth Ott Barbara Anna Margarette Ott Anna Matilda Dummer Marie Weston Lillian Wietecka Agnes Zemlicka Emma Anna Horschak.
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Frances Poellinger
Frances, Mayme
Elizabeth Poellinger
Barbara
Anna
Margarette Ott
Matilda Dummer
Marie Weston
Lillian Wietecka
Agnes Zemlicka
Emma
Anna Horschak
Local social notes record visitors and events
Mrs David Austin spent Christmas with her daughter Mrs C D Hill and family in Chicago and returned home last evening. The Assembly will hold its annual New Year dance tomorrow at the Masonic temple. Miss Adelaid Herbrow of Seattle returned with Miss Laura Cunningham from Smith Northampton and will be her guest during the Christmas vacation. Mr and Mrs E L Jaques of Pomona California are visiting friends in the city.
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David Austin
C. D. Hill
Chicago
Masonic Temple
Adelaid Herbrow
Seattle
Wash
Laura Cunningham
Smith
Northampton
E. L. Jaques
Pomona
Cal
Municipal Labor Bureau Is Urged at Chicago Meeting
Chicago city officials debate creating a municipal employment bureau to pair jobless men with openings. Calls grow for newspaper-seller permits limited to maimed workers and for reorganizing state agencies. Ten business and ten labor leaders to study unemployment. Elbert H Gary opens a New York probe to relieve winter joblessness and build long term cooperation with business. Headquarters set at the municipal building as letters seek current and future hiring prospects from large employers.
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Chicago
Municipal Markets Commission
Markets Commission
Gary
New York
Elbert H Gary
Christmas visits from region residents in Cochrane
Local notes list residents and relatives visiting for Christmas or holiday time. Orlando Ketchem of Pepin spent Christmas at Christ Schweitzer's home, while Mr. and Mrs. A. W. Hofer and children celebrated with relatives in Winona Minnesota. Several others including Miss Olivia Staak, Herman Zeichert, Geo LaDuke, Myrtle Schlosstein, Daisy Huber, Adolph Staak, Mrs Wm Huth and children, Miss Helen Schweitzer, and R W Eskamp are noted visiting family, working away, or spending holidays in the area. Wayne La Duke, a local professor, is on holiday with his parents in Gilman.
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G. M. Rohrer
Ben Schoepp
Emil Florin
Fountain City
Myrtle Schlosstein
Daisy Huber
Winona
Minn
Adolph Staak
Braddock
N. D
Wayne la Duke
Gilmanton
Pittsburg Girl Echoes Pat Henry Rally Cry Inverting Slogan
A Pittsburg girl shouts Give me marriage or give me death while Pat Henry echoed the famous line in opposite fashion, highlighting a tongue in cheek clash over a decree or fundraiser. The exchange captures local voice and political theater amid a public occasion.
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Pittsburg
Pat Henry
Panama Incident Considered Closed
Washington reports the Panama neutrality incident is closed. British Ambassador Spring-Rice corrected a prior statement, detailing that a British collier in Balboa harbor received a wireless code from a British cruiser, asked the port commander to transmit it to the British consul, who refused and dismantled the wireless gear. The data was submitted without comment and no further talks are expected.
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Washington
Panama
Spring-Rice
State Department
Balboa
Dea
Pretty and pleasant dance at Ellis hall by Black and White club
The Black and White club hosted a refined dance at Ellis hall last evening. Many young men and women from out of town, spending the holidays with friends, attended the social event.
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Ellis’ Hall
F. R. A. Holiday Ball Planned at Linker Hall
The F R A will host a holiday ball Wednesday night at Linker Hall. It is the season’s big event with arrangements to outdo prior functions. The venue will feature holiday color and evergreen decor. Kreutz's orchestra will provide the music for attendees.
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Linker Hall
Kreutz
Suffrage leaders vow to challenge recalcitrant city councilors
In Chicago on December 29 suffrage leaders pledged to target councilors up for re election in spring who voted against a 1 am liquor ban at dance halls. The measure failed 36 to 21 as many members opposed the ordinance amid the ongoing wet versus dry debate.
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Chicago
Cou
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Fancy Baldwins
Ben Davis
John C Burns
the Fashion Shop
F. A. Reiman
Sehesive Garment Store
Fifth and Main Streets
Pitones
Gateway City Transfer
Vine Street
W. F. Strauss
Pearl Street
Northcliffe
Segelke & Koulhaus
LA Crosse Wis
Payer
Hostetter
Chas. Beyschlag
Main St
Famous Players
James K. Hackett
Dreamland
Teff Johnson
Carmelita
Neptune
Keystone
Fatty
L. D. Peet
Main Street
Municipal Labor Bureau
Chicago Market Commission
Cochrane, Wis
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