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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Dec 30, 1915
Page
5
Mrs. William Smith, ill for a year, died Tuesday at 4 o’clock at her Bangor home after contracting pneumonia. She leaves a husband and three sons Lee Clyde and Wayne, with Russell predeceasing her by a year. Funeral plans to be announced.
Advertises Ely's Cream Balm as a fragrant antiseptic cream to clear clogged nostrils and swollen mucous membranes. The copy claims instant relief from head colds and catarrh with a soothing, penetrating application leading to open nostrils and a clear head.
The La Crosse column lists New Year Eve and Day dances at B A Yeomen for 50 cents per couple and notes a busy round of visitors and residents. Lena Coulam, nurse at St Marys Sparta, left for duties after visiting family at 703 Pine Street. Several travelers from Baraboo, Dubuque, Galesville and England are mentioned plus local business activity and a big Empire saloon feast for New Year’s.
Advertisement claims Laxative Bromo Quinine is safe for all users with tonic and laxative effects not causing nervousness or head ringing. Notes there is only one Bromo Quinine and that E W. GROVE'S signature appears on the box. Priced at 25ec.
Mrs Irene Sheffield, novelist, described her life as inverted telescope in divorce proceedings. She said her husband failed to arouse the mating instinct and admitted inviting Joseph Colt to her home while her husband was away. She contrasted Colt's light hair with her dream lover's wavy black hair.
New York December 30 United States Steel corporation sets eighty five dollars a share as the price at which its employees may buy 35,000 shares of common stock set aside under the profit sharing plan. Employees are not allowed to buy preferred stock.
A student of human nature notes a scheme in a semi civilized community where imported jewelry and trifles for women’s wear are offered for sale to induce men to work longer hours. The plan hinges on women’s shopping desires to press workers.
Mr and Mrs 8 Steffen and son from Winona spent the week end with Mrs Steffens parents. Mr Wachter of Tunnel City works as third trick operator at the Milwaukee depot. Mr and Mrs Robert Taylor and Miss Margaret Taylor came from Sparta to visit Dr and Mrs A Taylor. Fred Draper of wissen visiting relatives here.
An advertisement extols Gray's Yerba Santa as a prevalent remedy for various ailments. It claims relief after a few doses and a complete cure with continued use. The text emphasizes ease of use, absence of narcotics, suitability for all ages, and promotes a 50 cent bottle at 503 Main Street.
Chicago reports Police Magistrate Walter Taylor will marry all couples free of charge in Leap Year if the woman takes the initiative. The item sits among various quirky city briefs including a Brussels painter in Chicago awaiting funds and plans to train officers as lawyers.
John Clemons of Walhalla North Dakota, serving in the Canadian army, writes from the trenches about shrapnel and bullets bursting a few feet away while noting it is a quiet day.
The Ruff Nex club held a Tuesday dinner at Stoddard followed by a social dance at Elks hall.
Mrs Mary Thomas of South Seventh Street entertained last evening in honor of Mrs George Bell and her daughter who are guests of Mr and Mrs W T Summers Other guests included Mr and Mrs Summers and the Misses Cora and Hazel Summers
Mrs. C. A. Hunt hosted the Wednesday Five Hundred club at Hotel La Crosse. Prizes were awarded to Mrs. de Ranitz, Mrs. C. M. Merwin, Mrs. S. H. Hess, and Mrs. A Fay.
Decorating completed and hall ready for the Alumni ball tonight at the Hixon annex. No invitations issued. alumni and friends urged to attend. Grand march at 8:15 after a reception from 8:00 to 8:15 during which the Kreuz orchestra will perform.
A group of friends held a cheerful social gathering at Mrs. H. Friese's home on State Street last evening. Attendants included numerous Mesdames and Misses with cards and conversation providing entertainment during the party.
Miss Anna Grace Rewey and William A. Miller, both of Wyalusing, Wis., were married by Rev. J. J. S. Rumbarger at 2:30 PM yesterday at the groom’s sister Mrs. William Layland’s residence 1010 Gohres Street. There were no attendants. The newlyweds will reside in Wyalusing.
Mrs. W. R. Woods and her sister will depart for Denver Colorado tomorrow from Loomis Street 1542. William Hauswirth and his sons Andrew and Rudy are visiting relatives in Milwaukee this week.
The American minister in Pekin cabled Washington that the political situation is not serious. Revolutionary activities are limited to Yunnan and danger to foreigners and their property is not anticipated even if the movement spreads.
An old health hoax article urges daily hot water with limestone phosphate to cleanse the digestive system. It promises relief from headaches, foul breath, and constipation, claiming internal sanitation mirrors house drains and costs little to obtain a quarter pound of limestone phosphate.
Madison dispatch reports two Industrial Commission rulings denying workers compensation. In Kohler plant altercation injuries led to death. commission held injuries not industrial, deeming Blank aggressor. In Appleton case Bertha Bellin and Interlake dispute, commission found injuries not incident to employment, dismissing claim.
The Appleton Pulp and Paper Company was awarded a death benefit of $3,000 by the commission, payable at $9.37 per week.
In Racine Wisconsin on December 30 fifty nine University of Wisconsin alumni formed an alumni association with Court Commissioner Whaley as president.
A health notice explains rheumatism results from excess uric acid in the blood and urges warmth, dry feet, reduced meat intake, and plenty of water. It recommends four ounces of rad Salts daily for a week to stimulate kidneys and cites Jad Salts as a cheap, harmless lithia-water option used by many sufferers.
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