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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Dec 30, 1916
Page
5
Work on the new Chamber of Commerce structure proceeds despite cold as first floor nears enclosure and concrete and steel frame complete for two weeks.
A long list of real estate transfers is recorded with multiple parcels changing hands. The items mention buyers and sellers including a bank and private parties, with prices around six hundred to seventy thousand dollars and properties described by location hints.
A Burlingtot’s extra Gang laborer between De Soto and Verryville sustained three broken bones when an automatic machine triggered. He received emergency care at Dr. Fs Visage and was later moved to La Crosse hospital. Local notes recount Christmas visits and community events among residents and relatives in De Soto and surrounding villages.
Ottawa premier Border accepts invitation from the imperial government in London to attend a forthcoming war conference and discuss allied strategy and war needs.
Guidance urges strong immune system and healthy blood to resist colds. Emphasis on overall wellness and natural health practices.
A historical ad copy touts TRY HOSTETTER'S Stomach Bitters as restoring appetite aiding digestion and bringing back strength and vigor to the user.
An old advertisement touts Gray's Yerba Ganta as a celebrated cough remedy with a free trial offer. It claims a 50 cent bottle and urges customers to try half the bottle and return the other half for a money back refund if not convinced it is the best dough remedy.
A busy notes page lists New Year’s dance plans, hospital recoveries, and upcoming visits. Names include Moz Mooteng, Rowesa circle, Reimers and Maxwell car agents, Grandview hospital, W F Wolfe, tablets of local officials, and Mrs Sheanae Raper. Also mentioned are business trips by A B H Schubert, Alfred Erickson, and John H Miller, plus social events at Frohsinn Hall and a dance at Ben Birmbaum’s venue with Miss Gertrude Raper expected to attend.
North Side notes include O'Neil Shoe Store slip reporting 1.25 dollars. John Lier hosted the Men’s League at Charles Street Lutheran church parors Friday. Amy Molstad returned to West Salem after visiting Mrs. Haraldson at 1602 Charles. Doris Kent of 1329 Charles left for Minneapolis for New Year’s. Robert Maines of 1427 Charles area renewed acquaintances in St Paul. Mrs. Andrew French returned to West Salem after visiting north side relatives. Lizzie Page of Winona renewed north side acquaintances. Marjorie Kent of 1329 Charles left for Red Rock New Jersey to spend New Year’s with relatives. Ernest Siebert of Sparta returned after a Thursday north side visit. Martin Hicks of West Salem was a north side caller Friday. Mrs. Frank Andres of 1719 Berliz Street left for a visit in La Salle.
Stoddard Wis Special report notes the closing of the Stoddard schools with a Christmas program by the upper and lower room children. The event featured a lively program, gathering families and relatives to celebrate the season and bid goodbye for a break ending soon.
Tomah Wisconsin hosted its largest alumni ball in years with about 150 guests. The formal reception ran 8:30 to 9:00 pm, followed by a six piece orchestra and dancing to Youre the One for Me. Attendees included Misses McCay and Nuzum, with numerous local and visiting friends present. The event featured decorations, a boots table, and a program of social activities. Additional notes cover civic club meetings and local personal notices among residents and visitors.
A 1900s report notes lawmakers grappling with paper price and distribution issues. The discussion centers on jobbers discriminating in selling paper to publishers and concerns over favored pricing that disadvantages smaller outlets.
The Deutscher Verein hosts its Sylvester bal at Germania hall New Year’s Eve opening at 9 15 with a concert conducted by Wilbur W Holcomb. Dancing from 10, supper 11 to 1. Tables reserved via the supper committee chaired by Mrs R Humboldt. Decorations by Carl Semsch. furniture by Gantert Tillman Langenbach.
La Crosse Woman's club meets Wednesday afternoon with Mrs. M. A. Kent in charge. Dr. Mary Houck reads the public health paper and Dr. J. M. Furstmann offers the official view. Mrs. Bell covers the Gary school system.
The La Crosse chapter No 23 O E B A officers were entertained at the Keeler home 216 North Seventh Street by Miss Flora Fischer B F Keeler and James T Day Thursday evening Dinner was served at six thirty and games and cards followed Mesdames Sadie Grover Elizabeth Olson won high honors at five hundred while Blanche Tomeraasen Edith White won a guessing contest
A group of high school girl club Les Dix Heureux hosted a leap year dance Friday evening in Fagi es ball. The room was festively decorated with holly tinsel and small Christmas trees for a seasonal celebration. Hostesses included Catharine Buschert, Viola Poehling, Gladys Pommel, Marte McAllen, Eda Capellan, Marte Volz and Ruth Ferz.
Mrs. George F. Glass entertained informally at her home on 420 North Seventh Street on Friday evening. Covers were laid for the night.
The first social affair of the year at the Congregations church will be a supper served at the church on Thursday at six o clock. Invited attendees include Mesdames Coste Surmge Ssidwis Cowles Hyer Burton Egbert and others. George Glass is noted to enter the event on Wednesday.
Misses Gertrude and Lucy Hogan left for West Palm Beach Florida to spend the winter. Mrs S Whiter McCaulley of Chicago is in town a few days and known locally as Elizabeth Livingston. Miss Agnes Sparling, ex La Crosse teacher, now of Sioux Falls, SD, visited West Salem relatives. Mr and Mrs Thomas Reynolds returned from a holiday trip to Milwaukee and Joliet Illinois.
A bill proposing universal civil mobilization for all French citizens aged 17 to 60 was introduced in the Senate on Friday by Senator Menr Beragger. The measure aims to prepare national defense and civilian support during heightened security concerns in Paris.
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