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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Dec 31, 1914
Page
5
In Dresbach Minnesota on December 31 a fire swept a residence five minutes after Mrs Bone started the kitchen fire and went to feed chickens. Mr Gotlieb Bone awoke seconds later when a bucket of water hit his face and neighbors aided as he made a New Year’s resolution.
Miss Georgie Moore hosted a parcel shower last Tuesday in honor of Miss Georgie Widmoyer. Guests brought gifts and shared in the celebration, marking a cheerful community gathering.
Neighborhood testimonial from G A Phelps of 1402 Jackson St La Crosse praises Doan's Kidney Pills for kidney trouble and back ache. He reports great relief after use and urges others to try the remedy priced 50 cents at dealers. Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY complimentary promotion.
A record of holiday visits and engagements from Dresbach and surrounding towns. Guests include Helen Zisch Adena Zisch Louisa Burk Mamie Widmeyer Marry Widmeyer Josie Green Elia Meguffy Louisa School Beatrice Nicholas Phyllis Nichols. Notable travels to Kellogg and Canada for claims and family gatherings with the Widmeyer, Gilbert, Holts, Purdy, Remp, Dixon, Nagel, and Waas families during Christmas and December 20 wedding notes.
Paris reports four German aviators dropping bombs on Dunkirk Rosendale Furness and nearby camps. Dunkirk suffered fifteen dead and twenty seven wounded while other targets reported no casualties.
Thieves smashed a store window at State and Adams streets in Chicago and escaped with a $2,009 necklace and a $200 diamond ring, with total loot possibly reaching $10,000.
We express heartfelt thanks for sympathy shown during the death of our husband and father. Grateful for neighbors rural route friends merchants businessmen citizens of La Crosse Mickschl fund donors and Elks Christmas gifts. Happy New Year from Mrs John Mickschl and Children.
Two thousand Adams county residents disenfranchised in March 1911 for five years by Judge A Z Blair petition Governor Cox to restore citizenship. The governor took the appeal under advisement. It's better to believe all you say than all you hear.
brisk rub of Musterole, a clean white mustard oil ointment, claims quick relief from sore throat bronchitis croup stiff neck asthma neuralgia and more. sold in 25c 50c and 2.50 hospital sizes by The Musterole Company Cleveland Ohio.
Miss Georgia Widmoyer of Dresbach wed Rev Emil Herman of La Crescent in a Dresbach home ceremony conducted by Rev M S Fraser of Caledonia Street Methodist Church. The couple's families hosted the event last night.
Miss Gretchen Salzer entertained at her grandmother Mrs Gretchen Platz home with an informal afternoon reception for visiting young women on holiday. Miss Margaret Tausche received with Miss Salzer, assisted by Mrs John Salzer Mrs Louis Pamperin and Mrs Max Platz as Christmas greens, flowers, and plants adorned the rooms.
Miss Vivian Fuller of 914 South Ninth Street entertained guests at a dinner gathering on Wednesday, sharing hospitality in a local social note.
The Brotherhood of American Yeomen hosted a year end event with Hackbart’s Yeomen orchestra providing six pieces. Earlier a Rowena circle card party offered Haviland china prizes to Mesdames Hahn and others from Winona. The card party repeats next Tuesday afternoon, and the evening program includes installation of officers a repeat drill and a dance.
Mrs J B Blankenham and daughter Emma of Galesburg Illinois visit Mrs John Ray at 1009 State Street. Mr and Mrs John S Weisman of Winona spend holidays in the city. Walter Friday hosts Mrs Friday and her father Charles Christensen of Princeton Minnesota. Miss Mabel Caldwell of Centuria visits Mrs Outcelt at 1639 Charles Street. Mr and Mrs A Levi of Minneapolis stay with Mr and Mrs Hl Woll at 1611 George. Julia Move is ill at the Lutheran hospital. P A Moe returns from time with family to Waterloo. Miss Lois Hammersburg of Chicago returns home after visiting her parents. Miss Anna Pampering entertains the German class.
Miss Agnes Bury visits in Tomah over Christmas vacation. Several families and students return home for holidays, including Laura and Florence Fox, Raymond Smith, and Margaret Smith. Local residents attend gatherings, manage businesses, and celebrate anniversaries such as Mr. and Mrs. Roberts sixty first wedding anniversary.
Chicago December 31. A Boston educator proposes timing proposals for best results at 10 30 a m or 10 30 p m on January 15 or June 15 and warns against same actions at October 15. He cites 28 000 cases and urges timing of examinations accordingly.
Amsterdam Dec 31 Prince Fitel Friedrich long favored by the emperor is raised to command of the First brigade of the Imperial guard. The move elevates the prince within the Prussian army and solidifies his standing in the imperial hierarchy.
In Minneapolis Judge Bardwell refused to disclose the identities of two 17 year old girls from Rice Lake Wisconsin accused of shoplifting. He noted their youth and commented that pretty girls should not crow about it.
A special Christmas carol service will be held at Christchurch on Sunday evening starting at 7 30. The program includes ancient and modern carols arranged by Prof. Harry Packman.
A lighthearted remark notes that a weak justification may suffice if it earns the boss’s approval and avoids confrontation. The saying emphasizes practical acceptance over strong reasoning in workplace small talk.
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