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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Dec 31, 1915
Page
5
Madison reports Wisconsin shows a five year death rate average of 12 per 1000, lower than national. Typhoid death rate statewide is 14 per 100000 versus 21 overall, rural areas show only nine typhoid deaths per 100000, tuberculosis deaths are also lower than other states. Water supply praised. local health officers enforce health laws.
The Teel Society's Alumni Ball was hailed as the social event of the year. Graduates from many classes attended, with Class 1914 especially well represented. The evening featured cabaret stunts, the grand march led by Borge Gunderson and Miss Bergljot Gunderson, a Syncopated Six number, special dances, and a Masked Marvel reveal. A midnight carnival with confetti and balloons closed the festive program.
The state is divided into five sanitary districts each led by an experienced sanitarian who coordinates with local health authorities. There are 1 650 municipal health units and free circulars inform citizens about health laws and fundamental principles to protect public welfare.
Charles Edward Russell former socialist candidate for president announced on Thursday that he will not permit the use of his name in 1916, ending his potential bid and leaving the field to others.
Chicago reports a tongue in cheek piece about IQ tests by the American Psychologists convention using the Whipple system. It notes quiz terms like hhamfer dibble and synecdoche and absurd findings that whiskey makes rats healthier while sixteens days of drinking lead to drunkenness.
Arrangements are complete for the 1915 Sylvester ball of the Deutscher Verein to be held at Germania hall tonight. Kreutz's orchestra will play a concert program before the grand march at 9 30 led by prominent couples including Mr and Mrs R L Warn inger and Mr and Mrs Charles Pruetz Jr. Carl Semsch oversees decorations and committees cover arrangements and supper.
St Paul Cathedral hosted the wedding of Miss Kathryn Conway to John F Roche on Wednesday afternoon. Attendants were Miss Genevieve Ryan and Thomas Roche Jr. A wedding dinner followed at the bride’s parents home, Mr and Mrs. Conway.
In Madison Wisconsin talk centers on two upcoming vacancies on the normal regents board with February 1 expirations for Mrs. Theodora W Youmans and Clough Gates. Governor may reappoint or replace them, while other key terms expire in 1916 on the state board of control and the grain and warehouse commission.
The Koeller family expresses heartfelt gratitude to friends and neighbors for assistance during the illness and passing of their beloved wife and mother. They also thank those who sent floral offerings and Rev. Gamm for consoling words.
Local items report B A Yeomen dances 50 cents a couple and several visits by business and pleasure guests. J F Brenner of New Albia and others from Iowa Minnesota Wisconsin towns were seen in La Crosse for business, shopping, or social calls. Hospital update notes Mrs Kurant of West Salem showing slight improvement. Mr and Mrs W S Heaton Marshfield visit Judge Hunt. Mary Hunt also visiting.
Walter Conway of 111 Leach Street weds in a ceremony attended by relatives from La Crosse. Mr. and Mrs. Roche plan to live in St. Paul where the groom works in the lumber business. Attendees from La Crosse include Mrs. T. W. Roche and several Roche family members.
Miss Esther Alletta Stavrum wed Dr. George Henry Boyce of Iron Mountain Michigan at her parents 1122 King street venue. Rev J J S Rumbarger officiated with sister Miss Margaret Stavrum as bridesmaid and Simon Anderson as best man. The couple plans a Chicago visit before settling in Iron Mountain.
Mrs. L Thatro hosted the Embroidery club at six oclock Thursday dinner on Ninth and Pine. Attendees included Mesdames Harris Weisbeck Noble Chamberlain Ratz Daley Huff Schindt Dubraks Grebner Fleitcher and Misses Irene Daley Louise Ratz Wieda Grebner Dorothy Ratz Dorothy Dubraks and Lucy Thatro.
Mrs John Michel hosted a luncheon at 1608 South Eighth Street for the past and present officers of Lodge No 7 of the Catholic Daughters of Columbus. Attendees included Mesdames John Soukup Mary Satek John Hrdlicka Joseph Ikert Martin Konop Wenzel Shedesky and Adam Pinger. Mrs Michel has served as lodge treasurer for six years.
Staunton E. Taylor son of Mr and Mrs S E Taylor of North Eighth street will entertain a few of his boy friends tonight at a six o clock dinner after which the party will attend a picture show.
An old newspaper ad promotes a laxative product branded Bromo Quinine. It urges readers to call for the full name LAXATIVE BROMO QUININE and features a claim that E. W. Grove signs the cure in one day. The price listed is 25 cents.
A collection of North Side notes reports people visiting relatives in Prairie du Chien Minneapolis Mankato West Salem Madison St Paul and Winona. Residents Mrs Mary Riley and Mrs Frank Betzinger remain ill at home. Others include Joseph Gallagher Helen Boyle Verna Boyle and more visiting or returning to local addresses and staying with friends.
The remark notes that men think they understand women under two moral standards, but argues genuine knowledge comes from observing females rather than relying on women themselves.
Roy Fritz Ellis Lyons John Lord Henry Rooney Jr Don ald Kleeber Mike Cassels Donald Dumke Walton Long Everett Yer ly Ray and Clare Rughey Charles Heyerdahl Charles Looney and Oli ver Young are named among attendees for the upcoming community gathering. The roster reflects a mix of civic leaders and prominent residents expected to participate.
Wednesday evening the Sunday school and choir of Christchurch presented a pleasant program at the guild rooms. Miss Susanna Cramer and Mr. John Langdon with assistants prepared shadow pictures carols and a Christmas tree display. Parents enjoyed an informal evening with light refreshments.
State education officials met with Superintendent Cary to discuss proper sewage disposal for schools, focusing on country schools with poor sanitary conditions. The plan may be recommended by the state board of health, with costs around 500 to 600 dollars for small schools.
Funeral services for Mrs. Caroline McKinley will be held Saturday at 10:00 a.m. from the residence of her daughter Mrs. B. M. Waite in Bangor. Rev. S. L. McKee will officiate and interment will follow at Neshonoc Cemetery.
A terse aphorism declares flirtation as a woman’s craft and folly for men, framing social conduct with gendered judgments. The line contrasts feminine artifice with masculine simplicity, reflecting era attitudes toward courtship and propriety.
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