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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jul 07, 1913
Page
5
At noon the Cincinnati ice strike ends as ice plant workers return to work under a peace agreement between ice manufacturers and union officials. Engineers and firemen win an eight hour day during the busy season and a closed shop, while drivers gain a $2 wage increase.
President Wilson appointed a nine member commission under an act of Congress to study capital and labor relations and report measures to improve employment conditions. The appointees include John R. Commons of Wisconsin, Mrs. J. Borden Harriman of New York, Frederick A. Delano of Chicago, Frank P. Walsh of Kansas City, Harris Weinstock of Sacramento, John B. Lennon of Bloomington, James O’Connell of Washington, and Austin B. Garretson of Cedar Rapids.
A fashion feature from New York discusses the return of all black gowns and hats with white accents. Soft charmeuse and crepe dominate, along with sheer sleeves, taupe stockings, and patent pumps. Zebra striped black and white costumes also appear, offering varied silhouettes for different body types.
Over 300 new laws took effect July 4 in Iowa. The suffrage amendment and initiative referendum await next legislature to take effect. Key measures include liquor hours cut to 9 PM close and 7 AM opening, commission government option for cities, $2 million for capitol park improvements, and creation of widows pensions with women factory inspectors in towns and cities.
A Chicago News quip has Plodding Pete recall a past wife and family while noting his inability to contentment. The moment shifts to a humorous gesture as someone offers him a chicken sandwich.
A London school class sang a short hymn after lessons but many mispronounced the line "Weak and sinful though we be" as "We can sing, full though we be" under a new teacher. An investigation revealed nearly half the pupils articulated the words differently.
A Washington Star quip highlights a courtroom scene where a defendant asks about prize offerings. The playful reply from Plodding Pete reflects a lighthearted take on arrest counts and competing stakes.
A Kansas City Journal item notes a proprietor challenging a man claiming foreign noble status. The claimant shows a photograph of a castle, while the proprietor quips about a ham sandwich—highlighting a humorous misunderstandings in social courtesies.
More than three thousand five hundred accidental deaths occur each year in New York City, highlighting urban safety challenges and the need for public health measures.
A daughter was born Saturday to Mr and Mrs Gus Winters. Various visitors like R I Bond Chatfield Anna Gilbertson Parkland Wash Joseph W Spears and Ralph Spence are seen in the city on business or visiting friends. Rentals and garden hose ads from Baker Niebuhr Co with Kenney showers priced at $6.00. Attorney James Thompson drove to Caledonia Minn on business.
July 7 report says hotel employers may strike after a lockout of white union waiters Saturday night and job use of black non union waiters. Union bartenders are expected to join the walkout in support within the next few days.
Life savers rescued Henry Mersch and John Franklin after their gasoline launch was battered by a Lake Michigan storm three miles off shore since sundown yesterday. Both men were picked up early today and reported in good condition.
A Sunday gathering at Shooting Park on Mormon Coulee road featured a large oxtail bullion feast, children’s foot races with prizes, and a men’s Rummy game. Attendees included Frank Schmidt Peter Chase Joseph Friet Frank Mashek Frank Blaha Henry Hoelzer Mrs K Chlupae Mrs M Voitik Milwaukee Julia Toshner Ruth Dorothy Schima Minneapolis.
The wedding of Miss Laura Ella Kinnear daughter of Dr and Mrs R M L Kinnear and Mr Hale Allison Stow will be held Tuesday evening with a reception at the family home to follow.
Mrs. A Gundersen issued invitations for luncheons on Tuesday and Wednesday at her home 1231 Ferry Street.
A party of ladies joined the Brindleys at the Russell cottage on Eagle Bluff for a several weeks visit. The group included Mrs. W. R. Sill Miss Frances Sill Mrs. Van Steenwyk Miss Hatty Jefferson Mrs. F. J. Smith Mrs. L. C. Colman Mrs. J. S. Medary Mrs. S. W. Anderson Mrs. R. B. Gelatt Mrs. E. E. Marston Mrs. Northam Mrs. W. L. Crosby Mrs. Abby Burton and Mrs. J. W. Skinner.
Mrs. Earle Rogers of Viroqua was guest of Mrs. S. S. Hebberd for a day last week. Miss Hatty Jefferson entertained Mrs. Abby Burton and Mrs. J. W. Skinner for the weekend at her home on Sixteenth street.
The passage notes Thackeray in Peg of Limavady admits being cockney and rhymes ing with in en as if syllables. It compares Richard Harris Barham of Ingoldsby Legends for similar repeating rhymes and ease of composition.
The article stresses that proper falling technique is a skill. It argues professionals who ride daily are less injured in falls than casual riders who ride infrequently, and may require ambulance assistance when accidents occur.
AQuotations snippet contrasts caution with bravado noting a young man should not ape others. It reflects on self perception and cowardice, warning that even self admitted timidity can provoke resentment when misread as weakness.
Dedication services for the Oak Grove Mausoleum in La Crosse cemetery drew about a thousand attendees under clear skies. President J L Rose praised local officials and outlined vast building material needs as Rev McKinney stressed reverent care for the dead and the value of lasting resting places.
The document lists events for the mausoleum dedication with speakers Rev. Henry Faville Rev. John H Klaus Rev. Chas Clark McKinney of Ohio and Rev. W A Billings. It notes musical pieces Violin solos and an altar of documents to be opened read after July 6 2913 by J S Medary and J L RosePres Oak Grove Cemetery association.
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