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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 1908
Page
15
The piece argues against the belief that only brand city labels ensure quality. It defends domestic craftsmanship, noting that while other nations may supply superior items, Americans should recognize and credit homegrown talent, especially in exclusive papers, and remain patriotic about domestic production.
A local page highlights June brides and social gatherings with names such as Miss Mabel, Miss Anna Bollrud, and Miss Minnie Storck among attendees. Other items note residents returning from Chicago, visits in honor of guests, and ongoing preparations for upcoming events and commencements.
At the C B Q Gun Club annual meeting Gus Rose was elected president with Arthur J. Roberge as vice president Jess Winters as secretary and treasurer Jake Becker as field captain and Ed Boyle as scorer. The club announced a tournament here on August 6 with expert marksmen invited from other cities.
A local church directory lists Norwegian Lutheran Norwegian Lutheran at Charles and Sill streets with Rev R E Vik, North Presbyterian at Logan and Avon Streets with Rev A A Randall, Emanuel German Evangelical at Avon and St Paul with Rev C M Thurow, Scandinavian Baptist at Charles and Logan Streets with Rev Iver Larson, Caledonia Street M E on Caledonia between Wall and Windsor with Albert L Wood, Bethel Norwegian Church at Silj and George with Pastor C L Christenson and others including confirmation services, Latter Day Saints at 1510 Avon Street, and Trinity Lutheran on Avon Street with Rev T T Hoverstad. St Peters reports no services.
Train No. 1 will be operated in two sections hereafter, per North Side offices. The sections will run about five minutes apart to manage the 17 to 18 coaches previously on one train. The service schedules show arrival in La Crosse at 3 20 a m.
Miss Page and her fiancé Mr Reuben Andreas prepare for their upcoming marriage as friends host a series of gatherings. Miss Maud Loveland led a two hour city ride and refreshment stop, followed by a parcel shower hosted by Miss Agnes Lang with music and recitations.
Onalaska high school held commencement exercises at the school with a strong turnout. The program featured essays on immigration and labor unions, musical solos, a piano piece, and diplomas presented by J. M. Pierce, followed by a well attended prom at Woodman hall with many La Crosse visitors.
Charles Spencer, a C. N. W. engineer for twenty two years between Trempealeau and Galesville, died from Brights disease. He was well known in the area and leaves many friends shocked by the news.
Miss Shackly hosted a granite shower for Miss Daisy Van Berg, soon to wed Norman De Lautelle. Attendees included Miss Sadie Allen Irma Shackley Pearl Mallory Etta Nesler Florence Dodge Irene Snyder Vernie McCann Ruth Warren Grace Eckert Maude Miller Darie Owen Mrs Wm De Sautelle Bert Marshall and John Roggensack.
Crowds flocked to the Pure Food Show yesterday with strong attendance through the afternoon and evening. Montague's day featured every woman receiving a box of Montague Crackers amid critiques that failed to yield satisfactory results.
Eleven athletes accompanied by Coach Benezet and track staff headed for the Madison state track and field meet with others following yesterday. The Lincoln Douglas and Wendell Phillips societies held banquets after elections of officers, with speeches by Prof Schubert and promises of a June 19 banquet at the Presbyterian church parlor.
A quartet posing as Starlight’s owner trainer and jockey fail to gain entry as the genuine owner and crew are unable to raise funds. The last man, claiming to be Starlight, is revealed as a meek imposter in this London Tit-Bits tale.
The Normanna Saengerkor staged the first Norwegians celebration in this city at the Fre sian hall. Kreutz's orchestra opened with selections from Norwegian composers, then Norweigan songs by the Normanna choir. Speakers included Attorney James Thompson and O R Skaar with an address in the native tongue. Dancing followed and fresh meats were served at midnight.
A Washington dispatch says the president will embark on a long hunting trip in Africa, sail in April for Cairo, and take son Kermit along. The move appears to quash terms about continuation and signals a quietus to talk of a new term.
A strong minded widow is at the center of town chatter about recent misadventures. The brief notes suggest intrigue around relationships and social standing, with residents weighing the implications of gossip on reputations.
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