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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1914
Page
5
Champ Clark spoke at Marshall College in Huntington at the rostrum he once used as president in 1873. He was then 23 years old, the youngest U S college president. Old pupils welcomed the famed speaker as he delivered the commencement remarks.
An 19th century style household remedy claims rubbing four ounces of ordinary liquid argon into the scalp at night dissolves dandruff, stops itching, and leaves hair silky and glossy after several applications. Advertises availability at drug stores and insists four ounces suffices.
Washington June 12 Of 195 cities with populations over 36000 69 have adopted commission government discarding mayors and city councils Census Bureau figures show 61 of these operated cheaper in 1912 than the metropolitan centers average Allen town Pa led in cheap operation with 647 cents per capita Denver posted the lowest debt at 682 cents New Orleans carried the highest debt at 12281 per capita
Paris June 12. The Ribot ministry plans a government loan of 180 million dollars to cover extraordinary army requirements, notably for the Moroccan campaigns. Finance Minister Peytral announced the move as a principal early act of the new government.
A roundup of visitors and local happenings including F M Schmeig aka Motorcycle Mike visiting Cedar Rapids. Miss Clara Tillman returning from Columbus Wisconsin. Rev D C Jones and daughter Margaret to Wisconsin for summer and Carroll College graduation. Martin Thompson visiting Houston Minnesota. Carl Johnson of Mindoro as guest in the city. Charles Panke hosting cigars for choir, and more local social activity among residents, guests, and events.
An old ad touts Bromo Quin ine as a genuine laxative cold cure that cures a cold in one day. It invites readers to call for the full name and mentions signature of E. W. Grove. Priced at 25 cents.
Assemblyman George Carpenter posted three prizes for beetle catches. Howard Ryan won with 23 460 beetles, Roy Sansurn claimed 10 2387, and Arthur Thomas recorded 9 931. Seven others killed 3 000 to 8 000 beetles, beetles said to cause cut worms harming crops.
The Central Association asks Racine city authorities to install a powerful searchlight at the municipal bathing beach to illuminate surrounding territory at night. The group says the current unlighted area harms the morals of local youth.
Adlai E. Stevenson former vice president rested comfortably at Presbyterian Hospital in Chicago as recovery was declared out of the question. Messages of sympathy arrived from President Wilson Secretary of State Bryan and other prominent figures.
A newspaper ad promotes sterling silverware as ideal wedding gifts. It offers single pieces to full table services from affordable to high end, highlighting quality from top manufacturers. Diamonds are mentioned as part of the selection.
Miss Augusta Doebe daughter of Mr and Mrs Julius Doebe and Arthur Beutler were married Wednesday afternoon at the Doebe home 1221 South Fourth street Rev J T Gamm officiated. Twenty guests attended a wedding dinner. The bride wore white embroidered organdie with a long tulle veil and a shower bouquet of lilies of the valley. Bridesmaid Miss Minnie Doebe wore white batist and lace with pink moire girdle. Best man was Arthur Voss. The couple will reside at 929 King street after July 15.
The Campfire Girls of the Y W C A held a lawn social at the association building grounds last night. Lanterns lit the lawn and guests were served by the girls in Indian costumes. Proceeds benefited the council treasury with Miss Grace Hildreth as guardian.
The children of the First Presbyterian Sunday School are asked to meet in the church parlors tomorrow at 9 AM to rehearse the program for Children's Day.
Mr and Mrs N M Scott and daughter Mildred leave Friday for the east visiting Providence Boston and New York City. They will then sail for Prince Edward Island and the St Lawrence Gulf to spend the remainder of the summer aboard.
Miss Frances Lockhart, guest of Miss Martha Lightbody, has returned home to Oshkosh. Miss Louise Withee departed this morning for Hemlock, Wisconsin. Mr and Mrs John Weisman welcomed a twelve pound girl.
Mrs Mary Austin will give her annual pupils recital Saturday at the home of David Drummond located at 522 State street.
Ottawa reports the government steamer Montmagny, feared missing from Halifax, is safe as it passes Flat Point Nova Scotia and enters Sidney harbor, relieving public anxiety about the vessel's status.
The saying notes the best moment to discuss hardship is after recovery. It frames resilience as a catalyst for candid reflection and growth. The remark emphasizes timing in sharing struggles once progress has occurred.
Milwaukee county officers expected to capture the man or men who killed Albert Bieber a packing house worker and hid his body in the Milwaukee river two weeks ago. A draft bearing Bieber’s signature and his pass book appeared at the Cudahy State Bank and a decoy package was sent prompting police to watch Green Bay for the forger.
State superintendent Harris commends the Natchitoches Parish School Board for inviting country boys from all parish sections to a week long gathering to study agricultural questions under the guidance of agricultural experts.
In Troon Scotland on June 12 Francis Ouimet the American golfer was outclassed by Harry Vardon of England in the English open championship qualifying round. There were 194 entries. Ouimet posted 77 while Vardon shot 73 to lead the field.
The funeral for Mrs Susanna Kathary, who died Tuesday morning at her home, was held this afternoon at 2 o'clock at the home and 2:30 at the German Reformed church on Fourth and Market streets. Rev. E. Vornholt officiated. Burial was in Oak Grove cemetery.
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